EL CHARRO RESTAURANT AUTHENTIC MEXICAN GRILL
119 S PINE AVE, Ocala FL 34471 · 3524251429
Last inspected Jul 31, 2026 · 8 visits since September 2023
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5 inspections, swinging between A and F. Consistency is the problem here, not any single visit.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. At the cook line, raw shell eggs at room temperature (58F). Per employee eggs pulled out at 10:00am, eggs will be held on time.
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Inspection history
8 visits, newest first
Jul 31, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionLicensing Inspection
Nothing was found. The inspector recorded no violations at all.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Dec 15, 2025Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 10 violations recorded, 2 high priority.
2 High priority4 Intermediate4 Basic
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Non-food grade paper/paper towel used as liner for food container. Cut limes stored on paper towel in reach-in cooler next to kitchen entrance. Employee removed paper towel during inspection.
Raw animal food stored over or with unwashed produce. Shell eggs stored over onions in reach-in cooler across from office. Employee placed eggs on bottom shelf.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Blade of can opener on prep table at end of cook line. Manager cleaned blade during inspection.
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Spray bottle of cleaner stored in hand washing sink next to kitchen entrance. Employee removed spray bottle during inspection.
Required employee training provided by a third-party employee training program and operator unable to provide original certificate for employees trained. Employee training certification is a copy.
Water with a temperature of least 85 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. Hand washing sink next to kitchen entrance, 72F.
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee cup of coffee on prep table across from cook line oven. Employee placed coffee in office.
Food stored on floor. Case of cooking oil stored on floor in dry storage area.
Food-contact surface not smooth and easily cleanable. Lid for flour bin in dry storage area made of cardboard.
Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Pans stored above prep table at end of cook line.
Aug 5, 2025Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 11 violations recorded, 1 high priority.
1 High priority2 Intermediate8 Basic
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Container of medicine improperly stored. Bottle of Mylanta stored on kitchen prep table next to coffee machine. Manager placed Mylanta in office.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Blade of can opener on prep table across from dish machine. Manager cleaned blade during inspection.
Required employee training provided by a third-party employee training program and operator unable to provide original certificate for employees trained. Certificate for employee is a copy.
Accumulation of debris inside warewashing machine. Dish machine next to three compartment.
Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. CO2 tank behind front counter.
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee cup of coffee on kitchen prep table. Employee removed cup of coffee during inspection.
Food stored on floor. Case of cooking oil and bag of onions on floor next to office.
Food-contact surface not smooth and easily cleanable. Door for container of flour in dry storage mage of cardboard.
Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Containers stored above three compartment sink.
Wiping cloth chlorine sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. Sanitizer bucket on prep table across from dish machine, 0 ppm. Manager added bleach to bucket, 50 ppm.
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Container of sugar stored on prep table next to three compartment sink. Manager placed label on container.
Apr 9, 2025□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Apr 8, 2025Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 25 violations recorded, 5 high priority.
5 High priority6 Intermediate14 Basic
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Non-food grade paper/paper towel used as liner for food container. Non food grade cardboard used as cover for flour container
Raw animal food stored over or with unwashed produce. Raw shelled eggs stored over lettuce in reach in cooler
Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. The following items and cold holding temperatures in the reach-in Cooler by handwash sink: COLD HOLDING Flan 44,45,45F; Tres Leches 47,45,45F cheesecake 47,47,47F; Green sauce 44,45,45F
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. The following items and cold holding temperatures in the reach-in Cooler by handwash sink: COLD HOLDING Flan 44,45,45F; Tres Leches 47,45,45F cheesecake 47,47,47F; Green sauce 44,45,45F Priority: High Priority
Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Bottle of hydrogen peroxide stored over sugar container. Manager removed hydrogen peroxide
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. Observed person in charge has no written procedures for employees to follow in response to a vomiting or diarrheal incident if vomit or diarrhea is discharged on any surfaces in the establishment. Inspector provided vomitting and diarrhea procedure.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Food-contact surface of commercial can opener soiled with food debris, mold-like substance.
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. Cook hired more than 60 days earlier with no food handler certificate.
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Sauces in reach in cooler made two days earlier not date marked. Milk open four days earlier not date marked. Food in container in reach in freezer prepared a few days earlier per Manager not date marked.
Required employee training provided by a third-party employee training program and operator unable to provide original certificate for employees trained. copy of food handler certificate for on employee.
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed spray bottle not properly labeled with identifying contents ( glass cleaner ). Manager put label on spray bottle
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Bowl with no handle used to dispense food (sugar and flour ).
Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Carbon dioxide tanks not adequately secured by front counter
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Apron stored on clean ware rack in back.
Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Floor tile missing on ramp by both handwash sinks,
Food storage container/container lid cracked or broken. Sugar container lid cracked
Food stored on floor. Oil container on floor in dry goods storage area
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Ice buildup up around up in reach in freezer
In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control food stored with handle touching food ( sugar )
No copy of latest inspection report available. Last inspection not available
Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Old labels not removed from food containers before cleaning, stored on the clean ware rack.
Open dumpster lid. Lid open behind establishment
Stored food not covered. Shrimp uncovered in reach in freezer
Unnecessary items/unused equipment on the premises. Non operable reach in cooler in kitchen
Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with ready-to-eat food. Unwashed produce (limes ) stored over ready-to-eat food ( cut onions ) in walk in cooler
Jul 2, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 1 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
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Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed two large packages of beef in glass door reach in cooler at 50F. Manager advised that beef had been purchased a two hours earlier. Manager moved beef to reach in freezer.
Feb 7, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionLicensing Inspection
Nothing was found. The inspector recorded no violations at all.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Sep 25, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
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Container of medicine improperly stored. At the dry storage area, medicine above soda cans, manager moved.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. At the cook line, raw shell eggs at room temperature (58F). Per employee eggs pulled out at 10:00am, eggs will be held on time.
Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. Employee drink above customers food, manager moved.
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