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FRIDAS TACOS AND TEQUILA

2445 SW 27 AVE STE 18 · OCALA · Marion County · FL 34471

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Inspection Summary

Inspection dateOctober 13, 2026
Inspection typeComplaint Full
Inspection classFood
DBPR dispositionAdministrative complaint recommended
Resultfollow_up_required
Inspection number3782683
Visit number1
Inspection Visit ID13932022
DBPR license5203303

Violation Summary

Counts reported for this inspection visit.

Full inspector observations available
4 High Priority3 Intermediate8 Basic0 Critical0 Non-Critical15 Total
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All DBPR Inspector Observations

15 full violation description(s) documented by the inspector during this visit.

High Priority 4

#9High Priority22-41-4

High Priority – Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. Dish machine chlorine 0ppm. The owner arrived and primed the dish machine, then chlorine 50ppm. Manager had an employee sanitize all dishes with the primed dish machine that were sanitized earlier today during this inspection. **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site
#10High Priority08A-04-5

High Priority – Raw animal food stored over or with unwashed produce. Flats containing raw shell eggs stored in shelf above unwashed peppers inside walk-in cooler. Manager moved the raw eggs away during this inspection. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**

Corrected On-SiteRepeat ViolationAdmin Complaint
#11High Priority41-10-4

High Priority – Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Jug containing bleach and spray bottle containing glass cleaner stored on rolling cart directly beside container of clean utensils at kitchen entrance. Manager removed the chemicals from the area during this inspection. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**

Corrected On-SiteRepeat ViolationAdmin Complaint
#12High Priority29-42-4

High Priority – Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. Backflow prevention device missing on one side of hose connection after splitter added to mop sink. **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**

Repeat ViolationAdmin Complaint

Intermediate 3

#13Intermediate22-02-4

Intermediate – Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Bottom edge of deflection plate inside ice machine soiled with mold-like substance.

#14Intermediate31A-09-4

Intermediate – Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Handwash sink in bar area blocked with blender. Manager removed the blender from the area during this inspection. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**

Corrected On-SiteRepeat Violation
#15Intermediate31A-11-4

Intermediate – Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Single-use cup stored down inside handwash sink at cookline.

Basic 8

#1Basic14-45-4

Basic – Cardboard used to line nonfood-contact shelves. Cardboard used to line shelving in dry storage area and in walk-in freezer. **Repeat Violation**

Repeat Violation
#2Basic12B-07-4

Basic – Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee drink stored on top of refrigerated make-table. The employee removed the drink from the area during this inspection. **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site
#3Basic40-06-5

Basic – Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employee phone stored on top of refrigerated make-table. Manager removed the phone from the area during this inspection. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**

Corrected On-SiteRepeat Violation
#4Basic08B-38-4

Basic – Food stored on floor. Pans of shrimp and salsa stored directly on floor inside walk-in cooler. Manager placed both items on a shelf during this inspection. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**

Corrected On-SiteRepeat Violation
#5Basic10-08-5

Basic – Ice scoop handle in contact with ice. Handle of ice scoop in contact with ice inside bin located at server station near bar. Manager removed the scoop during this inspection. **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site
#6Basic10-20-4

Basic – In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Tongs stored hanging from oven door handle. Manager removed the tongs from the area during this inspection. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**

Corrected On-SiteRepeat Violation
#7Basic36-50-4

Basic – Unclean building components, attachments or fixtures. 1. Floor throughout kitchen soiled with food debris. 2. Floor in warewash area has standing water. 3. Ceiling tiles in warewash area soiled with dust and/or mold-like substance. **Repeat Violation**

Repeat Violation
#8Basic02D-01-5

Basic – Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Bin of flour missing label in dry storage area. Manager had an employee add the proper label during this inspection. **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site

Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on October 14, 2026 2:30 PM.

Violation category totals
Category 2 · Original container, labeling, date marking and consumer advisory
1 observation(s)
Category 8 · Food protection and cross-contamination
2 observation(s)
Category 10 · In-use food dispensing utensils
2 observation(s)
Category 12 · Handwashing and hygienic practices
1 observation(s)
Category 14 · Food-contact and nonfood-contact surface design/maintenance
1 observation(s)
Category 22 · Food-contact surfaces clean and sanitized
2 observation(s)
Category 29 · Plumbing, mop sink, filters and backflow prevention
1 observation(s)
Category 31 · Handwash sinks, supplies and signage
2 observation(s)
Category 36 · Floors, walls, ceilings, attached equipment and ventilation
1 observation(s)
Category 40 · Employee personal belongings
1 observation(s)
Category 41 · Chemicals and toxic substances
1 observation(s)

Inspection records and inspector observations reflect conditions documented by DBPR at the time of the inspection and may not reflect current conditions.