LUPITAS TAQUERIA
809 N MAGNOLIA AVE · OCALA · Marion County · FL 34475
Inspection Summary
Violation Summary
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All DBPR Inspector Observations
10 full violation description(s) documented by the inspector during this visit.
High Priority 1
03A-02-5High Priority – 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. **Corrective Action Taken** **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
Intermediate 6
11-27-4Intermediate – 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. **Corrective Action Taken** **Repeat Violation**
16-37-1Intermediate – No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. No chlorine test kit available. **Repeat Violation**
31B-02-4Intermediate – 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. **Corrected On-Site**
05-08-4Intermediate – No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products. No probe thermometer available.
53B-13-5Intermediate – 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.
53B-14-5Intermediate – 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. One employee certificate expired on 8/3/2025
Basic 3
14-45-4Basic – Cardboard used to line nonfood-contact shelves. Cardboard lining shelf next to back door.
50-04-4Basic – 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. **Repeat Violation**
22-16-4Basic – 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.
Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on August 13, 2026 7:07 PM.
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Inspection records and inspector observations reflect conditions documented by DBPR at the time of the inspection and may not reflect current conditions.