HACIENDA COLOMBIANA 3
4551 SE MARICAMP RD, Ocala FL 34480 · 352-292-2314
Last inspected Aug 26, 2026 · 7 visits since May 2024
JAN 25
JUL 25
FEB 26
APR 26
AUG 26
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5 inspections, swinging between B and F. Consistency is the problem here, not any single visit.
Presence of insects, rodents, or other pests. Bug crawling on in-use cutting board. Manager killed bug and placed dish in sink to be cleaned.
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
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Inspection history
7 visits, newest first
Aug 26, 2026Administrative complaint recommendedComplaint Investigation
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 18 violations recorded, 4 high priority.
4 High priority4 Intermediate10 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 18 findingsThe state's own report →
Employee switched from working with raw food to ready-to-eat food without washing hands. Male employee touched raw pork then changed gloves and made plate of food without washing hands.
Presence of insects, rodents, or other pests. Bug crawling on in-use cutting board. Manager killed bug and placed dish in sink to be cleaned.
Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. In reach in freezer in dry storage area, portioned raw beef on shelf over bags of fries. Manager removed beef from freezer and place in reach in make table on bottom shelf.
Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Spray bottle of cleaner on shelf next to sauce at front counter. Moved during this inspection.
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Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Scoop in front handwashing sink. Removed during this inspection.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. No towels at hand washing sink in restroom.
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Pork cooked yesterday morning with no date mark in reach in make table. Date added.
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Bottle of disinfectant with no label in kitchen.
Equipment in poor repair. Cutting Board at front counter used for fruit has deep grooves. Ice build up in chest freezer containing fruit.
Exhaust system operated with filters removed. No means to capture grease and/or condensation to prevent dripping.
Food stored on floor. Plastic jug of cooking oil on floor in kitchen.
In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Handle of scoops inside bulk containers of sugar and beans. Manager removed.
In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board. One wet towel under in use cutting board in back kitchen area. Removed during this inspection.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Gaskets soiled with food debris on reach in make table. Container of test strips on paper towel dispenser heavily soiled with grease.
Openings to the outside for equipment, such as ventilation fans, not screened or otherwise protected when the equipment is not in operation. Two fans in kitchen open to outside.
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. Roll of trash bags on shelf over bin of sugar. Removed during this inspection.
Unclean building components, attachments or fixtures. Floor under cooking equipment and triple sink soiled with grease and food debris. Walls in kitchen soiled with grease. Ceiling around hood system soiled with grease.
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Large bin of sugar with no label. Manager added.
Apr 29, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionLicensing Inspection
Met inspection standards. 8 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority2 Intermediate5 Basic
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Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. In reach in make table: pans of raw fish on shelf over fries. Pans of chicken on shelf over dressings. Pan of raw beef on shelf over pan of cooked pork. All items were moved to proper order. In reach in freezer: opened pan of raw fish on shelf over sausage and tortillas..
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. Missing for one male employee.
Raw/undercooked animal food offered and establishment has no written consumer advisory. Raw animal foods must be fully cooked prior to service. Establishment offers eggs cooked to customers preference. Consumer advisory was posted during this inspection.
Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Plastic pans on clean dish shelf stacked together wet.
Equipment or utensils not designed or constructed in a durable manner. Reach in three door cooler is not working, manager has moved all food to a different unit. Ice build up in reach in freezer in dry storage area. Grey cutting board at front counter has deep grooves.
In-use utensil not stored with handle above the top of time/temperature control for safety food and rim of the container. Scoop handle inside pan of rice. Removed during this inspection.
Lights in food preparation, food storage or warewashing area missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers. Fluorescent bulbs in kitchen area.
Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with ready-to-eat food. Potted plant on top of case of drinks. Operator moved.
Feb 3, 2026Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 18 violations recorded, 6 high priority.
6 High priority5 Intermediate7 Basic
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Approval of the septic tank system limits the establishment to a maximum number of seats. The maximum number of seats has been exceeded. Establishment is licensed with 30 seats and is operating with 55 seats.
Container of medicine improperly stored. Bottle of headache medicine on shelf over single service items. Manager moved.
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. In reach in make table: 1. Flat of raw shell eggs on shelf over sauces. In reach in three door cooler: 1. Raw fish stored on shelf over bucket of sauce. 2. Pans of raw pork on shelf over bin of cheese. 3. Pans of raw beef on shelf over raw fish. In reach in freezer: 1. Roll of ground beef on shelf over portions of fish. All items were placed in proper order during this inspection.
Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Time/temperature control for safety food held using time as a public health control not discarded at the end of the 4-hour/6-hour period. See stop sale. Seven pieces of fried cheese placed out at 10 am with time mark not discarded at 2 pm.
Time/temperature control for safety food held using time as a public health control not discarded at the end of the 4-hour/6-hour period. See stop sale. Seven pieces of fried cheese placed out at 10 am with time mark not discarded at 2 pm.
Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. On stove in kitchen: Potato soup 94F-100F. Employee reheated soup to 178F.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Interior of microwave soiled with food debris. Employee cleaned.
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Ice in hand washing sink at front counter, used as a dump sink. Manager removed ice.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Missing at sink in ware wash area. Missing at sink at front counter. Missing in restroom. Towels were added.
No plan review submitted and approved - renovations were made or are in progress. Must submit plans and plan review application to DBPR H and R Plan Review office located at 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-1011. Plans must be submitted AND approved within 60 days. The direct link to the Plan Review page is https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/licensing/plan-review/. Prep area near front windows is currently being remodeled as an office area. No food service is currently being conducted in room. Room previously had a hand wash sink that has been removed.
No written procedures available for use of time as a public health control to hold time/temperature control for safety food. Paperwork onsite but not filled out. Operator filled out paperwork.
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Bowl inside bin of rice.
Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. Framed license provided expired 6/1/2025.
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee drink on prep table next to cutting board with lemon. Employee discarded.
Food stored on floor. Jugs of oil stored on floor in kitchen area.
Silverware/utensils stored upright with the food-contact surface up. Utensils in kitchen. Utensils at front counter.
Single-service articles improperly stored. Opened sleeve of foam trays on floor behind front counter. Manager picked up.
Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. One towel in kitchen area. Manager removed towel.
Jul 2, 2025Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 13 violations recorded, 6 high priority.
6 High priority3 Intermediate4 Basic
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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 lifted lid of trash can with gloved hands then continued to stir sauce without washing hands or changing gloves.
Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. License expired 6/1/2025
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Pan of raw pork over pan of cooked beef. Moved.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. On top portion of reach in make table: Ham 52F and Turkey 51F. Items on top over filled. Operator placed in freezer.
Time/temperature control for safety food reheated for hot holding not reaching 165 degrees Fahrenheit for 15 seconds within 2 hours. Tamales in steam table with ground meat reheating for 30 minutes 89F. Operator placed tamales back in boiling water to reheat to 165F within 1.5 hours.
Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Fritters 127F in hot holding case, made one hour prior. Discussed Time as a Public Health Control (TPHC) either operator.
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. Missing for two employees. Emailed reporting form to operator.
No soap and/or towels provided at handwash sink. Sink in kitchen has no soap or towels. Soap and towels added.
Operator is not properly tracking/marking the number of days ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite was held at refrigeration temperatures prior to freezing in order to properly date mark the food when it is thawed and held at refrigeration temperatures again. Potato balls moved to cooler today, no date.
Employee personal food not properly identified and segregated from food to be served to the public. Employee ground turkey in freezer with fruit and fries. Also, watermelon and Popeyes chicken on shelf over lunch meats and cilantro. Removed ground turkey.
Establishment using sponges on cleaned and sanitized, or in-use food-contact surface. Sponges used to wash pans.
Silverware/utensils stored upright with the food-contact surface up. All cooking utensils with food contact surface up.
Single-service items for customer self-service not properly protected to prevent contamination. Toothpicks at front counter in cup.
Jan 23, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 10 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
3 High priority2 Intermediate5 Basic
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Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw shell eggs on shelf over sofritto. Moved during this inspection.
Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. In steam table: pork 118F beans 117F. Manager stated items were placed in unit 30 minutes prior. Heat was off in unit. Manager turned on unit and began reheating.
Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Fabuloso on top of reach in cooler near walk in cooler door. Also, fabuloso and sanitizer spray bottles not labeled. Fabuloso moved during this inspection.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Hand sink at front counter. Towels added.
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. Missing for two employees. Provided form during this inspection.
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee wine glasses on shelf over dry goods. Moved during this inspection.
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Hat on top of dry storage shelf. Moved during this inspection.
In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Scoop handle in sugar. Moved.
In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board. One towel in kitchen. Removed during this inspection.
Reuse of single-service or single-use articles. Milk and tea jugs with an open handle being used for juice in reach in cooler.
Nov 22, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 1 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority1 Intermediate0 Basic
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Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Cups in hand sink. Removed.
May 20, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionLicensing Inspection
Nothing was found. The inspector recorded no violations at all.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
This record follows the licence, not the owner. Restaurants change hands and the licence history normally does not, so an older entry may describe people who no longer run the place. Every inspection above links to the state's own report. Something wrong? Tell us.