CACTUS MEX
512 East Cowboy Way
Florida, 33935
Hendry County County
Overall Food Safety Rating
★★½☆☆ (2.5/5)
Based on 5 health inspection reports
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Inspection on 3/14/2025
High Priority
2
Intermediate
0
Basic
2
Total
5
Disposition: Met Inspection Standards
Inspection Details:
- 14-33-4:Basic - Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed rust on interior shelves of reach in cooler next to the ice machine. Repeat Violation
- 36-27-5:Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed wall on cook-line next to the stoved soiled with build up of food debris and grease. Repeat Violation
- 46-04-4:Exit door locked. For reporting purposes only. Observed emergency fire exit doors locked. Repeat Violation
- 03A-03-5:High Priority - Shell eggs not stored at an ambient air temperature of 45 degrees Fahrenheit or less. Observed 30 dozen eggs left out at room temperature overnight per the operator ambient air temperature in the kitchen is 74F. Operator discarded the eggs. Corrected On-Site
- 01B-02-5:High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Observed 30 dozen eggs left out at room temperature overnight per the operator ambient air temperature in the kitchen is 74F. Operator discarded the eggs. Corrected On-Site
Food safety inspection conducted on 3/14/2025 revealed 5 total violations (2 high priority, 0 intermediate, 2 basic).
Inspection on 11/8/2024
High Priority
0
Intermediate
1
Basic
3
Total
5
Disposition: Met Inspection Standards
Inspection Details:
- 14-71-4:Basic - Duct tape used to repair nonfood-contact surface. Observed duct tape on 3 door stainless freezer used to hold the gaskets on. Repeat Violation
- 14-33-4:Basic - Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed rust on shelves in stand up reach in cooler next to the ice machine. Repeat Violation
- 36-27-5:Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed wall soiled with build up of grease next to the stove on the cook line. Repeat Violation
- 46-04-4:Exit door locked. For reporting purposes only. Observed exit door in the dining room locked. Repeat Violation
- 29-28-4:Intermediate - Water treatment device has not been inspected or serviced according to manufacturer's instructions. Observed no record of date filter was changed clearly marked on the filter for the ice machine.
Food safety inspection conducted on 11/8/2024 revealed 5 total violations (0 high priority, 1 intermediate, 3 basic).
Inspection on 8/16/2024
High Priority
0
Intermediate
0
Basic
5
Total
6
Disposition: Met Inspection Standards
Inspection Details:
- 14-71-4:Basic - Duct tape used to repair nonfood-contact surface. Observed duct tape on gasket on 3 compartment stand up stainless steel refrigerator.
- 23-03-4:Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed buildup of food debris dust like material on fan guards on double door stainless steel refrigerator in the kitchen.
- 33-16-4:Basic - Open dumpster lid. Observed dumpster lid open.
- 14-33-4:Basic - Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed rusting shelves in the reaching double door stainless cooler.
- 36-27-5:Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed wall next to stove on cook line with build up of grease and food debris. Repeat Violation
- 46-04-4:Exit door locked. For reporting purposes only. Observed fire exits in dining room area doors locked. Repeat Violation
Food safety inspection conducted on 8/16/2024 revealed 6 total violations (0 high priority, 0 intermediate, 5 basic).
Inspection on 12/12/2023
High Priority
1
Intermediate
4
Basic
3
Total
9
Disposition: Met Inspection Standards
Inspection Details:
- 51-13-4:Basic - No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted. Observed no choking poster emailed operator form Choking handout HR 5030-105. **Corrective Action Taken**
- 36-27-5:Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed grease buildup to the left of the stove between the wall and the stove.
- 42-01-4:Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Observed wet mop stored on the floor next to the reach in cooler and the entrance door to the kitchen entrance. Operator moved mop. Corrected On-Site
- 46-04-4:Exit door locked. For reporting purposes only. Observed locked fire doors in main dining room.
- 50-17-3:High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Observed current license is expired.
- 11-27-4:Intermediate - Establishment has no written procedures for employees to follow in response to a vomiting or diarrheal event where the vomit or diarrhea is discharged onto surfaces in the establishment. Emailed operator form Clean up HR 5030-104 **Corrective Action Taken**
- 32-11-5:Intermediate - Lack of toilet tissue at each toilet. Observed no toilet paper in ladies rest room. Operating replaced toilet paper. Corrected On-Site
- 11-26-1: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. Emailed operator form Employee reporting HR 5030-103. **Corrective Action Taken**
- 02B-02-5:Intermediate - Raw/undercooked animal food offered and establishment has no written consumer advisory. Raw animal foods must be fully cooked prior to service. Observed undercooked eggs served on the menu, missing consumer advisory sign. Emailed operator form HR 5030-081. **Corrective Action Taken**
Food safety inspection conducted on 12/12/2023 revealed 9 total violations (1 high priority, 4 intermediate, 3 basic).
Inspection on 8/16/2023
High Priority
0
Intermediate
3
Basic
7
Total
10
Disposition: Met Inspection Standards
Inspection Details:
- 22-20-5:Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed build up of black mold like substance in ice machine. Repeat Violation
- 36-34-5:Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed build up of grease on ceiling vents.
- 50-09-4:Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
- 05-09-4:Basic - No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. Observed no ambient thermometers in reach in coolers.
- 23-03-4:Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed build up of grease on hood vent.
- 06-01-5:Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Observed meat thawing in sink, no running water. Operator turned cold water on. Corrected On-Site
- 36-27-5:Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed accumulation of grease on wall on the cook line.
- 16-37-1:Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. No chemical test kit for chlorine. Repeat Violation
- 31B-02-4:Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed no towels at hand wash sink next to 3 compartment sink. Operator placed towels at sink.Corrected On-Site Corrected On-Site
- 05-08-4:Intermediate - No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products. Observed no probe thermometer.
Food safety inspection conducted on 8/16/2023 revealed 10 total violations (0 high priority, 3 intermediate, 7 basic).