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Puertorican Cravings

809 N Magnolia Ave, Ocala, FL 34475
Mexican / Latin
Last inspected: Sep 8, 2025
90
Score
Low Risk

The health department has logged seven inspections at Puertorican Cravings, the earliest from 2023. The latest inspection on file is from Sep 8, 2025. A low risk tier reflects an inspection that turned up minimal issues.

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

Across the inspection history, “establishment has no written procedures for employees” is the issue that surfaces most often, recorded two times.

Among Ocala restaurants, the typical score is 78; Puertorican Cravings is comfortably above that bar. The record reflects steady performance over time.

7
Inspections
0
Critical latest
1
Major latest
0
Minor latest
Inspection History
Sep 8, 2025
Routine - Food
1 major violation.
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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. Emailed DBPR form to operator. **Corrective Action Taken**
11-27-4
90
Mar 18, 2025
Routine - Food
2 minor violations.
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Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Cutting board is grooved.
14-09-4
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. **Repeat Violation**
50-04-4
90
Oct 29, 2024
Routine - Food
2 minor violations.
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Basic - No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. Reach in freezer missing thermometer
05-09-4
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
90
May 8, 2024
Routine - Food
1 minor violation.
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Basic - Dead roaches on premises. Four dead roaches on floor in food truck. Manager cleaned and discarded. **Corrected On-Site**
35A-03-4
95
Sep 29, 2023
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Sep 28, 2023
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 6 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 11 violations
High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Next to grill, fresh garlic and oil 78F, garlic made on 09/26/2023
01B-02-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Next to grill, fresh garlic and oil 78F, garlic made on 09/26/2023
03A-02-5
High Priority - Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food. Operator started working with food and started wearing gloves, no hand washed occurred, inspector addressed, operator washed hands. **Corrected On-Site**
12A-07-5
Intermediate - Bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Inside sink, bottle of water filled with green liquid, operator labeled. **Corrected On-Site**
41-17-4
Intermediate - Hot water supply not maintained, No hot water available due to water heater being disconnected and not working properly. **Warning**
27-18-4
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. Inspector provided a digital copy.
11-27-4
Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. For chlorine.
16-37-1
Intermediate - No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products. No batteries.
05-08-4
Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Reach-in cooler, ground beef no date marked, per manager beef was cooked 09/26/2023.
02C-02-5
Basic - In-use utensil not stored with handle above the top of time/temperature control for safety food and rim of the container. Black spoon handle touching pico, manager moved. **Corrected On-Site**
10-06-5
Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees.
31B-04-4
32
Jun 14, 2023
Food-Licensing Inspection
1 critical violation.
View 1 violation
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
86

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Puertorican Cravings last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Puertorican Cravings on file is from Sep 8, 2025. The public record contains seven inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Puertorican Cravings?

Across the inspection record, “establishment has no written procedures for employees” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Puertorican Cravings.

How does Puertorican Cravings compare to other restaurants in Ocala?

Puertorican Cravings most recently scored 90 out of 100, which is higher than the Ocala average of 78.

Has Puertorican Cravings' inspection record improved over time?

Yes. Recent inspections at Puertorican Cravings have averaged around two violations per visit, down from roughly four earlier in the record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Puertorican Cravings 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 Puertorican Cravings inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Puertorican Cravings is inspected around three times per year on average.

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