La Esquinita Del Sabor

809 N Magnolia Ave, Ocala, FL 34475

Other

Last inspected: Apr 24, 2026

Score

Low Risk

La Esquinita Del Sabor appears in inspection records eight times, starting in 2022. On Apr 24, 2026, the health department conducted the most recent visit. When a facility lands in the low risk tier, it usually means nothing alarming showed up at the most recent visit.

Violation counts have held steady across recent visits, averaging around one violation each.

Across the inspection history, “handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing” is the issue that surfaces most often, recorded two times.

Compared to the broader Ocala restaurant scene, this is about average. The full picture is one of consistent compliance.

Inspections

Critical latest

Major latest

Minor latest

Inspection History

Apr 24, 2026

Routine - Food

1 critical violation. 1 major violation.

View 2 violations

High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Hans sanitizer stored above cleaned containers, Manager moved. **Corrected On-Site**

41-10-4

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. For one female employee, (agreement on site). **Warning**

53B-01-5

Sep 25, 2025

Routine - Food

No violations found.

100

Mar 26, 2025

Routine - Food

No violations found.

100

Oct 15, 2024

Routine - Food

2 critical violations. 3 major violations. 1 minor violation.

View 6 violations

High Priority - In-use utensil stored in unclean water at or above 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Spoons in 81 F water, manager discarded and sanitize the spoons. **Corrected On-Site**

10-05-5

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. At the stove, white rice 119F, chicken broth 117F, beans 127F, manager reheated broth to 172F and beans to 178F, rice will be discarded at 4:30Pm. **Corrective Action Taken**

03B-01-6

Intermediate - Written procedures for non-continuous cooking of raw animal foods are lacking provisions for identifying food cooked with non-continuous process. For pork, inspector provided a digital copy of written procedures.

03C-94-4

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. For one employee

11-26-1

Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. To store pots and pans, manager moved all **Corrected On-Site**

31A-11-4

Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. One opened bottle of water on prep table, manager moved. **Corrected On-Site**

12B-07-4

Jan 17, 2024

Routine - Food

No violations found.

100

Sep 20, 2023

Routine - Food

No violations found.

100

Apr 13, 2023

Routine - Food

1 critical violation. 3 major violations. 1 minor violation.

View 5 violations

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Item in reach-in cooler across from grill: cheese (51F - Cold Holding). Manager stated item placed in cooler 30 minutes prior to temperature being taken. Manager voluntarily discarded cheese. **Corrective Action Taken**

03A-02-5

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting board on reach-in cooler across from fryers stained.

22-02-4

Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Stainless steel pad stored in hand washing sink. Manager rinsed off knives in hand washing sink.

31A-11-4

Intermediate - Establishment has no written procedures for employees to follow in response to a vomiting or diarrheal event where the vomit or diarrhea is discharged onto surfaces in the establishment. Establishment has no written procedure available. Inspector provided operator with written procedure. **Corrective Action Taken**

11-27-4

Basic - Outer openings not protected with self-closing doors. Door to back of unit. **Repeat Violation**

35B-03-4

Dec 21, 2022

Routine - Food

2 critical violations. 1 minor violation.

View 3 violations

High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from one another based upon minimum required cooking temperature when stored in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Observed portioned raw chicken stored over plantains in the stand up reach-in freezer.

08A-17-6

High Priority - Container of medicine improperly stored. Observed Advil stored over the make table. This was moved to storage.

41-07-4

Basic - Outer openings not protected with self-closing doors. Observed the exterior door is not self closing.

35B-03-4

Show all 8 inspections Show less

Frequently Asked Questions

When was La Esquinita Del Sabor last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at La Esquinita Del Sabor on file is from Apr 24, 2026. The public record contains eight inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at La Esquinita Del Sabor?

Across the inspection record, “handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at La Esquinita Del Sabor.

How does La Esquinita Del Sabor compare to other restaurants in Ocala?

La Esquinita Del Sabor most recently scored 78 out of 100, which is about the same as the Ocala average of 78.

Has La Esquinita Del Sabor's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at La Esquinita Del Sabor have averaged around one violation per visit across the recent record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at La Esquinita Del Sabor 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 La Esquinita Del Sabor inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, La Esquinita Del Sabor is inspected around two times per year on average.

Nearby Restaurants

Burchi Frize

809 N Magnolia Ave

Score: 100 — Low Risk

Big T's Top Dawgs

809 N Magnolia Ave

Score: 100 — Low Risk

Sabor Cubano Para Ti

809 N Magnolia Ave

Score: 74 — Medium Risk

Explore More

→ All locations in Ocala → Other restaurants in Florida → Other restaurants in Ocala