CANTINA CATRINA
8001 S ORANGE BLOSSOM TRL #1520, Orlando FL 32809
Last inspected May 4, 2026 · 9 visits since July 2023
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— STEADY
5 inspections within 35 points of each other. Whatever this kitchen does, it does consistently.
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. Provided form
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
Awarded on the inspection record alone. What they mean →
Disciplinary actions
2 cases · $800
| Case | Violation date | Final order | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 4--2023072745 | Sep 7, 2023 | Jul 8, 2024 | $400 |
| 4--2023007244 | Nov 3, 2022 | May 24, 2023 | $400 |
Inspection history
9 visits, newest first
May 4, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 16 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority4 Intermediate12 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 16 findingsThe state's own report →
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. Provided form
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Soda gun at the bar.
No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Test kit expired.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Women's restroom device doesn't work. Staff added paper towels.
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Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Ice machine
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Portion cup used to scoop panco. Removed the cup.
Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Low boy cooler drawers.
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Dish area
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Purse on the counter of cook line.
Food stored on floor. Case of oil. Staff picked it up.
Food-contact surface not cleaned and sanitized between working with unwashed produce and ready-to-eat food. Avocados. Management discarded cut portions and removed stickers and washed the rest.
In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Submerged blender 70F. Staff discarded water.
Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Microwave, staff cleaned
Interior of refrigerator or freezer in disrepair/has exposed insulation. Reach in cooler located on the cook line. Walk-in cooler
Light not functioning. Dish area
No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted. Provided poster
Dec 4, 2025□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
1 High priority4 Intermediate9 Basic
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Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw beef over cooked ground beef, and chorizo in walk in cooler, operator removed
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Both Soda nozzles at bar
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Hand sink in ware washing area blocked by mop bucket. Operator removed
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/
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.
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. In front of bar
Bathroom facility in disrepair. Door to one of the stalls in women's bathroom doesn't lock per operator
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. -In Chicharron and cheese bowls. Operator removed
Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Ice bucket
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. -Cutting boards on back cooler thats out of order
Equipment in poor repair. -Cooler under microwave, and cooler in back prep area. Both not in use
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. -Gaskets in prep cooler -Gaskets in unused cooler under microwave -Gaskets underneath cool well on line -Interior and underneath drawers in cool well
Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. On big plastic bins and some small plastic bins
Toilet/urinal not flushing/functioning properly. Urinal leaking
Nov 13, 2025Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 15 recorded, 2 high priority.
2 High priority4 Intermediate9 Basic
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Dishmachine not sanitizing properly. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. At bar tested several times reading 00ppm chlorine
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw beef over cooked ground beef, and chorizo in walk in cooler, operator removed
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Both Soda nozzles at bar
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Hand sink in ware washing area blocked by mop bucket. Operator removed
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/
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.
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. In front of bar
Bathroom facility in disrepair. Door to one of the stalls in women's bathroom doesn't lock per operator
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. -In Chicharron and cheese bowls. Operator removed
Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Ice bucket
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. -Cutting boards on back cooler thats out of order
Equipment in poor repair. -Cooler under microwave, and cooler in back prep area. Both not in use
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. -Gaskets in prep cooler -Gaskets in unused cooler under microwave -Gaskets underneath cool well on line -Interior and underneath drawers in cool well
Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. On big plastic bins and some small plastic bins
Toilet/urinal not flushing/functioning properly. Urinal leaking
Jul 21, 2025□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
1 High priority2 Intermediate10 Basic
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Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Chicken over vegetables in reach in cooler on cooks line. Operator placed chicken at the bottom.
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Employee rinsing knife used to cut limes in hws by server station.
No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Chlorine.
Commercially processed reduced oxygen packaged fish bearing a label indicating that it is to remain frozen until time of use no longer frozen and not removed from reduced oxygen package. 8 packets of salmon in walk in cooler thawing in package. Educated kitchen employee fish should be completely removed from packaging. Operator removed all fish from packaging.
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Reach in prep cooler at cooks line.
Equipment in poor repair. Reach in draw cooler doors broken.
No copy of latest inspection report available.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Gaskets on reach in cooler on cooks line and sides of equipment on cooks line.
Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Walk in cooler shelves. Reach in on prep line soiled
Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Togo containers and bowls at server station. Employee inverted all Togo containers.
Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Ric holding sauces.
Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Walk in cooler shelves.
Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. By mop sink. Kitchen manager hung to dry.
May 14, 2025Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 15 recorded, 1 high priority.
1 High priority4 Intermediate10 Basic
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Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Chicken over vegetables in reach in cooler on cooks line. Operator placed chicken at the bottom.
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Employee rinsing knife used to cut limes in hws by server station.
No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Chlorine.
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 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.
Commercially processed reduced oxygen packaged fish bearing a label indicating that it is to remain frozen until time of use no longer frozen and not removed from reduced oxygen package. 8 packets of salmon in walk in cooler thawing in package. Educated kitchen employee fish should be completely removed from packaging. Operator removed all fish from packaging.
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Reach in prep cooler at cooks line.
Equipment in poor repair. Reach in draw cooler doors broken.
No copy of latest inspection report available.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Gaskets on reach in cooler on cooks line and sides of equipment on cooks line.
Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Walk in cooler shelves. Reach in on prep line soiled
Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Togo containers and bowls at server station. Employee inverted all Togo containers.
Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Ric holding sauces.
Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Walk in cooler shelves.
Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. By mop sink. Kitchen manager hung to dry.
Dec 9, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionComplaint Investigation
Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority1 Intermediate4 Basic
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Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Blocked with Basket of towels. Manager remove.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Reach in cooler gasket soiled. Operator cleaned.
Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Walk in cooler shelves. Reach in on prep line soiled. Operator cleaned.
Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Walk in cooler shelves rusted.
Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Three wet mop in mop sink. Operator hung to dry.
Mar 1, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 11 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority4 Intermediate6 Basic
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Raw animal food stored over or with unwashed produce. Raw beef above berries in walk in cooler.
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Sink in ware wash area.
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/ 7 employees present.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Sink at bar.
No soap provided at handwash sink. Sink in restroom hallway.
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Ice machine at bar.
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Bowls used in all bulk containers.
Equipment in poor repair. Ice machine at bar white plate down inside machine.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Outside of bar ice machine soiled.
Unnecessary items/unused equipment on the premises. 3 low boy coolers non operational in kitchen area.
Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry.
Sep 7, 2023Call Back - Admin. complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 8 violations recorded, 2 high priority.
2 High priority2 Intermediate4 Basic
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Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. At bar doesn't register.
Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb.
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. Provided form
No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. For chlorine sanitizer.
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. At bar
Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. 1. Lid of ice bin at soda fountain. 2. Area around soda nozzles Staff cleaned.
Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
Equipment in poor repair.multiple cold holding units.
Jul 6, 2023Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 25 recorded, 3 high priority.
3 High priority6 Intermediate16 Basic
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Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. At bar doesn't register.
Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Chicken over fish and beef in walk-in cooking. Staff changed rotation.
Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb.
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. Provided form
Hand wash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Lid covering sink at Expo station, manager states, it detour staff from dumping items in the sink.
Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification.
No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. For chlorine sanitizer.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. At bar
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.
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. At bar
Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. 1. Lid of ice bin at soda fountain. 2. Area around soda nozzles Staff cleaned.
Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. In pantry area.
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Dish area
Clean equipment/utensils not stored at least 6 inches above the floor. Case of beef in walk-in cooler. Staff picked it up.
Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Ice bucket. Manager turned over.
Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. On multiple tables in cook line. Staff removed
Employee eating in a food preparation or other restricted area. On cook line.
Employee personal food not properly identified and segregated from food to be served to the public. In reach in freezer, manager discarded.
Equipment in poor repair.multiple cold holding units.
Equipment or utensils not designed or constructed in a durable manner. Wooden spoon.
Floor area(s) covered with standing water. On cook line. Staff cleaned
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. At bar
Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning.
Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with ready-to-eat food. Avocado in make table with stickers. Staff washed and removed stickers.
This record follows the licence, not the owner. Restaurants change hands and the licence history normally does not, so an older entry may describe people who no longer run the place. Every inspection above links to the state's own report. Something wrong? Tell us.