Catrinas Mexican Fusion
Last inspected: Apr 7, 2026
32
Score
Public records show 12 inspections at Catrinas Mexican Fusion stretching back to 2022. The most recent visit was on Apr 7, 2026. High risk indicates the latest inspection turned up problems worth knowing about.
The trend has not been favorable: recent inspections average around 12 violations each, up from closer to five violations before.
Looking across the full record, “no paper towels” is the recurring theme, flagged three times.
Restaurants in Orlando average 79, so Catrinas Mexican Fusion trails the local norm. The pattern in the record is worth a careful look.
12
Inspections
2
Critical latest
5
Major latest
7
Minor latest
Inspection History
Apr 7, 2026
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 5 major violations. 7 minor violations.
View 14 violations
High Priority - Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Hot rice kept on non food grade bad. Removed Corrected On-Site** **Corrected On-Site**
14-31-5
High Priority - Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. Pozole with bad smell. Operator discarded no stop sale order provided.
01B-13-4
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Can opener debris. Operator cleaned Corrected On-Site** **Corrected On-Site**
22-02-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Strainer on hand sink located at bar entrance. Chemical bottle stored in hand sink located by mop sink. **Repeat Violation**
31A-11-4
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink located by mop sink. **Repeat Violation**
31B-02-4
Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Flan, tres leches made on Sunday with no date marked.
02C-02-5
Intermediate - Commercially processed ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food opened and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. Heavy cream opened in Sunday no dated marked Cheese placed on dessert case on Sunday with no dated marked.
02C-03-5
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Operator cleaned. Corrected On-Site** **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
22-20-5
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Bowl use to scoop pico. Removed Corrected On-Site** **Corrected On-Site**
14-01-5
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Leak and hole on ceiling on prep area Hole on ceiling over water heater **Repeat Violation**
36-32-5
Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable, cutting board in make table located. **Repeat Violation**
14-09-4
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Ice buildup up on freezer door and floor .
14-69-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Plastic curtains in walk in cooler entrance .
23-03-4
Basic - Standing water in floor drain/floor drain draining very slowly. Standing water on floor by prep area
29-19-4
32
Dec 19, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 6 major violations. 14 minor violations.
View 21 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Hot box cheese sauce 129F ; ( - Hot Holding) less than 4hrs per operator. Operator moved to stove to be reheated to 165F for temperature recovery . Operator reheated to 174F **Corrected On-Site**
03B-01-6
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. At hand sink by water heater
31B-02-4
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. Operator signed form on site **Corrected On-Site**
11-26-1
Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. At hand sink by water heater
31B-03-4
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 - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Soda nozzle at bar. Operator cleaned **Corrected On-Site**
22-02-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. -Strainer hand sink at bar. Operator removed **Corrected On-Site**
31A-11-4
Basic - Food storage container/container lid cracked or broken. Cheese container. Operator immediately replaced **Corrected On-Site**
14-38-4
Basic - In-use ice scoop stored on soiled surface between uses. Ice scoops for ice machine stored in dirty container. Operator immediately removed **Corrected On-Site**
10-12-5
Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. On plastic containers
16-46-4
Basic - Unnecessary items/unused equipment on the premises. Microwave in storage not in use
33-31-5
Basic - Wiping cloth quaternary ammonium compound sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. Sanitizer Bucket (Quaternary 500ppm); recheck Sanitizer Bucket (Quaternary 400ppm) **Corrected On-Site**
21-08-4
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Sugar container. Operator labeled **Corrected On-Site**
02D-01-5
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Operator immediately cleaned **Corrected On-Site**
22-20-5
Basic - Ceiling tile missing. Above water heater. Operator has repairs scheduled
36-36-4
Basic - Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Ice buckets. **Corrected On-Site**
24-05-4
Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. On big prep table cooler
14-09-4
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Purse on wait station Station. Operator removed **Corrected On-Site**
40-06-5
Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Behind water heater
36-73-4
Basic - Food not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor. -Chicken broth on floor in walkmin freezer. Operator removed **Corrected On-Site**
08B-47-4
Basic - Food offered in a way that misleads/misinforms the consumer. Operator is fully cooking ceviche. But has it advertised on menu as raw. Operator immediately corrected all menu's **Corrected On-Site**
52-11-4
23
Feb 4, 2025
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
View 2 violations
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Spray bottle no label at servers station - From follow-up inspection 2025-02-04: **Time Extended**
41-17-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Heacvy build up of ice walk in freezer door - From follow-up inspection 2025-02-04: **Time Extended**
14-69-4
86
Jan 23, 2025
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 4 minor violations.
View 7 violations
High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Raw chicken held over raw pork walk in cooler Operator moved chicken **Corrected On-Site**
08A-20-5
High Priority - Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. Bar dishwasher machine tested at 0 ppm Main dish machine tested at 0 ppm chlorine **Warning**
22-41-4
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Spray bottle no label at servers station
41-17-4
Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Gap at bottom of door leading outside by warewash
35B-01-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Case plastics bottle water stored on floor bar area Operator moved water **Corrected On-Site**
08B-38-4
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Heacvy build up of ice walk in freezer door
14-69-4
Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. Single service dinner napkins stored on floor back dry storage Operator moved napkins **Corrected On-Site**
25-05-4
55
Aug 23, 2024
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Aug 15, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 5 minor violations.
View 7 violations
High Priority - Dishmachine not sanitizing properly. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. Main dish machine tested 0 ppm chlorine. Out of sanitizer. Per operator sanitizer on order. Operator bought sanitizer during inspection. Not able to pull sanitizer through tube **Warning**
22-49-4
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Kitchen hand sink no paper towels. Operator provided paper towels **Corrected On-Site**
31B-02-4
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Front dish machine not working Per operator needs to be repaired
14-11-5
Basic - Food storage container/container lid cracked or broken. Clear containers on storage rack cracked/ broken
14-38-4
Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Tongs hanging on oven handle Operator removed **Corrected On-Site**
10-20-4
Basic - Open dumpster lid.
33-16-4
Basic - Wiping cloth chlorine sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. Sanitizer bucket tested 0 ppm. Operator changed water and added sanitizer. Tested 100 ppm **Corrected On-Site**
21-07-4
61
Apr 10, 2024
Routine - Food
5 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Ceiling leaks in back storage area and is damaged in that area - From follow-up inspection 2024-04-10: **Time Extended**
36-32-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Plates and bowls on shelf - From follow-up inspection 2024-04-10: **Time Extended**
24-05-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. on floor behind cooking equipment - From follow-up inspection 2024-04-10: **Time Extended**
36-73-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Under flattop grill Fan covers in walk in cooler - From follow-up inspection 2024-04-10: **Time Extended**
23-03-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. On multiple plastic containers - From follow-up inspection 2024-04-10: **Time Extended**
16-46-4
78
Apr 3, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 6 minor violations.
View 8 violations
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
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
52
Nov 15, 2023
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Nov 7, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 4 minor violations.
View 5 violations
High Priority - Dishmachine not sanitizing properly. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. Bar dish machine tested at 0 ppm chorine. Operator will use back of house dish machine to clean glasses **Warning**
22-49-4
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Ceiling of walk-in-cooler soiled. Operator cleaned ceiling during inspection **Corrected On-Site**
36-34-5
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Ice machine needs repair. Leaking water on floor.
14-11-5
Basic - Food stored on floor. Cases of water stored on color of outside walk-in-cooler Operator picked water up from floor **Corrected On-Site**
08B-38-4
Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. In use tongs on oven handle. Operator removed. **Corrected On-Site**
10-20-4
70
Jan 20, 2023
Routine - Food
3 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Food Obtained from Approved Sources
FL-11
Adequate Handwashing Facilities Supplied and Accessible
FL-10
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Potentially Hazardous Food Held at Proper Temperature
FL-16
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
Wiping Cloths Properly Used and Stored
FL-41
58
Aug 26, 2022
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 minor violations.
View 3 violations
High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. - Raw chicken portioned stored above beef in walk-in cooler. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2022-08-26: Raw portions of chicken, and chicken in trays stored above beef and pork in walk in cooler. Employee moved a few trays but left two trays of beef under trays of chicken. Gave proper storage paperwork in Spanish. **Time Extended**
08A-20-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2022-08-26: **Time Extended**
50-09-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Food stored on floor. - Boxes of shrimp in walk-in cooler. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2022-08-26: Box of plantains stored on walk in cooler floor. **Time Extended**
08B-38-4
78
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Catrinas Mexican Fusion last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Catrinas Mexican Fusion on file is from Apr 7, 2026. The public record contains 12 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Catrinas Mexican Fusion?
Across the inspection record, “no paper towels” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Catrinas Mexican Fusion.
How does Catrinas Mexican Fusion compare to other restaurants in Orlando?
Catrinas Mexican Fusion most recently scored 32 out of 100, which is lower than the Orlando average of 79.
Has Catrinas Mexican Fusion's inspection record improved over time?
No. Recent inspections at Catrinas Mexican Fusion have averaged around 12 violations per visit, up from roughly five earlier in the record.
What does a high risk rating mean?
A high risk rating at Catrinas Mexican Fusion 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 Catrinas Mexican Fusion inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Catrinas Mexican Fusion is inspected around three times per year on average.
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