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TAQUERIA LA MARCELITA 2

201 S US 41 BYPASS, Venice FL 34285 · 239-657-5255

Last inspected Jun 22, 2026 · 5 visits since February 2024

Licence typeMobile Food Vehicle
Risk levelRisk Level 2
LicenceMFD6850574
Grade history
FEB 24
JUL 24
FEB 25
MAR 26
JUN 26
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5 inspections, swinging between A and B. Consistency is the problem here, not any single visit.

Worst finding on record
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed horchata beverage made with milk and fresh watermelon beverage made with fresh dice watermelon in disperser coolers at 53F cold holding. Employee stated the items were made 3 hours prior. Employee add ice to both be and they retested at 40F.
High priority/03A-02-5/Corrected On-Site
Badges — 2 earned
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined

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Inspection history

5 visits, newest first

Jun 22, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

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

0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Mar 3, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

1 High priority2 Intermediate0 Basic
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Nonfood-grade containers used for food storage - direct contact with food. Observed cooked meat in non-food grade plastic bags at cooks line and reach-in cooler.
High priority/14-15-4
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times, observed plastic container in hand wash sink. Operator corrected above issues to meet inspection standards.
Intermediate/31A-09-4/Corrected On-Site
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.
Intermediate/53B-13-5
Feb 12, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 2 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

0 High priority1 Intermediate1 Basic
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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.
Intermediate/53B-13-5
No copy of latest inspection report available.
Basic/51-18-6
Jul 19, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

3 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
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Grease interceptor/trap overflowing onto floor/ground. Observed grease trap container on outside of truck was overflowing. Observed employee removed and emptied grease trap into trash.
High priority/28-27-5/Corrected On-Site
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw shell eggs in reach-in-cooler over cooked peppers, cheese and tortillas. Observed operator correct issue to meet standards for inspection.
High priority/08A-05-6/Corrected On-Site
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed horchata beverage made with milk and fresh watermelon beverage made with fresh dice watermelon in disperser coolers at 53F cold holding. Employee stated the items were made 3 hours prior. Employee add ice to both be and they retested at 40F.
High priority/03A-02-5/Corrected On-Site
Feb 2, 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.