Say Taco in Ocala
Last inspected:
10 Ne 1 St, Ocala, FL 34470Say Taco in Ocala has accumulated 372 violations across 42 inspections since 2016, averaging 8.9 per visit. This location has operated under two prior names: Brick City Cafe (2017) and Sayulita Taqueria (2024). The facility was shut down once for flies. Fire safety violations include a missing portable fire extinguisher (2017) and cooking equipment without hood suppression (2024). A pattern of administrative complaints appears throughout 2022-2025, with eight inspections recommending enforcement action and the most recent inspection in November 2025 documenting 19 violations including 8 high-priority items.
Most recent closure: May 17, 2019 for flies.
Summary generated from Florida DBPR public inspection records.
Say Taco in Ocala: Comparison to Marion County Averages
This Facility
9
violations / inspection
9 violations per inspection
Marion County Avg
5.45
violations / inspection
5.45 county average
This Facility
1
emergency closures
1 closures
Marion County Avg
0.26
closures / facility
0.26 county average
Say Taco in Ocala: Emergency Closure History (1)
Say Taco in Ocala: Fines & Disciplinary Actions (1)
Total fines on record: $400.00
| Action Date | Case Number | Fine | Violation Date | Enforcement Office |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5--2019028057 | $400.00 | May 17, 2019 | Miami (Doral) |
Say Taco in Ocala: Fire Safety & Life Safety Violations (2)
— 1 fire violation
— Food-Licensing Inspection · Warning Issued
Inspector Observation: Use of cooking equipment producing grease laden vapors/smoke with no hood suppression system installed. Notified Fire AHJ. For reporting purposes only.
At the prep room near walk-in cooler , observed single burners butane being used to cook raw chicken.
Legal Basis: Reporting: (d) The division, or its agent, shall notify the local firesafety authority or the State Fire Marshal of any readily observable violation of a rule adopted under chapter 633 which relates to public lodging establishments or public food establishments, and the identification of such violation does not require any firesafety inspection certification. For reporting purposes only.
— 1 fire violation
— Routine - Food · 45-05-4 · Inspection Completed - No Further Action
Inspector Observation: Portable fire extinguisher missing from its designated location. For reporting purposes only.
Observed the hook for a fire extinguisher, by the delivery door, is empty.
Legal Basis: Reporting: (d) The division, or its agent, shall notify the local firesafety authority or the State Fire Marshal of any readily observable violation of a rule adopted under chapter 633 which relates to public lodging establishments or public food establishments, and the identification of such violation does not require any firesafety inspection certification. For reporting purposes only.
Say Taco in Ocala: Full Inspection History — DBPR (43)
— 1 inspection12 violations · 8 high priority
— Routine - Food· 12 violations (8 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— 5 inspections29 violations · 19 high priority
— Routine - Food· 14 violations (8 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· 3 violations (2 high priority)· Call Back - Admin. complaint recommended
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 12 violations (9 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— Food-Licensing Inspection· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— 4 inspections39 violations · 26 high priority
— Food-Licensing Inspection· 4 violations (2 high priority)· Call Back - Extension given, pending
High Priority Violations
Basic Violations
— Food-Licensing Inspection· 15 violations (9 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— Routine - Food· 9 violations (7 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 11 violations (8 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— 2 inspections32 violations · 22 high priority
— Complaint Full· 15 violations (9 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— Routine - Food· 17 violations (13 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— 3 inspections35 violations · 21 high priority
— Routine - Food· 14 violations (8 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— Routine - Food· 1 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Admin. complaint recommended
High Priority Violations
— Routine - Food· 20 violations (12 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— 5 inspections19 violations · 9 high priority
— 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· 12 violations (6 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· 6 violations (3 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— 2 inspections13 violations · 7 high priority
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— Complaint Full· 8 violations (5 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— 10 inspections57 violations · 36 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· 10 violations (9 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Complaint Full· 0 violations · Admin. Complaint Callback Complied
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— Complaint Full· 4 violations (2 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Complaint Full· 14 violations (8 high priority)· Emergency Order Callback Time Extension
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— Complaint Full· 18 violations (11 high priority)· Emergency order recommended
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— Complaint Full· 1 violations · Call Back - Complied
Basic Violations
— Complaint Full· 2 violations · Call Back - Extension given, pending
— 8 inspections53 violations · 27 high priority
— Complaint Full· 16 violations (9 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— Complaint Full· 12 violations (6 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— Routine - Food· 1 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
High Priority Violations
— Routine - Food· 15 violations (9 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic 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· 1 violations · Call Back - Extension given, pending
Basic Violations
— Routine - Food· 7 violations (2 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— 2 inspections7 violations · 6 high priority
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Basic Violations
— 1 inspection4 violations · 2 high priority
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
Say Taco in Ocala: Frequently Asked Questions
- When was Say Taco in Ocala last inspected?
- Say Taco in Ocala was last inspected by Florida DBPR on April 29, 2026. The result was: Warning Issued.
- When was Say Taco in Ocala last shut down?
- Say Taco in Ocala was last shut down on May 17, 2019 for flies. This data reflects state records at time of publication. The facility may have since resolved these issues.
- What are the most common violations at Say Taco in Ocala?
- The most frequently cited violations at Say Taco in Ocala are: Employee health reporting, Premises clean, Proper ventilation.
- How many health inspections has Say Taco in Ocala had?
- Say Taco in Ocala has had 43 inspections on record with Florida DBPR, averaging 9 violations per inspection, above the statewide average of 5.2.
- What did the most recent inspection of Say Taco in Ocala find?
- Say Taco in Ocala was most recently inspected on April 29, 2026 with 16 violation(s), including 3 high-priority violation(s). Disposition: Warning Issued.
- Has Say Taco in Ocala ever been shut down?
- Yes, Say Taco 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 V02 (Employee health policy) mean?
- Violation 02 (Employee health policy) is classified as a high priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/02.
- 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.
- Has Say Taco in Ocala had any fire safety violations?
- Yes, Say Taco in Ocala has 2 fire safety violation(s) on record from Florida state fire inspections.
- Has Say Taco in Ocala faced any disciplinary actions?
- Yes, Say Taco in Ocala has 1 disciplinary action(s) on record with Florida DBPR totaling $400.00 in fines.
- How much has Say Taco in Ocala been fined?
- Say Taco in Ocala has been fined a total of $400.00 across 1 disciplinary action(s) on record with Florida DBPR.
- Has Say Taco in Ocala operated under other names?
- Yes, this location previously operated as: Brick City Cafe (2017), Sayulita Taqueria (2024).
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Editorial Standards & Data Oversight
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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