Marcelinas
Last inspected: Apr 3, 2026
27
Score
Inspectors have visited Marcelinas 10 times, with records going back to 2022. The newest entry in the record is dated Apr 3, 2026. A high risk rating points to multiple serious findings at the most recent inspection.
The picture has gotten worse over the last few visits, with the average climbing from around five violations to closer to 11 violations.
Across the inspection history, “ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer” is the issue that surfaces most often, recorded four times.
That's lower than the typical Ocala restaurant, which scores around 78. The pattern in the record is worth a careful look.
10
Inspections
5
Critical latest
2
Major latest
7
Minor latest
Inspection History
Apr 3, 2026
Routine - Food
5 critical violations. 2 major violations. 7 minor violations.
View 14 violations
High Priority - Container of medicine improperly stored. Container of Motrin stored on shelf above reach-in cooler across from cook line. Manager removed Motrin during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
41-07-4
High Priority - Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. Dish machine next to three compartment sink, 0 ppm. **Warning**
22-41-4
High Priority - Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. Commercially processed reduced oxygen packaged fish bearing a label indicating that it is to remain frozen until time of use no longer frozen and not removed from reduced oxygen package. Four packages of salmon stored in reach-in cooler across from cook line. **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
01B-13-4
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Items stored in reach-in cooler across from cook line: butter (48F - Cold Holding). Manager stated butter placed in cooler thirty minutes prior to temperature being taken. Manager moved butter inside of cooler to reduce temperature to 41F. **Corrective Action Taken**
03A-02-5
High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Faucet outside of back door. **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
29-34-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Bowl stored in kitchen hand washing sink. Manager removed bowl during inspection. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
31A-11-4
Intermediate - Operator is not properly tracking/marking the number of days ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite was held at refrigeration temperatures prior to freezing in order to properly date mark the food when it is thawed and held at refrigeration temperatures again. Lasagna stored in walk-in cooler, employee stated lasagna removed from freezer the previous day. Employee stated lasagna prepared and placed in the freezer on 3/28. **Repeat Violation**
02C-04-5
Basic - Accumulation of debris inside warewashing machine. Dish machine next to three compartment sink.
16-03-4
Basic - Commercially processed reduced oxygen packaged fish bearing a label indicating that it is to remain frozen until time of use no longer frozen and not removed from reduced oxygen package. Four packages of salmon stored in reach-in cooler across from cook line. **Repeat Violation**
06-09-1
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee drink on reach-in cooler across from cook line. Manager removed drink during inspection. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
12B-07-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Container of marinara sauce stored on walk-in freezer floor
08B-38-4
Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Tongs hanging on cook line oven handle. Employee removed tongs during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
10-20-4
Basic - Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Walk-in cooler shelves.
14-17-4
Basic - Wiping cloth chlorine sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. Cook line sanitizer bucket, 0 ppm. Manager added bleach to bucket, 50 ppm. **Corrected On-Site**
21-07-4
27
Nov 21, 2025
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Nov 14, 2025
Routine - Food
5 critical violations. 3 major violations. 11 minor violations.
View 19 violations
High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Faucet outside of back door. **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
29-34-4
High Priority - Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. Commercially processed reduced oxygen packaged fish bearing a label indicating that it is to remain frozen until time of use no longer frozen and not removed from reduced oxygen package. 2 packages of salmon stored on cook line.
01B-13-4
High Priority - Live, small flying insects found Observed two flies in kitchen area.
35A-02-7
High Priority - Nonexempt fish offered raw or undercooked has not undergone proper parasite destruction. Fish must be fully cooked or discarded. Establishment offers salmon undercooked. **Warning**
01D-01-5
High Priority - Employee began working with food, handling clean equipment or utensils, or touching unwrapped single-service items without first washing hands. Employee entered kitchen and began handling shredded cheese in kitchen without changing gloves and washing hands. Manager had employee wash hands and change gloves. **Corrective Action Taken**
12A-16-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Grater stored in kitchen hand washing sink. Employee removed grater during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
31A-11-4
Intermediate - Operator is not properly tracking/marking the number of days ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite was held at refrigeration temperatures prior to freezing in order to properly date mark the food when it is thawed and held at refrigeration temperatures again. Lasagna with no date mark in walk-in cooler. Manager stated employee removed lasagna from the walk-in freezer the previous day.
02C-04-5
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Spray bottle of degreaser underneath kitchen dish machine.
41-17-4
Basic - Cardboard used to line food-contact shelves. Cardboard lining dry storage shelf next to kitchen dish machine.
14-05-4
Basic - Cloth used as a food-contact surface. Wiping cloth stored on top of bread stored on prep table next to kitchen hand washing sink. Manager removed cloth during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
21-05-5
Basic - Commercially processed reduced oxygen packaged fish bearing a label indicating that it is to remain frozen until time of use no longer frozen and not removed from reduced oxygen package. 2 packages of salmon stored on cook line.
06-09-1
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee drink on shelf above prep table next to kitchen hand washing sink. Employee removed drink during inspection. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
12B-07-4
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employee coat stored on top of packaged noodles on dry storage shelf across from dish machine. Manager removed coat during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
40-06-5
Basic - Food storage container/container lid cracked or broken. Lid for container of flour in back of kitchen.
14-38-4
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Reach-in freezer across from back door. **Repeat Violation**
14-69-4
Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Tongs hanging on cook line oven. Employee removed tongs during inspection. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
10-20-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hood vents above cook line greasy.
23-03-4
Basic - Plumbing system in disrepair. Pipe beneath outside mop sink disconnected.
29-08-4
Basic - Stored food not covered. Eggplant stored in walk-in freezer. Manager placed cover on eggplant. **Corrected On-Site**
08B-12-5
20
Apr 23, 2025
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Apr 2, 2025
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 2 major violations. 5 minor violations.
View 10 violations
High Priority - Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. Dishmachine at 0ppm **Warning**
22-41-4
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Wrapped Raw beef stored over cheese sticks and raw oyster
08A-05-6
High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Vacuum breaker missing behind establishment under water heater
29-34-4
Intermediate - Clam/mussel/oyster tags not marked with last date served. 3 out of 15 tags no last date mark
01C-03-4
Intermediate - Clams/mussels/oysters tag removed from original container prior to container being emptied. Tag removed from stock in walk-in-freezer
01C-10-4
Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Tongs on oven door handle.
10-20-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact equipment exposed to splash/spillage not constructed of materials that are corrosion resistant, non-absorbent, smooth and easily cleanable. Wood frame around flip-top make table cooler not sealed. **Repeat Violation**
14-47-4
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Ice buildup up on up in upright reach in freezer
14-69-4
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Interior of ice machine has mold like substance
22-20-5
Basic - Employee drinking from an unenclosed beverage container in a food preparation/clean dishware area and the container does not have a dispensing mechanism to prevent hand contact with lip contact area of drink container. Open cup of coffee on flip-top make table. **Repeat Violation**
12B-12-5
41
Aug 23, 2024
Routine - Food
4 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Basic - Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. Acoustic tiles in kitchen that are not smooth and cleanable. **Repeat Violation**
36-37-5
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee drink on prep table. Manager removed drink **Corrected On-Site**
12B-07-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact equipment exposed to splash/spillage not constructed of materials that are corrosion resistant, non-absorbent, smooth and easily cleanable. Two 2x4 pieces of wood at the end of the flip-top make table cooler are not sealed, smooth or cleanable.
14-47-4
Basic - Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with ready-to-eat food. Washed lemons with stickers stored abov3e soft drink cans. Manager had stickers removed and lemons washed **Corrected On-Site**
08B-17-4
82
Dec 12, 2023
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 5 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Intermediate - Clam/mussel/oyster tags not marked with last date served. Observed oyster tags not dated.
01C-03-4
Basic - Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. Observed ceiling tile in kitchen is acoustic not smooth and cleanable. **Repeat Violation**
36-37-5
Basic - Commercially processed reduced oxygen packaged fish bearing a label indicating that it is to remain frozen until time of use no longer frozen and not removed from reduced oxygen package. Observed commercially processed reduced oxygen packaged fish ( Mahi) labeled indicating product to remain frozen until time of use not open or removed from package.
06-09-1
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed ice build up in reach in freezer in back of kitchen **Repeat Violation**
14-69-4
Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Observed wet mop not in use stored in mop bucket water.
42-01-4
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed container of food removed ( flour) from original container not labelled with name of contents. Manager labeled container **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
02D-01-5
70
Aug 1, 2023
Routine - Food
4 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Basic - Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. Observed ceiling tiles are not smooth and cleanable, they are acoustic tiles.
36-37-5
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed ice build up in reach in freezer
14-69-4
Basic - Outer openings not protected with self-closing doors. Observed exterior back door with no self closing mechanism.
35B-03-4
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed working container of food removed ( Flour ) from original container not identified by common name. Manager labeled container. **Corrected On-Site**
02D-01-5
82
Mar 3, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
View 3 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed cooked shrimp in water, 48F. Moved to a freezer, uncovered. **Corrective Action Taken** **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
03A-02-5
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed in the front line hand wash sink, food debris. This was removed. **Corrected On-Site**
31A-11-4
Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed tongs and utensils on the cook line in standing water. The water was dumped. **Corrected On-Site**
10-07-4
74
Oct 6, 2022
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
View 5 violations
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Supervisor/Person in Charge Present
FL-01
Wiping Cloths Properly Used and Stored
FL-41
Toilet Rooms Maintained
FL-53
55
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Marcelinas last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Marcelinas on file is from Apr 3, 2026. The public record contains 10 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Marcelinas?
Across the inspection record, “ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer” has been cited four times, more than any other issue at Marcelinas.
How does Marcelinas compare to other restaurants in Ocala?
Marcelinas most recently scored 27 out of 100, which is lower than the Ocala average of 78.
Has Marcelinas' inspection record improved over time?
No. Recent inspections at Marcelinas have averaged around 11 violations per visit, up from roughly five earlier in the record.
What does a high risk rating mean?
A high risk rating at Marcelinas means the most recent inspection flagged either critical violations or a substantial number of smaller ones. Diners may want to read the violation details before deciding to visit.
How often is Marcelinas inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Marcelinas is inspected around three times per year on average.
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