JUANITAS TAQUERIA MEXICAN FOOD
809 N MAGNOLIA AVE, Ocala FL 34475 · 352.213.8867
Last inspected Jan 27, 2026 · 6 visits since April 2024
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4 inspections, swinging between A and C. Consistency is the problem here, not any single visit.
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Inspection history
6 visits, newest first
Jan 27, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Nothing was found. The inspector recorded no violations at all.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Jul 14, 2025□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
May 22, 2025Call 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: the only employee Erika, over 60 days, lacks employee training.
May 9, 2025Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 12 recorded, 2 high priority.
2 High priority4 Intermediate6 Basic
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Raw animal food stored over or with unwashed produce. Observed: raw eggs stored over the unwashed jalapeños in the reach-in cooler.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed: in the upright residential reach-in cooler, Bulk cheese 44°, Ambient air temperature eggs 46°. This unit had the freezer door propped open. ALSO, in the flip top, shredded cheese, mozzarella, 45°. This unit is across from the flat top and grill area, 91° Ambient air temperature on the unit.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed: the ceiling of the microwave has an accumulation of food debris. ALSO, the meat cutting board is stained.
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: the only employee Erika, over 60 days, lacks employee training.
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. Observed: Erika lacking Employee Training and no Employee Reporting form. Emailed a blank copy.
Nonself-sufficient mobile food dispensing vehicle not reporting to commissary as required. Observed: commissary has changed to their set up location.
Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Observed: the reach-in freezer door handle is soiled.
Employee personal food not properly identified and segregated from food to be served to the public.... Observed: employee chicken stored over guest food in the reach-in cooler. This was not marked EMP.
Equipment and utensils not washed, rinsed and sanitized in the correct order in three-compartment sink. Do not use dishes/equipment not properly sanitized. Observed the 3 compartment sink is labeled: Rinse Wash Sanitize.
In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board. Observed: a damp cloth under the meat cutting board.
Mobile food dispensing vehicle license number not permanently affixed on the side of the unit in figures at least 2 inches high and in contrasting colors from the background of the vehicle. Observed: lack of exterior license number 5251054 in minimum 2 inch numbers on the service side of the unit.
No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted. Observed: the choking poster is in the 3 ring binder, and is not posted.
Oct 23, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority0 Intermediate3 Basic
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Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. Establishment displayed an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license dated 6/1/2024
Mobile food dispensing vehicle license number not permanently affixed on the side of the unit in figures at least 2 inches high and in contrasting colors from the background of the vehicle. MFDV does not have license number displayed on the outside of the vehicle in figures 2 inches of higher.
No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. Reach in cooler and reach in freezer had thermometers that read from 100F and higher.
Apr 11, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionLicensing Inspection
Nothing was found. The inspector recorded no violations at all.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
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