TACO'N MADRE
80 N PINE AVENUE, OCALA, FL 34475
License #5202306
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Mixed Health Record
How is this score calculated? →TACO'N MADRE in OCALA currently holds an InspectFL Health Score of 77.3 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 25, 2026. Across those visits, inspectors documented 17 total violations — 5 critical, 3 major, 9 minor.
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What stands out in this inspection history
The latest inspection on March 25, 2026 included 2 critical violations, 2 major, and 6 minor.
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Inspection History
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- Administrative complaint recommended
- [33-16-4] Open dumpster lid. Two lids open on dumpster.
- [03A-02-5] Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. In reach in drink cooler: salsa 45-47F. Reach in drink cooler has an ambient temperature of 50F. Operator placed salsa on ice.
- [24-08-4] Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Blue glasses at front counter stacked together wet.
- [14-10-4] Equipment or utensils not designed or constructed in a durable manner. Cutting boards are grooved. Ambient Tempurature in reach in drink cooler containing salsa 50F.
- [31A-11-4] Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Cook filled container with water at hand washing sink on cook line. Container with water in hand washing sink upon entry to kitchen. Manager removed container and coached employee.
- [21-04-4] In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board. Two wet towels under cutting board. Removed.
- [23-03-4] Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hood filters soiled with grease.
- [29-08-4] Plumbing system in disrepair. Faucet at hand washing sink
- [53B-14-5] Required employee training expired for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Two food safety training certificates are expired.
- [12A-12-4] Employee switched from working with raw food to ready-to-eat food without washing hands. Cook placed raw meats on grill then changed gloves and continued to stir broth without washing hands.
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