Inspection Report

Florida DBPR Inspection Report

CATRINA COCINA MEXICANA

303 SE 17 ST UNIT 315 · OCALA · Marion County · FL 34471

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Inspection Summary

Inspection dateDecember 16, 2025
Inspection typeRoutine – Food
Inspection classFood
DBPR dispositionAdministrative complaint recommended
Resultfollow_up_required
Inspection number3659197
Visit number1
Inspection Visit ID13500443
DBPR license5203252

Violation Summary

Counts reported for this inspection visit.

Full inspector observations available
2 High Priority8 Intermediate9 Basic0 Critical0 Non-Critical19 Total

All DBPR Inspector Observations

19 full violation description(s) documented by the inspector during this visit.

High Priority 2

#10High Priority41-05-4

High Priority – Pesticide/insecticide labeled for household use only present in establishment. Bottle of home defense stored on shelf next to back door.

#11High Priority41-10-4

High Priority – Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Bottle of dish soap stored next to bottle of rum in bar area. Employee moved bottle of rum during inspection. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**

Corrected On-SiteRepeat ViolationAdmin Complaint

Intermediate 8

#12Intermediate11-27-4

Intermediate – 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. **Corrective Action Taken**

Corrective Action Taken
#13Intermediate22-02-4

Intermediate – Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Soda gun in bar area. Bin for kitchen ice machine stained. **Repeat Violation**

Repeat Violation
#14Intermediate31A-11-4

Intermediate – Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Employee dumped food in hand washing sink across from dish area.

#15Intermediate53A-01-7

Intermediate – Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. Person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**

Repeat ViolationAdmin Complaint
#16Intermediate53A-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/. There are eight employees working with no certified food manager present. **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**

Repeat ViolationAdmin Complaint
#17Intermediate27-06-4

Intermediate – No hot running water at three-compartment sink. Three compartment sink across from dish area, 71F.

#18Intermediate16-62-1

Intermediate – No measuring device available for measuring utensil surface temperature when using hot water as sanitizer in a dishmachine. No thermometer for bar area dish machine.

#19Intermediate53B-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. Establishment has three employee training certifications. Manager stated there are twelve employees for the establishment. **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**

Repeat ViolationAdmin Complaint

Basic 9

#1Basic14-01-5

Basic – Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Cup used to scoop sugar from container across from office. Manager removed cup during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site
#2Basic12B-07-4

Basic – Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee drink on shelf next to clean pans on cook line. Manager removed drink during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site
#3Basic40-06-5

Basic – Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employee bag stored with glasses in bar area. Employee removed bag during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site
#4Basic24-08-4

Basic – Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried – wet nesting. Pans stored on shelf next to dish area. **Repeat Violation**

Repeat Violation
#5Basic10-20-4

Basic – In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Tongs hanging on cook line oven handle. Manager placed tongs on cook line prep table. **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site
#6Basic33-11-4

Basic – Missing drain plug at dumpster. Dumpster behind building.

#7Basic23-03-4

Basic – Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Fan covers in walk-in cooler dusty. **Repeat Violation**

Repeat Violation
#8Basic33-16-4

Basic – Open dumpster lid. Dumpster behind building. Manager closed lids. **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site
#9Basic25-06-4

Basic – Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. To go containers stored on kitchen shelf not inverted. Manager turned containers over. Tea filters stored in dry storage area across from office not protected. Manager placed filters in bag. **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site

Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on August 16, 2026 7:52 AM.

Violation category totals
Category 11 · Employee health knowledge / ill employees
1 observation(s)
Category 12 · Handwashing and hygienic practices
1 observation(s)
Category 13 · Clothing, hair restraints, jewelry and fingernails
1 observation(s)
Category 15 · No longer used
1 observation(s)
Category 17 · No longer used
1 observation(s)
Category 23 · Non-food-contact surfaces clean
1 observation(s)
Category 24 · Storage/handling of clean equipment and utensils
1 observation(s)
Category 25 · Single-service and single-use items
1 observation(s)
Category 26 · No longer used
1 observation(s)
Category 28 · Sewage and wastewater disposal
1 observation(s)
Category 32 · Bathrooms
1 observation(s)
Category 34 · No longer used
2 observation(s)
Category 41 · Chemicals and toxic substances
1 observation(s)
Category 42 · Cleaning and maintenance equipment
2 observation(s)
Category 54 · Florida Clean Indoor Air Act
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.