Cantina Tex-mex & Tequila Bar in Ocala
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35 Se 1 Ave, Ocala, FL 34471Cantina Tex-Mex & Tequila Bar in Ocala has accumulated 121 violations across 16 inspections since January 2022, averaging 7.6 violations per inspection—nearly 50% above the Florida statewide average of 5.2. High-priority violations have been particularly frequent, including recurring failures in management awareness, proper cooking temperatures, chemical storage, hand washing, employee health reporting, and shell stock handling. The facility has never been emergency-closed but has received two administrative complaint recommendations, most recently on February 3, 2026 after an inspection documented 54 violations including nine high-priority findings across food handling procedures, allergen awareness, and toxic substance control. The most recent inspection on February 6, 2026 showed compliance with prior violations and resulted in "Call Back - Complied" disposition.
Summary generated from Florida DBPR public inspection records.
Cantina Tex-mex & Tequila Bar in Ocala: Comparison to Marion County Averages
Cantina Tex-mex & Tequila Bar in Ocala: Full Inspection History — DBPR (16)
— 2 inspections18 violations · 14 high priority
— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— Routine - Food· 18 violations (14 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— 3 inspections20 violations · 12 high priority
— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— Routine - Food· 13 violations (10 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 7 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— 2 inspections10 violations · 6 high priority
— Food-Licensing Inspection· 2 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— Routine - Food· 8 violations (5 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— 4 inspections18 violations · 14 high priority
— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— Routine - Food· 9 violations (8 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
Basic Violations
— Routine - Food· 9 violations (6 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— 4 inspections25 violations · 16 high priority
— Routine - Food· 1 violations · Call Back - Extension given, pending
Basic Violations
— Routine - Food· 16 violations (11 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— Complaint Full· 2 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— Routine - Food· 6 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— 1 inspection2 violations
— Food-Licensing Inspection· 2 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action
Cantina Tex-mex & Tequila Bar in Ocala: Frequently Asked Questions
- When was Cantina Tex-mex & Tequila Bar in Ocala last inspected?
- Cantina Tex-mex & Tequila Bar in Ocala was last inspected by Florida DBPR on February 6, 2026. The result was: Call Back - Complied.
- What are the most common violations at Cantina Tex-mex & Tequila Bar in Ocala?
- The most frequently cited violations at Cantina Tex-mex & Tequila Bar in Ocala are: Proper hand/arm washing, Consumer advisory, Employee health reporting.
- How many health inspections has Cantina Tex-mex & Tequila Bar in Ocala had?
- Cantina Tex-mex & Tequila Bar in Ocala has had 16 inspections on record with Florida DBPR, averaging 7.6 violations per inspection, above the statewide average of 5.2.
- What did the most recent inspection of Cantina Tex-mex & Tequila Bar in Ocala find?
- Cantina Tex-mex & Tequila Bar in Ocala was most recently inspected on February 6, 2026 with 0 violation(s). Disposition: Call Back - Complied.
- Has Cantina Tex-mex & Tequila Bar in Ocala ever been shut down?
- No, Cantina Tex-mex & Tequila Bar in Ocala has no emergency closures on record with Florida DBPR.
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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.
Editor: All content reviewed and verified by Christopher F. Nesbitt, Sr., Nationally Registered EMT & BU-trained Paralegal.
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