GRACE JAPANESE STEAKHOUSE
3035 SE MARICAMP RD #101 · OCALA · Marion County · FL 34471
Inspection Summary
Violation Summary
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All DBPR Inspector Observations
17 full violation description(s) documented by the inspector during this visit.
High Priority 6
03D-02-5High Priority – Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 6 hours. In walk-in cooler, rice cooked 12/12/23 at 66F.
01B-36-5High Priority – Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 70 degrees Fahrenheit within two hours and from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within six hours. See stop sale. In walk-in cooler, rice cooked 12/12/23 at 66F.
08A-20-5High Priority – Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. At the cook line, raw beef stored above raw shrimp, also raw chicken stored above raw shrimp, employe moved all. **Corrected On-Site**
01B-02-5High Priority – Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Reach-in cooler at the cook line fried shrimp 52F, per employee shrimp was cooked 12/12/23 and left on top of cooler above the filling line.
03A-02-5High Priority – Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Reach-in cooler at the cook line fried shrimp 52F, per employee shrimp was cooked 12/12/23 and left on top of cooler above the filling line. **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
29-42-4High Priority – Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. Mop sink, splitter added, no back flow preventer installed on one side of the splitter. Manager installed one. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
Intermediate 3
11-27-4Intermediate – Establishment has no written procedures for employees to follow in response to a vomiting or diarrheal event where the vomit or diarrhea is discharged onto surfaces in the establishment. No written procedure available at inspection time, Inspector provided a digital copy. **Corrective Action Taken** **Repeat Violation**
53B-02-5Intermediate – No proof of required state approved employee training provided for employee hired more than 60 days ago. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. For some employees
11-26-1Intermediate – No proof provided that food employees are informed of their responsibility to report to the person in charge information about their health and activities related to foodborne illnesses. For five new employees
Basic 8
14-01-5Basic – Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Bowl no handle inside sauce at the server station, also bowl no handle inside rice bin at the dry storage area. **Repeat Violation**
12B-07-4Basic – Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee drinks above prep table at the cook line, Manager moved all. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
10-07-4Basic – In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. At the cook line rice spoon in 72F water, employee removed. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
21-04-4Basic – In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board. At the cook line, in use cutting board with white wet cloth underneath.
31B-04-4Basic – No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Handwash sink at the sushi bar entrance (fade).
23-03-4Basic – Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. At the server area, soda base soiled, also gaskets at the cook line. **Repeat Violation**
22-16-4Basic – Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Reach-in cooler at the cook line and prep area soiled.
21-12-4Basic – Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Multiple white cloth on prep tables, employee moved to buckets. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on October 16, 2026 12:46 PM.
Violation category totals
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1 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
2 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
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2 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
Inspection records and inspector observations reflect conditions documented by DBPR at the time of the inspection and may not reflect current conditions.