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ZO’S HALAL FOOD TRUCK

809 N MAGNOLIA AVE, Ocala FL 34475

Last inspected Jul 31, 2025 · 5 visits since April 2024

□ Not on the state's active licence list

This licence isn't in DBPR's current active file, which usually means the business has closed, been sold, or let the licence lapse. Everything below belongs to this licence, not to whoever may be trading here now. The history stays public because it is a public record.

Licence typeFood service
Licence5251053
Grade history
APR 24
AUG 24
JAN 25
JUL 25
≈ ERRATIC

4 inspections, swinging between A and D. Consistency is the problem here, not any single visit.

Worst finding on record
Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 6 hours. Rice cooled last night 51-56F. Rice was cooled in a large pan with foil on top.
High priority/03D-02-5
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★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined

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Inspection history

5 visits, newest first

Jul 31, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

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

0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Jan 17, 2025Administrative 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
Show 5 findings ▾
Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 6 hours. Rice 62-64F in reach in cooler cooling overnight. Pan of rice is full with closed lid. Condensation on interior container evidencing improper cooling. Manager stated rice was in unit overnight.
High priority/03D-02-5/Repeat Violation/Admin Complaint
Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 70 degrees Fahrenheit within two hours and from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within six hours. See stop sale. Rice 62-64F in reach in cooler cooling overnight. Pan of rice is full with closed lid. Condensation on interior container evidencing improper cooling. Manager stated rice was in unit overnight.
High priority/01B-36-5/Repeat Violation/Admin Complaint
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Reach in cooler soiled with food debris.
Intermediate/22-02-4
Employee personal food not properly identified and segregated from food to be served to the public. Container of food in cabinet with cheese in reach in cooler.
Basic/08B-49-4
Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with ready-to-eat food. Unwashed onions on shelf over juices.
Basic/08B-17-4
Nov 13, 2024□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection

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

0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Aug 2, 2024Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection

Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 9 recorded, 5 high priority.

5 High priority3 Intermediate1 Basic
Show 9 findings ▾
Container of medicine improperly stored. Bottle of head medication on shelf over prep area. Moved.
High priority/41-07-4/Corrected On-Site
Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 6 hours. Rice cooled last night 51-56F. Rice was cooled in a large pan with foil on top.
High priority/03D-02-5
Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 70 degrees Fahrenheit within two hours and from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within six hours. See stop sale. Rice at 51-56. Cooling from last night.
High priority/01B-36-5
Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. In reach in freezer: raw beef portions on shelf over bags of precooked chicken and box of shrimp.
High priority/08A-02-6
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. In reach in make table on top portion: bowl with cucumbers and cut tomatoes 60F. Manager stated dish was removed from cooler one hour ago. Placed back in cooler.
High priority/03A-02-5/Corrective Action Taken
Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification.
Intermediate/53A-01-7/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.
Intermediate/53B-01-5/Warning
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 two current employees.
Intermediate/11-26-1/Warning
Food stored on floor. Bottle of oil on floor.
Basic/08B-38-4
Apr 9, 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.