How many restaurants are in Marion County?

There are 1,029 restaurants tracked in Marion County, Florida by InspectFL, based on public DBPR inspection records.

What percentage of Marion County restaurants have an A grade?

Grade distribution data for Marion County is available on individual restaurant pages. Visit any restaurant's page to see its current grade and score.

How often are Florida restaurants inspected?

Florida restaurants are typically inspected 1-4 times per year by the Division of Hotels and Restaurants within the Florida Department of Business and Professional Regulation (DBPR). High-risk establishments and those with prior violations may be inspected more frequently.

What does the InspectFL Health Score mean?

InspectFL calculates a 0-100 Health Score for each restaurant based on the number and severity of violations found during inspections. A higher score means fewer and less severe violations. Scores of 90+ typically correspond to an A grade, while scores below 60 indicate an F grade.

Where does InspectFL get its Marion County data?

All inspection data for Marion County comes from public records maintained by the Florida DBPR (Department of Business and Professional Regulation). InspectFL aggregates and presents this data in an easy-to-understand format with grades and scores.

Marion County

Known as the Horse Capital of the World, Marion County's Ocala is surrounded by thoroughbred farms and natural springs. The downtown Ocala square has undergone a dining renaissance with craft breweries, farm-to-table restaurants, and international cuisine, while the county's rural stretches still offer classic Florida country cooking and fish camps along the Ocklawaha River.

Look up Marion County restaurant inspections to find health scores and violation histories for restaurants in Ocala, Belleview, Dunnellon, Silver Springs, and Reddick. Every inspection record includes the full list of violations found and the restaurant's overall health grade.

1,029

Restaurants

5,272

Critical

4,526

Major

11,307

Minor

Data on this page

Restaurants tracked

1,029

Cities represented

Restaurants with inspection history

1,019

Official source

Florida DBPR

InspectFL turns public DBPR inspection records into county-level trend pages with filters, latest inspection snapshots, and direct restaurant history. Most recent inspection on this page: September 28, 2026.

How to use this county page

Use it to compare cities, filter the countywide list, and quickly spot restaurant records worth opening — especially if you are choosing between areas.