Cactus Cantina
Last inspected: Mar 13, 2026
95
Score
Cactus Cantina has been inspected 16 times since 2022. Cactus Cantina was last inspected on Mar 13, 2026. A low risk rating suggests inspectors haven't found much to be concerned about lately.
Recent inspections have turned up roughly the same number of issues each time, hovering near one violation per visit.
Across the inspection history, “ice buildup in walk-in freezer” is the issue that surfaces most often, recorded three times.
The city-wide average is 95, putting Cactus Cantina squarely in typical territory. The file should reassure diners considering a visit.
16
Inspections
0
Critical latest
0
Major latest
1
Minor latest
Inspection History
Mar 13, 2026
Complaint Partial
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
95
Oct 10, 2025
Complaint Full
No violations found.
100
Jul 29, 2025
Complaint Full
No violations found.
100
Jul 28, 2025
Complaint Full
3 critical violations. 1 minor violation.
View 4 violations
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Supervisor/Person in Charge Present
FL-01
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
52
Jul 23, 2025
Complaint Full
No violations found.
100
May 15, 2025
Complaint Partial
1 critical violation.
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High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. In reach-in cooler for 2 hours: Diced tomatoes made day before at 55f and sour cream at 52f. Operators noticed reach-in cooler having issues before opening and applied ice in cooler to keep it colder. Directed operators to place food in ice to help keep in cold. **Corrective Action Taken**
03A-02-5
86
Mar 6, 2025
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Oct 25, 2024
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Sep 18, 2024
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 2 major violations. 2 minor violations.
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High Priority - Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Nonfood-grade bags used holding tortillas. Operator replaced bags with food-grade bags. **Corrected On-Site**
14-31-5
High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. No automatic vacuum breaker installed on splitter attachment. **Repeat Violation**
29-42-4
Intermediate - No certified food manager for establishment. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ **Warning**
53A-07-6
Intermediate - No currently certified food service manager on duty with four or more employees engaged in food preparation/handling. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/
53A-05-6
Basic - Ice buildup in walk-in freezer. **Repeat Violation**
14-69-4
Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Pans wet nesting on drying rack. **Repeat Violation**
24-08-4
55
Apr 16, 2024
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
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High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Chicken tenders held in ambient air by fryer at 76f for 1 hour. Operator moved chicken tenders to reach-in cooler. **Corrective Action Taken**
03A-02-5
High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. Mop sink splitter missing automatic vacuum breaker.
29-42-4
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw chicken in walk-in freezer over cheesecake chimichangas. Operator corrected storage during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-05-6
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Utensils stored in hand wash sink by mop sink closet.
31A-11-4
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Small bowls used to scoop sugar. Operator removed bowls during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
14-01-5
Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Pans on drying rack wetnesting. **Repeat Violation**
24-08-4
Basic - Ice buildup in walk-in freezer. **Repeat Violation**
14-69-4
50
Dec 5, 2023
Routine - Food
4 minor violations.
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Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Upon inspection observed vents in Walk-in cooler soiled with accumulation of dust in kitchen.
36-34-5
Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Upon inspection observed moisture between pans on drying rack by walk-in freezer.
24-08-4
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Upon inspection observed ice buildup inside walk-in freezer.
14-69-4
Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry.
42-01-4
82
May 10, 2023
Complaint Partial
No violations found.
100
May 8, 2023
Complaint Partial
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
Basic - Water draining onto floor surface. Water draining in multiple locations from ceiling.
29-03-4
Basic - Single-service items for customer self-service not properly protected to prevent contamination. Dripping water from ceiling onto single service items on cook line. **Warning**
25-09-4
90
Feb 23, 2023
Complaint Full
1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
View 2 violations
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. At hand wash sink near dish machine.
31B-02-4
Basic - Stored food not covered. Tamales in walk in freezer not covered. GM covered tamales during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
08B-12-5
86
Nov 15, 2022
Complaint Full
No violations found.
100
Jul 13, 2022
Routine - Food
1 major violation.
View 1 violation
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Clean dish ware on dry rack has stickers and sticker residue on outside of containers.
22-02-4
90
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Cactus Cantina last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Cactus Cantina on file is from Mar 13, 2026. The public record contains 16 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Cactus Cantina?
Across the inspection record, “ice buildup in walk-in freezer” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Cactus Cantina.
How does Cactus Cantina compare to other restaurants in Pensacola?
Cactus Cantina most recently scored 95 out of 100, which is about the same as the Pensacola average of 95.
Has Cactus Cantina's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Cactus Cantina have averaged around one violation per visit across the recent record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Cactus Cantina means inspectors found minimal or no significant issues at the most recent visit. Most facilities at this tier have a clean recent inspection report.
How often is Cactus Cantina inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Cactus Cantina is inspected around four times per year on average.
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