MARKS PRIME STEAKHOUSE OF OCALA
30 S MAGNOLIA AVE · OCALA · Marion County · FL 34471
Inspection Summary
Violation Summary
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All DBPR Inspector Observations
15 full violation description(s) documented by the inspector during this visit.
High Priority 2
08A-05-6High Priority – Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. In walk-in cooler, observed open bag of raw bacon stored above cut tomato salsa, manager moved. **Corrected On-Site**
41-10-4High Priority – Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Observed chemical stored above linens and cloth, Manger moved. **Corrected On-Site**
Intermediate 4
22-02-4Intermediate – Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Can opener blade heavily soiled with build up debris, manager moved to dish machine. **Corrective Action Taken**
31A-09-4Intermediate – Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Handwash sink next to ice machine blocked by carts, manager moved. **Corrected On-Site**
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 some employees
Basic 9
22-20-5Basic – Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Interior of ice machine soiled. **Repeat Violation**
14-01-5Basic – Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Bowl no handle inside panco bin, manager removed the bowl. **Corrected On-Site**
12B-07-4Basic – Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Multiple drinks on prep tables and above prep area, Manager discarded all. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
08B-37-4Basic – Food stored in a prohibited area. Downstairs, observed panco bin stored under sewer lines, manager moved, also linens and napkins, manager moved all. **Corrected On-Site**
10-14-5Basic – Ice bucket/shovel stored on floor between uses. Two ice buckets next to ice machine, manager moved. **Corrected On-Site**
14-36-5Basic – Interior of refrigerator or freezer in disrepair/has exposed insulation. Reach-in cooler at the cook line, doors with exposed insulation.
31B-04-4Basic – No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Handwash sink at the end of the cook line, also in downstairs bathroom.
23-03-4Basic – Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Reach-in cooler gaskets.
02D-01-5Basic – Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. At the dry storage area, bulk containers not labeled, also at the kitchen area, Manager labeled all. **Corrected On-Site**
Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on October 21, 2026 12:31 PM.
Violation category totals
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Inspection records and inspector observations reflect conditions documented by DBPR at the time of the inspection and may not reflect current conditions.