Los Magueyes Mexican Restaurant in Ocala
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5855 Se 5 St Unit 1&2, Ocala, FL 34472Los Magueyes Mexican Restaurant in Ocala has accumulated 135 violations across 19 inspections, averaging 7.1 violations per inspection—37% above the statewide average of 5.2. The facility was emergency-closed on December 4, 2023 for sewage backup. A sewage system failure represents a critical sanitation hazard that can contaminate all food contact surfaces and render a facility unsafe to operate. The facility received a disciplinary action totaling $800 in fines.
High-priority violations have been persistent and systemic. Employee health policy violations—failure to report illness or exclude sick workers from food handling—appeared in at least 3 of the last 7 inspections (December 2024, April 2024, January 2025). Proper hand washing violations were cited in at least 4 inspections. Food contact surface violations appeared repeatedly. The most recent inspection on November 19, 2025 documented 42 violations including 5 high-priority findings (correct procedures, shell stock requirements, food contact surfaces, proper cooking temperatures, toxic substance control) and resulted in an administrative complaint recommendation—the most serious non-closure disposition, signaling formal state enforcement may follow. This represents a dramatic increase from 0 violations in February 2025 to 42 violations nine months later.
Most recent closure: December 4, 2023 for sewage back up.
Summary generated from Florida DBPR public inspection records.
Los Magueyes Mexican Restaurant in Ocala: Comparison to Marion County Averages
Los Magueyes Mexican Restaurant in Ocala: Emergency Closure History (1)
Los Magueyes Mexican Restaurant in Ocala: Fines & Disciplinary Actions (1)
Total fines on record: $800.00
| Action Date | Case Number | Fine | Violation Date | Enforcement Office |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5--2024010221 | $800.00 | Dec 4, 2023 | Tampa |
Los Magueyes Mexican Restaurant in Ocala: Full Inspection History — DBPR (20)
— 1 inspection8 violations · 6 high priority
— Routine - Food· 8 violations (6 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Basic Violations
— 5 inspections21 violations · 12 high priority
— Routine - Food· 14 violations (9 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— Routine - Food· 6 violations (3 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— Complaint Partial· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— Complaint Partial· 1 violations · Administrative complaint recommended
Intermediate Violations
— 2 inspections18 violations · 12 high priority
— Routine - Food· 9 violations (6 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 9 violations (6 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— 3 inspections32 violations · 23 high priority
— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Emergency Order Callback Complied
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— Routine - Food· 14 violations (11 high priority)· Emergency order recommended
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— Routine - Food· 18 violations (12 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— 2 inspections18 violations · 12 high priority
— Routine - Food· 11 violations (7 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— Routine - Food· 7 violations (5 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— 6 inspections23 violations · 11 high priority
— Routine - Food· 1 violations · Call Back - Admin. complaint recommended
Basic Violations
— Routine - Food· 2 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Admin. complaint recommended
— Routine - Food· 17 violations (10 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— Food-Licensing Inspection· 1 violations · Call Back - Complied
Basic Violations
— Food-Licensing Inspection· 1 violations · Call Back - Extension given, pending
Basic Violations
— Food-Licensing Inspection· 1 violations · Warning Issued
Basic Violations
— 1 inspection0 violations
— Food-Licensing Inspection· 0 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action
No violations recorded for this inspection.
Los Magueyes Mexican Restaurant in Ocala: Frequently Asked Questions
- When was Los Magueyes Mexican Restaurant in Ocala last inspected?
- Los Magueyes Mexican Restaurant in Ocala was last inspected by Florida DBPR on April 29, 2026. The result was: Inspection Completed - No Further Action.
- When was Los Magueyes Mexican Restaurant in Ocala last shut down?
- Los Magueyes Mexican Restaurant in Ocala was last shut down on December 4, 2023 for sewage back up. This data reflects state records at time of publication. The facility may have since resolved these issues.
- What are the most common violations at Los Magueyes Mexican Restaurant in Ocala?
- The most frequently cited violations at Los Magueyes Mexican Restaurant in Ocala are: Proper hand/arm washing, Outer openings protected, Clean multi-use utensils.
- How many health inspections has Los Magueyes Mexican Restaurant in Ocala had?
- Los Magueyes Mexican Restaurant in Ocala has had 20 inspections on record with Florida DBPR, averaging 7.3 violations per inspection, above the statewide average of 5.2.
- What did the most recent inspection of Los Magueyes Mexican Restaurant in Ocala find?
- Los Magueyes Mexican Restaurant in Ocala was most recently inspected on April 29, 2026 with 11 violation(s), including 4 high-priority violation(s). Disposition: Inspection Completed - No Further Action.
- Has Los Magueyes Mexican Restaurant in Ocala ever been shut down?
- Yes, Los Magueyes Mexican Restaurant in Ocala has been emergency-closed 1 time by Florida DBPR inspectors.
- What does Florida violation V01 (Management awareness) mean?
- Violation 01 (Management awareness) is classified as a high priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/01.
- What does Florida violation V03 (Employee health reporting) mean?
- Violation 03 (Employee health reporting) is classified as a high priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/03.
- What does Florida violation V08 (Proper hand/arm washing) mean?
- Violation 08 (Proper hand/arm washing) is classified as a high priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/08.
- Has Los Magueyes Mexican Restaurant in Ocala faced any disciplinary actions?
- Yes, Los Magueyes Mexican Restaurant in Ocala has 1 disciplinary action(s) on record with Florida DBPR totaling $800.00 in fines.
- How much has Los Magueyes Mexican Restaurant in Ocala been fined?
- Los Magueyes Mexican Restaurant in Ocala has been fined a total of $800.00 across 1 disciplinary action(s) on record with Florida DBPR.
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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).
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