LA CATRINA TACOS AND TEQUILA BAR
2710 BLANDING BLVD STE 15-16, Middleburg FL 32068 · 904-214-3016
Last inspected Jul 17, 2026 · 9 visits since July 2023
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5 inspections within 25 points of each other. Whatever this kitchen does, it does consistently.
Accumulation of dead or trapped birds, insects, rodents, or other pests, in control devices. Two fly strips hanging from ceiling at ice machine have accumulation of approximately 20 dead flying insects. Employee removed fly strips and discarded.
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Inspection history
9 visits, newest first
Jul 17, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionComplaint Investigation
Met inspection standards. 10 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority1 Intermediate7 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 10 findingsThe state's own report →
Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Raw shell eggs stored over cut vegetables in flip top reach in cooler in kitchen. Employee moved shell eggs to bottom shelf.
Wiping cloth sanitizer solution exceeds the maximum concentration allowed. Wiping cloth solution in the kitchen tested at 200+ppm chlorine. Employee remade solution to 100ppm chlorine.
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Unlabeled spray bottle with red liquid at dish area. Employee identified contents as degreaser and labeled the spray bottle.
Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Water observed between stacked plastic cups at the soda machine.
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Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Gap with daylight showing at bottom of exit door in the kitchen.
Floor/wall/ceiling/vents soiled/has accumulation of debris. Floor under fryers with grease build up. Wall to left of fryers with grease build up.
Missing drain plug at dumpster. Drain plug missing on dumpster.
Raw fruits/vegetables not washed prior to preparation. On in-use guacamole cart in dining room, observed in-use cut avocados with the sticker still attached.
Sanitizer bucket stored with food, equipment, utensils, linens, single-service, or single-use articles. Sanitizer bucket in the bar stored directly against margarita mix in the bar, operator moved sanitizer solution to appropriate location.
Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. To left of dishmachine, water leaking from the ceiling. Operator states it is the air conditioning and a work order is in place to repair.
Jan 27, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 8 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority1 Intermediate5 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. Bar dishmachine tested at 0ppm chlorine. Manager replaced sanitizer and retested at 100ppm.
Employee washed hands with no soap. Employee came from outside the back exit and began to put on gloves. Manager asked employee to wash hands. Employee washed hands with water only. Manager spoke with employee and employee washed hands with soap.
Required employee training expired for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Argentine M expired on 11-25-2025.
Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Observed water between stacked plastic cups at soda machine,
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Shelf below grill has food debris build up.
Outer openings of establishment cannot be properly sealed when not in operation. Outside storage building is not completely sealed at the top where the wall meets the roofing.
Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Walk-in cooler shelves have rust.
Wiping cloth chlorine sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. Wiping cloth solution at service station tested at 0ppm chlorine. Employee remade solution to 100ppm.
Aug 18, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority0 Intermediate4 Basic
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Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Fish in kitchen reach in cooler at 64F. Employee states fish had been left out for approximately 30 minutes. Fish moved to walk in freezer and approximately 20 minutes later fish at 40F.
Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Observed water between the stacked plastic cups at soda machine.
Floor/wall/ceiling/ceiling vents soiled/has accumulation of debris. Ceiling vents above make line are soiled.
Plumbing system in disrepair. Cold water valve on handwash sink by soda machine is inoperable. Per operator, replacement part ordered and due to be repaired today.
Wiping cloth chlorine sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. Wiping cloth solution at soda machine tested at 0ppm chlorine. Employee remade solution to 50ppm chlorine.
Feb 20, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionComplaint Investigation
Met inspection standards. 6 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority2 Intermediate4 Basic
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Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Can opener with food debris on the blade. Cutting board at flip top reach in cooler with black staining.
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Unlabeled spray bottle with blue liquid at handwash sink at bar. Manager identified as window cleaner and labeled.
Floor/wall/ceiling/vents soiled/has accumulation of debris. Vents and ceiling tiles in kitchen with dust/debris. One floor tile missing at entrance to interior walk in cooler.
Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Standing water observed in reach in cooler at mop sink.
Wiping cloth sanitizing solution stored on the floor. Wiping cloth solution stored on floor in kitchen. Employee moved to shelf.
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Bucket of salt on shelf in kitchen not labeled. Employee labeled.
Portable fire extinguisher gauge in red zone. For reporting purposes only. For extinguisher at kitchen entrance in the recharge zone.
Sep 19, 2024□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Sep 17, 2024Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 7 violations recorded, 2 high priority.
2 High priority1 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. Dish machine tested at 0ppm chlorine. Operator called for service during inspection.
Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Raw chicken wings stored over raw beef in reach in cooler by mop sink. Employee rearranged to proper storage.
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. Per operator, missing two employee food handler agreements for two new employees under 60 days of employment.
Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Two tanks outside back exit is unsecured.
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents/walls soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Vents and surrounding ceiling tiles in kitchen have dust. Wall at mop sink is soiled.
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. No handwash sign at hand wash sink at the bar. Operator had replacement sign and posted.
Utensils in poor condition. Two rubber spatulas hanging in clean utensil rack in kitchen with rubber pieces missing on food contact surface.
Apr 10, 2024Administrative complaint recommendedComplaint Investigation
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 14 violations recorded, 5 high priority.
5 High priority1 Intermediate8 Basic
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Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. In drawer under grill, raw chicken stored above raw beef with no other barrier present. Operator moved beef to top and chicken to bottom. In walk in cooler, case of opened raw chicken stored on top of case of milk and raw beef. Manager moved raw chicken to appropriate location.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Refried beans in tub on storage rack by kitchen at 48F. Operator states beans taken out of refrigeration approximately 20 minutes prior. Beans were reheated to 164F.
Time/temperature control for safety food identified in the written procedure as a food held using time as a public health control has no time marking. Chili rellenos, quesadillas and chicken tenders being held on time as a public health control have no time marking when placed under controls. Operator marked correct times for each product on their time board.
Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Orange hose attached to threaded faucet outside back exit is missing a vacuum breaker.
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. Sanitizer bucket by soda machine tested at 200+ppm chlorine. Operator remade solution to 100ppm chlorine.
Misrepresentation of a fruit or fruit juice. On menu, the Skinny Margarita states "fresh lime juice". Per operator, no fresh lime juice is used. Processed lime juice is purchased from food supplier.
Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Build up of residue on microwave handle in kitchen.
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents/floors/walls soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Multiple vents and some surrounding ceiling tile in kitchen is soiled. Floor under kitchen equipment, around mop sink and at dishmachine is soiled. Wall at mop sink is soiled.
Faucet/handle missing at plumbing fixture. Cold water valve is missing on mop sink.
In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Tongs on oven door handle in kitchen. Operator removed tongs.
Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Interior of kitchen oven has debris.
Interior of refrigerator or freezer in disrepair/has exposed insulation. Lid of ice machine is in disrepair at the bottom with exposed insulation along bottom of lid.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Shelf under flat grill with debris. Underplating around soda nozzles is soiled.
Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Two buckets of thawing shrimp at mop sink with no running water. Operator moved shrimp to cooler.
Feb 7, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 11 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority0 Intermediate9 Basic
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Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. In reach in freezer, wrapped steaks stored on top of cooked chilies with cheese. Manager rearranged products to proper storage.
Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Outside back exit, vacuum breaker missing on threaded faucet with attached hose.
Accumulation of dead or trapped birds, insects, rodents, or other pests, in control devices. Two fly strips hanging from ceiling at ice machine have accumulation of approximately 20 dead flying insects. Employee removed fly strips and discarded.
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Bowl used in container of sugar on storage rack. Manager removed bowl.
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee beverage on shelf above flip top reach in cooler in kitchen employee beverage in right top shelf of flip top reach in cooler. Manager moved both to appropriate location.
Employee personal food not properly identified and segregated from food to be served to the public. Manager states two packages of fish is personal employee food. Fish stored on top shelf of reach in cooler by the mop sink above customer food with no identifying information that the fish is personal food.
Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Water observed between stacked plastic cups by soda machine.
Faucet/handle missing at plumbing fixture. Cold water handle missing on mop sink.
Interior of refrigerator or freezer in disrepair/has exposed insulation. Door of ice machine is in disrepair, showing insulation. Interior of microwave door near the bottom has damage.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Area below the flat grill has heavy debris.
Wiping cloth sanitizing solution stored on the floor. Sanitizer bucket on floor by hand wash sink at kitchen entrance. Manager moved off the floor.
Jul 17, 2023Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 21 violations recorded, 5 high priority.
5 High priority4 Intermediate12 Basic
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Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. License expired June 1, 2023. Operator renewed license during inspection.
Pesticide-emitting strip present in food prep area. Observed pesticide-emitting strip to the immediate right of the soda machine. Manager removed strip.
Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Observed raw chicken stored over raw beef in drawer under the grill. Employee moved to proper storage.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. See stop sale. Cut tomato stored in flip top reach in cooler top reach in cooler across from grills at 47F. Per employee, tomatoes placed in cooler approximately 4.5 hours prior.
Time/temperature control for safety food identified in the written procedure as a food held using time as a public health control has no time marking and the time removed from temperature control cannot be determined. Quesadillas cooked at 2:00 per employee, have no time marking. Manager added time mark to board.
Equipment drain line draining into handwash sink. Observed a drain line for an air conditioning unit draining into the handwash sink by soda machine. Also, handwash sink in kitchen by cooler is blocked with a trash can. Also, observed employee rinse a cutting board in the handwash sink. Manager spoke with employee. Also, observed bucket stored in bar handwash sink. Employee removed bucket.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Blue cutting board on reach in cooler by back door has heavy black staining.
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 At time of inspection, no certified food manager available at establishment.
No soap provided at handwash sink. No soap at handwash sink by soda machine.
Accumulation of dead or trapped birds, insects, rodents, or other pests, in control devices. Three fly strips hanging near the kitchen area have accumulation of insects.
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents/floors/walls soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Floor under and around dishmachine are soiled. Walls under ware washing table are soiled.
Employee eating in a food preparation or other restricted area. Observed employee eating chips by soda machine.
Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Stacked cups at soda machine are wet nested.
Equipment in poor repair. Gasket on inside walk in cooler is torn.
Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Four missing floor tiles in dishroom in front of drying rack.
Food stored on floor. Cooking oil on floor under oven in kitchen. Employee moved to proper storage.
Hood filter missing from automatic fire suppression/exhaust system. Gap present on right of hood system.
In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Scoop for the chips in bucket near expo line has handle in product. Manager moved to proper storage. Also, tongs stored on oven door handle. Manager moved to proper storage.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Underside of soda machine around nozzles has build up of debris.
Unnecessary items/unused equipment on the premises. Unnecessary miscellaneous items stored outside of backdoor.
Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Mop stored in bucket of dirty water.
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