Mi Tierra Latina in Ocala

Last inspected:

2105 Sw Hwy 484 Unit 1, Ocala, FL 34473
Overview

Mi Tierra Latina in Ocala operates with a record of persistent compliance challenges. Across 24 inspections dating to 2021, the facility accumulated 224 violations, averaging 9.3 per inspection—nearly double the Florida statewide average of 5.2. Employee health policy violations appeared in 7 of the most recent 8 inspections, representing a recurring systemic failure. Food contact surface violations were cited in 6 of 8 recent inspections. High-priority violations including improper cooking temperatures, time as a control for potentially hazardous foods, consumer advisories, and toxic substance control were documented repeatedly.

The most recent inspection on September 23, 2025 identified 33 violations including two high-priority findings for employee health policy and toxic substance control. An administrative complaint was recommended, signaling potential formal enforcement proceedings. Prior to this escalation, an April 24, 2025 inspection documented 14 violations including high-priority issues with employee health policy, allergen awareness, and proper cooking temperatures, though the facility achieved no further action status. A February 26, 2025 inspection found no violations. The pattern shows episodic compliance followed by renewed violations rather than sustained improvement, with the most recent action recommending administrative complaint processing.

Summary generated from Florida DBPR public inspection records.

25Inspections
236Violations
0Closures

Last inspected DBPR:

Mi Tierra Latina in Ocala: Comparison to Marion County Averages

This Facility 9.4 violations / inspection 9.4 violations per inspection
Marion County Avg 5.45 violations / inspection 5.45 county average
This Facility 0 emergency closures 0 closures
Marion County Avg 0.26 closures / facility 0.26 county average

Mi Tierra Latina in Ocala: Full Inspection History — DBPR (25)

— 1 inspection10 violations · 4 high priority
— Routine - Food· 10 violations (4 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended
— 3 inspections25 violations · 16 high priority
— Routine - Food· 11 violations (6 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended
— Routine - Food· 14 violations (10 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action

No violations recorded for this inspection.

— 2 inspections10 violations · 7 high priority
— Routine - Food· 1 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Complied

High Priority Violations

— Routine - Food· 9 violations (6 high priority)· Warning Issued
— 2 inspections9 violations · 8 high priority
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (5 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— 2 inspections7 violations · 5 high priority
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— 2 inspections11 violations · 8 high priority
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— Routine - Food· 6 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— 3 inspections21 violations · 16 high priority
— Routine - Food· 2 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Complied

High Priority Violations

Basic Violations

— Routine - Food· 8 violations (6 high priority)· Warning Issued
— Complaint Full· 11 violations (9 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— 7 inspections60 violations · 35 high priority
— Routine - Food· 9 violations (6 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— Complaint Full· 3 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Complied

High Priority Violations

Intermediate Violations

— Complaint Full· 6 violations (4 high priority)· Call Back - Extension given, pending
— Complaint Full· 12 violations (8 high priority)· Warning Issued
— Complaint Full· 2 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Complied

High Priority Violations

Intermediate Violations

— Complaint Full· 13 violations (7 high priority)· Call Back - Extension given, pending
— Complaint Full· 15 violations (8 high priority)· Warning Issued
— 2 inspections17 violations · 10 high priority
— Routine - Food· 10 violations (6 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— Routine - Food· 7 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— 1 inspection12 violations · 9 high priority

Mi Tierra Latina in Ocala: Frequently Asked Questions

When was Mi Tierra Latina in Ocala last inspected?
Mi Tierra Latina in Ocala was last inspected by Florida DBPR on April 30, 2026. The result was: Administrative complaint recommended.
What are the most common violations at Mi Tierra Latina in Ocala?
The most frequently cited violations at Mi Tierra Latina in Ocala are: Food contact surfaces, Employee health policy, Proper hand/arm washing.
How many health inspections has Mi Tierra Latina in Ocala had?
Mi Tierra Latina in Ocala has had 25 inspections on record with Florida DBPR, averaging 9.4 violations per inspection, above the statewide average of 5.2.
What did the most recent inspection of Mi Tierra Latina in Ocala find?
Mi Tierra Latina in Ocala was most recently inspected on April 30, 2026 with 12 violation(s), including 2 high-priority violation(s). Disposition: Administrative complaint recommended.
Has Mi Tierra Latina in Ocala ever been shut down?
No, Mi Tierra Latina in Ocala has no emergency closures on record with Florida DBPR.
What does Florida violation V10 (Approved food source) mean?
Violation 10 (Approved food source) is classified as a high priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/10.
What does Florida violation V12 (Shell stock requirements) mean?
Violation 12 (Shell stock requirements) is classified as a high priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/12.
What does Florida violation V14 (Food contact surfaces) mean?
Violation 14 (Food contact surfaces) is classified as a high priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/14.

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