TULUM MEXICAN GRILL
917 N PINE AVE, Ocala FL 34475 · 352-209-3204
Last inspected Aug 11, 2026 · 3 visits since January 2026
JAN 26
JUL 26
Live, small flying insects found. Two live flies in back kitchen area.
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Inspection history
3 visits, newest first
Aug 11, 2026□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Jul 30, 2026Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 17 recorded, 3 high priority.
3 High priority3 Intermediate11 Basic
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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 touched trash can with gloved hand then continued to touch tortillas without washing hands and changing gloves.
Live, small flying insects found. Two live flies in back kitchen area.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. In reach in drawer cooler under cooking equipment: beef 48F. Pork 49F. Beef 51F. Operator stated items have been in unit for less than one hour. Ice bags were added during this inspection.
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. Missing for one employee hired two weeks ago. Employee signed form.
Operator is not properly tracking/marking the number of days ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite was held at refrigeration temperatures prior to freezing in order to properly date mark the food when it is thawed and held at refrigeration temperatures again. Cooked meat products on roll rack in walk in cooler lack date removed from freezer.
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Bottle of bleach in ware wash area with no label.
Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Pan on top shelf near walk in cooler not inverted. Bowls on shelf over triple sink not inverted. Manager flipped all over during this inspection.
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 drawer unit has an ambient temperature of 51F.
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee drink on prep table where meat is being cut. Moved during this inspection.
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Jackets hanging on dry storage shelves over food and clean dishes. Moved during this inspection.
Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Plastic bins on clean dish shelf stacked together wet.
Food stored on floor. Bin of sauce on floor in walk in freezer. Manager picked up.
In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board. Wet towel under cutting board in back kitchen area.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hood filters soiled with grease
Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Several dishes on clean dish shelf have blue tape used as labels.
Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with ready-to-eat food. Cases of unwashed avocados on shelf over multiple ready to eat items in walk in cooler. Cases of unwashed limes on shelf over cases of cheese in walk in cooler.
Water draining onto floor surface. Water dripping onto floor from ac vent in kitchen area.
Jan 26, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionLicensing Inspection
Nothing was found. The inspector recorded no violations at all.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
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