Cancun's Sports Bar
Last inspected: Mar 11, 2026
95
Score
Across the available record, Cancun's Sports Bar has 11 inspections on file, the first dated 2022. The most recent report on file is from Mar 11, 2026. When a facility lands in the low risk tier, it usually means nothing alarming showed up at the most recent visit.
Recent inspections have found fewer violations than earlier ones, averaging around one violation lately and about three violations before that.
The pattern that stands out is “silverware/utensils stored upright”, which has been cited two times.
Cancun's Sports Bar's latest score of 95 sits above the Tallahassee average of 88. There isn't much in the file that would give a customer pause.
11
Inspections
0
Critical latest
0
Major latest
1
Minor latest
Inspection History
Mar 11, 2026
Routine - Food
1 minor violation.
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Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Dust build up on ceiling tiles and vents in kitchen above cooks line.
36-34-5
95
Jan 8, 2026
Complaint Full
1 critical violation. 2 minor violations.
View 3 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed guacamole cold holding at 56F for less than 4 hours during time of inspection. Operator placed guacamole inside reach in cooler. **Corrective Action Taken**
03A-02-5
Basic - Ceiling tile missing above dishwasher.
36-36-4
Basic - Silverware/utensils stored upright with the food-contact surface up.
24-18-4
78
Nov 20, 2024
Complaint Full
No violations found.
100
Jul 23, 2024
Complaint Full
4 major violations. 6 minor violations.
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Intermediate - Food manager certification expired. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ Carlos Rico 6/10/2019 **Warning**
53A-03-7
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed a pen, and dish rag stored in handwashing sink at bar.
31A-11-4
Intermediate - No proof provided that food employees are informed of their responsibility to report to the person in charge information about their health and activities related to foodborne illnesses. **Warning**
11-26-1
Intermediate - Required employee training expired for all employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. **Warning**
53B-05-5
Basic - Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine.
16-21-4
Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. Operator stated their printer is down and he is unable to print current license.
50-09-4
Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting.
24-08-4
Basic - Silverware/utensils stored upright with the food-contact surface up.
24-18-4
Basic - Wall not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, warewashing areas or bathroom. Observed holes, nails, and paint chipping on wall in dishwashing area.
36-30-4
Basic - Ice scoop handle in contact with ice. In ice machine.
10-08-5
50
Apr 29, 2024
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Feb 22, 2024
Complaint Partial
No violations found.
100
Feb 14, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 3 major violations. 4 minor violations.
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High Priority - Sewage/wastewater backing up through floor drains. Observed sewage backing up through floor drain in bar area in front of bar cooler, and sewage water is running from behind bar to front of bar where customers are seated. **Warning**
28-26-5
Intermediate - No plan review submitted and approved - renovations were made or are in progress. Must submit plans and plan review application to DBPR H and R Plan Review office located at 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-1011. Plans must be submitted AND approved within 60 days. The direct link to the Plan Review page is https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/licensing/plan-review/. Operator no longer has three compartment sink in bar area, and has added a dishwasher. This violation must be corrected by April 24th 2024**Warning** **Warning**
51-16-7
Intermediate - Proof of required state approved employee training not available for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.
53B-13-5
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed cleaning utensils, and straws in handwashing sink in bar area.
31A-09-4
Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
50-09-4
Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Observed standing water in kitchen in front of three compartment sink and ice machine.
36-22-4
Basic - Grease receptacle lid open, broken, or missing.
33-29-4
Basic - Open dumpster lid.
33-16-4
52
Sep 5, 2023
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 5 minor violations.
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Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Adequate Handwashing Facilities Supplied and Accessible
FL-10
Food Received at Proper Temperature
FL-12
Warewashing Facilities Maintained and Used
FL-24
Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Designed and Constructed
FL-50
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
50
Jun 6, 2023
Complaint Partial
2 critical violations. 3 major violations. 5 minor violations.
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Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Food Received at Proper Temperature
FL-12
Proper Hot and Cold Holding Temperatures
FL-21
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Equipment, Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Approved
FL-35
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
Personal Cleanliness
FL-40
Wiping Cloths Properly Used and Stored
FL-41
Toilet Rooms Maintained
FL-53
33
Dec 8, 2022
Routine - Food
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Observed wet metal pans on a rack next to the three compartment sink stacked on top of each other not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Observed the manager remove the pans from on top of each other so they can properly air dry. **Corrected On-Site**
24-08-4
Basic - No handwashing sign provided at the hand sink used by food employees located in the men's restroom. Provided manager with hand washing sign which he placed at the hand washing sink. **Corrected On-Site**
31B-04-4
Basic - Open dumpster lid. Observed the manager close the dumpster lid. **Corrected On-Site**
33-16-4
86
Jul 12, 2022
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 4 minor violations.
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High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Observed operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. License expired on June 01, 2022.
50-17-2
Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Observed standing water in the kitchen by the soda machine,the three compartment sink, and by the ice machine. Observed the manager dry the standing water on all three locations. **Corrected On-Site**
36-22-4
Basic - Floors not maintained smooth and durable. Observed the floor in the kitchen located by the soda machine, the three compartment sink and by the ice machine not smooth or durable.
36-11-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed a case of oil on the ground by the fryers. Observed the manager remove the case of oil from the ground. **Corrected On-Site**
08B-38-4
Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed wall soiled with mold like substance by the 3 compartment sink.
36-27-5
70
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Cancun's Sports Bar last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Cancun's Sports Bar on file is from Mar 11, 2026. The public record contains 11 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Cancun's Sports Bar?
Across the inspection record, “silverware/utensils stored upright” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Cancun's Sports Bar.
How does Cancun's Sports Bar compare to other restaurants in Tallahassee?
Cancun's Sports Bar most recently scored 95 out of 100, which is higher than the Tallahassee average of 88.
Has Cancun's Sports Bar's inspection record improved over time?
Yes. Recent inspections at Cancun's Sports Bar have averaged around one violation per visit, down from roughly three earlier in the record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Cancun's Sports Bar 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 Cancun's Sports Bar inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Cancun's Sports Bar is inspected around three times per year on average.
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