Inspection Report

Emergency Closure InspectionDBPR disposition: Emergency order recommended
Florida DBPR Inspection Report
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TAQUERIA LAS CATRINAS

4120 CORLEY ISLAND RD, SUITE 300 · LEESBURG · Lake County · FL 34748

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Inspection Summary

Inspection dateJanuary 16, 2025
Inspection typeRoutine – Food
Inspection classFood
DBPR dispositionEmergency order recommended
Resultfacility_temporarily_closed
Inspection number1298170
Visit number1
Inspection Visit ID8840232
DBPR license4550638

Emergency Closure Summary

ClosedJanuary 16, 2025 2:48 PM
StatusReopened after callback/compliance
ReopenedJanuary 17, 2025 12:46 PM
Record basisDBPR weekly closure extract
Closure conditionSewage leaks

Violation Summary

Counts reported for this inspection visit.

Full inspector observations available
4 High Priority6 Intermediate13 Basic0 Critical0 Non-Critical23 Total
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All DBPR Inspector Observations

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

High Priority 4

#14High Priority12A-28-4

High Priority – Employee touched soiled apron/clothes and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Female employee touched phone and face then touched pan of food without washing hands. **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**

Repeat ViolationAdmin Complaint
#15High Priority28-29-5

High Priority – Mobile food dispensing vehicle disposing of wastewater at an unapproved location. Employee stated when waste water tank is full, employees will empty waste water into bucket then discard into woods evidence of waste water being observed. **Warning**

Warning
#16High Priority08A-05-6

High Priority – Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw beef on shelf over salsa in reach in cooler.

#17High Priority28-13-5

High Priority – Sewage dumped on ground under establishment. Puddle of water with soap bubbles under truck on ground. Employee stated waste water tank is full and employees use a bucket to dump waste water into woods. **Warning**

Warning

Intermediate 6

#18Intermediate22-02-4

Intermediate – Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Interior of reach in make table soiled with food debris.

#19Intermediate31A-11-4

Intermediate – Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Extension cord running through area of hand wash sink where employees should wash hands.

#20Intermediate53A-05-6

Intermediate – No currently certified food service manager on duty with four or more employees engaged in food preparation/handling. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ Four employees working with no CFM **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**

Repeat ViolationAdmin Complaint
#21Intermediate53B-01-5

Intermediate – No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**

Repeat ViolationAdmin Complaint
#22Intermediate11-26-1

Intermediate – No proof provided that food employees are informed of their responsibility to report to the person in charge information about their health and activities related to foodborne illnesses. Missing for all employees. **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**

Repeat ViolationAdmin Complaint
#23Intermediate02C-02-5

Intermediate – Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Several pans of pork and chicken made yesterday morning with no date mark. **Repeat Violation**

Repeat Violation

Basic 13

#1Basic14-05-4

Basic – Cardboard used to line food-contact shelves. Cardboard on top of steam table.

#2Basic24-06-4

Basic – Clean utensils or equipment stored in dirty drawer or rack. Clean utensils stored in soiled bus pan under prep table.

#3Basic14-11-5

Basic – Equipment in poor repair. Cutting board has deep grooves. Gaskets on reach in make table torn. Broken container holding cheese in reach in cooler. **Repeat Violation**

Repeat Violation
#4Basic36-73-4

Basic – Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Under shelves in food truck. **Repeat Violation**

Repeat Violation
#5Basic08B-38-4

Basic – Food stored on floor. Case of soda in plastic bottles on floor.

#6Basic36-24-5

Basic – Hole in or other damage to wall. Several small holes in wall above triple sink.

#7Basic10-02-4

Basic – In-use utensil not stored on a clean portion of food preparation or cooking equipment. Spatulas between grill and table top.

#8Basic51-36-1

Basic – Mobile food dispensing vehicle is not self-propelled or otherwise movable from place to place. Food truck in operation at Marion Oaks Food Truck Park 2655 SW Hey 484, Ocala Fl. 34473. Food truck has flat tires and is not able to move. **Warning**

Warning
#9Basic35B-14-4

Basic – Mobile food dispensing vehicle service opening not kept closed except during food service. Door is wide open while in operation.

#10Basic51-18-6

Basic – No copy of latest inspection report available. **Repeat Violation**

Repeat Violation
#11Basic23-03-4

Basic – Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Bottom of two reach in coolers soiled with grease and food debris. Exterior of microwave soiled with food debris.

#12Basic42-01-4

Basic – Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Two mops stored in buckets behind food truck.

#13Basic02D-01-5

Basic – Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Horchata and milk drink with no label in reach in cooler. **Repeat Violation**

Repeat Violation

Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on August 10, 2026 2:43 AM.

Violation category totals
Category 2 · Original container, labeling, date marking and consumer advisory
2 observation(s)
Category 8 · Food protection and cross-contamination
2 observation(s)
Category 10 · In-use food dispensing utensils
1 observation(s)
Category 11 · Employee health knowledge / ill employees
1 observation(s)
Category 12 · Handwashing and hygienic practices
1 observation(s)
Category 14 · Food-contact and nonfood-contact surface design/maintenance
2 observation(s)
Category 22 · Food-contact surfaces clean and sanitized
1 observation(s)
Category 23 · Non-food-contact surfaces clean
1 observation(s)
Category 24 · Storage/handling of clean equipment and utensils
1 observation(s)
Category 28 · Sewage and wastewater disposal
2 observation(s)
Category 31 · Handwash sinks, supplies and signage
1 observation(s)
Category 35 · Pest control / insects / rodents / animals / outer openings
1 observation(s)
Category 36 · Floors, walls, ceilings, attached equipment and ventilation
2 observation(s)
Category 42 · Cleaning and maintenance equipment
1 observation(s)
Category 47 · Electrical wiring/outlets – reporting only
1 observation(s)
Category 51 · Other sanitary and safe-operation conditions
2 observation(s)
Category 53 · Food manager certification / employee training verification
2 observation(s)

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