CANTINA TEX-MEX
35 SE 1ST ST #101 · OCALA · Marion County · FL 34471
Inspection Summary
Violation Summary
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All DBPR Inspector Observations
10 full violation description(s) documented by the inspector during this visit.
High Priority 4
03D-02-5High Priority – Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 6 hours. Reach-in cooler at the end of the cook line ranchero sauce made 04/16/24 at 50F, observed condensation on container also cooling process performed in a dip plastic container.
01B-36-5High 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. Reach-in cooler at the end of the cook line ranchero sauce made 04/16/24 at 50F, observed condensation on container also cooling process performed in a dip plastic container.
08A-05-6High Priority – Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. At the cook line, raw shrimp above cooked beef, a manager moved and stored properly. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
03B-01-6High Priority – Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. At the prep area, pork 131F manager moved to stove to reheated to 165F. **Corrective Action Taken**
Intermediate 3
31A-11-4Intermediate – Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Handwash sink at the bar area used to dumped drinks.
16-37-1Intermediate – No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. For chlorine.
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/. Five food handling employees, no manager on site, Manager arrived during inspection.
Basic 3
51-11-4Basic – Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Co2 tanks near bar area, Manager secured. **Corrected On-Site**
12B-07-4Basic – Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee drink above cleaned area on triple sink.
16-46-4Basic – Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Cleaned containers with old stickers residues. **Repeat Violation**
Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on October 7, 2026 2:01 PM.
Violation category totals
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Inspection records and inspector observations reflect conditions documented by DBPR at the time of the inspection and may not reflect current conditions.