DirtyFLRestaurant Inspection Data

TACO BELL 26467

2380 Southwest College Road
Ocala, Florida, 34474
La Joya
Marion County County

Overall Food Safety Rating

★★★☆☆ (3.4/5)
Based on 9 health inspection reports

All Inspection Reports

Inspection Date: 4/17/2025

Inspection #: Visit ID: 10820016

  • 35A-02-7:High Priority - Live, small flying insects found. Observed two flies in kitchen area.
  • 02C-01-5:High Priority - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food marked with a date that exceeds 7 days after opening/preparation. Tomatoes marked on wall in front of walk-in cooler as being expired on 4/12. Manager stated that date was incorrect. Tomatoes in walk-in cooler marked as expiring on 4/22. Corrected On-Site
  • 22-02-4:Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting board on make line stained. Repeat Violation
  • 31B-02-4:Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. No hand towels at hand washing sink across from three compartment sink. Manager provided towels at hand washing sink. Corrected On-Site

Inspection Date: 11/21/2024

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8872518

  • N/A:No Violations Were Observed

Inspection Date: 10/4/2024

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8897406

  • N/A:No Violations Were Observed

Inspection Date: 9/24/2024

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8893913

  • 23-03-4:Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Gasket of reach-in freezer across from make line. Repeat Violation
  • 11-27-4:Intermediate - 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 operator with written procedure. **Corrective Action Taken**
  • 22-02-4:Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting boards on make line.
  • 31A-04-4:Intermediate - Handwash sink removed from food preparation/dishwashing area. Must be reinstalled in the same location where removed. Hand washing sink removed from wall in prep area across from fryers, plumbing for hand washing sink is sticking out of wall. Repeat Violation Warning

Inspection Date: 8/27/2024

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8859811

  • 31A-04-4:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Handwash sink removed from food preparation/dishwashing area. Must be reinstalled in the same location where removed. Sink on plans near prep sink on side wall no longer installed. Canisters of dry goods in place. Plumbing is sticking out wall. Repeat Violation Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-08-27: Establishment does not have any plans on file. Inspector spoke with a plan reviewer, who stated they need to submit plans. Inspector instructed manager to send plans to [email protected] along with their file #238712. **Time Extended**

Inspection Date: 8/14/2024

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8731409

  • 50-09-4:Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
  • 08B-49-4:Basic - Employee personal food not properly identified and segregated from food to be served to the public. Bin with multiple food items labeled as employee food on top of case of pico de gallo in walk in cooler.
  • 23-03-4:Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Shelf over press on cook line soiled with food debris.
  • 21-11-4:Basic - Sanitizing solution for wiping cloths not free of food debris and visible soil. Sanitizer in blue bucket has debris and is grey in color.
  • 35A-02-6:High Priority - Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. Two live flies in kitchen area.
  • 22-02-4:Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Mountain Dew nozzle in dining area has mold like substance.
  • 31A-04-4:Intermediate - Handwash sink removed from food preparation/dishwashing area. Must be reinstalled in the same location where removed. Sink on plans near prep sink on side wall no longer installed. Canisters of dry goods in place. Plumbing is sticking out wall. Repeat Violation Warning

Inspection Date: 11/30/2023

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8554227

  • 31A-04-4:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Handwash sink removed from food preparation/dishwashing area. Must be reinstalled in the same location where removed. Observed missing hand wash sink along training wall, where "slim Sadie" is written on the wall. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-11-30: Observed hand wash sink has not been installed Admin Complaint

Inspection Date: 11/16/2023

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8466932

  • 51-11-4:Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Observed Carbon dioxide tanks not adequately secured in back of kitchen. Repeat Violation
  • 31A-04-4:Intermediate - Handwash sink removed from food preparation/dishwashing area. Must be reinstalled in the same location where removed. Observed missing hand wash sink along training wall, where "slim Sadie" is written on the wall. Warning

Inspection Date: 8/8/2023

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8352712

  • 51-11-4:Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Large tank in back room not secured. Repeat Violation
  • 50-09-4:Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. License is in a green three ring binder.
  • 36-73-4:Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Floor under fountain machine in dining area soiled with black thick substance.
  • 14-69-4:Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Around door of walk in freezer. Maintenance person working on walk in freezer door during this inspection. **Corrective Action Taken**
  • 10-06-5:Basic - In-use utensil not stored with handle above the top of time/temperature control for safety food and rim of the container. Handle of scoop inside beans on cookline.
  • 25-06-4:Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Drink lids in dispenser with food contact portion up next to drive thru window. Manager flipped top lid. Corrected On-Site
  • 12A-29-4:High Priority - Employee touched soiled surface and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Female employee touched glasses and shirt then changed gloves without washing hands.
  • 11-27-4:Intermediate - 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.
  • 31B-02-4:Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Missing at sink in ware wash area. Filled during this inspection. Corrected On-Site
  • 53A-14-4:Intermediate - Person in charge unable to answer basic Food Code questions pertaining to safe operation of establishment. Female manager unaware of employee food safety training and employee health reporting requirements.