Zo’S Halal Food Truck

809 N Magnolia Ave, Ocala, FL 34475
Other
Last inspected: Jul 31, 2025
100
Score
Low Risk

Going back to 2024, Zo’S Halal Food Truck has five inspections in the public record. Inspectors last stopped by on Jul 31, 2025. Diners can read the low risk label as a sign that recent inspections have gone well.

Things are looking better lately, with recent visits averaging around zero violations compared to roughly two violations earlier on.

The pattern that stands out is “cooked/heated time/temperature control”, which has been cited two times.

Compared to the broader Ocala restaurant scene, where the average is 78, this is a stronger showing. The record reflects steady performance over time.

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Inspections
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Critical latest
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Major latest
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Minor latest
Inspection History
Jul 31, 2025
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Jan 17, 2025
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
View 5 violations
High Priority - Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 6 hours. Rice 62-64F in reach in cooler cooling overnight. Pan of rice is full with closed lid. Condensation on interior container evidencing improper cooling. Manager stated rice was in unit overnight. **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
03D-02-5
High Priority - Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 70 degrees Fahrenheit within two hours and from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within six hours. See stop sale. Rice 62-64F in reach in cooler cooling overnight. Pan of rice is full with closed lid. Condensation on interior container evidencing improper cooling. Manager stated rice was in unit overnight. **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
01B-36-5
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Reach in cooler soiled with food debris.
22-02-4
Basic - Employee personal food not properly identified and segregated from food to be served to the public. Container of food in cabinet with cheese in reach in cooler.
08B-49-4
Basic - Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with ready-to-eat food. Unwashed onions on shelf over juices.
08B-17-4
61
Nov 13, 2024
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Aug 2, 2024
Routine - Food
5 critical violations. 3 major violations. 1 minor violation.
View 9 violations
High Priority - Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 6 hours. Rice cooled last night 51-56F. Rice was cooled in a large pan with foil on top.
03D-02-5
High Priority - Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 70 degrees Fahrenheit within two hours and from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within six hours. See stop sale. Rice at 51-56. Cooling from last night.
01B-36-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. In reach in make table on top portion: bowl with cucumbers and cut tomatoes 60F. Manager stated dish was removed from cooler one hour ago. Placed back in cooler. **Corrective Action Taken**
03A-02-5
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. In reach in freezer: raw beef portions on shelf over bags of precooked chicken and box of shrimp.
08A-02-6
High Priority - Container of medicine improperly stored. Bottle of head medication on shelf over prep area. Moved. **Corrected On-Site**
41-07-4
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. Missing for two current employees. **Warning**
11-26-1
Intermediate - Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. **Warning**
53A-01-7
Intermediate - No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. **Warning**
53B-01-5
Basic - Food stored on floor. Bottle of oil on floor.
08B-38-4
33
Apr 9, 2024
Food-Licensing Inspection
No violations found.
100

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Zo’S Halal Food Truck last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Zo’S Halal Food Truck on file is from Jul 31, 2025. The public record contains five inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Zo’S Halal Food Truck?

Across the inspection record, “cooked/heated time/temperature control” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Zo’S Halal Food Truck.

How does Zo’S Halal Food Truck compare to other restaurants in Ocala?

Zo’S Halal Food Truck most recently scored 100 out of 100, which is higher than the Ocala average of 78.

Has Zo’S Halal Food Truck's inspection record improved over time?

Yes. Recent inspections at Zo’S Halal Food Truck have averaged around zero violations per visit, down from roughly two earlier in the record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Zo’S Halal Food Truck means inspectors found minimal or no significant issues at the most recent visit. Most facilities at this tier have a clean recent inspection report.