LA CABANA TEX MEX CANTINA
4430 CR 218 W, Middleburg FL 32068 · 904.203.2157
Last inspected Aug 12, 2026 · 9 visits since September 2023
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5 inspections, swinging between A and F. Consistency is the problem here, not any single visit.
Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. One live flying insect at the three compartment sink. One live flying insect by the breading station.
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
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Inspection history
9 visits, newest first
Aug 12, 2026□ Call Back - CompliedLicensing Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Jul 9, 2026Warning IssuedLicensing Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 3 recorded.
0 High priority2 Intermediate1 Basic
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No plan review submitted and approved - renovations were made or are in progress. 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 https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/licensing/plan-review/. Operator states plans were submitted in March/April 2026. District Office records show application pending without plan review. Establishment has added a bar to existing restaurant plans.
No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products. No probe thermometer available.
Floor and wall junctures not coved in food preparation/storage/warewashing areas or bathroom. Cove molding missing along wall and corner across from the ice machine.
Jul 18, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 8 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority1 Intermediate7 Basic
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No proof provided that some food employees are informed of their responsibility to report to the person in charge information about their health and activities related to foodborne illnesses. No proof of reporting responsibility for Cindy B., hired a few days ago. Employee signed form during inspection.
Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom. No covered receptacle for women's restroom.
Dead roaches on premises. Two dead roaches at bag in box soda rack in dry storage. Employee removed and discarded dead roaches.
Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Water observed between stacked plastic cups at soda machine.
Equipment in poor repair. Walk in cooler gasket is torn at the bottom.
Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Interior bottom of oven with debris accumulation.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Dishracks have build up of black substance. Gasket on walk in cooler is soiled.
Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Walk in cooler shelving has rust.
Oct 2, 2024□ Call Back - CompliedComplaint Investigation
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Jul 31, 2024Call Back - Extension given, pendingComplaint Investigation
A return visit. The problems were not fixed yet and the kitchen was given more time.
0 High priority0 Intermediate5 Basic
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Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Interior sides and top of ice machine has black mold-like substance.
Floors/walls soiled/has accumulation of debris. Walls behind ice machine, around back exit area and at/under three compartment sink are soiled. Fan guards in walk in cooler have debris. Floor in walk in cooler and under grill area are soiled.
In-use ice scoop stored on soiled surface between uses. Ice scoop stored on top of ice machine on unclean surface.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Walk in cooler and stand up reach in freezer by oven gaskets are soiled. Dish racks in dishroom have black mold-like substance.
Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Shelving of stand up reach in cooler by stove top has heavy food debris.
Jul 30, 2024Administrative complaint recommendedComplaint Investigation
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 16 violations recorded, 4 high priority.
4 High priority1 Intermediate11 Basic
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Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 70 degrees Fahrenheit within 2 hours. Cooked carrots on walk in cooler at 89F. Per employee, carrots placed in walk in cooler at 10:00am. Temperature taken by inspector at 12:56pm.
Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. One live flying insect at the three compartment sink. One live flying insect by the breading station.
Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Observed ribs (44F - Cold Holding); pork butt (45F - Cold Holding); turkey (46F - Cold Holding); pork (45F - Cold Holding); baked beans (50F - Cold Holding); chicken (44F - Cold Holding); hot dogs (45F - Cold Holding); ham (45F - Cold Holding); smoked sausage (45F - Cold Holding); cheese (47F - Cold Holding); cheese (45F - Cold Holding); provolone cheese (46F - Cold Holding); pork (44F - Cold Holding); butter (44F - Cold Holding); brisket (44F - Cold Holding); chicken (44F - Cold Holding); collard greens (44F - Cold Holding); beans (50F - Cold Holding); ham (43F - Cold Holding) in walk in cooler. Per operator, all products in walk in cooler overnight.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. See stop sale. Observed ribs (44F - Cold Holding); pork butt (45F - Cold Holding); turkey (46F - Cold Holding); pork (45F - Cold Holding); baked beans (50F - Cold Holding); chicken (44F - Cold Holding); hot dogs (45F - Cold Holding); ham (45F - Cold Holding); smoked sausage (45F - Cold Holding); cheese (47F - Cold Holding); cheese (45F - Cold Holding); provolone cheese (46F - Cold Holding); pork (44F - Cold Holding); butter (44F - Cold Holding); brisket (44F - Cold Holding); chicken (44F - Cold Holding); collard greens (44F - Cold Holding); beans (50F - Cold Holding); ham (43F - Cold Holding) in walk in cooler. Inspector's ambient thermometer reading 46F. Per operator, all products have been in the cooler overnight. Operator made service call for repair during inspection.
Required employee training provided by a third-party employee training program and operator unable to provide original certificate for employees trained. Training certificate for Madison E is a photocopy.
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Interior sides and top of ice machine has black mold-like substance.
Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Two carbon dioxide tanks unsecured in front service station.
Dead roaches on premises. Three dead roaches in dry storage room to the back right. Operator removed and discarded dead roaches.
Equipment in poor repair. Walk in cooler gasket and gasket on stand up reach in cooler by stovetop is torn.
Floors/walls soiled/has accumulation of debris. Walls behind ice machine, around back exit area and at/under three compartment sink are soiled. Fan guards in walk in cooler have debris. Floor in walk in cooler and under grill area are soiled.
Garbage on the ground and/or pad around dumpster. Establishment does not utilize a dumpster. Excessive boxes in large pile outside back exit by kennels.
In-use ice scoop stored on soiled surface between uses. Ice scoop stored on top of ice machine on unclean surface.
Label on a food item prepared and packaged onsite for customer self-service does not include product identity/description, date product was packaged and name and address of the establishment that prepared and packaged the food. Individually wrapped brownies at the front counter for customer self-service have no labeling information.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Walk in cooler and stand up reach in freezer by oven gaskets are soiled. Dish racks in dishroom have black mold-like substance.
Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Shelving of stand up reach in cooler by stove top has heavy food debris.
Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Walk in cooler shelving has heavy rust.
Jul 16, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 13 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority1 Intermediate10 Basic
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Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Egg wash at back prep table at 66F. Cook states egg wash left out of refrigerator for approximately 20 minutes. Employee moved egg wash to reach in cooler.
Wiping cloth solution exceeding the maximum concentration allowed stored in a location that could result in the cross contamination of food, equipment, utensils, linens, single-service, or single-use articles. Both sanitizer buckets in kitchen tested at 200+ppm chlorine. Employee remade both to 50ppm chlorine.
No proof provided that food employees are informed of their responsibility to report to the person in charge information about their health and activities related to foodborne illnesses. No proof for Madison E, hired a few weeks ago. Employee signed form during inspection.
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Reach in cooler shelving by stove in kitchen has heavy food debris residues and debris. Multiple shelves in walk in cooler have accumulation of soil residues. Interior top and sides of ice machine has black mold-like substance.
Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Two carbon dioxide tanks in service station are not secured.
Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom. No covered receptacle in women's restroom.
Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. No hair restraints for two cooks in kitchen.
Equipment in poor repair. Torn gasket on reach in cooler by stove.
Floor/wall soiled/has accumulation of debris. Floors under utility sink, under pre-rinse area and under slicer area are soiled. Wall behind ice machine with dust/debris. Fan guards in walk in cooler are soiled.
Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Interior of oven along kitchen back wall has accumulation of debris.
Label on a food item prepared and packaged onsite for customer self-service does not include product identity/description, date product was packaged and name and address of the establishment that prepared and packaged the food. Brownies for customer self-service at front counter with no labeling.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Dish racks in dishroom with heavy black substance. Underplating around nozzles on soda machine has build up.
Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Walk in cooler shelves have rust.
Feb 8, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 16 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
4 High priority1 Intermediate11 Basic
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Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. Observed five live flying insects: One live flying insect at kitchen steam table One live flying insect at the three compartment sink Three live flying insects at the breading/prep area
Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Observed cucumbers and squash in grocery bags in walk in cooler.
Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. In reach in cooler across from fryers, ground beef patties stored above whole intact beef.
Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. outside back exit door, threaded faucet with attached hose missing a vacuum breaker.
No proof provided that some food employees are informed of their responsibility to report to the person in charge information about their health and activities related to foodborne illnesses. Establishment missing some employee reporting agreements. Provided DBPR HR Form 5030-103.
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Interior of ice machine has black mold-like substance.
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents/walls/floors soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Vent and surrounding ceiling at utility sink is soiled. Fan guard on stand up reach in cooler by the stove is soiled. Walls behind ice machine and along opposite side of walk in cooler are soiled.
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee beverage on kitchen prep table by steam table. Employee moved to proper storage.
Equipment in poor repair. Gasket on stand up reach in cooler by the stove is torn.
Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Interior of oven along back wall of kitchen has accumulation of debris.
Label on a food item prepared and packaged onsite for customer self-service does not include product identity/description, date product was packaged and name and address of the establishment that prepared and packaged the food. Prepared and individually wrapped brownies at cashier station with no labeling information. 61C-4.010(1)(c) FAC: Public food service establishments which prepare and package food products for sale within the establishment must ensure that packaged food products are properly labeled. A label is not required on food products placed in a wrapper, carry-out box, or other nondurable container for the purpose of protecting the food during service to and receipt by the customer. Package labels must contain the following information: 1. Identity and description of product; 2. Date product was packaged; and 3. Name and address of establishment which prepared and packaged product.
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. No hand washing sign in the women's restroom. Provided DBPR Form HR 5030-111.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Sides of left fryer and right side of char grill with build up of debris.
Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Stand up reach in cooler by the stove has heavy food debris accumulation on the shelves.
Unnecessary items/unused equipment on the premises. Multiple miscellaneous items stored outside back exit; cardboard boxes, washing machine, reach in cooler.
Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Walk in cooler shelving has rust.
Sep 7, 2023Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 11 violations recorded, 2 high priority.
2 High priority3 Intermediate6 Basic
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Spray hose at dish sink lower than flood rim of sink. Spray hose in dishroom hangs below sink flood rim. Operator hung spray hose above flood rim.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Portioned butter in soufflé cups at buffet at 71F. Operator states butter placed on bar at 11:00 with rest of buffet items that are held on time as a public health control. Operator added butter to TPHC paperwork with correctly indicated time frame.
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 procedures available. Provided and discussed DBPR Form HR 5030-104 with operator.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Shelving in reach in cooler across from steam table in kitchen and walk I cooler shelving has surface rust.
No proof provided that food employees are informed of their responsibility to report to the person in charge information about their health and activities related to foodborne illnesses. No proof available. Provided and discussed DBPR Form HR 5030-103 with operator.
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Interior of ice machine by back exit has black mold-like substance.
Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom. No covered receptacle provided in women's restroom.
Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Interior of oven next to reach in coolers behind fryers has accumulation of black debris.
Label on a food item prepared and packaged onsite for customer self-service does not include product identity/description, date product was packaged and name and address of the establishment that prepared and packaged the food. Wrapped brownies for customers at front register have no labeling.
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. No hand wash sign in women's restroom. Provided sign to operator.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Stove top on oven has build up of black debris. Hood filters have build up of grease. Sides and fronts of fryers, side of char grill and fronts of reach in coolers behind fryers are soiled. Dish racks in dish room have black build up. Walk in cooler gasket soiled.
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