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CACTUS CANTINA

Health inspection records show CACTUS CANTINA in PENSACOLA has 10 inspections with a food safety rating of 3.6/5. Food safety practices have remained consistent.

5121 North 12th Avenue
Pensacola, Florida, 32504
Escambia County County

Overall Food Safety Rating

★★★½☆ (3.6/5)
Based on 10 health inspection reports

All Inspection Reports

Inspection Date: 10/10/2025

Inspection #: Visit ID: 13544679

  • N/A:No Violations Were Observed

Inspection Date: 7/29/2025

Inspection #: Visit ID: 13474373

  • N/A:No Violations Were Observed

Inspection Date: 7/28/2025

Inspection #: Visit ID: 13472669

  • 23-03-4:Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Large fan on cook line has dust build-up.
  • 22-41-4:High Priority - Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. Chlorine dishwasher reading 10ppm. Warning
  • 01B-02-5:High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Diced tomatoes in walk-in cooler and reach-in cooler 60f and 56f respectively, cut approximately 4 hours ago.
  • 03A-02-5:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Reach-in cooler: sour cream 53f for 1 hour, cheddar 56f for 20 minutes, shrimp 57f for 3 hours. Walk-in cooler for 2 hours: coleslaw 56f, sour cream 53f, cheese 55f, brisket 50f, milk 56f. Manager placed ice bags on items to help them rapidly cool. **Corrective Action Taken** Warning
  • 03D-06-5:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food prepared from/mixed with ingredient(s) at ambient temperature not cooled to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 4 hours. Diced tomatoes in walk-in cooler and reach-in cooler 60f and 56f respectively, cut approximately 4 hours ago. See stop sale. Warning

Inspection Date: 7/23/2025

Inspection #: Visit ID: 10849721

  • N/A:No Violations Were Observed

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.