Taqueria El Charro

809 N Magnolia Ave, Ocala, FL 34475

Mexican / Latin

Last inspected: Jan 6, 2026

Score

Medium Risk

The inspection history at Taqueria El Charro is still short, with only two visits logged. The newest entry in the record is dated Jan 6, 2026. A medium risk score generally means inspectors found things to fix, though most weren't urgent.

Violation counts have ticked up lately, averaging around five violations per visit versus roughly zero violations earlier in the record.

Restaurants in Ocala average 78, so Taqueria El Charro trails the local norm. On the whole, the file is mixed but not concerning.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Jan 6, 2026

Routine - Food

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

View 5 violations

High Priority - Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 70 degrees Fahrenheit within 2 hours. Inside bottom of refrigerated make-table: beef (46F - Cooling Overnight). Manager stated they tried beef was cooked the previous day and placed into the bottom of the refrigerated make-table to cool overnight. Manager stated the beef has not been removed from the cooler today. The beed is in a covered metal pan. Stop sale issued.

03D-01-5

High Priority - 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. Inside bottom of refrigerated make-table: beef (46F - Cooling Overnight). Manager stated they tried beef was cooked the previous day and placed into the bottom of the refrigerated make-table to cool overnight. Manager stated they are beef has not been removed from the cooler today.

01B-36-5

Intermediate - Food being cooled by nonapproved method as evidenced by inadequate rate of cooling during time of inspection. Inside bottom of refrigerated make-table: Stop sale issued on cooked beef cooling in covered pan overnight. The beef did not cool from 135F to 41F within 6 hours. Inspector reviewed proper cooling procedures with manager during this inspection.

03D-15-4

Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employee phone and keys on prep table beside single-use items. Manager moved personal items to another area during this inspection. **Corrected On-Site**

40-06-5

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. License number not affixed to exterior of unit.

50-04-4

Aug 14, 2025

Food-Licensing Inspection

No violations found.

100

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Taqueria El Charro last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Taqueria El Charro on file is from Jan 6, 2026. The public record contains two inspections in total.

How does Taqueria El Charro compare to other restaurants in Ocala?

Taqueria El Charro most recently scored 61 out of 100, which is lower than the Ocala average of 78.

Has Taqueria El Charro's inspection record improved over time?

No. Recent inspections at Taqueria El Charro have averaged around five violations per visit, up from roughly zero earlier in the record.

What does a medium risk rating mean?

A medium risk rating at Taqueria El Charro means the most recent inspection turned up a handful of issues that the health department wrote up but did not classify as critical.

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