Taqueria Los Compa

809 N Magnolia Ave, Ocala, FL 34475

Mexican / Latin

Last inspected: Dec 27, 2022

Score

High Risk

With just one inspection in the record, there isn't enough history to establish a clear pattern. Inspectors last stopped by on Dec 27, 2022. High risk indicates the latest inspection turned up problems worth knowing about. Note that Taqueria Los Compa's inspection history hasn't been updated since Dec 27, 2022; current conditions may have shifted from what the file shows.

By comparison, the average Ocala facility scores 78, putting Taqueria Los Compa on the weaker side.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Dec 27, 2022

Routine - Food

5 critical violations. 3 major violations. 5 minor violations.

View 13 violations

High Priority - Employee began working with food, handling clean equipment or utensils, or touching unwrapped single-service items without first washing hands. Employee stated she didn't know the water wasn't working when arriving to work indicating no hand washing. **Warning**

12A-16-4

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. beef tongue (64F - Cold Holding); beef (65F - Cold Holding); sausage (65F - Cold Holding) items wrapped in plastic still sealed, items sitting out on the counter less than 4 hours, employee placed in cooler. **Warning**

03A-02-5

High Priority - Establishment operating with no potable running water. Employee quit cooking food and called the owner who showed up during the inspection and fixed the water. **Corrected On-Site**

27-12-4

High Priority - Employee switched from working with raw food to ready-to-eat food without washing hands. Employee placed raw steak on grill with gloves, changed gloves no Handwash sink then proceeded to scoop cooked rice in Togo containers. **Warning**

12A-12-4

High Priority - Employee handled soiled equipment or utensils and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Employee dropped paddle onto floor, picked it up and placed in Three compartment sink then continued grabbing the cooked chicken container to place in reach in cooler. **Warning**

12A-13-4

Intermediate - Water with a temperature of at least 100 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. Water was fixed during inspection but operator couldn't get the hot water to work.

27-16-4

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting board on reach in cooler soiled.

22-02-4

Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink.

31B-02-4

Basic - Food stored on floor. Bags of green onion and cilantro on floor by reach in cooler. Employee placed in reach in cooler. **Corrected On-Site**

08B-38-4

Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Everywhere in truck.

36-73-4

Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Cutting board on reach in cooler with deep cut marks. Plastic container that has been melted.

14-11-5

Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. On clean dish rack above Three compartment sink.

16-46-4

Basic - Hotel and Restaurant license decal not displayed on mobile food dispensing vehicle. Observed the old expired decal 6/1/2022 on front of truck, new one not on truck.

50-03-4

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Taqueria Los Compa last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Taqueria Los Compa on file is from Dec 27, 2022. The public record contains one inspection in total.

How does Taqueria Los Compa compare to other restaurants in Ocala?

Taqueria Los Compa most recently scored 27 out of 100, which is lower than the Ocala average of 78.

What does a high risk rating mean?

A high risk rating at Taqueria Los Compa means the most recent inspection flagged either critical violations or a substantial number of smaller ones. Diners may want to read the violation details before deciding to visit.

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