The Dancing Empanada

1720 Nw 38Th Ave, Ocala, FL 34482
Mexican / Latin
Last inspected: Jan 17, 2026
100
Score
Low Risk

The Dancing Empanada has been inspected five times since 2024. Inspectors last stopped by on Jan 17, 2026. Diners can read the low risk label as a sign that recent inspections have gone well.

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

Among Ocala restaurants, the typical score is 78; The Dancing Empanada is comfortably above that bar. There isn't much in the file that would give a customer pause.

5
Inspections
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Critical latest
0
Major latest
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Minor latest
Inspection History
Jan 17, 2026
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Nov 5, 2025
Routine - Food
1 major violation.
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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 22, 2025
Routine - Food
1 minor violation.
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Basic - Food stored on floor. Two boxes of oil stored on floor . Person in charge place oil on shelf. **Corrected On-Site**
08B-38-4
95
Jul 11, 2024
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
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Sewage and Wastewater Properly Disposed
FL-27
Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Designed and Constructed
FL-50
86
Feb 20, 2024
Food-Licensing Inspection
No violations found.
100

Frequently Asked Questions

When was The Dancing Empanada last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at The Dancing Empanada on file is from Jan 17, 2026. The public record contains five inspections in total.

How does The Dancing Empanada compare to other restaurants in Ocala?

The Dancing Empanada most recently scored 100 out of 100, which is higher than the Ocala average of 78.

Has The Dancing Empanada's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at The Dancing Empanada have averaged around zero violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at The Dancing Empanada 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 The Dancing Empanada inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, The Dancing Empanada is inspected around three times per year on average.