Marks Prime Steakhouse of Ocala
Last inspected: Apr 7, 2026
47
Score
Public records show 10 inspections at Marks Prime Steakhouse of Ocala stretching back to 2022. Inspectors last stopped by on Apr 7, 2026. High risk indicates the latest inspection turned up problems worth knowing about.
The trend has been favorable: violation counts have eased from around eight violations to closer to six violations per visit over the last few inspections.
“Food-contact surface soiled with food debris” comes up most often, recorded six times in the inspection record.
The city-wide average sits at 78, which Marks Prime Steakhouse of Ocala's 47 doesn't quite reach. The pattern in the record is worth a careful look.
10
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.
View 10 violations
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
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
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
47
Dec 22, 2025
Complaint Partial
No violations found.
100
Oct 15, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 5 minor violations.
View 8 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Item stored in walk-in cooler: lobster (49F - Cold Holding). Employee stated lobster placed in cooler thirty minutes prior to temperature being taken. Employee placed lobster in walk-in freezer to reduce temperature to 41F. **Corrective Action Taken** **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
03A-02-5
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting board on reach-in cooler across from walk-in freezer. Soda gun in bar area.
22-02-4
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Spray bottle of cleaner stored on shelf in dry storage area. Manager placed labeled on bottle. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
41-17-4
Basic - Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom. Women's restroom in dry storage area. **Repeat Violation**
32-12-6
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee drink on shelf across from walk-in cooler. Employee removed drink during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
12B-07-4
Basic - Employee personal food not properly identified and segregated from food to be served to the public. Employee drink stored in reach-in cooler across from walk-in cooler. Manager removed drink during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
08B-49-4
Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Containers stored on shelf in dish area.
24-08-4
Basic - Old food stuck to clean dishware/utensils. Containers stored on shelf in dish area.
16-48-4
55
Feb 6, 2025
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Feb 3, 2025
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 5 major violations. 7 minor violations.
View 15 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. The following items and cold holding temperatures in the two reach in Coolers on cook line by the corner hand wash sink Cheese 68F; Grilled Onions 46F; Fresh garlic in oil 51F; Tomato 46F; Cut eggs 46F. All the items had been taken out 45 minutes earlier from walk-in-cooler. Chef had all items placed on ice. **Warning**
03A-02-5
High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Bottle of alcohol stored by glasses at bar
41-10-4
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 not wearing gloves pulled up pants, then grab clean bin for flip-top make table cooler then filled with Cheese. Employee did not wash hands at any time. Chef spoke to employee
12A-28-4
Intermediate - Bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Squeeze bottle with soap not labeled at hand wash sink. chef labeled bottle. **Corrected On-Site**
41-17-4
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Mold like substance on the inside food contact surface of the nozzles on the soda gun dispensing machine at bar.
22-02-4
Intermediate - Menu contains an item made with a raw/undercooked animal food as an ingredient and description of item does not inform consumer of raw/undercooked animal food ingredient. Establishment offered raw oysters and carpaccio (raw beef tenderloin. **Warning**
02B-04-5
Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. No soap or towels at bar hand wash sink employee brought both items to hand wash sink.
31B-03-4
Intermediate - Raw or undercooked oysters offered and establishment has no consumer advisory sign provided on wall, menu, placard, table tent or by any other written means. Raw animal foods must be fully cooked prior to service. No oyster consumer advisory poster. Inspector sent chef sign and chef posted sign **Corrected On-Site**
02A-01-4
Basic - Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom. No covered waste receptacle provided in women's bathroom. **Repeat Violation**
32-12-5
Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Cutting board on flip-top make table in kitchen with grooves with black stains. **Repeat Violation**
14-09-4
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee drinks on prep table. Chef removed drinks. **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. Cell phone above flip-top make table cooler. Chef removed cell phone **Corrected On-Site**
40-06-5
Basic - Ice bucket not stored inverted or in a protected manner between uses. Ice bucket used to transport ice not stored inverted or in a protected manner by ice machine. Chef inverted ice buckets **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
10-14-5
Basic - Waste line missing at soda gun holster. Two Missing waste lines on soda gun holsters at bar **Repeat Violation**
29-17-4
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Container of food removed ( salt ) from original container not labelled with name of contents.
02D-01-5
27
Sep 23, 2024
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 6 minor violations.
View 9 violations
High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from one another based upon minimum required cooking temperature when stored in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Re-packaged raw beef stored over re-packaged raw fish in walk-in-freezer. Manager moved beef below fish. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-17-6
High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. Four way "Y" connector at mop sink is missing vacuum breaker on the non-chemical sides of the "Y" connector.
29-42-4
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting board on flip-top make table with mold like substance in the grooves in kitchen.
22-02-4
Basic - Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom. No covered waste receptacle provided in women's bathroom.
32-12-5
Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Cutting board on flip-top make table with mold like substance in the grooves in kitchen.
14-09-4
Basic - Ice bucket not stored inverted or in a protected manner between uses. Ice bucket used to transport ice not stored inverted or in a protected manner by ice machine, hanging off hand wash sink next to ie machine
10-14-5
Basic - Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with ready-to-eat food. Unwashed produce (raspberries ) stored over ready-to-eat food (washed berries, cheese ) in walk in and reach in cooler. Manager moved unwashed berries from the top **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
08B-17-4
Basic - Waste line missing at soda gun holster. Both hose lines disconnected at bar.
29-17-4
Basic - Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. At mop sink
29-11-4
50
Apr 17, 2024
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 4 minor violations.
View 7 violations
High Priority - Employee touched soiled surface and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Female employee picked up trash off floor then touched coffee dispenser without washing hands.
12A-29-4
High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. In reach in cooler at bar: creamer 47F. In unit overnight. Stop sale issued.
01B-02-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. In reach in cooler at bar: creamer 47F. In unit overnight. Stop sale issued. **Corrected On-Site**
03A-02-5
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Two opened bottles of water on shelf over fish on cookline. **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. Hat and papers on shelf over Rice on shelf in kitchen area. All were moved. **Corrected On-Site**
40-06-5
Basic - Raw fruits/vegetables not washed prior to preparation. Male employee cutting Brussels sprouts in half without washing first.
08B-39-4
Basic - Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with ready-to-eat food. In walk in cooler: unwashed berries on shelf over crab in walk in cooler. Unwashed berries on shelf over sauce in reach in cooler in dessert area.
08B-17-4
52
Oct 4, 2023
Complaint Full
2 critical violations. 4 major violations. 9 minor violations.
View 15 violations
High 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**
08A-05-6
High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Observed chemical stored above linens and cloth, Manger moved. **Corrected On-Site**
41-10-4
Intermediate - 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**
22-02-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Handwash sink next to ice machine blocked by carts, manager moved. **Corrected On-Site**
31A-09-4
Intermediate - 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.
53B-02-5
Intermediate - 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
11-26-1
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Reach-in cooler gaskets.
23-03-4
Basic - 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**
02D-01-5
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Interior of ice machine soiled. **Repeat Violation**
22-20-5
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Bowl no handle inside panco bin, manager removed the bowl. **Corrected On-Site**
14-01-5
Basic - 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**
12B-07-4
Basic - 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**
08B-37-4
Basic - Ice bucket/shovel stored on floor between uses. Two ice buckets next to ice machine, manager moved. **Corrected On-Site**
10-14-5
Basic - Interior of refrigerator or freezer in disrepair/has exposed insulation. Reach-in cooler at the cook line, doors with exposed insulation.
14-36-5
Basic - 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.
31B-04-4
32
May 24, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 4 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 9 violations
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Food Received at Proper Temperature
FL-12
Food in Good Condition, Safe, and Unadulterated
FL-13
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Proper Hot and Cold Holding Temperatures
FL-21
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Equipment, Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Approved
FL-35
Wiping Cloths Properly Used and Stored
FL-41
45
Dec 9, 2022
Food-Licensing Inspection
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 5 violations
High Priority - Employee touched face/hair and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Male employees adjusted glasses and continued working without first washing hands.
12A-25-4
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Interior roof of ice machine.
22-02-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Ice in sink at server station.
31A-11-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Bucket of ice cream on floor in walk in freezer.
08B-38-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Around doors of reach in coolers on cookline.
23-03-4
64
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Marks Prime Steakhouse of Ocala last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Marks Prime Steakhouse of Ocala on file is from Apr 7, 2026. The public record contains 10 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Marks Prime Steakhouse of Ocala?
Across the inspection record, “food-contact surface soiled with food debris” has been cited six times, more than any other issue at Marks Prime Steakhouse of Ocala.
How does Marks Prime Steakhouse of Ocala compare to other restaurants in Ocala?
Marks Prime Steakhouse of Ocala most recently scored 47 out of 100, which is lower than the Ocala average of 78.
Has Marks Prime Steakhouse of Ocala's inspection record improved over time?
Yes. Recent inspections at Marks Prime Steakhouse of Ocala have averaged around six violations per visit, down from roughly eight earlier in the record.
What does a high risk rating mean?
A high risk rating at Marks Prime Steakhouse of Ocala 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 Marks Prime Steakhouse of Ocala inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Marks Prime Steakhouse of Ocala is inspected around three times per year on average.
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