Que Pasa Mexican Cantina
Last inspected: Feb 9, 2026
78
Score
Que Pasa Mexican Cantina appears in inspection records nine times, starting in 2023. The newest entry in the record is dated Feb 9, 2026. A low risk rating suggests inspectors haven't found much to be concerned about lately.
Violation counts have been trending down, averaging around five violations across recent inspections versus roughly 14 violations before.
Across the inspection history, “food-contact surface soiled with food debris” is the issue that surfaces most often, recorded four times.
That falls roughly in the middle of the pack for St. Petersburg restaurants. Taken together, the history is a positive one.
9
Inspections
1
Critical latest
0
Major latest
2
Minor latest
Inspection History
Feb 9, 2026
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 minor violations.
View 3 violations
High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. 2-1-26 let owner know.
50-17-3
Basic - Interior of microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. **Corrected On-Site**
22-08-4
Basic - Raw fruits/vegetables not washed prior to preparation. Observed chef cutting tomatoes before washing. **Corrected On-Site**
08B-39-4
78
Aug 6, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
View 4 violations
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged raw pork chops individually wrapped Inside reach in freezer at dishwasher over top ice cream **Corrected On-Site**
08A-02-6
Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Bar employee replaced **Corrected On-Site**
31B-03-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Bucket of cut tomatoes floor of walk in cooler. Employee moved **Corrected On-Site**
08B-38-4
Basic - Stored food not covered. Kid chicken nuggets at dishwasher reach in freezer. Employee covered **Corrected On-Site**
08B-12-5
70
Jan 10, 2025
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 3 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 9 violations
High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Container of raw chicken stored above container of raw beef steaks in white single door cooler next to fryers on cook line. Manager moved container of raw chicken to rack next to raw beef. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
08A-20-5
High Priority - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food marked with a date that exceeds 7 days after opening/preparation. 2 stainless steal containers of salsa date marked 1/1/2025 stored at bottom of reach in cooler next to chip hot holding box. Manager discarded items. **Corrected On-Site**
02C-01-5
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Can opener soiled with food debris. Cutting boards stained on reach in coolers. **Repeat Violation**
22-02-4
Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Lactic acid being used for sanitizing food contact surface. No test strips observed.
16-37-1
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Unlabeled spray bottle stored on rack at kitchen entrance. Manager labeled as sanitizer. **Corrected On-Site**
41-17-4
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Ice machine interior soiled with pink and black mold like substance. Soda machine ice bin interior in bar area soiled with black mold like substance. **Repeat Violation**
22-20-5
Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. License posted next to kitchen 2/1/2021.
50-09-4
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee drink stored above and on prep table in preparation area where prep is being conducted. Employees moved drinks off prep table. **Corrected On-Site**
12B-07-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Box of fryer oil stored on floor to fryers. Manager removed item off the floor. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
08B-38-4
45
Aug 12, 2024
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 3 major violations. 9 minor violations.
View 15 violations
High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale. 2 dented 6 Lbs. 6 oz. Cans Tomatoes para Salsa 2 dented 6 lbs 11oz. Can of tomato purée **Repeat Violation** - From follow-up inspection 2024-08-12: Observed during call back inspection: 1 dented 6 Lbs. 6 oz. Cans Tomatoes para Salsa 1 dented 6 lbs 11oz. Can of tomato purée Operator removed cans from dry storage area to be returned to their provider. **Time Extended**
01B-01-4
High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Employee touching ready-to-eat food with their bare hands - food was not being heated as a sole ingredient to 145 degrees F or immediately added to other ingredients to be cooked/heated to the minimum required temperature to allow bare hand contact. Establishment has no approved Alternative Operating Procedure. Bartender handled a cut lime barehanded and stuck it on a glass cup. - From follow-up inspection 2024-08-12: **Time Extended**
09-01-4
High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Vacuum breaker missing on splitter at mop sink. Missing on hose bibb near back door. - From follow-up inspection 2024-08-12: **Time Extended**
29-34-4
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : 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. Observed employee training for: Edison F, JasonM, Joceline H, and Rosalia M. - From follow-up inspection 2024-08-12: **Time Extended**
53B-13-5
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Toxic substance/chemical on premise that is not required for the operation of establishment. - From follow-up inspection 2024-08-12: **Time Extended**
41-04-4
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Can opener soiled with food debris. Bar area ice bin interior soiled with mold like substance. **Repeat Violation** - From follow-up inspection 2024-08-12: **Time Extended**
22-02-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Interior soiled with black/pink mold like substance. **Repeat Violation** - From follow-up inspection 2024-08-12: **Time Extended**
22-20-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Accumulation of debris inside warewashing machine. Lime scale build up inside dish machine. - From follow-up inspection 2024-08-12: **Time Extended**
16-03-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ceiling tile missing. Above dry storage area. - From follow-up inspection 2024-08-12: **Time Extended**
36-36-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom. **Repeat Violation** - From follow-up inspection 2024-08-12: **Time Extended**
32-12-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Cutting boards on reach in deli coolers. - From follow-up inspection 2024-08-12: **Time Extended**
14-09-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water. In front of ice machine. Under three compartment sink in bar area. - From follow-up inspection 2024-08-12: **Time Extended**
36-22-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Heavily soiled with grease and food debris under equipment on cook line. - From follow-up inspection 2024-08-12: **Time Extended**
36-73-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Equipment on cook line heavily soiled with grease and food debris. Gaskets soiled with food debris on reach in deli coolers. **Repeat Violation** - From follow-up inspection 2024-08-12: **Time Extended**
23-03-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Ice bucket not stored inverted. - From follow-up inspection 2024-08-12: **Time Extended**
24-05-4
30
Aug 9, 2024
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 2 major violations. 10 minor violations.
View 15 violations
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
No Bare Hand Contact with Ready-to-Eat Food
FL-09
Supervisor/Person in Charge Present
FL-01
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
Equipment Adequate to Maintain Product Temperature
FL-29
Toxic Substances Properly Identified, Stored, Used
FL-32
Equipment, Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Approved
FL-35
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
Wiping Cloths Properly Used and Stored
FL-41
Toilet Rooms Maintained
FL-53
17
Mar 28, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 3 major violations. 9 minor violations.
View 13 violations
Supervisor/Person in Charge Present
FL-01
Certified Food Manager Identification
FL-02
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Adequate Handwashing Facilities Supplied and Accessible
FL-10
Food Obtained from Approved Sources
FL-11
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
Equipment Adequate to Maintain Product Temperature
FL-29
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Toxic Substances Properly Identified, Stored, Used
FL-32
Wiping Cloths Properly Used and Stored
FL-41
Plumbing Maintained; Sewage Disposal
FL-51
Toilet Rooms Maintained
FL-53
22
Oct 23, 2023
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 14 minor violations.
View 15 violations
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime.can opener blade soiled
22-02-4
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.
22-20-5
Basic - Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine.
16-21-4
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Plastic bowl in salsa in walk in cooler. Bowl in sugar bin
14-01-5
Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Reach in coolers on cook line
23-24-4
Basic - Cardboard used to line food-contact shelves. Beer cooler shelves at bar
14-05-4
Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
50-09-4
Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Cook line
14-09-4
Basic - Dead roaches on premises. One dead roach under soda syrup lines in dry storage, area cleaned and sanitized **Corrected On-Site**
35A-03-4
Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Accumulation of grease under cook line
36-73-4
Basic - In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board.
21-04-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Cooler gaskets souled **Repeat Violation**
23-03-4
Basic - Raw fruits/vegetables not washed prior to preparation. Staff observed cutting onions without prior washing
08B-39-4
Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Keg cooler at bar
29-49-6
Basic - Walk-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.
14-17-4
45
Jun 20, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 5 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Adequate Handwashing Facilities Supplied and Accessible
FL-10
Food Received at Proper Temperature
FL-12
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
Equipment Adequate to Maintain Product Temperature
FL-29
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
Insects, Rodents, and Animals Not Present
FL-38
67
Feb 13, 2023
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 4 major violations. 1 minor violation.
View 8 violations
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw beef over ready-to-eat cheese in reach-in cooler of cook line. Employee rearranged Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Raw swai over ready-to-eat plantains in tall single door reach-in freezer by dish machine. Discussed proper food storage **Corrective Action Taken**
08A-05-6
High Priority - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food marked with a date that exceeds 7 days after opening/preparation. Red salsa dated 02/04 in walk-in cooler should've been used or discarded 02/10 midnight
02C-01-5
High Priority - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food not consumed/sold within 7 days after opening/preparation. See stop sale. Red salsa dated 02/04 in walk-in cooler should've been used or discarded 02/10 midnight
01B-24-5
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.
11-26-1
Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food opened/prepared, frozen and then thawed and held at refrigeration temperature not properly date marked. Cooked tamales in walk-in cooler not marked with today's date when brought to thaw. Operator dated **Corrected On-Site**
02C-08-5
Intermediate - Establishment has no written procedures for employees to follow in response to a vomiting or diarrheal event where the vomit or diarrhea is discharged onto surfaces in the establishment.
11-27-4
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting board on salsa cooler Can opener blade soiled
22-02-4
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee drink on shelf by food containers on cook line.
12B-07-4
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Que Pasa Mexican Cantina last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Que Pasa Mexican Cantina on file is from Feb 9, 2026. The public record contains nine inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Que Pasa Mexican Cantina?
Across the inspection record, “food-contact surface soiled with food debris” has been cited four times, more than any other issue at Que Pasa Mexican Cantina.
How does Que Pasa Mexican Cantina compare to other restaurants in St. Petersburg?
Que Pasa Mexican Cantina most recently scored 78 out of 100, which is about the same as the St. Petersburg average of 77.
Has Que Pasa Mexican Cantina's inspection record improved over time?
Yes. Recent inspections at Que Pasa Mexican Cantina have averaged around five violations per visit, down from roughly 14 earlier in the record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Que Pasa Mexican 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 Que Pasa Mexican Cantina inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Que Pasa Mexican Cantina is inspected around three times per year on average.
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