TAQUERIA CINCO DE MAYO

Name: TAQUERIA CINCO DE MAYO
Address: 1301 NW 10 ST, OCALA, FL, 34475, US
Rating: 69.7

1301 NW 10 ST, OCALA, FL 34475

License #5202775

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69.7 Grade F / 100

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TAQUERIA CINCO DE MAYO in OCALA currently holds an InspectFL Health Score of 69.7 out of 100 — an F grade — a serious pattern of repeat or critical violations. This restaurant has 2 inspections on record from Florida DBPR, with the most recent inspection on April 27, 2026. Across those visits, inspectors documented 17 total violations — 6 critical, 6 major, 5 minor.

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[31B-02-4] No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Hand washing sink in kitchen area. Manager filled.
[29-34-4] Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Hose Bibb under triple sink.
[12B-07-4] Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. One employee drink on cutting board. Moved during this inspection.
[13-03-4] Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Two male employees.
[16-37-1] No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Chlorine.
[02C-02-5] Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Rice cooked on Saturday with no date mark. Menudo cooked Friday in the walk in freezer with no date mark. Manager added date marks.
[14-31-5] Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Grocery bags holding raw meat in reach in cooler.
[23-03-4] Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Food debris on microwave handle. Hood filters soiled with grease. Gaskets soiled with food debris.
[08A-02-6] Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. In reach in freezer: bags with raw beef on shelf over ice. Manager moved to proper order.
[51-09-4] Establishment did not report seating change that affects the license fee, Clean Indoor Air Act, sewage system approval or other related requirements. Establishments has added 10 seats inside. Provided seating change evaluation.

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