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LA ESQUINITA DEL SABOR

9594 SE MARICAMP RD, Ocala FL 34472 · 352-426-0115

Last inspected May 1, 2026 · 7 visits since September 2023

Licence typeMobile Food Vehicle
Risk levelRisk Level 2
LicenceMFD5250868
Grade history
JAN 24
OCT 24
MAR 25
SEP 25
APR 26
≈ ERRATIC

5 inspections, swinging between A and C. Consistency is the problem here, not any single visit.

Worst finding on record
Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. At the stove, white rice 119F, chicken broth 117F, beans 127F, manager reheated broth to 172F and beans to 178F, rice will be discarded at 4:30Pm.
High priority/03B-01-6/Corrective Action Taken
Badges — 1 earned
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined

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Inspection history

7 visits, newest first

May 1, 2026□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection

A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.

0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Apr 24, 2026Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection

Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 2 recorded, 1 high priority.

1 High priority1 Intermediate0 Basic
Show 2 findings ▾
Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Hans sanitizer stored above cleaned containers, Manager moved.
High priority/41-10-4/Corrected On-Site
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. For one female employee, (agreement on site).
Intermediate/53B-01-5/Warning
Sep 25, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Nothing was found. The inspector recorded no violations at all.

0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Mar 26, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Nothing was found. The inspector recorded no violations at all.

Recorded at 809 N MAGNOLIA AVE, Ocala — this licence has since moved.

0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Oct 15, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 6 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

Recorded at 809 N MAGNOLIA AVE, Ocala — this licence has since moved.

2 High priority3 Intermediate1 Basic
Show 6 findings ▾
In-use utensil stored in unclean water at or above 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Spoons in 81 F water, manager discarded and sanitize the spoons.
High priority/10-05-5/Corrected On-Site
Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. At the stove, white rice 119F, chicken broth 117F, beans 127F, manager reheated broth to 172F and beans to 178F, rice will be discarded at 4:30Pm.
High priority/03B-01-6/Corrective Action Taken
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. To store pots and pans, manager moved all
Intermediate/31A-11-4/Corrected On-Site
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. For one employee
Intermediate/11-26-1
Written procedures for non-continuous cooking of raw animal foods are lacking provisions for identifying food cooked with non-continuous process. For pork, inspector provided a digital copy of written procedures.
Intermediate/03C-94-4
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. One opened bottle of water on prep table, manager moved.
Basic/12B-07-4/Corrected On-Site
Jan 17, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Nothing was found. The inspector recorded no violations at all.

Recorded at 809 N MAGNOLIA AVE, Ocala — this licence has since moved.

0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Sep 20, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Nothing was found. The inspector recorded no violations at all.

Recorded at 809 N MAGNOLIA AVE, Ocala — this licence has since moved.

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.