HAPPY CACTUS MEXICAN COCINA
2676 BAYSHORE BLVD STE H, Dunedin FL 34698 · 727-286-7637
Last inspected May 1, 2026 · 8 visits since July 2023
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5 inspections, swinging between A and F. Consistency is the problem here, not any single visit.
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 operator a physical copy of form HR 5030-104
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
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Inspection history
8 visits, newest first
May 1, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 6 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority1 Intermediate5 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 6 findingsThe state's own report →
Incorrect chemical test kit provided for measuring the concentration of the sanitizer solution used in the three-compartment sink and/or dishmachine. No quat test kit
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable.
Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Employee on cook line with no hair restraint
Ice scoop handle in contact with ice. Scoop handle in ice machine
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In-use ice scoop stored on soiled surface between uses. Ice scoop on cardboard beer boxes
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hood filters soiled
Feb 2, 2026□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate2 Basic
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Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. Ceiling in dry storage area acoustic tiles. Not smooth and easily cleanable.
Storage of maintenance equipment/tools in areas that may result in cross contamination of food, equipment, utensils, linens and/or single-service and single-use articles. Dry storage room used as office. Office equipment, maintenance equipment and chemicals stored over and around single service items and ready to eat food items.
Dec 3, 2025Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 20 recorded, 5 high priority.
5 High priority6 Intermediate9 Basic
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Employee used tobacco, ate, or drank then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Employee drank from water bottle and then engaged in preparation of food.
Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Raw chicken over raw beef and fish. Operator moved chicken to proper location.
Single-use gloves not changed as needed after changing tasks or when damaged or soiled. Operator handled raw beef and then clean utensils without changing gloves or washing hands.
Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Operator stored WD-40 and butane over food preparation table in kitchen, operator moved chemicals to proper area.
Wiping cloth sanitizer solution exceeds the maximum concentration allowed. Wiping cloth quaternary 500ppm. Operator corrected bucket to 200ppm.
Certified Food Manager or person in charge lacks knowledge of foodborne illnesses and symptoms of illness that would prevent an employee from working with food, clean equipment and utensils, and single-service items. Provided operator with form HR 5030-100
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 operator a physical copy of form HR 5030-104
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting boards soiled.
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Hand-wash sink on cook line blocked by trash can. Operator moved trashcan
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Hand wash sink in bar used as dump sink. Dirty glasses stored in handwash sink. Operator moved glasses from handwash sink.
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.
Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. Ceiling in dry storage area acoustic tiles. Not smooth and easily cleanable.
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Grooved cutting boards in kitchen prep areas and on cook line.
Employee eating while preparing food. Employee drinking from plastic water container while preparing tomatoes.
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employee phone, wallet, and keys on food preparation area. Operator removed
Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Employee on cook line no hair restraint. Asked employee to wear hair restraint.
Food stored on floor. Box of Oil stored on floor in dry storage. Operator moved oil to proper location.
Single-service articles improperly stored. Single service items stored with tools, chemicals, and office equipment.
Soiled dry wiping cloth in use. Soiled dry wiping cloths in use on cook line. Operator disposed of dirty wiping cloth.
Storage of maintenance equipment/tools in areas that may result in cross contamination of food, equipment, utensils, linens and/or single-service and single-use articles. Dry storage room used as office. Office equipment, maintenance equipment and chemicals stored over and around single service items and ready to eat food items.
Feb 5, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 1 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
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Food stored on floor. Walk in cooler - food container holding raw chicken stored on the floor. Operator moved the chicken a minimum of 6" off the floor.
Sep 3, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority0 Intermediate3 Basic
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Employee eating in a food preparation or other restricted area. Observed employee eating on cook line while doing my introduction. Owner corrected employee during inspection
Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Cook with no hair restraint.
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Squeeze bottles on cooks line containing food removed from its original container container.
Jan 22, 2024□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
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Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable.
Jan 17, 2024Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 2 recorded, 1 high priority.
1 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
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Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Chili Releno (45 - Cold Holding); bean salad (45F - Cold Holding);Tomato based sauce (45F - Cold Holding). Operates placed foods in freezer to quick cool. These temperatures were closer to the door of the walk in and the door had been open for a delivery. I was unable to obtain a second temperature.
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable.
Jul 19, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 2 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority0 Intermediate2 Basic
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Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Operator no hair restraint
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Squeeze bottles containing food removed from its original container not labeled with its common name
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.