Marks Us Prime
Last inspected: Feb 17, 2026
70
Score
Marks Us Prime has been inspected eight times since 2022. Inspectors last stopped by on Feb 17, 2026. A medium risk rating points to a few notable findings at the last inspection, though nothing severe.
Inspection results have stayed in a similar range over the last few visits, averaging around eight violations each.
“Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease” accounts for the largest share of issues, appearing three times across the record.
The city-wide average sits at 75, which Marks Us Prime's 70 doesn't quite reach. The full record sits in fairly typical territory for a working restaurant.
8
Inspections
0
Critical latest
0
Major latest
6
Minor latest
Inspection History
Feb 17, 2026
Routine - Food
6 minor violations.
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Certified Food Manager Identification
FL-02
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
Equipment Adequate to Maintain Product Temperature
FL-29
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
Insects, Rodents, and Animals Not Present
FL-38
70
Aug 28, 2025
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 5 minor violations.
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Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
Warewashing Facilities Maintained and Used
FL-24
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
Wiping Cloths Properly Used and Stored
FL-41
Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Designed and Constructed
FL-50
52
Feb 5, 2025
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
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Supervisor/Person in Charge Present
FL-01
Certified Food Manager Identification
FL-02
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
47
Sep 4, 2024
Routine - Food
5 critical violations. 1 major violation. 5 minor violations.
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High Priority - Employee touched soiled apron/clothes and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Employee pulled up pants with gloved hands then continued chopping garlic/shallots, manager has employee discard gloves and wash hands.
12A-28-4
High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Walk in cooler service area; butter (48F - Cold Holding) coolers ambient thermometer reads 49-50F the cooler was locked and had not been open for awhile.
01B-02-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Walk in cooler service area; butter (48F - Cold Holding) coolers ambient thermometer reads 49-50F the cooler was locked and had not been open for awhile, see stop sale. mashed potatoes (47F - Cold Holding) in reach in cooler on cooks line, chef stated item was brought out of walk in cooler to be placed on cook top to reheat but there was not enough room for it to be reheated at the moment so they placed in reach in cooler until room was made.
03A-02-5
High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Bottle of windex next to box of potatoes across from office. Can of butane fuel next to crackers and dessert syrups. Manager moved all chemicals. **Corrected On-Site**
41-10-4
High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Hose Bibb with splitter and hoses attached to portable air unit at time of inspection, spoke with manager about getting backflows to place at the ends of splitter.
29-34-4
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. In service station a bottle with blue liquid on shelf between walk in cooler and drink machine no label on bottle.
41-17-4
Basic - Ceiling tile missing. Above office, in service hallway between main kitchen and bathrooms, in service area covered by a blue tarp.
36-36-4
Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water. In service walk in cooler.
36-22-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Service walk in cooler fan guard.
23-03-4
Basic - Old food stuck to clean dishware/utensils. One cream cup in server small reach in cooler with old food attached, employee moved all cream cups to dish machine area to be rewashed.
16-48-4
Basic - Stored food not covered. Pan of ravioli in walk in freezer, manager covered. **Corrected On-Site**
08B-12-5
33
Mar 19, 2024
Routine - Food
2 critical violations.
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Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
74
Oct 17, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 8 minor violations.
View 11 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. cream (45F - Cold Holding) in reach in cooler in server drink station. Cooler running at 43F, manager stated the cooks use cream for coffee when they come in for shift at 3pm. Operator turned cooler down. **Corrective Action Taken**
03A-02-5
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Spray bottle hanging on rack in side server drink room with blue liquid no label.
41-17-4
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Large cutting board stained sitting behind faucets and wall at Three compartment sink. Interior oven on cooks line.
22-02-4
Basic - Hole in or other damage to wall. Wall between door and Handwash sink near walk in cooler in kitchen the wall is no longer smooth due to some pieces of wall no longer present.
36-24-5
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Reach in freezer behind bar holding ice cubes.
14-69-4
Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Multiple utensils in water temped at 74f on cooks line.
10-07-4
Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Metal signs at sinks in kitchen unable to read due to the words worn off.
31B-04-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Fan guard in walk in cooler in server drink station.
23-03-4
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Container of sugar on shelf in side server area no label.
02D-01-5
Basic - Food stored on floor. Jug of oil on floor outside of office.
08B-38-4
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Multiple cutting boards on storage rack with multiple deep cut marks.
14-11-5
47
Mar 24, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 minor violation.
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High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Observed three spray bottles with cleaning chemicals hanging on side of ice bin and facing the ice used to serve customers.
41-10-4
Basic - Employee with no beard guard/restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed male employee on cook line with beard and no beard guard.
13-04-4
82
Nov 1, 2022
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 4 minor violations.
View 6 violations
High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Raw chicken stored over raw fish in reach-in cooler across from grill. Employee placed chicken on bottom shelf. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
08A-20-5
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Blade of can opener on prep next to ice machine.
22-02-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Fan covers in wait station walk-in cooler. **Repeat Violation**
23-03-4
Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. To go cups stored on floor in wait station next to walk-in cooler. Manager placed cups on shelf. **Corrected On-Site**
25-05-4
Basic - Wiping cloth quaternary ammonium compound sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. Sanitizer bucket on cook line, 0 ppm. Manager changed sanitizer water, 200 ppm. **Corrected On-Site**
21-08-4
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee drink on prep table. Manager discarded drink. **Corrected On-Site**
12B-07-4
64
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Marks Us Prime last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Marks Us Prime on file is from Feb 17, 2026. The public record contains eight inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Marks Us Prime?
Across the inspection record, “nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Marks Us Prime.
How does Marks Us Prime compare to other restaurants in Gainesville?
Marks Us Prime most recently scored 70 out of 100, which is lower than the Gainesville average of 75.
Has Marks Us Prime's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Marks Us Prime have averaged around eight violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a medium risk rating mean?
A medium risk rating at Marks Us Prime means the most recent inspection turned up a handful of issues that the health department wrote up but did not classify as critical.
How often is Marks Us Prime inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Marks Us Prime is inspected around two times per year on average.
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