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Juanitas Taqueria Mexican Food

809 N Magnolia Ave, Ocala, FL 34475
Mexican / Latin
Last inspected: Jan 27, 2026
100
Score
Low Risk

Inspectors have visited Juanitas Taqueria Mexican Food six times, with records going back to 2024. The latest inspection on file is from Jan 27, 2026. When a facility lands in the low risk tier, it usually means nothing alarming showed up at the most recent visit.

Things are looking better lately, with recent visits averaging around zero violations compared to roughly five violations earlier on.

Restaurants in Ocala average 78, so Juanitas Taqueria Mexican Food is doing better than most peers. The full picture is one of consistent compliance.

6
Inspections
0
Critical latest
0
Major latest
0
Minor latest
Inspection History
Jan 27, 2026
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Jul 14, 2025
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
May 22, 2025
Routine - Food
1 major violation.
View 1 violation
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - 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. Observed: the only employee Erika, over 60 days, lacks employee training. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-05-22: No change 53 days remain to comply. **Time Extended**
53B-01-5
90
May 9, 2025
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 4 major violations. 6 minor violations.
View 12 violations
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with unwashed produce. Observed: raw eggs stored over the unwashed jalapeños in the reach-in cooler.
08A-04-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed: in the upright residential reach-in cooler, Bulk cheese 44°, Ambient air temperature eggs 46°. This unit had the freezer door propped open. ALSO, in the flip top, shredded cheese, mozzarella, 45°. This unit is across from the flat top and grill area, 91° Ambient air temperature on the unit. **Warning**
03A-02-5
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed: the ceiling of the microwave has an accumulation of food debris. ALSO, the meat cutting board is stained.
22-02-4
Intermediate - 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. Observed: the only employee Erika, over 60 days, lacks employee training. **Warning**
53B-01-5
Intermediate - 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. Observed: Erika lacking Employee Training and no Employee Reporting form. Emailed a blank copy.
11-26-1
Intermediate - Nonself-sufficient mobile food dispensing vehicle not reporting to commissary as required. Observed: commissary has changed to their set up location.
51-23-4
Basic - Employee personal food not properly identified and segregated from food to be served to the public.... Observed: employee chicken stored over guest food in the reach-in cooler. This was not marked EMP.
08B-49-4
Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Observed: the reach-in freezer door handle is soiled.
23-24-4
Basic - In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board. Observed: a damp cloth under the meat cutting board.
21-04-4
Basic - 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. Observed: lack of exterior license number 5251054 in minimum 2 inch numbers on the service side of the unit. **Repeat Violation**
50-04-4
Basic - No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted. Observed: the choking poster is in the 3 ring binder, and is not posted.
51-13-4
Basic - Equipment and utensils not washed, rinsed and sanitized in the correct order in three-compartment sink. Do not use dishes/equipment not properly sanitized. Observed the 3 compartment sink is labeled: Rinse Wash Sanitize.
16-13-5
37
Oct 23, 2024
Routine - Food
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. Establishment displayed an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license dated 6/1/2024
50-09-4
Basic - 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.
50-04-4
Basic - No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. Reach in cooler and reach in freezer had thermometers that read from 100F and higher.
05-09-4
86
Apr 11, 2024
Food-Licensing Inspection
No violations found.
100

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Juanitas Taqueria Mexican Food last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Juanitas Taqueria Mexican Food on file is from Jan 27, 2026. The public record contains six inspections in total.

How does Juanitas Taqueria Mexican Food compare to other restaurants in Ocala?

Juanitas Taqueria Mexican Food most recently scored 100 out of 100, which is higher than the Ocala average of 78.

Has Juanitas Taqueria Mexican Food's inspection record improved over time?

Yes. Recent inspections at Juanitas Taqueria Mexican Food have averaged around zero violations per visit, down from roughly five earlier in the record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Juanitas Taqueria Mexican Food means inspectors found minimal or no significant issues at the most recent visit. Most facilities at this tier have a clean recent inspection report.

How often is Juanitas Taqueria Mexican Food inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Juanitas Taqueria Mexican Food is inspected around three times per year on average.

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