MEKENITA CANTINA

6707 North Florida Avenue
Tampa, Florida, 33604
Hillsborough County County

Overall Food Safety Rating

★★★☆☆ (3.4/5)
Based on 3 health inspection reports

All Inspection Reports

Inspection on 1/28/2025

High Priority
0
Intermediate
0
Basic
3
Total
3
Disposition: Met Inspection Standards

Inspection Details:

  • 36-34-5:Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, and dust.
  • 14-09-4:Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. **Repeat Violation**
  • 23-03-4:Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hood filters soiled with dust and grease **Repeat Violation**
Food Inspector #8874698
2025-01-28
★★★★☆ 4.0/5
Food safety inspection conducted on 1/28/2025 revealed 3 total violations (0 high priority, 0 intermediate, 3 basic).

Inspection on 10/28/2024

High Priority
0
Intermediate
1
Basic
3
Total
4
Disposition: Met Inspection Standards

Inspection Details:

  • 14-09-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-10-28: **Time Extended**
  • 36-24-5:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Hole in or other damage to wall. Wall soiled with accumulated black debris in dishwashing area. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-10-28: **Time Extended**
  • 23-03-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hood filters soiled with dust and grease **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-10-28: **Time Extended**
  • 16-37-1:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-10-28: **Time Extended**
Food Inspector #8874584
2024-10-28
★★★½☆ 4.0/5
Food safety inspection conducted on 10/28/2024 revealed 4 total violations (0 high priority, 1 intermediate, 3 basic).

Inspection on 8/28/2024

High Priority
0
Intermediate
3
Basic
8
Total
11
Disposition: Follow-up Inspection Required

Inspection Details:

  • 14-09-4:Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
  • 12B-07-4:Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. **Warning**
  • 36-24-5:Basic - Hole in or other damage to wall. Wall soiled with accumulated black debris in dishwashing area. **Warning**
  • 10-20-4:Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. On stove **Warning**
  • 51-13-4:Basic - No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted. **Warning**
  • 31B-04-4:Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. In restrooms used by employees **Warning**
  • 23-03-4:Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hood filters soiled with dust and grease **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
  • 16-46-4:Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Plastic containers on top shelf by back door **Warning**
  • 53A-01-7:Intermediate - Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. Mike Bianca Person In Charge **Warning**
  • 16-37-1:Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. **Warning**
  • 53B-13-5:Intermediate - Proof of required state approved employee training not available for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. **Warning**
Food Inspector #8725984
2024-08-28
★½☆☆☆ 2.0/5
Food safety inspection conducted on 8/28/2024 revealed 11 total violations (0 high priority, 3 intermediate, 8 basic).