TAQUERIA MY RANCHITO CORP
4279 W HWY 40, Ocala FL 34482 · 352.867.5008
Last inspected Jan 20, 2026 · 6 visits since July 2023
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Inspection history
6 visits, newest first
Jan 20, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 6 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority2 Intermediate4 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 6 findingsThe state's own report →
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting board on steam table across from cook line stained. Interior of microwave on shelf above kitchen steam table across from cook line soiled with old food debris.
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Employee dumped ice in hand washing sink next to three compartment sink.
Ceiling tile missing. Ceiling tile missing in kitchen next to exhaust hood.
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Reach-in freezer across from back door.
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Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hood vents above cook line greasy.
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Container of flour on shelf next to kitchen entrance from dining area.
Sep 29, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 8 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority2 Intermediate5 Basic
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Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Chicken stored in to go bags in reach-in freezer across from back door.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting board on steam table.
Probe thermometer not accurate within plus or minus 2 degrees Fahrenheit. Probe thermometer reading 20F when calibrated.
Food storage container/container lid cracked or broken. Container in reach-in cooler across from cook line.
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Reach-in freezer across from back door.
Interior of refrigerator or freezer in disrepair/has exposed insulation. Reach-in freezer across from back door.
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Hand washing sink next to three compartment sink.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hood vents above cook line.
Apr 29, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority0 Intermediate4 Basic
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Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Bowl with no handle used to dispense food (flour ).
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hood filter soiled with grease
Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Wet mop not in use stored in mop bucket
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Container of food removed ( flour) from original container not labeled with name of contents.
Jul 8, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 2 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority0 Intermediate2 Basic
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Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed Bowl with no handle used to dispense food (flour ) in container in closet
Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Observed wet mop not in use stored in mop bucket water.
Nov 21, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 11 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority0 Intermediate9 Basic
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Employee dried hands on clothes/apron/soiled towel after washing. Observed employee wash their hands and dry them on apron that they were wearing and then put on gloves. Discussed with Manager and they spoke to employee and had them wash their hands again and dry hands with paper towels
Employee used tobacco, ate, or drank then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Observed employee drink from a water bottle, place ca on water bottle and then handle serving handles at prep table without washing hands and changing gloves. Discussed with Manager and they spoke to employee
Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. Observed all the ceiling tiles in kitchen are acoustic type ceiling and are not smooth and easily cleanable.
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed employee drink stored on prep table
Employee eating in a food preparation or other restricted area. Observed employee drinking from a water bottle on cook line
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed employee keys hanging off shelf above the deli wrap paper
Food stored on floor. Observed bag of sugar stored on floor next to reach in freezer in dry storage area
Nonfood-contact equipment exposed to splash/spillage not constructed of materials that are corrosion resistant, non-absorbent, smooth and easily cleanable. Observed wood unpainted shelves in hallway where food is stored are are not smooth and cleanable.
Raw fruits/vegetables not washed prior to preparation. Observed cut produce ( avocado) located in flip-top make table with produce stickers still on produce.
Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Observed wet mop stored in mop bucket water.
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed working container of food removed ( flour ) from original container not identified by common name.
Jul 14, 2023Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 9 violations recorded, 2 high priority.
2 High priority0 Intermediate7 Basic
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Employee washed hands with cold water. Observed three employees wash hands with cold water with a temperture of 80F.
Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Observed raw beef stored above raw fish in reach in freezer. Employee moved items and placed correctly in reach in freezer.
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed Bowl or container with no handle used to dispense food (flour)
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed employee drink stored above prep table. employee removed drink from on top.
Nonfood-contact equipment exposed to splash/spillage not constructed of materials that are corrosion resistant, non-absorbent, smooth and easily cleanable. Observed wood unpainted shelves in hallway where food is stored are are not smooth and cleanable.
Plumbing system improperly installed or repaired. Observed water supply is improperly installed at hand wash sink at entrance to kitchen. The faucet handle that is easily accessible is handle on the left side of the faucet, and the right handle is under the counter and not easily accessible. Since the water supply is improperly installed the cold water is the easily accessible and the hot water is difficult to access.
Stored food not covered. Observed raw beef in reach in freezer uncovered.
Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Observed wet mop stored in a manner not allowed to dry.
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed working container of food removed ( flour ) from original container not identified by common name. Employee placed label on container.
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.