Happy Cactus Mexican Cocina in Dunedin
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2676 Bayshore Blvd Ste H, Dunedin, FL 34698Happy Cactus Mexican Cocina in Dunedin has 22 inspections on record since 2023, with 143 total violations averaging 6.5 per inspection—significantly above Florida's statewide average of 5.2. The facility has never been emergency-closed. A severe inspection on December 3, 2025 documented 42 violations including five high-priority findings: allergen awareness, shell stock requirements, parasite destruction, food contact surfaces, and time as a control for temperature abuse. Employee health policy violations appeared in at least three inspections, and shell stock handling violations recurred across four separate inspections. The most recent inspection on February 2, 2026 found 6 basic violations and resulted in a call-back compliance status.
Summary generated from Florida DBPR public inspection records.
Happy Cactus Mexican Cocina in Dunedin: Comparison to Pinellas County Averages
Happy Cactus Mexican Cocina in Dunedin: Full Inspection History — DBPR (23)
— 2 inspections7 violations · 5 high priority
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (5 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
— Routine - Food· 2 violations · Call Back - Complied
— 2 inspections15 violations · 9 high priority
— Routine - Food· 14 violations (8 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— Routine - Food· 1 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
— 3 inspections6 violations · 6 high priority
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
— Routine - Food· 1 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
High Priority Violations
— Routine - Food· 2 violations (2 high priority)· Warning Issued
— 2 inspections5 violations · 4 high priority
— Routine - Food· 2 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Basic Violations
— 3 inspections9 violations · 6 high priority
— Routine - Food· 2 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— Routine - Food· 2 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— 3 inspections10 violations · 7 high priority
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— 3 inspections11 violations · 5 high priority
— Routine - Food· 2 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 7 violations (4 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— Food-Licensing Inspection· 2 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— 1 inspection13 violations · 7 high priority
— Routine - Food· 13 violations (7 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— 3 inspections30 violations · 22 high priority
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (3 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 12 violations (8 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— Routine - Food· 13 violations (11 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— 1 inspection15 violations · 9 high priority
— Routine - Food· 15 violations (9 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
Happy Cactus Mexican Cocina in Dunedin: Frequently Asked Questions
- When was Happy Cactus Mexican Cocina in Dunedin last inspected?
- Happy Cactus Mexican Cocina in Dunedin was last inspected by Florida DBPR on May 1, 2026. The result was: Inspection Completed - No Further Action.
- What are the most common violations at Happy Cactus Mexican Cocina in Dunedin?
- The most frequently cited violations at Happy Cactus Mexican Cocina in Dunedin are: Food contact surfaces, Proper hand/arm washing, Proper ventilation.
- How many health inspections has Happy Cactus Mexican Cocina in Dunedin had?
- Happy Cactus Mexican Cocina in Dunedin has had 23 inspections on record with Florida DBPR, averaging 6.5 violations per inspection, above the statewide average of 5.2.
- What did the most recent inspection of Happy Cactus Mexican Cocina in Dunedin find?
- Happy Cactus Mexican Cocina in Dunedin was most recently inspected on May 1, 2026 with 6 violation(s). Disposition: Inspection Completed - No Further Action.
- Has Happy Cactus Mexican Cocina in Dunedin ever been shut down?
- No, Happy Cactus Mexican Cocina in Dunedin has no emergency closures on record with Florida DBPR.
- What does Florida violation V10 (Approved food source) mean?
- Violation 10 (Approved food source) is classified as a high priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/10.
- What does Florida violation V13 (Parasite destruction) mean?
- Violation 13 (Parasite destruction) is classified as a high priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/13.
- What does Florida violation V14 (Food contact surfaces) mean?
- Violation 14 (Food contact surfaces) is classified as a high priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/14.
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Data Source: This report is based on official public inspection records from the Florida Department of Business and Professional Regulation (DBPR) and the Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services (FDACS).
Editorial Process: Content generated using AI to synthesize complex regulatory data, then reviewed and verified for accuracy by our editorial team.
Disclaimer: All data reflects official state records at time of publication. Facilities may have since corrected cited violations, resolved enforcement actions, or changed ownership.
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