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ARLENES KITCHEN MEXICAN AMERICAN CUISINE

14939 E HWY 316 · FORT MC COY · Marion County · FL 32134

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Inspection Summary

Inspection dateApril 26, 2024
Inspection typeRoutine – Food
Inspection classFood
DBPR dispositionWarning Issued
Resultfollow_up_required
Inspection number1280916
Visit number1
Inspection Visit ID8495342
DBPR license5250965

Violation Summary

Counts reported for this inspection visit.

Full inspector observations available
4 High Priority2 Intermediate6 Basic0 Critical0 Non-Critical12 Total
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All DBPR Inspector Observations

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

High Priority 4

#7High Priority08A-05-6

High Priority – Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. In the reach in cooler raw shell eggs stored over ready to eat bacon. Per operator eggs not for customers and removed the eggs to be discarded. **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site
#8High Priority01B-02-5

High Priority – Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. In the flip top reach in cooler cut tomatoes (51F – Cold Holding); cut lettuce (52F – Cold Holding); cheese (50F – Cold Holding) stored in the cooler since opening. Operator states reach in cooler has had issue keeping temperature during operation and is in the process of repairing or replacing. Operator closing for the day and discarding all food from the reach in cooler **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**

Corrective Action TakenWarningStop Sale
#9High Priority03A-02-5

High Priority – Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. In the flip top reach in cooler cut tomatoes (51F – Cold Holding); cut lettuce (52F – Cold Holding); cheese (50F – Cold Holding) stored in the cooler since opening. Operator states reach in cooler has had issue keeping temperature during operation and is in the process of repairing or replacing. Operator closing for the day and discarding all food from the reach in cooler. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**

Corrective Action TakenWarning
#10High Priority41-10-4

High Priority – Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Various chemical spray bottles of sanitizer on prep station next to the three compartment sink.

Intermediate 2

#11Intermediate31B-02-4

Intermediate – No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. No paper towels available at hand wash sink.

#12Intermediate27-02-4

Intermediate – Well water testing report/documentation is not available upon request. No well water report available.

Basic 6

#1Basic40-06-5

Basic – Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employee aprons stored on dry storage shelf over condiments and tortillas. Operator relocated the aprons. **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site
#2Basic08B-38-4

Basic – Food stored on floor. Beverage bottles for customer stored on the floor. Bottle water for cooking stored on the floor. Ketchup container box stored on the floor. Operator began relocating items. **Corrective Action Taken**

Corrective Action Taken
#3Basic14-13-4

Basic – Food-contact surface not smooth and easily cleanable. Prep station next to the three compartment sink has water damage and sealed raised and chipped, no longer smooth and easily cleanable. Operator in the process of fixing the prep station. **Corrective Action Taken**

Corrective Action Taken
#4Basic50-04-4

Basic – 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. License number not printed on the mfdv.

#5Basic31B-04-4

Basic – No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. No employee hand wash signage at hand wash sink.

#6Basic25-05-4

Basic – Single-service articles improperly stored. Single service hinged lid container stored on the floor. Operator relocated the single service items. **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site

Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on October 5, 2026 4:01 PM.

Violation category totals
Category 1 · Approved food source
1 observation(s)
Category 3 · Time/temperature control for safety food
1 observation(s)
Category 8 · Food protection and cross-contamination
2 observation(s)
Category 14 · Food-contact and nonfood-contact surface design/maintenance
1 observation(s)
Category 25 · Single-service and single-use items
1 observation(s)
Category 27 · Safe water source and hot/cold water under pressure
1 observation(s)
Category 31 · Handwash sinks, supplies and signage
2 observation(s)
Category 40 · Employee personal belongings
1 observation(s)
Category 41 · Chemicals and toxic substances
1 observation(s)
Category 45 · Fire extinguishing equipment – reporting only
1 observation(s)
Category 50 · Current license displayed
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.