Tacos La Herradura

809 N Magnolia Ave, Ocala, FL 34475

Mexican / Latin

Last inspected: Jan 6, 2026

Score

Low Risk

Across the available record, Tacos La Herradura has eight inspections on file, the first dated 2023. The most recent report on file is from Jan 6, 2026. Diners can read the low risk label as a sign that recent inspections have gone well.

Recent visits have produced comparable findings, with counts hovering near two violations per visit.

“Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable” comes up most often, recorded two times in the inspection record.

The city-wide average is 78, putting Tacos La Herradura squarely in typical territory. The file should reassure diners considering a visit.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Jan 6, 2026

Routine - Food

1 critical violation. 2 minor violations.

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High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Carton of raw shell eggs stored on shelf directly above bags containing fully-cooked beef inside reach-in cooler. Manager moved the eggs to another shelf during this inspection. **Corrected On-Site**

08A-05-6

Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Cutting board at refrigerated make-table has deep cut marks. **Repeat Violation**

14-09-4

Basic - Employee personal food not properly identified and segregated from food to be served to the public. Personal food not labeled and stored on shelf directly above cooked chicken inside reach-in cooler.

08B-49-4

Oct 7, 2025

Routine - Food

2 minor violations.

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Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Cutting board at refrigerated make-table has deep cut marks.

14-09-4

Basic - Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. Employee drink bottle stored on shelf above cups of salsa inside bottom of refrigerated make-table. Employee removed drink from cooler during this inspection. **Corrected On-Site**

12B-13-4

Apr 7, 2025

Routine - Food

No violations found.

100

Oct 29, 2024

Routine - Food

1 minor violation.

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Basic - Establishment using sponges on cleaned and sanitized, or in-use food-contact surface. Establishment using sponge on in-use food-contact surface at three-compartment sink.

21-23-4

Jan 19, 2024

Routine - Food

No violations found.

100

Jan 18, 2024

Routine - Food

1 major violation. 4 minor violations.

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Intermediate - No proof of required state approved employee training provided for employee hired more than 60 days ago. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Observed only other employee that works on the mobile food truck does not have the required food handler training. **Warning**

53B-02-5

Basic - No copy of latest inspection report available. Observed manager does not have a copy of the last inspection.

51-18-6

Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed employee drinks on prep table.

12B-07-4

Basic - Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with ready-to-eat food. Observed unwashed produce (cilantro) stored over ready-to-eat food ( soft drink bottles ) in reach in cooler

08B-17-4

Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. Observed Manager does not have a copy of the current license.

50-09-4

Aug 17, 2023

Routine - Food

No violations found.

100

Apr 12, 2023

Routine - Food

3 major violations. 2 minor violations.

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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. Establishment has no written procedure available. Inspector provided operator with written procedure. **Corrective Action Taken** **Repeat Violation**

11-27-4

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. Establishment has no proof of 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. No proof of employee reporting responsibility. **Repeat Violation**

11-26-1

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. No license number on outside of unit. **Repeat Violation**

50-04-4

Basic - Outer openings not protected with self-closing doors. Back door to unit.

35B-03-4

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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Tacos La Herradura last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Tacos La Herradura on file is from Jan 6, 2026. The public record contains eight inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Tacos La Herradura?

Across the inspection record, “cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Tacos La Herradura.

How does Tacos La Herradura compare to other restaurants in Ocala?

Tacos La Herradura most recently scored 78 out of 100, which is about the same as the Ocala average of 78.

Has Tacos La Herradura's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Tacos La Herradura have averaged around two violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Tacos La Herradura 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 Tacos La Herradura inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Tacos La Herradura is inspected around three times per year on average.

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