LUPITAS TAQUERIA
809 N MAGNOLIA AVE, Ocala FL 34475 · 352-817.8787
Last inspected Mar 10, 2026 · 6 visits since July 2023
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▲ GETTING WORSE
4 inspections trending down, 40 points off where it started.
Live, small flying insects found Observed two flies in kitchen area.
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Inspection history
6 visits, newest first
Mar 10, 2026Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 10 violations recorded, 1 high priority.
1 High priority6 Intermediate3 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 11 findingsThe state's own report →
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Item stored in reach-in cooler across from cook line grill: cheese (46F - Cold Holding). Manager stated cheese placed in cooler one hour prior to temperature being taken. Manager placed ice on cheese to reduce temperature to 41F.
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. No written procedure available. Inspector provided written procedure to operator.
No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. No chlorine test kit available.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. No paper towels available at hand washing sink next to three compartment sink. Employee provided towels at hand washing sink.
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No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products. No probe thermometer available.
Proof of required state approved employee training not available for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. One employee employed since November of 2025 does not have employee food safety training.
Required employee training expired for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. One employee certificate expired on 8/3/2025
Cardboard used to line nonfood-contact shelves. Cardboard lining shelf next to back door.
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. No license number provided on side of truck.
Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Shelves inside of reach-in cooler across from cook line grill soiled with old food debris.
Portable fire extinguisher gauge in red zone. For reporting purposes only. Fire extinguisher next to back door.
Oct 3, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 9 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
5 High priority2 Intermediate2 Basic
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Live, small flying insects found Observed two flies in kitchen area.
Non-food grade paper/paper towel used as liner for food container. Paper towel on top of parsley in reach-I cooler across from three compartment sink. Manager removed paper towel during inspection.
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw beef stored above cheese in reach- in cooler across from cook line. Manager moved beef to reach-in freezer to be properly stored.
Single-use gloves not changed as needed after changing tasks or when damaged or soiled. Employee handled raw beef and proceeded to handle to go container without changing gloves and washing hands. Manager had employee wash hands, change gloves and use a new to go container.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Item stored in reach-in cooler across from three compartment sink: beef (50F - Cold Holding). Manager stated beef place in cooler at 11:00 am. Manager moved beef to reach-in freezer to reduce the temperature to 41F.
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. No written procedure available. Inspector provided operator with written procedure.
No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. No quaternary test kit available.
Equipment in poor repair. Cracked drawer in reach-in cooler across from cook line.
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. No 2 inch numbers on exterior of vehicle.
Portable fire extinguisher gauge in red zone. For reporting purposes only. Fire extinguisher next to back door.
Oct 26, 2024□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Oct 25, 2024Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 2 recorded.
0 High priority1 Intermediate1 Basic
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No color/concentration comparison chart available for chemical test kit used to check sanitizer. No chemical test strip chart for Cl.
Cold holding equipment not maintained in good repair. Do not store time/temperature control for safety food in this unit until the unit is repaired. Reach-in cooler (prep table) disconnected, time temperature control for safety (TCS) food in ice bath. Also vertical reach-in cooler with a ambient temperature of 70F.
Oct 23, 2023□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Jul 5, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 1 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
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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 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.
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