Catrina Cocina Mexicana
Last inspected: Apr 22, 2026
19
Score
Catrina Cocina Mexicana has been inspected eight times since 2024. The most recent visit was on Apr 22, 2026. The high risk label is a heads-up that the most recent visit didn't go well.
Things have been moving in the right direction, with the rolling count dropping from around 14 violations to closer to 11 violations per visit.
The pattern that stands out is “employee personal items stored”, which has been cited two times.
That's lower than the typical Ocala restaurant, which scores around 78. This restaurant has more on its record than most do.
8
Inspections
5
Critical latest
4
Major latest
10
Minor latest
Inspection History
Apr 22, 2026
Routine - Food
5 critical violations. 4 major violations. 10 minor violations.
View 19 violations
High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Spray bottles of cleaner stored next to Monin syrup on shelf next to bar area dish machine. **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
41-10-4
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food removed from cold holding for necessary preparation rose above 41 degrees Fahrenheit during the preparation process and was not cooled back down to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 4 hours. Shredded cheese stored on cook line, 47F, and walk-in cooler,44F. Manager stated cheese was shredded the previous day.
03D-07-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from ambient temperature to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within four hours. See stop sale. Shredded cheese stored on cook line, 47F, and walk-in cooler,44F. Manager stated cheese was shredded the previous day. **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
01B-38-5
High Priority - Pesticide/insecticide labeled for household use only present in establishment. Can of Raid stored on chemical shelf next to back door. Manager removed can of RAID during inspection. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
41-05-4
High Priority - Employee handled soiled equipment or utensils and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Employee handled dirty dishes and proceeded to handle clean dishes in dish area without washing hands and changing gloves. Manager had employee wash hands and change gloves. **Corrective Action Taken** **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
12A-13-4
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Soda gun in bar area soiled with mold-like substance. **Repeat Violation**
22-02-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Employee dumped drink in bar area hand washing sink.
31A-11-4
Intermediate - No measuring device available for measuring utensil surface temperature when using hot water as sanitizer in a dishmachine. No measuring device for bar area high temp machine. **Repeat Violation**
16-62-1
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Spray bottle of cleaner stored in dish area.
41-17-4
Basic - Cardboard used to line food-contact shelves. Cardboard lining walk-in cooler shelves.
14-05-4
Basic - Dead roaches on premises. Observed three dead roaches in light fixture above make line. **Repeat Violation**
35A-03-4
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee bottle of water on cook line prep table next to cook line oven. Manager removed bottle of water during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
12B-07-4
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employee bag stored on bar area ice bin. Manager removed bag during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
40-06-5
Basic - Food stored on floor. Plastic container of mixed vegetables stored on walk-in freezer floor. Manager placed container on shelf. **Corrected On-Site**
08B-38-4
Basic - Grease receptacle/dumpster not on proper pad/nonabsorbent surface. Grease receptacle behind building.
33-23-4
Basic - Missing drain plug at dumpster. Dumpster behind building. **Repeat Violation**
33-11-4
Basic - Open dumpster lid. Dumpster behind building. **Repeat Violation**
33-16-4
Basic - Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Sprinkler heads in back of kitchen.
29-11-4
Basic - Wiping cloth sanitizing solution stored on the floor. Sanitizer bucket stored on floor across from dish machine. Manager placed bucket in another bucket. **Corrected On-Site**
21-38-4
19
Feb 18, 2026
Complaint Full
No violations found.
100
Feb 17, 2026
Complaint Full
3 critical violations. 3 major violations. 8 minor violations.
View 14 violations
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Proper Eating, Tasting, Drinking, or Tobacco Use
FL-06
Supervisor/Person in Charge Present
FL-01
Food Received at Proper Temperature
FL-12
Potentially Hazardous Food Held at Proper Temperature
FL-16
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
Warewashing Facilities Maintained and Used
FL-24
Sewage and Wastewater Properly Disposed
FL-27
Proper Sanitizer Contact Time and Concentration
FL-33
Equipment, Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Approved
FL-35
Personal Cleanliness
FL-40
Wiping Cloths Properly Used and Stored
FL-41
Toilet Rooms Maintained
FL-53
17
Dec 16, 2025
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 6 major violations. 7 minor violations.
View 15 violations
Adequate Handwashing Facilities Supplied and Accessible
FL-10
Food Obtained from Approved Sources
FL-11
Food Received at Proper Temperature
FL-12
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Potentially Hazardous Food Held at Proper Temperature
FL-16
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
Warewashing Facilities Maintained and Used
FL-24
Sewage and Wastewater Properly Disposed
FL-27
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Proper Sanitizer Contact Time and Concentration
FL-33
Personal Cleanliness
FL-40
Wiping Cloths Properly Used and Stored
FL-41
Toilet Rooms Maintained
FL-53
Hot and Cold Water Available; Adequate Pressure
FL-25
21
Aug 21, 2025
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 5 major violations. 6 minor violations.
View 14 violations
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Procedures for Responding to Vomiting/Diarrheal Events
FL-05
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Adequate Handwashing Facilities Supplied and Accessible
FL-10
Food Obtained from Approved Sources
FL-11
Food Received at Proper Temperature
FL-12
Potentially Hazardous Food Held at Proper Temperature
FL-16
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Wiping Cloths Properly Used and Stored
FL-41
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Warewashing Facilities Maintained and Used
FL-24
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
Toilet Rooms Maintained
FL-53
15
Aug 30, 2024
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 2 major violations. 8 minor violations.
View 13 violations
High Priority - Shell eggs not stored at an ambient air temperature of 45 degrees Fahrenheit or less. Raw shelled eggs in flip-top make table cooler at 55F, Manager advised raw shelled eggs had been out for 30 minutes. Raw shelled eggs placed in reach in cooler **Corrective Action Taken**
03A-03-5
High Priority - Non-food grade paper/paper towel used as liner for food container. Two flans in reach in cooler had pieces of soiled cardboard box touching top of food product. Manager discarded flans. **Corrective Action Taken**
14-86-1
High Priority - Employee dried hands on clothes/apron/soiled towel after washing. Cook wearing gloves wiped soiled hands on apron and soiled towel on waistband, then continued preparing food, without removing gloves, washing hands and putting on clean gloves. Discussed with Manager. **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
12A-18-4
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. No paper towels at hand wash sink by dishmachine
31B-02-4
Intermediate - No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. No proof of food handler training certificates available. **Warning**
53B-01-5
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Bowl with no handle used to dispense food ( rice and sugar ). Manager removed bowl **Corrective Action Taken**
14-01-5
Basic - Clean in place equipment not washed, rinsed and sanitized using three distinct steps. Cook removed soiled ladle from dishwash area rinsed it off then used it to handle food. Wash and sanitizer step missed.
16-29-4
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. T-shirt and sombrero stored on dry goods storage rack. Manager removed **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
40-06-5
Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Tongs stored on oven handle in kitchen
10-20-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Mold like substance on the inside food contact surface of the nozzles on the soda gun dispensing machine at bar. Manager cleaned nozzle. **Corrected On-Site**
23-03-4
Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Single service trays on top of food warmer not inverted or protected
25-06-4
Basic - Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with ready-to-eat food. Unwashed produce (lettuce ) stored over ready-to-eat food (beans and ground beef ) in walk in cooler . Manager removed lettuce **Corrected On-Site**
08B-17-4
Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Wet mop not in use stored in mop bucket. **Repeat Violation**
42-01-4
35
Jul 1, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 3 major violations. 5 minor violations.
View 9 violations
Certified Food Manager Identification
FL-02
Adequate Handwashing Facilities Supplied and Accessible
FL-10
Food Received at Proper Temperature
FL-12
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Washing Fruits and Vegetables
FL-42
Personal Cleanliness
FL-40
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Warewashing Facilities Maintained and Used
FL-24
Toilet Rooms Maintained
FL-53
43
Mar 25, 2024
Food-Licensing Inspection
No violations found.
100
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Catrina Cocina Mexicana last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Catrina Cocina Mexicana on file is from Apr 22, 2026. The public record contains eight inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Catrina Cocina Mexicana?
Across the inspection record, “employee personal items stored” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Catrina Cocina Mexicana.
How does Catrina Cocina Mexicana compare to other restaurants in Ocala?
Catrina Cocina Mexicana most recently scored 19 out of 100, which is lower than the Ocala average of 78.
Has Catrina Cocina Mexicana's inspection record improved over time?
Yes. Recent inspections at Catrina Cocina Mexicana have averaged around 11 violations per visit, down from roughly 14 earlier in the record.
What does a high risk rating mean?
A high risk rating at Catrina Cocina Mexicana means the most recent inspection flagged either critical violations or a substantial number of smaller ones. Diners may want to read the violation details before deciding to visit.
How often is Catrina Cocina Mexicana inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Catrina Cocina Mexicana is inspected around four times per year on average.
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