Cactus Cantina in Pensacola

Last inspected:

5121 North 12th Ave, Pensacola, FL 32504
Overview

Cactus Cantina in Pensacola has accumulated 91 violations across 32 inspections since 2017, averaging 2.8 per visit. The facility has not been shut down and faces no fire safety violations or disciplinary actions. Top recurring issues include employee health reporting, sewage disposal, and food contact surfaces. Recent inspections show a pattern of warnings and callbacks in 2024 and 2025, with compliance achieved after enforcement action.

Summary generated from Florida DBPR public inspection records.

32Inspections
91Violations
0Closures

Last inspected DBPR:

Cactus Cantina in Pensacola: Comparison to Escambia County Averages

This Facility 2.8 violations / inspection 2.8 violations per inspection
Escambia County Avg 2 violations / inspection 2 county average
This Facility 0 emergency closures 0 closures
Escambia County Avg 0.17 closures / facility 0.17 county average

Cactus Cantina in Pensacola: Full Inspection History — DBPR (32)

— 1 inspection1 violations
— Complaint Partial· 1 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Intermediate Violations

— 6 inspections5 violations · 5 high priority
— Complaint Full· 0 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action

No violations recorded for this inspection.

— Complaint Full· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied

No violations recorded for this inspection.

— Complaint Full· 4 violations (4 high priority)· Warning Issued
— Complaint Full· 0 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action

No violations recorded for this inspection.

— Complaint Partial· 1 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action

No violations recorded for this inspection.

— 3 inspections10 violations · 6 high priority
— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied

No violations recorded for this inspection.

— Routine - Food· 4 violations (2 high priority)· Warning Issued

High Priority Violations

Intermediate Violations

Basic Violations

— Routine - Food· 6 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— 4 inspections8 violations · 4 high priority
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— Complaint Partial· 0 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action

No violations recorded for this inspection.

— Complaint Partial· 2 violations (1 high priority)· Warning Issued

High Priority Violations

Intermediate Violations

— Complaint Full· 2 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

Intermediate Violations

— 3 inspections5 violations · 3 high priority
— Complaint Full· 0 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action

No violations recorded for this inspection.

— Routine - Food· 1 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

— Routine - Food· 4 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

Intermediate Violations

Basic Violations

— 2 inspections4 violations · 3 high priority
— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action

No violations recorded for this inspection.

— Routine - Food· 4 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— 6 inspections10 violations · 7 high priority
— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action

No violations recorded for this inspection.

— Complaint Partial· 0 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action

No violations recorded for this inspection.

— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action

No violations recorded for this inspection.

— Routine - Food· 1 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Complied

High Priority Violations

— Routine - Food· 2 violations (2 high priority)· Call Back - Admin. complaint recommended
— Routine - Food· 7 violations (4 high priority)· Warning Issued
— 3 inspections18 violations · 11 high priority
— Complaint Partial· 7 violations (5 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— Routine - Food· 2 violations · Call Back - Complied
— Routine - Food· 9 violations (6 high priority)· Warning Issued
— 2 inspections12 violations · 5 high priority
— Complaint Full· 3 violations · Call Back - Complied
— Complaint Full· 9 violations (5 high priority)· Warning Issued
— 2 inspections4 violations · 2 high priority
— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied

No violations recorded for this inspection.

— Routine - Food· 4 violations (2 high priority)· Warning Issued

High Priority Violations

Intermediate Violations

Basic Violations

Cactus Cantina in Pensacola: Frequently Asked Questions

When was Cactus Cantina in Pensacola last inspected?
Cactus Cantina in Pensacola was last inspected by Florida DBPR on March 13, 2026. The result was: Inspection Completed - No Further Action.
What are the most common violations at Cactus Cantina in Pensacola?
The most frequently cited violations at Cactus Cantina in Pensacola are: Employee health reporting, Proper sewage disposal, Clean multi-use utensils.
How many health inspections has Cactus Cantina in Pensacola had?
Cactus Cantina in Pensacola has had 32 inspections on record with Florida DBPR, averaging 2.8 violations per inspection, below the statewide average of 5.2.
What did the most recent inspection of Cactus Cantina in Pensacola find?
Cactus Cantina in Pensacola was most recently inspected on March 13, 2026 with 1 violation(s). Disposition: Inspection Completed - No Further Action.
Has Cactus Cantina in Pensacola ever been shut down?
No, Cactus Cantina in Pensacola has no emergency closures on record with Florida DBPR.
What does Florida violation V36 (Proper ventilation) mean?
Violation 36 (Proper ventilation) is classified as a intermediate priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/36.

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