TACOS LUCAS
7947 W HWY 40, Ocala FL 34482 · 3522811027
Last inspected Aug 24, 2026 · 7 visits since August 2024
APR 25
MAY 25
JUL 25
FEB 26
AUG 26
≈ ERRATIC
5 inspections, swinging between A and F. Consistency is the problem here, not any single visit.
Live, small flying insects found Approximately 7 live flies in food truck.
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Inspection history
7 visits, newest first
Aug 24, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority3 Intermediate1 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 4 findings
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Basket of limes stored down inside handwash sink. An employee unblocked the sink during this inspection.
No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. No chemical test kit available for chlorine used as sanitizer in three-compartment sink.
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. One employee working in food truck without proof she has been informed of her health reporting responsibilities. Inspector provided an employee a new copy of the employee health reporting agreement during this inspection.
Building components, attachments or fixtures in poor repair. Two small holes in floor.
Feb 12, 2026Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 8 violations recorded, 3 high priority.
3 High priority2 Intermediate3 Basic
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Employee began working with food, handling clean equipment or utensils, or touching unwrapped single-service items without first washing hands. Male employee cooking in food truck with no soap to wash hands.
Employee touched soiled surface and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Male employee entered food truck from outside and closed screen then put on gloves without first washing hands.
Live, small flying insects found One fly in food truck
No soap provided at handwash sink. Missing at hand wash sink and triple sink. Operator walk to gas station and purchased soap.
Water with a temperature of least 85 degrees and/or 110 degrees at Triple sink not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. Water at hand wash sink and triple sink is 83F. Operator turned up water heater then 112F.
Mobile food dispensing vehicle service opening not kept closed except during food service. Door on food truck left open with magnetic screen not fully closed.
Plumbing system in disrepair. Pipe to handwashing sink leaking onto floor.
Soiled dry wiping cloth in use. Three soiled towels in food truck
Jul 24, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 12 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
7 High priority1 Intermediate4 Basic
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Employee began working with food, handling clean equipment or utensils, or touching unwrapped single-service items without first washing hands. Upon arrival, employee make in salsa and reheating food with no water to wash hands.
Employee touched face/hair and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Male employee touched face and continued to cook without washing hands.
Employee touching ready-to-eat food with their bare hands - food was not being heated as a sole ingredient to 145 degrees F or immediately added to other ingredients to be cooked/heated to the minimum required temperature to allow bare hand contact. Establishment has no approved Alternative Operating Procedure. Male employee touched cook chicken with bare hands.
Establishment operating with no potable running water. Water pump was not connected upon entry to food truck. Employee repaired pump then water was provided.
Live, small flying insects found Approximately 7 live flies in food truck.
Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Pork and sausage stored in black thank you style bags
Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Expired 6/1/2025.
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Towels and containers in sink. Moved during this inspection
Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. One male employee.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Sides and under grills soiled with grease and food debris.
Outer openings not protected during operation and vermin and/or environmental cross contamination present. Windows open with flies inside.
Unpackaged food in an unprotected holding unit in a customer/nonsecure area. Two bags of meat stored in reach in cooler in dining area.
Jul 10, 2025□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
May 13, 2025Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 4 recorded, 1 high priority.
Recorded at 809 N MAGNOLIA AVE, Ocala — this licence has since moved.
1 High priority1 Intermediate2 Basic
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Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. In pans at cookline: Pork (119F - Hot Holding); pork (95F - Hot Holding). Employee stated the pork has been held at the cookline for approximately 15 minutes. Inspector had employee reheat both items of 165F during this inspection. pork (95F 2:05, 168F 2:12 - Reheating); chicken (119F 2:05, 190F 2:35 - Reheating)
No certified food manager for establishment. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ No certified food manager for the establishment. Inspector provided information on where to obtain food manager certification during this inspection.
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Ceiling inside MFDV soiled with mold-like substance.
Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Water leaking from pipe onto the floor below handwash sink.
Apr 8, 2025Administrative complaint recommendedComplaint Investigation (Partial)
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 1 violations recorded.
Recorded at 809 N MAGNOLIA AVE, Ocala — this licence has since moved.
0 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
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Water draining onto floor surface. Waste Water leaking from a connection under the three-compartment sink drain pipe onto the floor inside of the food truck. Employees cleaned water into a bucket also installed a provisional catch bucket.
Aug 19, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionLicensing Inspection
Met inspection standards. 1 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
Recorded at 809 N MAGNOLIA AVE, Ocala — this licence has since moved.
0 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
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Screening is not 16-mesh to the inch. Screen missing at serving windows
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.