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TAQUERIA EL NONO

8621 SW 45 ST RD, Ocala FL 34481 · 3523008942

Last inspected Feb 5, 2026 · 6 visits since September 2024

Licence typeMobile Food Vehicle
Risk levelRisk Level 2
LicenceMFD5251092
Grade history
SEP 24
MAR 25
SEP 25
FEB 26
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4 inspections, swinging between A and D. Consistency is the problem here, not any single visit.

Worst finding on record
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.
Intermediate/11-27-4
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Inspection history

6 visits, newest first

Feb 5, 2026Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection

Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 5 violations recorded, 2 high priority.

2 High priority1 Intermediate2 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 5 findings
Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Raw chicken stored over raw beef in reach-in cooler across from cook line grill. Manager placed chicken on bottom shelf.
High priority/08A-20-5/Corrected On-Site
Single-use gloves not changed as needed after changing tasks or when damaged or soiled. Employee handled raw beef, changed gloves and proceeded to handle to go containers without washing hands. Manager had employee wash hands and change gloves.
High priority/12A-09-4/Corrective Action Taken
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting board on reach-in cooler across from cook line grill stained.
Intermediate/22-02-4/Repeat Violation
Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. To go containers on kitchen shelf. Employee turned containers over.
Basic/24-05-4/Corrected On-Site
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Employee personal food not properly identified and segregated from food to be served to the public. Employee energy drink stored in reach-in cooler next to back door.
Basic/08B-49-4
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Sep 17, 2025Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection

Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 5 violations recorded, 1 high priority.

1 High priority3 Intermediate1 Basic
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Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw chicken stored over premade drinks in reach-in cooler next to back door. Manager placed chicken on bottom shelf.
High priority/08A-05-6/Corrected On-Site/Repeat Violation/Admin Complaint
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.
Intermediate/11-27-4
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting boards on reach-in cooler across from cook line.
Intermediate/22-02-4
No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. No chlorine test kit available.
Intermediate/16-37-1
Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. To go containers stored on kitchen shelf. Manager turned containers over.
Basic/25-06-4/Corrected On-Site
Aug 4, 2025□ Call Back - CompliedComplaint Investigation

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

0 High priority1 Intermediate0 Basic
Show 1 finding ▾
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. Person in charge did not have any proof of food handler certificates
Intermediate/53B-01-5/Warning/Return visit Mar 5, 2025 · Person in charge did not have any proof of food handler certificates Time Extended/Return visit Aug 4, 2025 · Administrative complied Admin Complaint
Mar 5, 2025Call Back - Extension given, pendingComplaint Investigation

A return visit. The problems were not fixed yet and the kitchen was given more time.

0 High priority1 Intermediate0 Basic
Show 1 finding ▾
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. Person in charge did not have any proof of food handler certificates
Intermediate/53B-01-5/Warning/Return visit Mar 5, 2025 · Person in charge did not have any proof of food handler certificates Time Extended
Mar 4, 2025Warning IssuedComplaint Investigation

Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 11 recorded, 4 high priority.

4 High priority5 Intermediate2 Basic
Show 11 findings ▾
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw shelled eggs in reach in cooler stored above bread. Manager moved eggs to bottom shelf
High priority/08A-05-6/Corrected On-Site
Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. The following items and hot holding temperatures in the steam Bain: HOT HOLDING Pastor 126F;carnitas 125F; chicharon 126F; rice 125F;Chicken 126F. All items had been prepared more than 6 hours earlier. The following items and cold holding temperatures in the reach-in Cooler: tripa 46F; shrimp 45F per the manager both items had been in reach in cooler over night
High priority/01B-02-5/Warning
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. The following items and cold holding temperatures in the reach-in Cooler: tripa 46F; shrimp 45F per the manager both items had been in reach in cooler over night
High priority/03A-02-5/Warning
Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. The following items and hot holding temperatures in the steam Bain: HOT HOLDING Pastor 126F;carnitas 125F; chicharon 126F; rice 125F;Chicken 126F. All items had been prepared more than 6 hours earlier.
High priority/03B-01-6/Warning
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Hand wash sink had bowl and bag of bread in hand wash sink. Employee removed items
Intermediate/31A-09-4/Corrected On-Site
Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification and no other certified food service manager employed at this location. Person in charge did not have any proof of food manager certificate
Intermediate/53A-02-7/Warning
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. Person in charge did not have any proof of food handler certificates
Intermediate/53B-01-5/Warning
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Home made salsa prepared two days earlier not date marked
Intermediate/02C-02-5
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed spray bottle not properly labeled with identifying contents ( sanitizer ).
Intermediate/41-17-4
In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. Knife stored between flip-top make table cooler and prep table
Basic/10-17-4
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.
Basic/50-04-4
Sep 3, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionLicensing Inspection

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

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.