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Taqueria La Poblana 1

4422 W Hwy 40 Unit 1, Ocala, FL 34482
Mexican / Latin
Last inspected: Jan 20, 2026
86
Score
Low Risk

Taqueria La Poblana 1 has been inspected nine times since 2023. Inspectors last stopped by on Jan 20, 2026. A low risk tier reflects an inspection that turned up minimal issues.

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

The most common issue across all inspections has been “no chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer”, showing up three times.

Among Ocala restaurants, the typical score is 78; Taqueria La Poblana 1 is comfortably above that bar. There isn't much in the file that would give a customer pause.

9
Inspections
0
Critical latest
1
Major latest
1
Minor latest
Inspection History
Jan 20, 2026
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
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Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. No chlorine test kit available.
16-37-1
Basic - Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Reach-in cooler next to pass through window.
14-33-4
86
Sep 15, 2025
Routine - Food
1 major violation.
View 1 violation
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. No written procedure available. Inspector provided operator with written procedure.
11-27-4
90
Apr 28, 2025
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. No chlorine test strips for three-compartment sink
16-37-1
Basic - Wood food-contact surface not properly sealed. Wood panel next to exit door not sealed.
14-06-4
Basic - Outer openings not protected with self-closing doors. No self closing mechanism on exit door
35B-03-4
82
Jul 22, 2024
Routine - Food
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Designed and Constructed
FL-50
90
Jul 8, 2024
Routine - Food
1 major violation.
View 1 violation
Toilet Rooms Maintained
FL-53
90
Apr 17, 2024
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
View 2 violations
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. Observed no proof of food handler training for employee that operates mobile food truck. **Warning**
53B-01-5
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. Observed license number is not affixed to the outside of the unit
50-04-4
86
Oct 20, 2023
Routine - Food
1 major violation.
View 1 violation
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : 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 No proof of required state approved employee training provided for employee hired more than 60 days ago. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-10-20: Observed establishment has no obtained training for employees **Admin Complaint**
53B-02-5
90
Aug 14, 2023
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 4 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Procedures for Responding to Vomiting/Diarrheal Events
FL-05
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Equipment, Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Approved
FL-35
Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Designed and Constructed
FL-50
Toilet Rooms Maintained
FL-53
74
May 15, 2023
Food-Licensing Inspection
6 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 8 violations
Intermediate - Ambient air thermometer in holding unit not accurate within plus or minus 3 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed the reach-in cooler Ambient air thermometer reads 33F in a 41F reach-in cooler.
05-05-4
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 written plan, one was emailed.
11-27-4
Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Observed lack of a test kit. One was added. **Corrected On-Site**
16-37-1
Intermediate - No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products. Observed lack of a probe thermometer. A digital one was added. **Corrected On-Site**
05-08-4
Intermediate - No sanitizer of any kind available for warewashing. Only use single-service items to serve food to customers until sanitizer is available for warewashing. Observed no sanitizer of any kind. Quaternary amonia tablets were added. **Corrected On-Site**
22-38-5
Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Observed lack of: Soap Sign Paper towels. All were added. **Corrected On-Site**
31B-03-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed the 'proofer' is soiled. This is used to store pots and pans.
23-03-4
Basic - Outer openings not protected with self-closing doors. Observed there is no self closing door on the trailer.
35B-03-4
50

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Taqueria La Poblana 1 last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Taqueria La Poblana 1 on file is from Jan 20, 2026. The public record contains nine inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Taqueria La Poblana 1?

Across the inspection record, “no chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Taqueria La Poblana 1.

How does Taqueria La Poblana 1 compare to other restaurants in Ocala?

Taqueria La Poblana 1 most recently scored 86 out of 100, which is higher than the Ocala average of 78.

Has Taqueria La Poblana 1's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Taqueria La Poblana 1 have averaged around two violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Taqueria La Poblana 1 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 Poblana 1 inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Taqueria La Poblana 1 is inspected around three times per year on average.

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