Taverna Berrocal
Last inspected: Jan 21, 2026
100
Score
Taverna Berrocal has been inspected eight times since 2022. The latest inspection on file is from Jan 21, 2026. Low risk means the most recent visit produced few or no significant findings.
Recent visits have produced comparable findings, with counts hovering near four violations per visit.
The pattern that stands out is “spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled”, which has been cited two times.
Restaurants in Ocala average 78, so Taverna Berrocal is doing better than most peers. The full picture is one of consistent compliance.
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Inspections
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Inspection History
Jan 21, 2026
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Jan 12, 2026
Routine - Food
4 critical violations. 2 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 8 violations
High Priority - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food not consumed/sold within 7 days after opening/preparation. See stop sale. At the cook line, red beans date marked 1/3/26, black beans date marked 1/5/26, cooked pork date 1/3/26, pico 12/29/25, sauce with cooked onions 12/14/25, red beans 12/29/25, cut cabbage 12/29/25, plant food heated 12/30/25, egg flan date marked 1/5/26. **Warning**
01B-24-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. At the cook line, home fries 68F, per operator potatoes cooked at 8:30, operator will use time as a public health control form and potatoes will be discarded at 12:30. Inspector provided for digitally. **Corrective Action Taken**
03B-01-6
High Priority - Quaternary ammonium sanitizer not at proper minimum strength for manual warewashing. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. Quaternary ammonium 0ppm, manager added more tablets, 200-300ppm. **Corrected On-Site**
22-43-4
High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. At the cook line, raw chicken wings stored above raw pork, Manager moved. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-20-5
Intermediate - Menu does not identify which items contain raw or undercooked animal foods covered by the consumer advisory. Bistec a caballo ( beef with over easy eggs), no asterisk next to item. **Warning**
02B-01-5
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. At the front counter area, spray bottle with,purple liquid not labeled, manager labeled fabuloso. **Corrected On-Site**
41-17-4
Basic - Wood food-contact surface not properly sealed. At the dry storage area, observed wood press for tortillas not sealed.
14-06-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. At the front counter area, bottles of water on floor, manager moved off the floor. **Corrected On-Site**
08B-38-4
41
Aug 14, 2025
Food-Licensing Inspection
No violations found.
100
Aug 13, 2025
Food-Licensing Inspection
1 minor violation.
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Basic - No mop sink or curbed cleaning facility provided at establishment. Mop sink located outside next to back door, no plumbing connection, no water and no drainage. **Warning**
29-27-4
95
Nov 6, 2024
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 4 major violations. 1 minor violation.
View 7 violations
High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. On hose Bibb next to mop sink outide
29-34-4
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. raw shelled eggs over both in reach in cooler. Manager placed eggs on bottom shelf. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-05-6
Intermediate - No proof provided that food employees are informed of their responsibility to report to the person in charge information about their health and activities related to foodborne illnesses. Observed person in charge cannot provide verifiable proof that food employees are informed of their responsibility to report to the person in charge information about their health and activities related to foodborne illnesses.
11-26-1
Intermediate - Failure to maintain freezing records on nonexempt fish for 90 days. No record of parasite destruction **Warning**
01D-02-4
Intermediate - Menu contains an item made with a raw/undercooked animal food as an ingredient and description of item does not inform consumer of raw/undercooked animal food ingredient. Ceviche on menu is served with raw fish and is not identified on menu **Warning**
02B-04-5
Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. No test strips for three-compartment sink
16-37-1
Basic - Food stored on floor. Container of soy sauce in plastic container stored on floor.
08B-38-4
47
Apr 26, 2024
Routine - Food
4 major violations. 1 minor violation.
View 5 violations
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Bottle of bleach with no label.
41-17-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Cutting board and knife in sink. All were removed. **Corrected On-Site**
31A-11-4
Intermediate - Raw/undercooked animal food offered and establishment has no written consumer advisory. Inspector printed advisory and chef tapes to front counter. **Corrected On-Site**
02B-02-5
Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Potatoes made yesterday with no date mark. Chef added date. **Corrected On-Site**
02C-02-5
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Several ceiling tiles stained.
36-34-5
64
Dec 6, 2023
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Dec 29, 2022
Routine - Food
1 major violation.
View 1 violation
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No certified food manager for establishment. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2022-08-26: No change **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2022-12-29: No change. Manager was terminated prior to inspection. Chef planning to take manager certification. **Time Extended**
53A-07-6
90
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Taverna Berrocal last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Taverna Berrocal on file is from Jan 21, 2026. The public record contains eight inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Taverna Berrocal?
Across the inspection record, “spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Taverna Berrocal.
How does Taverna Berrocal compare to other restaurants in Ocala?
Taverna Berrocal most recently scored 100 out of 100, which is higher than the Ocala average of 78.
Has Taverna Berrocal's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Taverna Berrocal have averaged around four violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Taverna Berrocal means inspectors found minimal or no significant issues at the most recent visit. Most facilities at this tier have a clean recent inspection report.
How often is Taverna Berrocal inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Taverna Berrocal is inspected around three times per year on average.
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