LUPITAS TAQUERIA

Name: LUPITAS TAQUERIA
Address: 809 N MAGNOLIA AVE, OCALA, FL, 34475, US
Rating: 74.4

809 N MAGNOLIA AVE, OCALA, FL 34475

License #5250851

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74.4 Grade C / 100

Mixed Health Record

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LUPITAS TAQUERIA in OCALA currently holds an InspectFL Health Score of 74.4 out of 100 — a C grade — a noticeable pattern of violations across recent inspections. This restaurant has 2 inspections on record from Florida DBPR, with the most recent inspection on March 10, 2026. Across those visits, inspectors documented 19 total violations — 6 critical, 7 major, 6 minor.

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[05-08-4] No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products. No probe thermometer available.
[14-45-4] Cardboard used to line nonfood-contact shelves. Cardboard lining shelf next to back door.
[31B-02-4] No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. No paper towels available at hand washing sink next to three compartment sink. Employee provided towels at hand washing sink.
[22-16-4] Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Shelves inside of reach-in cooler across from cook line grill soiled with old food debris.
[50-04-4] 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. No license number provided on side of truck.
[03A-02-5] Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Item stored in reach-in cooler across from cook line grill: cheese (46F - Cold Holding). Manager stated cheese placed in cooler one hour prior to temperature being taken. Manager placed ice on cheese to reduce temperature to 41F.
[11-27-4] 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 written procedure to operator.
[16-37-1] No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. No chlorine test kit available.
[45-02-4] Portable fire extinguisher gauge in red zone. For reporting purposes only. Fire extinguisher next to back door.
[53B-13-5] Proof of required state approved employee training not available for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. One employee employed since November of 2025 does not have employee food safety training.

Inspection Completed - No Further Action
[12A-09-4] Single-use gloves not changed as needed after changing tasks or when damaged or soiled. Employee handled raw beef and proceeded to handle to go container without changing gloves and washing hands. Manager had employee wash hands, change gloves and use a new to go container.
[35A-02-7] Live, small flying insects found Observed two flies in kitchen area.
[50-04-4] 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. No 2 inch numbers on exterior of vehicle.
[08A-05-6] Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw beef stored above cheese in reach- in cooler across from cook line. Manager moved beef to reach-in freezer to be properly stored.
[11-27-4] 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.
[16-37-1] No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. No quaternary test kit available.
[03A-02-5] Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Item stored in reach-in cooler across from three compartment sink: beef (50F - Cold Holding). Manager stated beef place in cooler at 11:00 am. Manager moved beef to reach-in freezer to reduce the temperature to 41F.
[45-02-4] Portable fire extinguisher gauge in red zone. For reporting purposes only. Fire extinguisher next to back door.
[14-86-1] Non-food grade paper/paper towel used as liner for food container. Paper towel on top of parsley in reach-I cooler across from three compartment sink. Manager removed paper towel during inspection.

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