Mekenita Cantina in Tampa

Last inspected:

6707 N Florida Ave, Tampa, FL 33604
Overview

Mekenita Cantina in Tampa has accumulated 159 violations across 23 inspections dating back several years, averaging 6.9 violations per inspection—significantly above Florida's statewide average of 5.2. High-priority violations have been recurring findings, including chemical storage (cited in at least 7 inspections), food contact surface sanitation (8+ inspections), proper cooking temperatures (6+ inspections), and time as a control measure (4+ inspections). Employee health policy violations appeared in multiple inspections. The facility has never been emergency-closed. The most recent inspection on March 23, 2026 documented 12 violations and was completed with no further action; the prior inspection on August 18, 2025 resulted in 45 violations, the highest count in the recent record.

Summary generated from Florida DBPR public inspection records.

24Inspections
159Violations
0Closures

Last inspected DBPR:

Mekenita Cantina in Tampa: Comparison to Hillsborough County Averages

This Facility 6.6 violations / inspection 6.6 violations per inspection
Hillsborough County Avg 5.75 violations / inspection 5.75 county average
This Facility 0 emergency closures 0 closures
Hillsborough County Avg 0.25 closures / facility 0.25 county average

Mekenita Cantina in Tampa: Full Inspection History — DBPR (24)

— 2 inspections6 violations · 4 high priority
— Complaint Partial· 0 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action

No violations recorded for this inspection.

— Routine - Food· 6 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— 2 inspections18 violations · 12 high priority
— Routine - Food· 15 violations (10 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

Intermediate Violations

— 3 inspections18 violations · 11 high priority
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (3 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
— Routine - Food· 9 violations (5 high priority)· Warning Issued
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

Intermediate Violations

Basic Violations

— 2 inspections15 violations · 12 high priority
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— Routine - Food· 10 violations (8 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— 4 inspections25 violations · 19 high priority
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Complied

High Priority Violations

Intermediate Violations

Basic Violations

— Routine - Food· 7 violations (4 high priority)· Warning Issued
— Routine - Food· 10 violations (9 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (5 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
— 2 inspections21 violations · 17 high priority
— 3 inspections8 violations · 5 high priority
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

Intermediate Violations

Basic Violations

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

High Priority Violations

— Routine - Food· 3 violations (2 high priority)· Warning Issued

High Priority Violations

Intermediate Violations

— 4 inspections17 violations · 16 high priority
— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied

No violations recorded for this inspection.

— Routine - Food· 6 violations (6 high priority)· Warning Issued
— Routine - Food· 10 violations (9 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— Routine - Food· 1 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Complied

High Priority Violations

— 2 inspections16 violations · 13 high priority
— Routine - Food· 12 violations (10 high priority)· Warning Issued
— Food-Licensing Inspection· 4 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Mekenita Cantina in Tampa: Frequently Asked Questions

When was Mekenita Cantina in Tampa last inspected?
Mekenita Cantina in Tampa was last inspected by Florida DBPR on April 30, 2026. The result was: Inspection Completed - No Further Action.
What are the most common violations at Mekenita Cantina in Tampa?
The most frequently cited violations at Mekenita Cantina in Tampa are: Food contact surfaces, Chemical properly stored, Approved food source.
How many health inspections has Mekenita Cantina in Tampa had?
Mekenita Cantina in Tampa has had 24 inspections on record with Florida DBPR, averaging 6.6 violations per inspection, above the statewide average of 5.2.
What did the most recent inspection of Mekenita Cantina in Tampa find?
Mekenita Cantina in Tampa was most recently inspected on April 30, 2026 with 0 violation(s). Disposition: Inspection Completed - No Further Action.
Has Mekenita Cantina in Tampa ever been shut down?
No, Mekenita Cantina in Tampa has no emergency closures on record with Florida DBPR.

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