CATRINA COCINA MEXICANA
303 SE 17 ST UNIT 315, Ocala FL 34471 · 352.421.9189
Last inspected Aug 6, 2026 · 11 visits since March 2024
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5 inspections, swinging between D and F. Consistency is the problem here, not any single visit.
Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. Observed Four live roaches on gasket of cook line drawer.
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Inspection history
11 visits, newest first
Aug 6, 2026Call Back - Admin. complaint recommendedComplaint Investigation
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 1 violations recorded.
0 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 1 finding
Dead roaches on premises. 1. One dead roach on floor in prep area of kitchen. 2. One dead roach on floor in manager's office located in kitchen. Manager had an employee clean both areas during this inspection.
Aug 5, 2026Administrative complaint recommendedComplaint Investigation
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 15 violations recorded, 3 high priority.
3 High priority2 Intermediate10 Basic
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Employee touched bare body part and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. One employee touched face and scratched back with bare hand, then put on gloves to begin working with food without washing hands. Manager had the employee wash hands and put on new gloves.
Live, small flying insects found. 1. One fly flying in kitchen at cookline. 2. Four flies flying below warewash area in kitchen. 3. Two flies crawling on wall in kitchen, near prep area. 4. One fly crawling on table in server station. Administrative complaint and following day callback per Robert Protomastro.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. On counter in server station: salsa cups (57F - Cold Holding). Manager stated the salsa is made in-house. Manager stated the salsa cups were removed from the cooler and placed on the counter one hour prior, then placed the salsa cups on ice to rapidly cool to 41F.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Interior of ice machine door and walls near screws soiled with mold-like substance.
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Spray bottle containing degreaser missing label on handwash sink near warewash area. An employee added the proper label during this inspection.
Dead roaches on premises. 1. One dead roach on floor in prep area of kitchen. 2. One dead roach on floor in manager's office located in kitchen. Manager had an employee clean both areas during this inspection.
Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Employee with several bracelets and a watch on wrist handling food in server station.
Food stored on floor. 1. Bag of dried beans stored directly on floor near cookline. 2. Box of cheese stored directly on floor inside walk-in cooler. Manager had an employee remove both items from the floor during this inspection.
Garbage on the ground and/or pad around dumpster. Trash scattered on ground around dumpster and beside dumpster enclosure.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Exterior of large chip bins soiled with grease.
Silverware/utensils stored upright with the food-contact surface up. Utensils stored with food-contact surface facing upwards in server station. An employee inverted them during this inspection.
Standing water or very slow draining water in handwash sink, three-compartment sink, or mop sink. Handwash sink near walk-in cooler draining slowly.
Stored food not covered. Pan containing frozen vegetables stored uncovered inside walk-in cooler. Manager placed a lid on the pan during this inspection.
Utensils in poor condition. Duct tape used to repair knife handle at cookline. Manager removed the knife from use during this inspection.
Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Wiping cloth stored on prep table at cookline. Manager placed the cloth with the laundry during this inspection.
Apr 22, 2026Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 19 violations recorded, 5 high priority.
5 High priority4 Intermediate10 Basic
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Employee handled soiled equipment or utensils and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Employee handled dirty dishes and proceeded to handle clean dishes in dish area without washing hands and changing gloves. Manager had employee wash hands and change gloves.
Pesticide/insecticide labeled for household use only present in establishment. Can of Raid stored on chemical shelf next to back door. Manager removed can of RAID during inspection.
Time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from ambient temperature to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within four hours. See stop sale. Shredded cheese stored on cook line, 47F, and walk-in cooler,44F. Manager stated cheese was shredded the previous day.
Time/temperature control for safety food removed from cold holding for necessary preparation rose above 41 degrees Fahrenheit during the preparation process and was not cooled back down to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 4 hours. Shredded cheese stored on cook line, 47F, and walk-in cooler,44F. Manager stated cheese was shredded the previous day.
Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Spray bottles of cleaner stored next to Monin syrup on shelf next to bar area dish machine.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Soda gun in bar area soiled with mold-like substance.
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Employee dumped drink in bar area hand washing sink.
No measuring device available for measuring utensil surface temperature when using hot water as sanitizer in a dishmachine. No measuring device for bar area high temp machine.
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Spray bottle of cleaner stored in dish area.
Cardboard used to line food-contact shelves. Cardboard lining walk-in cooler shelves.
Dead roaches on premises. Observed three dead roaches in light fixture above make line.
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee bottle of water on cook line prep table next to cook line oven. Manager removed bottle of water during inspection.
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employee bag stored on bar area ice bin. Manager removed bag during inspection.
Food stored on floor. Plastic container of mixed vegetables stored on walk-in freezer floor. Manager placed container on shelf.
Grease receptacle/dumpster not on proper pad/nonabsorbent surface. Grease receptacle behind building.
Missing drain plug at dumpster. Dumpster behind building.
Open dumpster lid. Dumpster behind building.
Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Sprinkler heads in back of kitchen.
Wiping cloth sanitizing solution stored on the floor. Sanitizer bucket stored on floor across from dish machine. Manager placed bucket in another bucket.
Feb 18, 2026□ Emergency Order Callback CompliedComplaint Investigation
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Feb 17, 2026■ Emergency order recommendedComplaint Investigation
Ordered shut on the spot. 21 violations recorded, 5 of them the tier the state says can make you ill. A reinspection is required before this kitchen may reopen.
5 High priority4 Intermediate12 Basic
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Pesticide/insecticide labeled for household use only present in establishment. Can of raid stored on shelf in dish area. Manager placed can of raid outside.
Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. Observed Four live roaches on gasket of cook line drawer.
Single-use gloves not changed as needed after changing tasks or when damaged or soiled. Employee went from cleaning drawers to preparing tacos on cook line without changing gloves and washing hands. Manager had employee wash hands and change gloves.
Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. 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. Tilapia on rolling rack next to back door.
Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Can of paint stored next to iron pans on shelf across from kitchen ice machine. Manager moved paint outside.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Soda gun nozzle in bar area soiled with mold-like substance. Blade of can opener on prep table next to walk-in cooler soiled with old food debris. Ice bin for kitchen ice machine stained.
No measuring device available for measuring utensil surface temperature when using hot water as sanitizer in a dishmachine. No measuring device for bar area dish machine.
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. No proof of training for five employees.
Water with a temperature of least 85 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. Hand washing sink across from dish machine, 70F.
Cleaned and sanitized equipment or utensils not properly stored. Case of to go containers stored on floor across from kitchen ice machine. Manager had employee place containers on shelf.
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. Tilapia on rolling rack next to back door.
Dead roaches on premises. Observed one dead roach on gasket of cook line grill drawer. Employee discarded the dead roach.
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee drink stored on dish machine in dish area. Employee removed drink.
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employee phone stored on shelf next to walk-in cooler. Manager removed phone during inspection.
Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Containers stored on shelf next to dish area.
Food stored on floor. Beef and cheese stored on walk-in cooler floor.
Missing drain plug at dumpster. Dumpster behind building.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Top of chip bin next to kitchen office soiled with old food debris.
Open dumpster lid. Dumpster behind building.
Stored food not covered. Pork and beef stored in walk-in cooler.
Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Fish thawing in standing water on rolling rack next to back door. Manager placed fish under running water.
Dec 16, 2025Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 19 violations recorded, 2 high priority.
2 High priority8 Intermediate9 Basic
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Pesticide/insecticide labeled for household use only present in establishment. Bottle of home defense stored on shelf next to back door.
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.
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.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Soda gun in bar area. Bin for kitchen ice machine stained.
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Employee dumped food in hand washing sink across from dish area.
Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. Person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification.
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.
No hot running water at three-compartment sink. Three compartment sink across from dish area, 71F.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Pans stored on shelf next to dish area.
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.
Missing drain plug at dumpster. Dumpster behind building.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Fan covers in walk-in cooler dusty.
Open dumpster lid. Dumpster behind building. Manager closed lids.
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.
Aug 21, 2025Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 21 violations recorded, 5 high priority.
5 High priority7 Intermediate9 Basic
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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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Ambient air thermometer in holding unit not accurate within plus or minus 3 degrees Fahrenheit. Reach-in cooler thermometer reading 36F, ambient temperature 48F.
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.
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.
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.
Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. Manager on duty lacking proof of manager certification.
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.
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.
Accumulation of debris inside warewashing machine. Dish machine next to three compartment sink.
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.
Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Pans stored on dish rack across from walk-in cooler.
Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Floor in front of walk-in cooler.
Food stored on floor. Plastic container of mixed vegetables on floor in walk-in freezer.
Ice bucket not inverted between uses. Ice buckets stored in wait station. Manager turned ice buckets over.
In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Tongs hanging on oven handle. Employee placed tongs on top of oven.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Top of dish machine. Fan covers in walk-in cooler.
Raw fruits/vegetables not washed prior to preparation. Cut avocado with sticker on outside stored in reach-in cooler across from cook line.
Aug 30, 2024Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 13 violations recorded, 3 high priority.
3 High priority2 Intermediate8 Basic
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Employee dried hands on clothes/apron/soiled towel after washing. Cook wearing gloves wiped soiled hands on apron and soiled towel on waistband, then continued preparing food, without removing gloves, washing hands and putting on clean gloves. Discussed with Manager.
Non-food grade paper/paper towel used as liner for food container. Two flans in reach in cooler had pieces of soiled cardboard box touching top of food product. Manager discarded flans.
Shell eggs not stored at an ambient air temperature of 45 degrees Fahrenheit or less. Raw shelled eggs in flip-top make table cooler at 55F, Manager advised raw shelled eggs had been out for 30 minutes. Raw shelled eggs placed in reach in cooler
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. No paper towels at hand wash sink by dishmachine
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. No proof of food handler training certificates available.
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Bowl with no handle used to dispense food ( rice and sugar ). Manager removed bowl
Clean in place equipment not washed, rinsed and sanitized using three distinct steps. Cook removed soiled ladle from dishwash area rinsed it off then used it to handle food. Wash and sanitizer step missed.
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. T-shirt and sombrero stored on dry goods storage rack. Manager removed
In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Tongs stored on oven handle in kitchen
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Mold like substance on the inside food contact surface of the nozzles on the soda gun dispensing machine at bar. Manager cleaned nozzle.
Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Single service trays on top of food warmer not inverted or protected
Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with ready-to-eat food. Unwashed produce (lettuce ) stored over ready-to-eat food (beans and ground beef ) in walk in cooler. Manager removed lettuce
Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Wet mop not in use stored in mop bucket.
Aug 30, 2024Call Back - Admin. complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 1 violations recorded.
0 High priority1 Intermediate0 Basic
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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. Observed Manager does not have any food handler certificates available.
Jul 1, 2024Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 11 recorded, 1 high priority.
1 High priority4 Intermediate6 Basic
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Employee dried hands on clothes/apron/soiled towel after washing. Observed employee on cook;one with soiled towel on waste repeatedly wipe hands with gloves on soiled towel the handle cooking utensils, dishes and prepare meals without washing his hands and changing gloves.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed food-contact surface of commercial can opener soiled with food debris, mold-like substance by prep sink.
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed bottle in hand wash sink at bar.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed hand wash sinks on cook line one with no towels and the other with paper towels not dispensing. Manager corrected dispenser.
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. Observed Manager does not have any food handler certificates available.
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed employee drink on top of dish machine, on prep sink and prep table.
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed employee sell phone stored on top of condiments.
Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Observed equipment not properly air-dried, and stored wet on clean ware rack resulting in wet nesting.
Ice bucket not stored inverted or in a protected manner between uses. Observed ice bucket used to transport ice not stored inverted or in a protected manner by ice machine. eat
Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Observed wet mop not in use stored in mop sink.
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed spray bottle in reach in cooler on cook line with orange juice not labeled.
Mar 25, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionLicensing Inspection
Nothing was found. The inspector recorded no violations at all.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
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