Taqueria Juquilita La Oaxaquena
Last inspected: Jan 27, 2026
100
Score
Going back to 2025, Taqueria Juquilita La Oaxaquena has seven inspections in the public record. Taqueria Juquilita La Oaxaquena was last inspected on Jan 27, 2026. When a facility lands in the low risk tier, it usually means nothing alarming showed up at the most recent visit.
Recent visits have flagged more than earlier ones: around nine violations per visit lately, up from roughly three violations before.
The most common issue across all inspections has been “time/temperature control for safety food cold held”, showing up two times.
Taqueria Juquilita La Oaxaquena's latest score of 100 sits above the Ocala average of 78. The record is unremarkable in either direction.
7
Inspections
0
Critical latest
0
Major latest
0
Minor latest
Inspection History
Jan 27, 2026
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Jan 26, 2026
Routine - Food
6 critical violations. 2 major violations. 8 minor violations.
View 16 violations
High Priority - Mobile food dispensing vehicle obtaining water from an unapproved source. Establishment is licensed in Tampa and utilizing place in Ocala for water, commissary change has not been made. **Warning**
27-27-4
High Priority - Mobile food dispensing vehicle disposing of wastewater at an unapproved location. Food truck has soapy water draining from pipe on to ground behind unit. **Warning**
28-29-5
High Priority - Employee dried hands on clothes/apron/soiled towel after washing. Male employee touched visibly soiled towel then continued to put on gloves and cook without washing hands.
12A-18-4
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. In reach in cooler: cheese (47F - Cold Holding); salsa (45-47F - Cold Holding); tomatoes (47F - Cold Holding). Operator stated items were placed in unit today. **Warning**
03A-02-5
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. In drawer cooler under coking equipment: raw beef in top portion and cooked beef and chicken on bottom.
08A-05-6
High Priority - Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Black grocery bag holding rice in steam table. **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
14-31-5
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting board with pink and green stains.
22-02-4
Intermediate - Nonself-sufficient mobile food dispensing vehicle operator failed to submit a Commissary Notification form to the division for each commissary prior to use. Operator stated he is now cooking at a location in Ocala and bringing food to truck. **Warning**
51-21-4
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Bowl in red and green salsa. Bowl in salt. Removed. **Corrected On-Site**
14-01-5
Basic - No waste receptacle installed at handwash sink provided with disposable towels.
33-38-4
Basic - Plumbing system in disrepair. Per operator, waste water tank hose is broken allowing water to drain on ground. **Warning**
29-08-4
Basic - Soiled dry wiping cloth in use. Several wiping clothes with food debris in use.
21-10-4
Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Several bins with bags of coked meat thawing on counter.
06-01-5
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Soup in container labeled paprika.
02D-01-5
Basic - Food stored on floor. Canola oil on floor near triple sink.
08B-38-4
Basic - Cold holding equipment not maintained in good repair. Do not store time/temperature control for safety food in this unit until the unit is repaired. Reach in cooler has an ambient tempurature of 47 F. Unit is overfilled with product. **Warning**
14-74-7
22
Jul 23, 2025
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 2 major violations. 6 minor violations.
View 10 violations
High Priority - Live, small flying insects found Four flies in unit. **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
35A-02-7
High Priority - Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Black bags being used to store rice and vegetables.
14-31-5
Intermediate - Food being cooled by nonapproved method as evidenced by inadequate rate of cooling during time of inspection. Two black bags of rice 120-122F on prep table. Employee moved to refrigerator.
03D-15-4
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. Missing for two employees currently working. Signed during this inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
11-26-1
Basic - Outer openings not protected during operation and vermin and/or environmental cross contamination present. Window is left open when not in use.
35B-05-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Exterior of reach in drawer cooler soiled with food debris. **Repeat Violation**
23-03-4
Basic - In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. Knifes between hot case and prep table.
10-17-4
Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. One male employee.
13-03-4
Basic - Cloth used as a food-contact surface. Covering dough for tortillas
21-05-5
Basic - Cardboard used on floor as anti-slip measure not replaced every day or when heavily soiled, whichever comes first.
36-06-4
45
Jul 9, 2025
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
May 14, 2025
Routine - Food
1 major violation.
View 1 violation
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No certified food manager for establishment. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ Observed: There is no certified food manager for the business. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-05-14: Class is scheduled for 5-17-25 **Time Extended**
53A-07-6
90
May 9, 2025
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 5 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 9 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed: in the loboy reach-in cooler(chef table) Pork 47°, beef 47°, chicken 46°. ALSO, in the flip top shred cheese 47°. The Mfdv is Ambient air temperature 89°. **Warning**
03A-02-5
High Priority - Live, small flying insects found Observed: 1 fly on the unit near the hand wash sink.
35A-02-7
Intermediate - Water with a temperature of least 85 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. Observed: no hot water at the hand wash sink or the 3 compartment sink, under 85° for both. **Warning**
27-16-4
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. Observed lack of a plan.
11-27-4
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed: the can opener has dried food debris on it.
22-02-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed the only hand wash sink was full of plastic dishes. The sink was emptied. Staff started washing hands. **Corrected On-Site**
31A-11-4
Intermediate - No certified food manager for establishment. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ Observed: There is no certified food manager for the business. **Warning**
53A-07-6
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed an employee drink bottle on the prep table.
12B-07-4
Basic - No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted. Observed: lack of a choking poster.
51-13-4
41
Feb 20, 2025
Food-Licensing Inspection
No violations found.
100
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Taqueria Juquilita La Oaxaquena last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Taqueria Juquilita La Oaxaquena on file is from Jan 27, 2026. The public record contains seven inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Taqueria Juquilita La Oaxaquena?
Across the inspection record, “time/temperature control for safety food cold held” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Taqueria Juquilita La Oaxaquena.
How does Taqueria Juquilita La Oaxaquena compare to other restaurants in Ocala?
Taqueria Juquilita La Oaxaquena most recently scored 100 out of 100, which is higher than the Ocala average of 78.
Has Taqueria Juquilita La Oaxaquena's inspection record improved over time?
No. Recent inspections at Taqueria Juquilita La Oaxaquena have averaged around nine violations per visit, up from roughly three earlier in the record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Taqueria Juquilita La Oaxaquena means inspectors found minimal or no significant issues at the most recent visit. Most facilities at this tier have a clean recent inspection report.
Nearby Restaurants