El Charro Restaurant Authentic Mexican Grill in Ocala
Last inspected:
119 S Pine Ave, Ocala, FL 34471MY Quate in Ocala has accumulated 198 violations across 33 inspections since 2016, averaging 6 per visit. The facility has faced three administrative complaints in 2025 alone, with the most recent inspection in December citing 10 violations including 2 high-priority items. Top recurring violations involve employee health policies, hand washing, and food contact surface sanitation. No emergency closures or fire safety violations have been documented.
Summary generated from Florida DBPR public inspection records. This facility has an active inspection record with the Florida DBPR.
El Charro Restaurant Authentic Mexican Grill in Ocala: Comparison to Marion County Averages
El Charro Restaurant Authentic Mexican Grill in Ocala: Full Inspection History — DBPR (34)
— 1 inspection0 violations
— Food-Licensing Inspection· 0 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— 4 inspections33 violations · 22 high priority
— Routine - Food· 8 violations (6 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended
High Priority Violations
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— Routine - Food· 10 violations (7 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended
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— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— Routine - Food· 15 violations (9 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— 3 inspections1 violations · 1 high priority
— Routine - Food· 1 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
— Complaint Full· 0 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— Food-Licensing Inspection· 0 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— 2 inspections7 violations · 5 high priority
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
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— Routine - Food· 4 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— 2 inspections4 violations · 3 high priority
— Routine - Food· 2 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— Routine - Food· 2 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— 8 inspections33 violations · 21 high priority
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— Food-Licensing Inspection· 3 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (2 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended
High Priority Violations
Basic Violations
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (2 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended
High Priority Violations
Basic Violations
— Routine - Food· 1 violations · Call Back - Extension given, pending
Basic Violations
— Routine - Food· 1 violations · Call Back - Extension given, pending
Basic Violations
— Routine - Food· 18 violations (11 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
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— 3 inspections22 violations · 16 high priority
— Routine - Food· 13 violations (9 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended
High Priority Violations
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Basic Violations
— Routine - Food· 8 violations (7 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Routine - Food· 1 violations · Call Back - Complied
Intermediate Violations
— 5 inspections23 violations · 14 high priority
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (4 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— Routine - Food· 1 violations · Call Back - Extension given, pending
Basic Violations
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Extension given, pending
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— Routine - Food· 14 violations (9 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— 3 inspections20 violations · 11 high priority
— Routine - Food· 9 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— Routine - Food· 2 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
— Routine - Food· 9 violations (6 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
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Basic Violations
— 2 inspections12 violations · 11 high priority
— Routine - Food· 7 violations (6 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (5 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
— 1 inspection6 violations · 6 high priority
— Routine - Food· 6 violations (6 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
El Charro Restaurant Authentic Mexican Grill in Ocala: Frequently Asked Questions
- When was El Charro Restaurant Authentic Mexican Grill in Ocala last inspected?
- El Charro Restaurant Authentic Mexican Grill in Ocala was last inspected by Florida DBPR on July 31, 2026. The result was: Inspection Completed - No Further Action.
- What are the most common violations at El Charro Restaurant Authentic Mexican Grill in Ocala?
- The most frequently cited violations at El Charro Restaurant Authentic Mexican Grill in Ocala are: Employee health policy, Proper hand/arm washing, Food contact surfaces.
- How many health inspections has El Charro Restaurant Authentic Mexican Grill in Ocala had?
- El Charro Restaurant Authentic Mexican Grill in Ocala has had 34 inspections on record with Florida DBPR, averaging 5.8 violations per inspection, above the statewide average of 5.2.
- What did the most recent inspection of El Charro Restaurant Authentic Mexican Grill in Ocala find?
- El Charro Restaurant Authentic Mexican Grill in Ocala was most recently inspected on July 31, 2026 with 0 violation(s). Disposition: Inspection Completed - No Further Action.
- Has El Charro Restaurant Authentic Mexican Grill in Ocala ever been shut down?
- No, El Charro Restaurant Authentic Mexican Grill in Ocala has no emergency closures 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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