El Mezcal Mexican Restaurant in Ocala
Last inspected:
8441 Sw Hwy 200 Ste 147/149, Ocala, FL 34481El Mezcal Mexican Restaurant in Ocala has accumulated 264 violations across 35 inspections, averaging 7.5 violations per inspection—more than 40 percent above the statewide average of 5.2. The facility has not experienced an emergency closure. High-priority violations have been cited repeatedly, including shell stock requirements violations appearing in at least five inspections since January 2025, employee health policy violations in February 2025, and proper hand and arm washing violations documented in multiple recent inspections. Chemical storage and toxic substance control violations were also documented multiple times. A fire safety violation for inaccessible fire extinguisher was recorded in April 2024, and electrical wiring in disrepair was noted in December 2025. Between August 18 and December 9, 2025, the facility received three inspections with a combined 114 violations, followed by administrative complaint recommendations on December 5 and December 9. The most recent inspection on December 17, 2025 resulted in zero violations and a Call Back - Complied disposition.
Summary generated from Florida DBPR public inspection records.
El Mezcal Mexican Restaurant in Ocala: Comparison to Marion County Averages
El Mezcal Mexican Restaurant in Ocala: Fire Safety & Life Safety Violations (2)
— 1 fire violation
— Routine - Food · Administrative complaint recommended
— 1 fire violation
— Complaint Full · Warning Issued
El Mezcal Mexican Restaurant in Ocala: Full Inspection History — DBPR (35)
— 8 inspections60 violations · 42 high priority
— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (3 high priority)· Call Back - Admin. complaint recommended
High Priority Violations
— Routine - Food· 18 violations (12 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— Routine - Food· 17 violations (12 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— Complaint Full· 1 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Admin. complaint recommended
High Priority Violations
— Complaint Full· 11 violations (8 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Complaint Partial· 10 violations (6 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— 6 inspections38 violations · 26 high priority
— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— Routine - Food· 8 violations (7 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Complaint Full· 2 violations (2 high priority)· Call Back - Admin. complaint recommended
— Complaint Full· 26 violations (16 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— Complaint Partial· 0 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— Routine - Food· 2 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— 8 inspections45 violations · 31 high priority
— Complaint Full· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— Complaint Full· 9 violations (6 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Complaint Full· 9 violations (5 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— Routine - Food· 2 violations (2 high priority)· Call Back - Admin. complaint recommended
— Routine - Food· 12 violations (8 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— Routine - Food· 2 violations (2 high priority)· Call Back - Admin. complaint recommended
— Routine - Food· 11 violations (8 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— 4 inspections18 violations · 14 high priority
— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— Routine - Food· 1 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Extension given, pending
High Priority Violations
— Routine - Food· 10 violations (7 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— Routine - Food· 7 violations (6 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— 6 inspections22 violations · 16 high priority
— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— Routine - Food· 7 violations (5 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— Complaint Full· 6 violations (5 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— Routine - Food· 2 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Extension given, pending
High Priority Violations
Basic Violations
— Routine - Food· 7 violations (5 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— 3 inspections8 violations · 5 high priority
— Routine - Food· 2 violations (2 high priority)· Call Back - Admin. complaint recommended
— Routine - Food· 6 violations (3 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Food-Licensing Inspection· 0 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action
No violations recorded for this inspection.
El Mezcal Mexican Restaurant in Ocala: Frequently Asked Questions
- When was El Mezcal Mexican Restaurant in Ocala last inspected?
- El Mezcal Mexican Restaurant in Ocala was last inspected by Florida DBPR on December 17, 2025. The result was: Call Back - Complied.
- What are the most common violations at El Mezcal Mexican Restaurant in Ocala?
- The most frequently cited violations at El Mezcal Mexican Restaurant in Ocala are: Food contact surfaces, Consumer advisory, Employee health reporting.
- How many health inspections has El Mezcal Mexican Restaurant in Ocala had?
- El Mezcal Mexican Restaurant in Ocala has had 35 inspections on record with Florida DBPR, averaging 7.5 violations per inspection, above the statewide average of 5.2.
- What did the most recent inspection of El Mezcal Mexican Restaurant in Ocala find?
- El Mezcal Mexican Restaurant in Ocala was most recently inspected on December 17, 2025 with 0 violation(s). Disposition: Call Back - Complied.
- Has El Mezcal Mexican Restaurant in Ocala ever been shut down?
- No, El Mezcal Mexican Restaurant in Ocala has no emergency closures on record with Florida DBPR.
- Has El Mezcal Mexican Restaurant in Ocala had any fire safety violations?
- Yes, El Mezcal Mexican Restaurant in Ocala has 2 fire safety violation(s) on record from Florida state fire inspections.
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Data Source: This report is based on official public inspection records from the Florida Department of Business and Professional Regulation (DBPR) and the Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services (FDACS).
Editorial Process: Content generated using AI to synthesize complex regulatory data, then reviewed and verified for accuracy by our editorial team.
Disclaimer: All data reflects official state records at time of publication. Facilities may have since corrected cited violations, resolved enforcement actions, or changed ownership.
Editor: All content reviewed and verified by Christopher F. Nesbitt, Sr., Nationally Registered EMT & BU-trained Paralegal.
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