CACTUS CANTINA
5121 North 12th Avenue
Pensacola, Florida, 32504
Escambia County County
Overall Food Safety Rating
★★★☆☆ (3.3/5)
Based on 6 health inspection reports
All Inspection Reports
Inspection Date: 5/15/2025
Inspection #: Visit ID: 10839602
- 03A-02-5:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. In reach-in cooler for 2 hours: Diced tomatoes made day before at 55f and sour cream at 52f. Operators noticed reach-in cooler having issues before opening and applied ice in cooler to keep it colder. Directed operators to place food in ice to help keep in cold. **Corrective Action Taken**
Inspection Date: 3/6/2025
Inspection #: Visit ID: 8893109
- N/A:No Violations Were Observed
Inspection Date: 10/25/2024
Inspection #: Visit ID: 8892799
- N/A:No Violations Were Observed
Inspection Date: 9/18/2024
Inspection #: Visit ID: 8726119
- 24-08-4:Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Pans wet nesting on drying rack. Repeat Violation
- 14-69-4:Basic - Ice buildup in walk-in freezer. Repeat Violation
- 14-31-5:High Priority - Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Nonfood-grade bags used holding tortillas. Operator replaced bags with food-grade bags. Corrected On-Site
- 29-42-4:High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. No automatic vacuum breaker installed on splitter attachment. Repeat Violation
- 53A-07-6: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
- 53A-05-6:Intermediate - No currently certified food service manager on duty with four or more employees engaged in food preparation/handling. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/
Inspection Date: 4/16/2024
Inspection #: Visit ID: 8566584
- 14-01-5:Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Small bowls used to scoop sugar. Operator removed bowls during inspection. Corrected On-Site
- 24-08-4:Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Pans on drying rack wetnesting. Repeat Violation
- 14-69-4:Basic - Ice buildup in walk-in freezer. Repeat Violation
- 08A-05-6:High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw chicken in walk-in freezer over cheesecake chimichangas. Operator corrected storage during inspection. Corrected On-Site
- 03A-02-5:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Chicken tenders held in ambient air by fryer at 76f for 1 hour. Operator moved chicken tenders to reach-in cooler. **Corrective Action Taken**
- 29-42-4:High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. Mop sink splitter missing automatic vacuum breaker.
- 31A-11-4:Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Utensils stored in hand wash sink by mop sink closet.
Inspection Date: 12/5/2023
Inspection #: Visit ID: 8387958
- 36-34-5:Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Upon inspection observed vents in Walk-in cooler soiled with accumulation of dust in kitchen.
- 24-08-4:Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Upon inspection observed moisture between pans on drying rack by walk-in freezer.
- 14-69-4:Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Upon inspection observed ice buildup inside walk-in freezer.
- 42-01-4:Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry.