Taqueria La Marcelita

201 S Us 41 Bypass, Venice, FL 34285

Mexican / Latin

Last inspected: Nov 3, 2025

Score

Low Risk

Taqueria La Marcelita has been inspected eight times since 2022. On Nov 3, 2025, the health department conducted the most recent visit. Low risk means the most recent visit produced few or no significant findings.

Violation counts have held steady across recent visits, averaging around four violations each.

When inspectors have written things up, “time/temperature control for safety food thawed” has been the most frequent reason, cited two times.

The city-wide average for Venice sits at 79, putting Taqueria La Marcelita on the better side of that line. The record reflects steady performance over time.

Inspections

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Major latest

Minor latest

Inspection History

Nov 3, 2025

Routine - Food

1 minor violation.

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Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Observed pan of beef defrosting on shelf above grill.

06-01-5

Dec 13, 2024

Routine - Food

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

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High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food.Observed shell eggs stored over cooked beef in glass reach in cooler. Manager rearranged food items to prevent cross contamination. **Corrected On-Site** - From follow-up inspection 2024-12-13: Observed eggs over cooked pork in double door glass reach in cooler. **Time Extended**

08A-05-6

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed bucket and containers in hand sink. Employees removed. **Corrected On-Site** - From follow-up inspection 2024-12-13: Observed beef defrosting in bucket in hand sink. **Time Extended**

31A-11-4

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Food stored on floor.Observed container of onions and bottled water on floor. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the Manager. **Repeat Violation** - From follow-up inspection 2024-12-13: Onions in bucket on floor. **Time Extended**

08B-38-4

Basic - - From initial inspection : 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. Did not observe 2" numbers on outside of truck. - From follow-up inspection 2024-12-13: **Time Extended**

50-04-4

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner.Observed beef and pork defrosting at room temperature on counter. - From follow-up inspection 2024-12-13: Observed beef defrosting in bucket in hand sink. **Time Extended**

06-01-5

Dec 5, 2024

Routine - Food

1 critical violation. 4 major violations. 2 minor violations.

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Proper Eating, Tasting, Drinking, or Tobacco Use

FL-06

Sewage and Wastewater Properly Disposed

FL-27

Hands Clean and Properly Washed

FL-08

Potentially Hazardous Food Held at Proper Temperature

FL-16

Food Obtained from Approved Sources

FL-11

Approved Thawing Methods Used

FL-31

Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Designed and Constructed

FL-50

Jul 30, 2024

Routine - Food

2 major violations. 1 minor violation.

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Hands Clean and Properly Washed

FL-08

Approved Thawing Methods Used

FL-31

Wiping Cloths Properly Used and Stored

FL-41

Dec 18, 2023

Routine - Food

1 major violation. 1 minor violation.

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Hands Clean and Properly Washed

FL-08

Toilet Rooms Maintained

FL-53

Aug 14, 2023

Routine - Food

3 minor violations.

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Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels

FL-14

Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place

FL-36

Hands Clean and Properly Washed

FL-08

Mar 9, 2023

Routine - Food

6 major violations. 1 minor violation.

View 7 violations

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. Email Clean-Up of Vomiting and Diarrheal Events DBPR HR 5030-104 **Corrective Action Taken**

11-27-4

Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed hand wash sink blocked by cutting board and pans. Observed operator remove cutting board and pans. **Corrected On-Site**

31A-09-4

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. Email EMPloyee Health Agreement **Corrective Action Taken**

11-26-1

Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Observed no soap at hand wash sink. Observed operator put soap at hand wash sink **Corrected On-Site**

31B-03-4

Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed cooked,pork, beef and chicken in reach-in-freezer prepared onsite more then 24hours prior as per employee statement not date marked.

02C-02-5

Intermediate - Certified Food Manager or person in charge lacks knowledge of foodborne illnesses and symptoms of illness that would prevent an employee from working with food, clean equipment and utensils, and single-service items. Spoke with person in charge about the Big 6 food borne illnesses, person in charge did not have knowledge of Big 6 illnesses or signage to reference. Emailed operator Big 6 food borne illnesses signage and reference material.

11-07-5

Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed utensils in 78F standing water by grill.

10-07-4

Sep 12, 2022

Routine - Food

No violations found.

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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Taqueria La Marcelita last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Taqueria La Marcelita on file is from Nov 3, 2025. The public record contains eight inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Taqueria La Marcelita?

Across the inspection record, “time/temperature control for safety food thawed” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Taqueria La Marcelita.

How does Taqueria La Marcelita compare to other restaurants in Venice?

Taqueria La Marcelita most recently scored 95 out of 100, which is higher than the Venice average of 79.

Has Taqueria La Marcelita's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Taqueria La Marcelita have averaged around four violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Taqueria La Marcelita 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 Taqueria La Marcelita inspected?

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

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