DirtyFLRestaurant Inspection Data

LA CATRINA TACOS & TEQUILA BAR

155 HAMPTON POINT DR

Overall Food Safety Rating

★★½☆☆ (2.6/5)
Based on 8 health inspection reports

All Inspection Reports

Inspection Date: 5/30/2025

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8882804

  • 22-20-5:Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Soiled deflector plate to interior of ice machine located : rear kitchen.
  • 23-24-4:Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Soiled exterior of equipment including handles to coolers. Multiple.
  • 14-11-5:Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Loose door to beer cooler . Rear/ prep kitchen area.
  • 36-22-4:Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Standing water on floor by mop sink. Repeat Violation
  • 10-20-4:Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Tongs on equipment handle. Moved by manager.
  • 16-46-4:Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Old labels on exterior of cleaned containers. Multiple.
  • 33-31-5:Basic - Unnecessary items/unused equipment on the premises. Personal BBQ outside near walk in cooler.
  • 35A-02-7:High Priority - Live, small flying insects found One fly in kitchen.
  • 22-02-4:Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Soiled can opener.
  • 41-17-4:Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Unlabeled chemical spray bottle , sanitizer, at wait-station. Marked by manger.

Inspection Date: 9/9/2024

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8882146

  • N/A:No Violations Were Observed

Inspection Date: 9/6/2024

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8779204

  • 35A-06-4:Basic - Accumulation of dead or trapped birds, insects, rodents, or other pests, in control devices. Approximately 80 dead flying insects in sticky tape traps in hallway with food storage and in ware washing area, employees discarded all traps. **Corrective Action Taken** Warning
  • 50-09-4:Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
  • 36-73-4:Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Under reach in cooler in far end of ware washing area. Also standing water under dish machine in ware washing area.
  • 08B-38-4:Basic - Food stored on floor. Bag of flour and cooking oil in storage areas, employee corrected during inspection. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation
  • 14-13-4:Basic - Food-contact surface not smooth and easily cleanable. Establishment using porous lava bowl to put food inside of, bowls removed. Corrected On-Site
  • 31B-04-4:Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. In both men's and women's bathroom. Repeat Violation
  • 08B-56-4:High Priority - Food stored in ice used for drinks. See stop sale. Container of cut limes in drink ice at bar area.
  • 08A-02-6:High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Open container of raw shrimp stored over bag of tortillas in reach in freezer in storage area. Raw chicken, removed from original container, stored over cooked tamales in reach in freezer in storage area. Also raw fish stored over mayo in bottom of reach in cooler on cook line, fish moved. **Corrective Action Taken** Repeat Violation Admin Complaint
  • 01B-13-4:High Priority - Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. 1 dead insect inside container of queso cheese sauce on top of oven in kitchen. Container of cut limes in drink ice at bar area. Admin Complaint
  • 03A-02-5:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. raw fish (51F - Cold Holding) in reach in cooler on make line under service window, per employee doors where consistently open for several hours, ice placed in reach in cooler. raw chicken (52F - Cold Holding); raw beef (52F - Cold Holding); tamales (51F - Cold Holding); shredded cheese (51F,50F - Cold Holding); salsa (50F - Cold Holding); pork (50F - Cold Holding); chili rellenos (50F - Cold Holding) all items in outside walk in cooler, per operator door was consistently open for a delivery several hours ago, employees placed ice inside cooler. **Corrective Action Taken** Warning
  • 03F-02-5:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food identified in the written procedure as a food held using time as a public health control has no time marking. Establishment has all time/temperature controlled for safety foods in reach in cooler on cook line and salsa in server area on time control except for the raw fish, but there is nothing marked that is tracking the time, employee corrected during inspection Corrected On-Site
  • 41-10-4:High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Bottle of soap stored over tortillas on rack in hallway, soap moved. Container of all purpose cleaner stored with cooking oil on table at end of cook line, cleaner moved. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation Admin Complaint
  • 03D-15-4:Intermediate - Food being cooled by nonapproved method as evidenced by inadequate rate of cooling during time of inspection. salsa (58F - Cooling, 58F after 39 minutes) in reach in cooler in server area in covered large plastic tubs. Repeat Violation
  • 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/ At least 5 employees engaged in food preparation on site when inspector arrived and no one on site is a certified food manager, certified food manager showed up during inspection. Corrected On-Site
  • 31B-02-4:Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. At hand wash station in ware washing area. Repeat Violation
  • 53B-02-5:Intermediate - No proof of required state approved employee training provided for employee hired more than 60 days ago. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Per operator 4 employees on site that have been working at establishment for 3 to 4 months do not have any training.
  • 31B-03-4:Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. In stall in men's bathroom.

Inspection Date: 3/6/2024

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8625550

  • 35A-02-6:High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. 2 live flying insects around soda machine in server area. Approximately 8 live flying insects in ware washing area around rack and keg cooler. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-03-05: Approximately 3 live flying insects around drain of hand wash station in server area. Approximately 4 live flying insects around drain and keg reach in cooler in dish area. **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2024-03-06: 1 live flying insect around pipes of hand wash sink in server area. **Time Extended**

Inspection Date: 3/5/2024

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8624539

  • 35A-02-6:High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. 2 live flying insects around soda machine in server area. Approximately 8 live flying insects in ware washing area around rack and keg cooler. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-03-05: Approximately 3 live flying insects around drain of hand wash station in server area. Approximately 4 live flying insects around drain and keg reach in cooler in dish area. **Time Extended**

Inspection Date: 3/4/2024

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8377930

  • 08B-38-4:Basic - Food stored on floor. Tortilla chips in storage area. Repeat Violation
  • 31B-04-4:Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. At hand wash station at bar area. In both bathrooms. Repeat Violation
  • 03D-02-5:High Priority - Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 6 hours. beef (49F - Cooling over 6 hours) in large deep covered plastic container in walk in cooler, per employee beef was cooked last night and placed in walk in cooler without any additional preparation.
  • 01B-36-5: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. beef (49F - Cooling over 6 hours) in large deep covered plastic container in walk in cooler, per employee beef was cooked last night and placed in walk in cooler without any additional preparation.
  • 35A-02-6:High Priority - Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. 2 live flying insects around soda machine in server area. Approximately 8 live flying insects in ware washing area around rack and keg cooler. Warning
  • 14-31-5:High Priority - Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Grocery bags used to stored raw beef in standing reach in freezer in storage area.
  • 41-05-4:High Priority - Pesticide/insecticide labeled for household use only present in establishment. Cans of roach and ant spray in server area, per operator spray is used in corners of walls in server area. Repeat Violation Admin Complaint
  • 08A-05-6:High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw shell eggs stored over produce in walk in cooler, eggs moved. Raw fish stored over cooked vegetables in bottom section of reach in cooler on cook line, fish moved. Also raw chicken stored over raw beef in walk in cooler, beef moved. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation Admin Complaint
  • 41-10-4:High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Chemical spray bottle with yellow liquid stored with alcohol on rack in server area, bottle removed Corrected On-Site
  • 03D-15-4:Intermediate - Food being cooled by nonapproved method as evidenced by inadequate rate of cooling during time of inspection. beef (49F - Cooling over 6 hours) in large deep covered plastic container in walk in cooler, per employee beef was cooked last night and placed in walk in cooler without any additional preparation. shredded cheese (45F - Cooling, after 1 hour 45F) in large covered plastic bus tub in walk in cooler, lid removed. **Corrective Action Taken**
  • 31B-02-4:Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. At hand wash station in dish area. Repeat Violation

Inspection Date: 10/31/2023

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8484894

  • 53B-05-5:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Required employee training expired for all employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. At time of inspection all food handler training certificates are expired. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-10-31: At time of follow up inspection no proof of any food handler training certificates for establishment. Admin Complaint

Inspection Date: 8/28/2023

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8478229

  • 22-20-5:Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Bulk ice bin has mold like substance staining.
  • 24-08-4:Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Clean metal pans on the bottom shelf in the warewashing area stacked while wet. Repeat Violation
  • 14-72-4:Basic - Exhaust system operated with filters removed. No means to capture grease and/or condensation to prevent dripping. All hood filters on the main cook line removed for cleaning. Repeat Violation
  • 36-73-4:Basic - Floor, Walls, Ceiling soiled/has accumulation of debris. Wall behind the three compartment sink has build up of food residue staining. Ceiling vents in the warewashing area have accumulation of dust. Floors through warewashing and prep area have build up of standing water.
  • 35B-08-4:Basic - Fly sticky tape hanging over food/food preparation area/food-contact equipment. Fly sticky tape over stacked drink cups in the waitstation area.
  • 08B-38-4:Basic - Food stored on floor. Bulk container of tortilla chips stored on the floor on the service side of the of the pass through window. Operator had employee relocate the chips. Margarita mix behind the bar counter stored on the floor. **Corrective Action Taken** Repeat Violation
  • 14-69-4:Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Ice buildup on gaskets and products of the reach in freezer. Reach in freezer has ripped door gasket.
  • 10-20-4:Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Tongs stored on oven door handles on the main cook line. Employee relocated the tongs. Corrected On-Site
  • 21-04-4:Basic - In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board. Wet wiping cloth used under in use cutting board on the prep station by the rear exterior door.
  • 22-08-4:Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Microwave on the main cook line has old food debris build up. Repeat Violation
  • 31B-04-4:Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Missing employee hand wash signage at the waitstation and bar hand wash sink.
  • 23-03-4:Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Walk in cooler door gasket has mold like substance spots.
  • 08B-39-4:Basic - Raw fruits/vegetables not washed prior to preparation. Avocados on the main cook line unwashed, evident by the stickers being attached.
  • 14-20-4:Basic - Ripped/worn tin foil used as shelf cover. Ripped tin foil used to line shelves.
  • 25-05-4:Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. Single service foam drink cups stored on the floor of the waitstation area. Operator relocated the single service cups. Corrected On-Site
  • 29-49-6:Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Standing water at the base of the standup reach in cooler on the service side of the pass through window.
  • 08B-12-5:Basic - Stored food not covered. Bulk seasoning containers in the kitchen hallway stored without being covered. Repeat Violation
  • 29-03-4:Basic - Water draining onto floor surface. In the dining room area, ceiling by air conditioning unit leaking onto floor. Establishment actively doing maintenance on the roof. Employee placed wet floor sign out and bucket to catch the ceiling leak. **Corrective Action Taken**
  • 41-07-4:High Priority - Container of medicine improperly stored. Rubbing alcohol stored over cases of beer on the back hallway storage shelf. Operator relocated the rubbing alcohol. Corrected On-Site
  • 12A-28-4:High Priority - Employee touched soiled apron/clothes and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Observed employee on the main cook line wiping hands on apron and adjusted short sleeves then stirring product and handling clean equipment with no hand wash.
  • 14-31-5:High Priority - Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Plastic grocery bags used in direct contact to store raw products in the reach in freezer. Repeat Violation Admin Complaint
  • 41-05-4:High Priority - Pesticide/insecticide labeled for household use only present in establishment. Observed can of raid pesticide in the dry storage room of the kitchen area. Operator had employee remove the can of raid. **Corrective Action Taken**
  • 08A-02-6:High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. In the standup reach in freezer raw frozen fish in a open bag over bag of ready to eat frozen empanadas. Operator relocated the raw frozen fish. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation Admin Complaint
  • 22-02-4:Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting board on the main cook line has build up of food residue staining. Can opener in the prep area has old food debris on the blade. Soda gun in the waitstation has build up of soda syrup inside the nozzle. Repeat Violation
  • 31A-11-4:Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Employee used hand wash sink to rinse off knife being used to prep. Repeat Violation
  • 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/ At time of inspection over 4 food handling employees present and no certified food manager present. Certified food manager present before conclusion of inspection. Corrected On-Site
  • 31B-02-4:Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. No paper towels at the hand wash sink by the dish machine. Repeat Violation
  • 31B-03-4:Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. No soap at hand wash sink on the main cook line. Repeat Violation
  • 53B-05-5:Intermediate - Required employee training expired for all employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. At time of inspection all food handler training certificates are expired. Warning