La Cabana Mexican Kitchen

8708 Pensacola Blvd, Pensacola, FL 32534
Mexican / Latin
Last inspected: Feb 2, 2026
100
Score
Low Risk

La Cabana Mexican Kitchen has been inspected eight times since 2022. On Feb 2, 2026, the health department conducted the most recent visit. A low risk rating suggests inspectors haven't found much to be concerned about lately.

There hasn't been much movement either way: counts have stayed near one violation per visit across recent inspections.

“Manager or person in charge lacking proof” comes up most often, recorded two times in the inspection record.

Compared to the broader Pensacola restaurant scene, where the average is 95, this is a stronger showing. Overall, the inspection record reads well.

8
Inspections
0
Critical latest
0
Major latest
0
Minor latest
Inspection History
Feb 2, 2026
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Sep 3, 2025
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
May 19, 2025
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Mar 26, 2025
Routine - Food
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry.
42-01-4
95
Apr 16, 2024
Routine - Food
2 major violations.
View 2 violations
Intermediate - Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification and no other certified food service manager employed at this location. Upon inspection observed person in charge Mariainez Chavez Rodriguez did not have manager certification, and no other manager certification for this establishment. Repeat vailation from 12-19-2023. **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
53A-02-7
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. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
53B-01-5
82
Dec 19, 2023
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
View 2 violations
Warewashing Facilities Maintained and Used
FL-24
Toilet Rooms Maintained
FL-53
78
Jun 6, 2023
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Dec 13, 2022
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 3 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 8 violations
High Priority - Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. Upon inspection observed 6 flying insects in prep area in secondary trailer, observed no flies on food.
35A-02-6
High Priority - Raw sewage on ground of establishment. Upon inspection observed sewage on the ground around where waste water flows into an underground tank and underneath mobile food dispensing unit. Also observed sewage on ground in culver on both sides of the street. The underground tank has no lid at time of inspection. **Warning**
28-13-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Upon inspection observed shredded mozzarella 55F, Queso fresco 56F for less than 4 hours.
03A-02-5
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. This violation is being addressed on a previous inspection.
53B-01-5
Intermediate - Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification and no other certified food service manager employed at this location. Not able to provide proof per EMMA Mercado. This violation is being addressed on a previous inspection.
53A-02-7
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. Upon inspection observed secondary trailer being used for food storage and food preparation. **Warning**
51-16-7
Basic - Food stored on floor. Upon inspection observed unwashed onions in container on floor in secondary trailer.
08B-38-4
Basic - Food being prepared outside. Upon inspection observed food in a sealed pot being cooked on an open burner outside of unit. Operator brought pot into the unit. **Corrected On-Site**
08B-32-4
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Frequently Asked Questions

When was La Cabana Mexican Kitchen last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at La Cabana Mexican Kitchen on file is from Feb 2, 2026. The public record contains eight inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at La Cabana Mexican Kitchen?

Across the inspection record, “manager or person in charge lacking proof” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at La Cabana Mexican Kitchen.

How does La Cabana Mexican Kitchen compare to other restaurants in Pensacola?

La Cabana Mexican Kitchen most recently scored 100 out of 100, which is higher than the Pensacola average of 95.

Has La Cabana Mexican Kitchen's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at La Cabana Mexican Kitchen have averaged around one violation per visit across the recent record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at La Cabana Mexican Kitchen 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 La Cabana Mexican Kitchen inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, La Cabana Mexican Kitchen is inspected around three times per year on average.