LA CABANA MEXICAN KITCHEN
8708 PENSACOLA BLVD · PENSACOLA · Escambia County · FL 32534
Inspection Summary
Emergency Closure Summary
Violation Summary
Counts reported for this inspection visit.
All DBPR Inspector Observations
10 full violation description(s) documented by the inspector during this visit.
High Priority 4
35A-02-6High Priority – Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. Observed approximately 15 live flying insects in the following locations. Flying insects located inside secondary black trailer. 7 live flying insects on walls. 8 live flying insects on prep table. **Warning**
50-17-3High Priority – Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. 06/01/23
35A-05-4High Priority – Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. Upon inspection observed 6 live roaches inside 3 compartment sink and 3 in hand washing station. **Warning**
03A-02-5High Priority – Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Upon inspection observed coleslaw at 48F, refried beans 48F, salsa at 81F, cabbage 61F. **Warning**
Intermediate 5
53A-02-7Intermediate – Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification and no other certified food service manager employed at this location. This violation has previously been addressed. **Warning**
31B-02-4Intermediate – No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink.
51-12-5Intermediate – No plan review submitted and approved for establishment previously licensed by the Department of Agriculture and Consumer Service or the Department of Health. Must submit plans and plan review application to DBPR H and R Plan Review office located at 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-1011. Plans must be submitted AND approved within 60 days. The direct link to the Plan Review page is http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/licensing/plan-review/. Upon routine inspection observed secondary black trailer used for cold hold storage and food preparation. **Warning**
53B-01-5Intermediate – No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. This violation has previously been addressed. **Warning**
27-16-4Intermediate – Water with a temperature of at least 100 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. No hot water or cold water in hand washing station.
Basic 1
24-07-4Basic – Cleaned and sanitized equipment or utensils not properly stored. Clean cooking equipment stored outside of MFDV.
Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on August 10, 2026 8:41 AM.
Violation category totals
1 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
2 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
2 observation(s)
Inspection records and inspector observations reflect conditions documented by DBPR at the time of the inspection and may not reflect current conditions.