CANTINA TEX-MEX & TEQUILA BAR

35 SE 1 AVE, Ocala, FL 34471

Marion County · Permanent Food Service · Owner: DOWNTOWN CANTINA LLC · License: SEA5203168

CANTINA TEX-MEX & TEQUILA BAR in Ocala, FL has 12 inspections on record with 76 total violations (6.3 per inspection) and 0 emergency closures.

12Inspections
76Violations
0Closures

Data current as of May 7, 2025

Inspection History (12)

May 7, 2025 — Routine - Food· 8 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
Jul 18, 2024 — Food-Licensing Inspection· 2 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

Intermediate Violations

Apr 17, 2024 — Routine - Food· 10 violations (4 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended
Dec 13, 2023 — Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied

No violations recorded for this inspection.

Dec 12, 2023 — Routine - Food· 14 violations (4 high priority)· Warning Issued
Apr 5, 2023 — Routine - Food· 10 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
Feb 24, 2023 — Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied

No violations recorded for this inspection.

Dec 15, 2022 — Routine - Food· 1 violations · Call Back - Extension given, pending

Basic Violations

Dec 9, 2022 — Routine - Food· 21 violations (4 high priority)· Warning Issued
Apr 4, 2022 — Complaint Full· 2 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action
Mar 7, 2022 — Routine - Food· 6 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
Oct 28, 2021 — Food-Licensing Inspection· 2 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action

How Does This Facility Compare?

CANTINA TEX-MEX & TEQUILA BAR has had 0 emergency closures, compared to the Marion County average of 0.16 closures per facility. It has averaged 6.3 violations per inspection vs. the county average of 3.09.

Frequently Asked Questions

How many health inspections has CANTINA TEX-MEX & TEQUILA BAR had?
CANTINA TEX-MEX & TEQUILA BAR has had 12 inspections according to Florida DBPR records.
Has CANTINA TEX-MEX & TEQUILA BAR ever been shut down?
No, CANTINA TEX-MEX & TEQUILA BAR has no emergency closures on record.
What are the most common violations at CANTINA TEX-MEX & TEQUILA BAR?
The most frequently cited violations at CANTINA TEX-MEX & TEQUILA BAR are: Proper hand/arm washing, Consumer advisory, Outer openings protected.

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Editorial Standards & Data Oversight

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.

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Last verified: May 7, 2025 | Our methodology | Editorial standards | Report an error

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