Marks Prime Steakhouse of Ocala
Last inspected: Apr 7, 2026
47
Score
Marks Prime Steakhouse Of Ocala, located at 30 S Magnolia Ave, Ocala, FL, underwent a high-risk inspection on April 7, 2026, with a score of 47. The inspection identified one critical, three major, and six minor violations. Notably, the facility had issues with a non-smooth ceiling in the dry storage room and employee personal items being stored improperly, though these were corrected on-site during the inspection.
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Inspections
1
Critical latest
3
Major latest
6
Minor latest
Inspection History
Apr 7, 2026
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 3 major violations. 6 minor violations.
47
Dec 22, 2025
Complaint Partial
No violations found.
100
Oct 15, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 5 minor violations.
55
Feb 6, 2025
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Feb 3, 2025
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 5 major violations. 7 minor violations.
27
Sep 23, 2024
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 6 minor violations.
50
Apr 17, 2024
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 4 minor violations.
52
Oct 4, 2023
Complaint Full
2 critical violations. 4 major violations. 9 minor violations.
32
May 24, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 4 major violations. 4 minor violations.
45
Dec 9, 2022
Food-Licensing Inspection
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 2 minor violations.
64
Violations — Apr 7, 2026 Inspection
Basic - Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. Ceiling in dry storage room next to kitchen ice machine.
36-37-5
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 fryer. Manager removed drink during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
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 backpack on reach-in cooler across from cook line grill. Manager removed backpack during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
40-06-5
Basic - Food stored on floor. Case of lobster stored on floor in walk-in freezer. Manager placed lobster on shelf. **Corrected On-Site**
08B-38-4
Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Pan on shelf above three compartment sink.
16-46-4
Basic - Waste line missing at soda gun holster. Hose missing from bar area drain for soda gun.
29-17-4
High Priority - Heat strip failed to turn black to indicate the sanitization temperature of 160 degrees Fahrenheit was achieved on the dish surface and/or high temperature holding thermometer did not reach 160F. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired. Dish machine in dish area, 148F. Manager turned on booster heater, 164F. **Corrected On-Site**
22-57-6
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Chute inside of kitchen ice machine soiled with mold-like substance. **Repeat Violation**
22-02-4
Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Cooked noodles stored in walk-in cooler. Manager stated noodles cooked the previous day. Manager placed proper date mark on noodles. **Corrected On-Site**
02C-02-5
Intermediate - Required employee training expired for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. One employee training certification expired on 2/16/2026.
53B-14-5
Priority (Critical)
Priority Foundation (Major)
Core (Minor)
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