MEXI RICAN CUISINE Y ALGO MAS LLC
310 SE 3 ST, Ocala FL 34471 · 619.250.5138
Last inspected Aug 1, 2026 · 9 visits since October 2023
5 inspections, swinging between A and D. Consistency is the problem here, not any single visit.
Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. Observed two live roaches in microwave on prep table across from three compartment sink.
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Inspection history
9 visits, newest first
Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Shell eggs stored over sour cream in reach-in cooler next to cook line grill. Manager placed eggs on bottom shelf.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Items stored in reach-in cooler next to cook line grill: pork (46F - Cold Holding). Manager placed pork in reach-in freezer to reduce temperature to 41F.
Food being cooled by nonapproved method as evidenced by inadequate rate of cooling during time of inspection. Salsa cooled 0F in ten minutes. Manager placed bag of ice in salsa to reduce temperature to 41F.
No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted. No choking poster posted. Inspector provided operator with choking poster.
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Stored food not covered. Container of pork stored in reach-in cooler next to cook line grill. Manager placed lid on container.
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 5 violations recorded, 2 high priority.
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Pesticide/insecticide labeled for household use only present in establishment. Can of Raid stored on floor underneath three compartment sink.
Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. Observed two live roaches in microwave on prep table across from three compartment sink.
Food manager certification expired. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/. One manager certification expired on 10/19/2025.
Dead roaches on premises. Observed four dead roaches on floor next to prep table with microwave across from three compartment sink.
Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Microwave on prep table across from three compartment sink soiled with old food debris.
Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
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Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Spray bottle of cleaner. Manager added label during inspection.
Equipment in poor repair. Microwave on prep table.
No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted. No choking poster posted. Inspector provided operator with choking poster.
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
Nothing was found. The inspector recorded no violations at all.
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 10 recorded, 5 high priority.
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Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 6 hours. Item in reach-in cooler next to cook line grill: queso (60F - Cooling); beans (61F - Reheating); beef (59F - Cooling); chicken (59F - Cooling). Manager stated item was prepared the previous day.
Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 70 degrees Fahrenheit within two hours and from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within six hours. See stop sale. Item in reach-in cooler next to cook line grill: queso (60F - Cooling); beans (61F - Reheating); beef (59F - Cooling); chicken (59F - Cooling). Manager stated item was prepared the previous day.
Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. Tilapia in reach-in cooler next to cook line grill thawed in packaging.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Items in reach-in cooler next to cook line grill: shrimp (51F - Cold Holding); beef (52F - Cold Holding); cheese (53F - Cold Holding). Manager stated items placed in cooler three hours prior to temperature being taken. Manager placed items in reach-in freezer to reduce temperature being taken.
Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Condiment cups stored next to bleach underneath front counter.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting board on reach-in cooler next to cook line grill.
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 next to cook line grill, 54F.
Commercially processed reduced oxygen packaged fish bearing a label indicating that it is to remain frozen until time of use no longer frozen and not removed from reduced oxygen package. Tilapia in reach-in cooler next to cook line grill thawed in packaging.
Dead roaches on premises. One dead roach in cook line reach-in cooler. Manager discarded dead roach.
No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted. No choking sign posted.
Met inspection standards. 1 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
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Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Reach-in cooler, ground beef cooked 03/13/2024, Manager dated.
Met inspection standards. 1 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
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No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products.
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.