CASITA LUNA MEXICAN RESTAURANT LLC
4422 W HWY 40 UNIT 1, Ocala FL 34482 · 352.351.4313
Last inspected Aug 19, 2026 · 12 visits since August 2023
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5 inspections, swinging between B and F. Consistency is the problem here, not any single visit.
Live, small flying insects found. Two flies flying near back door inside kitchen.
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Inspection history
12 visits, newest first
Aug 19, 2026Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 15 violations recorded, 5 high priority.
5 High priority3 Intermediate7 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 15 findingsThe state's own report →
Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 6 hours. 1. Inside reach-in cooler in kitchen: salsa verde (50F - Cooling Overnight). Manager stated the salsa verde was prepared and cooked the day before and placed into the cooler to cool. The salsa is cooling inside a very deep and covered container without any additional steps taken to aid cooling. Stop sale issued. 2. Inside walk-in cooler: beef birria (58F - Cooling Overnight). Manager stated the beef birria was cooked the previous day and placed into the walk-in cooler to cool. The beef birria is cooling inside a large 79 liter pot covered with a lid without any additional steps taken to aid cooling. Stop sale issued.
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. 1. Inside reach-in cooler in kitchen: salsa verde (50F - Cooling Overnight). Manager stated the salsa verde was prepared and cooked the day before and placed into the cooler to cool. The salsa is cooling inside a very deep and covered container without any additional steps taken to aid cooling. 2. Inside walk-in cooler: beef birria (58F - Cooling Overnight). Manager stated the beef birria was cooked the previous day and placed into the walk-in cooler to cool. The beef birria is cooling inside a large 79 liter pot covered with a lid without any additional steps taken to aid cooling.
Employee began working with food, handling clean equipment or utensils, or touching unwrapped single-service items without first washing hands. One employee entered the kitchen from outdoors while wearing gloves and began handling a spatula and storing food without first washing hands and putting on new gloves. The manager had the employee wash hands before continuing to work at cookline.
Live, small flying insects found. Two flies flying near back door inside kitchen.
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Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food and/or not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. 1. Pan containing raw chicken stored directly on top of pan containing raw beef inside reach-in cooler at cookline. An employee moved the raw beef above the raw chicken during this inspection. 2. Package of raw bacon stored on top of package containing cooked ham on shelf inside walk-in cooler. Manager moved the raw bacon to another shelf,f during this inspection.
Food being cooled by nonapproved method as evidenced by inadequate rate of cooling during time of inspection. 1. Inside reach-in cooler in kitchen: salsa verde (50F - Cooling Overnight). Manager stated the salsa verde was prepared and cooked the day before and placed into the cooler to cool. The salsa is cooling inside a very deep and covered container without any additional steps taken to aid cooling. Stop sale issued. 2. Inside walk-in cooler: beef birria (58F - Cooling Overnight). Manager stated the beef birria was cooked the previous day and placed into the walk-in cooler to cool. The beef birria is cooling inside a large 79 liter pot covered with a lid without any additional steps taken to aid cooling. Stop sale issued.
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Dirty dishes stored inside handwash sink by three-compartment sink. Manager removed the dishes from the sink during this inspection.
No currently certified food service manager on duty with four or more employees engaged in food preparation/handling. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ Inspector observed four employees handling food in kitchen without a certified food manager present. A certified food manager arrived during this inspection.
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee drink cup on prep table beside cutting board. An employee removed the drink from the table during this inspection.
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Several employee purses stored directly above containers of rice and beans in dry storage area. Manager moved the food away during this inspection.
Food stored outside. Box containing unwashed avocados and box containing packages of noodles stored on shelf outside behind restaurant.
In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. Two knives stored between side of refrigerated make-table and table. An employee moved the knives to the warewash area during this inspection.
Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Five pans with remnants of old labels on the sides on clean dish rack.
Open dumpster lid. Lids of dumpster left open.
Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Bowl containing raw frozen pork thawing at room temperature near walk-in cooler. Manager moved the raw pork into the walk-in cooler to continue to thaw.
Mar 16, 2026Call Back - Admin. complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 1 violations recorded.
0 High priority1 Intermediate0 Basic
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No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. No proof of employee training certification.
Jan 12, 2026Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 13 violations recorded, 2 high priority.
2 High priority4 Intermediate7 Basic
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Employee began working with food, handling clean equipment or utensils, or touching unwrapped single-service items without first washing hands. Employee entered kitchen from outside and began placing rice in container. Manager had employee wash hands.
Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Beef stored in to go bags in reach-in freezer next to back door.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting board on reach-in cooler across from cook line stained.
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Wiping cloth in kitchen hand washing sink. Manager removed wiping cloth from hand washing sink during inspection.
No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. No proof of employee training certification.
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. No proof employees are informed of their reporting responsibilities.
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Bowl being used to scoop cooked rice on cook line.
Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Containers stored on shelf next to three compartment sink.
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee drink on shelf above reach-in cooler across from cook line reach-in cooler. Manager removed drink during inspection.
Food stored on floor. Case of salt and cooking oil on floor in dry storage room.
In-use ice scoop stored on soiled surface between uses. Ice scoop stored on top of kitchen ice machine. Manager washed, rinsed and sanitized scoop then placed scoop in pan.
Open dumpster lid. Dumpster in front of building.
Storage of maintenance equipment/tools in areas that may result in cross contamination of food, equipment, utensils, linens and/or single-service and single-use articles. Drill stored on shelf above ketchup in dry storage room. Manager removed drill during inspection.
Aug 14, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 19 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
5 High priority4 Intermediate10 Basic
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Employee began working with food, handling clean equipment or utensils, or touching unwrapped single-service items without first washing hands. Employee entered kitchen from outside and began preparing peppers without washing hands and changing gloves. Manager had employee wash hands and change gloves.
Employee touched face/hair and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Employee touched hair while pulling on hair net then proceeded to handle clean plates without washing hands and changing gloves. Manager had employee wash hands and change gloves.
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw sausage stored over bottles of soda in all-in cooler. Manager moved sausage to bottom shelf.
Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Raw chicken stored over shell eggs in reach-in cooler across from cook line grill. Employee placed chicken on bottom shelf. Raw chicken stored over raw beef in walk-in cooler. Employee placed chicken on bottom shelf.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Item stored on top of pans in reach-in cooler across from cook line grill: cheese (50F - Cold Holding). Employee stated cheese placed in reach-in cooler one hour prior to temperature being taken. Employee moved cheese inside of cooler to reduce temperature to 41F
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Wiping cloth stored in kitchen hand washing sink. Employee removed cloth during inspection.
No currently certified food service manager on duty with four or more employees engaged in food preparation/handling. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/. No certified food manager working with four employees present. Manager arrived during inspection.
No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products. No probe thermometer available.
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Cooked shrimp stored in reach-in cooler next to kitchen ice machine. Employee stated shrimp cooked on 8/10.
Employee chewing gum while preparing food or while in a food prep/food storage/warewashing area. Employee chewing gum in kitchen.
Employee eating in a food preparation or other restricted area. Employee taste tested food item from soufflé cup on cook line.
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employee personal phone on prep table across from three compartment sink. Employee removed phone during inspection.
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Reach-in freezer across from back door.
Ice scoop handle in contact with ice. Ice scoop stored handle down in kitchen ice machine. Manager placed ice scoop in ice properly.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Area around coffee nozzles of front counter coffee machine.
Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Containers stored above three compartment sink.
Open dumpster lid. Dumpster in front parking lot.
Raw fruits/vegetables not washed prior to preparation. Employee began preparing peppers without washing peppers. Manager had employee wash peppers and continue preparing peppers.
Single-service articles improperly stored. Case of to go cups stored on floor in dry storage area.
Apr 17, 2025□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Feb 11, 2025Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 10 recorded.
0 High priority2 Intermediate8 Basic
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Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification and no other certified food service manager employed at this location. No proof of food certified manger available. No other food managers work at establishment
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. No date mark on items prepared two days ago: Salsa, rice, and beans. Milkopen two days ago had no date mark.
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Bowl with no handle used to dispense food (rice and sauce).
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee water bottle stored above prep table in kitchen
Employee eating in a food preparation or other restricted area. Employee eating breakfast on prep table in kitchen
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employee jacket and purse stored above flour dry goods storage area
Food stored on floor. Box of fresh Tomato on floor next to walk-in-cooler
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Ice buildup up in reach in freezer.
Open dumpster lid. Dumpster lid open in front of establishment
Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Wet mop not in use stored in mop bucket water
Jul 22, 2024□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Jul 10, 2024Call Back - Extension given, pendingRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems were not fixed yet and the kitchen was given more time.
0 High priority1 Intermediate0 Basic
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No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Observed person in charge did not have any food handler certificates for any of the employees.
Jul 8, 2024Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 6 violations recorded, 2 high priority.
2 High priority1 Intermediate3 Basic
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Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Observed container of beans at 63F that had been left out all night and then placed in reach in cooler. Observed pot of beans at 86F and Menudo at 56Fin walk-in-cooler left out night to cool down and then placed in walk-in-cooler.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed container of beans at 63F that had been left out all night and then placed in reach in cooler. Observed pot of beans at 86F and menudo at 56F in walk-in-cooler left out night to cool down and then placed in walk-in-cooler.
No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Observed person in charge did not have any food handler certificates for any of the employees.
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed Bowl with no handle used to dispense food ( rice ) hand
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed open cup stored on prep table in kitchen.
Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Observed equipment not properly air-dried, and stored wet on clean ware rack resulting in wet nesting.
Jan 30, 2024□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Nov 21, 2023Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 15 recorded, 4 high priority.
4 High priority5 Intermediate6 Basic
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Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw shelled eggs stored above Ready-To-Eat beef and produce.
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food marked with a date that exceeds 7 days after opening/preparation. Observed container of pork stored in walk-in-cooler with a date mark eight days prior to inspection. Stop sale
Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Observed container of Horchata in reach in cooler in kitchen at 45F, Horchata had been made two days earlier and stored in reach in cooler the entire time.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed two containers of refried beans on prep table at 82F. Employee advised that beans have been out for 3 hours. Discussed with Manager time as a public health.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed interior of microwave soiled with food.
No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Manager advised that they do not have any test strips available to check three-compartment sink sanitizer.
No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products. Observed digital thermometer not working and no other probe thermometers available.
No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Observed manager has not had employees hired more than 60 days trained as food handlers and does not have any certificates for them
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed spray bottle containing toxic substance not properly labeled identifying contents ( cleaning solution ). Spray bottle was stored on top of reach in freezer.
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed employee bottle of water stored on prep table in kitchen
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed employee purse stored on rack with clean dishes. Manager removed purse from rack
Employee with ineffective hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed male employee on cookline cooking with no hair restraint
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed ice build up in upright reach in freezer in storage room.
Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Observed single serve trays not inverted or protect. Manager inverted trays.
Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Observed wet mop stored in mop bucket.
Aug 14, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority1 Intermediate2 Basic
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Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Observed pan of refried beans at 78F on the cook line left out all night cooling.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed pan of refried beans at 78F on the cook line left out all night cooling.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed no towels at cook line hand wash sink. employee restocked dispenser with towels/
In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Observed In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food ( sugar, beans and rice ). Manager placed handle above the food.
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed working container of food removed ( sugar ) from original container not identified by common name.
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