CATRINA COCINA MEXICANA
303 SE 17 ST UNIT 315 · OCALA · Marion County · FL 34471
Inspection Summary
Violation Summary
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All DBPR Inspector Observations
21 full violation description(s) documented by the inspector during this visit.
High Priority 5
12A-12-4High Priority – Employee switched from working with raw food to ready-to-eat food without washing hands. Employee handled raw beef and proceeded to handle cooked beef without washing hands and changing gloves. Manager had employee wash hands, change gloves and place steak back on grill. **Corrective Action Taken** **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
08A-24-5High Priority – Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other during preparation based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Raw chicken stored in raw beef in cook line drawers. Manager voluntarily discarded beef and chicken. **Corrective Action Taken**
08A-20-5High Priority – Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Raw chicken stored over raw beef in walk-in cooler.
03A-02-5High Priority – Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Items stored in reach-in cooler across from cook line: lettuce (53F – Cold Holding); tomatoes (52F – Cold Holding); cheese (53F – Cold Holding); sour cream (51F – Cold Holding); pico (51F – Cold Holding). Manager stated items placed in cooler three hours prior to temperature being taken. Manager placed items in walk-in freezer and stated they would use ice bags to keep items cold until a repairman can look at unit. **Corrective Action Taken**
41-10-4High Priority – Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Spray bottle of Purel hanging on can rack next to kitchen ice machine. Manager removed bottle of Purel during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
Intermediate 7
05-05-4Intermediate – Ambient air thermometer in holding unit not accurate within plus or minus 3 degrees Fahrenheit. Reach-in cooler thermometer reading 36F, ambient temperature 48F.
11-27-4Intermediate – 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. No written procedure available. Inspector provided operator with written procedure.
22-02-4Intermediate – Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Microwave on cook line. Blade of can opener on prep table in front of walk-in cooler floor cooler. Soda gun in bar area.
31A-11-4Intermediate – Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Steel wool stored in hand washing sink across from walk-in cooler. Manager removed steel wool during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
53A-01-7Intermediate – Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. Manager on duty lacking proof of manager certification.
53A-05-6Intermediate – 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/. No certified food manager on site with nine employees working.
53B-13-5Intermediate – 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. Establishment has training for certificates for two employees, manager stated there are 10 employees. **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
Basic 9
16-03-4Basic – Accumulation of debris inside warewashing machine. Dish machine next to three compartment sink.
12B-07-4Basic – Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee drink on shelf in walk-in cooler. Manager discarded drink during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
24-08-4Basic – Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried – wet nesting. Pans stored on dish rack across from walk-in cooler.
36-22-4Basic – Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Floor in front of walk-in cooler.
08B-38-4Basic – Food stored on floor. Plastic container of mixed vegetables on floor in walk-in freezer.
10-14-5Basic – Ice bucket not inverted between uses. Ice buckets stored in wait station. Manager turned ice buckets over. **Corrected On-Site**
10-20-4Basic – In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Tongs hanging on oven handle. Employee placed tongs on top of oven. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
23-03-4Basic – Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Top of dish machine. Fan covers in walk-in cooler. **Repeat Violation**
08B-39-4Basic – Raw fruits/vegetables not washed prior to preparation. Cut avocado with sticker on outside stored in reach-in cooler across from cook line.
Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on September 2, 2026 12:01 PM.
Violation category totals
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1 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
3 observation(s)
Inspection records and inspector observations reflect conditions documented by DBPR at the time of the inspection and may not reflect current conditions.