Ensley, Escambia County

LA CABANA MEXICAN KITCHEN

8708 PENSACOLA BLVD, Ensley, FL 32534

FoodMobile MFDV
Latest violations
1
1 Basic
Mar 26, 2025
City
Ensley
County
Escambia
Status
Ownership Changed
Inspections
17

Violation history

Florida violations grouped by priority level over time.

Inspection history

Florida inspections are violation-priority based, with high priority, intermediate, and basic counts shown separately.

Mar 26, 2025

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Basic: 1Total: 1

42-01-4

Detail 23662816

Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry.

Apr 17, 2024

Routine - Food

Call Back - Admin. complaint recommended

Intermediate: 2Total: 2

53A-02-7

Detail 22810079

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification and no other certified food service manager employed at this location. Repeat Violation Admin Complaint - From follow-up inspection 2024-04-17: Upon call back person in charged did not provide any CFM. Admin Complaint

53B-01-5

Detail 22810078

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : 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 Admin Complaint - From follow-up inspection 2024-04-17: Upon call back personal in charged did no provide any proof of employee training. Admin Complaint

Dec 19, 2023

Routine - Food

Administrative complaint recommended

Intermediate: 2Basic: 1Total: 3

53A-02-7

Detail 22523151

Intermediate - Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification and no other certified food service manager employed at this location. Repeat Violation Admin Complaint

53B-01-5

Detail 22523152

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 Admin Complaint

24-07-4

Detail 22523150

Basic - Cleaned and sanitized equipment or utensils not properly stored. Upon inspection observed pots and pans stored outside. Repeat Violation

Apr 16, 2024

Routine - Food

Administrative complaint recommended

Intermediate: 2Total: 2

53A-02-7

Detail 22806123

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

53B-01-5

Detail 22806124

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

Jun 6, 2023

Routine - Food

Emergency Order Callback Complied

No violations recorded for this inspection.

Jun 5, 2023

Routine - Food

Emergency order recommended

High Priority: 4Intermediate: 5Basic: 1Total: 10

35A-02-6

Detail 22036362

High Priority - Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. Observed approximately 15 live flying insects in the following locations. Flying insects located inside secondary black trailer. 7 live flying insects on walls. 8 live flying insects on prep table. Warning

50-17-3

Detail 22036367

High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. 06/01/23

35A-05-4

Detail 22036366

High Priority - Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. Upon inspection observed 6 live roaches inside 3 compartment sink and 3 in hand washing station. Warning

03A-02-5

Detail 22036361

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Upon inspection observed coleslaw at 48F, refried beans 48F, salsa at 81F, cabbage 61F. Warning

53A-02-7

Detail 22036371

Intermediate - Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification and no other certified food service manager employed at this location. This violation has previously been addressed. Warning

31B-02-4

Detail 22036365

Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink.

51-12-5

Detail 22036370

Intermediate - No plan review submitted and approved for establishment previously licensed by the Department of Agriculture and Consumer Service or the Department of Health. 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 http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/licensing/plan-review/. Upon routine inspection observed secondary black trailer used for cold hold storage and food preparation. Warning

53B-01-5

Detail 22036363

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 has previously been addressed. Warning

27-16-4

Detail 22036369

Intermediate - Water with a temperature of at least 100 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. No hot water or cold water in hand washing station.

24-07-4

Detail 22036368

Basic - Cleaned and sanitized equipment or utensils not properly stored. Clean cooking equipment stored outside of MFDV.

48-04-4

Detail 22036364

Propane tank (larger than 2.7 lb. water capacity/1 lb. gas capacity) located inside of the building. For reporting purposes only. Observed three LP tanks inside storage unit outside of unit.

Jun 5, 2023

Routine - Food

Call Back - Admin. complaint recommended

Intermediate: 3Total: 3

53A-02-7

Detail 22036952

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : 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. - From follow-up inspection 2022-12-14: Time Extended - From follow-up inspection 2022-12-15: Time Extended - From follow-up inspection 2023-02-17: Time Extended - From follow-up inspection 2023-06-05: No documents provided. Admin Complaint

51-16-7

Detail 22036953

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : 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 - From follow-up inspection 2022-12-14: Time Extended - From follow-up inspection 2022-12-15: Time Extended - From follow-up inspection 2023-02-17: Time Extended - From follow-up inspection 2023-06-05: Upon call back inspection operator stated that unit is not being used for operation, but during inspection observed multiple items in cold hold storage, items, cases of eggs , package cheese, salsa and vegetables. Admin Complaint

53B-01-5

Detail 22036951

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : 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. - From follow-up inspection 2022-12-14: Time Extended - From follow-up inspection 2022-12-15: Time Extended - From follow-up inspection 2023-02-17: Time Extended - From follow-up inspection 2023-06-05: No documents provided. Admin Complaint

Feb 17, 2023

Routine - Food

Call Back - Extension given, pending

High Priority: 1Intermediate: 3Basic: 1Total: 5

03A-02-5

Detail 21791327

High Priority - - From initial inspection : 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. - From follow-up inspection 2022-12-14: Time Extended - From follow-up inspection 2022-12-15: Time Extended - From follow-up inspection 2023-02-17: Time Extended

53A-02-7

Detail 21791328

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : 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. - From follow-up inspection 2022-12-14: Time Extended - From follow-up inspection 2022-12-15: Time Extended - From follow-up inspection 2023-02-17: Time Extended

51-16-7

Detail 21791326

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : 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 - From follow-up inspection 2022-12-14: Time Extended - From follow-up inspection 2022-12-15: Time Extended - From follow-up inspection 2023-02-17: Time Extended

53B-01-5

Detail 21791325

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : 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. - From follow-up inspection 2022-12-14: Time Extended - From follow-up inspection 2022-12-15: Time Extended - From follow-up inspection 2023-02-17: Time Extended

08B-38-4

Detail 21791324

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Food stored on floor. Upon inspection observed unwashed onions in container on floor in secondary trailer. - From follow-up inspection 2022-12-14: Time Extended - From follow-up inspection 2022-12-15: Time Extended - From follow-up inspection 2023-02-17: Time Extended

Dec 15, 2022

Routine - Food

Emergency Order Callback Time Extension

High Priority: 1Intermediate: 3Basic: 1Total: 5

03A-02-5

Detail 21639578

High Priority - - From initial inspection : 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. - From follow-up inspection 2022-12-14: Time Extended - From follow-up inspection 2022-12-15: Time Extended

53A-02-7

Detail 21639579

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : 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. - From follow-up inspection 2022-12-14: Time Extended - From follow-up inspection 2022-12-15: Time Extended

51-16-7

Detail 21639577

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : 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 - From follow-up inspection 2022-12-14: Time Extended - From follow-up inspection 2022-12-15: Time Extended

53B-01-5

Detail 21639576

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : 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. - From follow-up inspection 2022-12-14: Time Extended - From follow-up inspection 2022-12-15: Time Extended

08B-38-4

Detail 21639575

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Food stored on floor. Upon inspection observed unwashed onions in container on floor in secondary trailer. - From follow-up inspection 2022-12-14: Time Extended - From follow-up inspection 2022-12-15: Time Extended

Dec 14, 2022

Routine - Food

Emergency Order Callback Not Complied

High Priority: 2Intermediate: 3Basic: 1Total: 6

28-13-5

Detail 21637337

High Priority - - From initial inspection : 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 - From follow-up inspection 2022-12-14: Upon callback observed sewage on ground in culver on both sides of the street. Time Extended

03A-02-5

Detail 21637333

High Priority - - From initial inspection : 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. - From follow-up inspection 2022-12-14: Time Extended

53A-02-7

Detail 21637335

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : 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. - From follow-up inspection 2022-12-14: Time Extended

51-16-7

Detail 21637334

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : 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 - From follow-up inspection 2022-12-14: Time Extended

53B-01-5

Detail 21637332

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : 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. - From follow-up inspection 2022-12-14: Time Extended

08B-38-4

Detail 21637336

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Food stored on floor. Upon inspection observed unwashed onions in container on floor in secondary trailer. - From follow-up inspection 2022-12-14: Time Extended

Dec 13, 2022

Routine - Food

Emergency order recommended

High Priority: 3Intermediate: 3Basic: 2Total: 8

35A-02-6

Detail 21632371

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.

28-13-5

Detail 21632372

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

03A-02-5

Detail 21632369

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.

53A-02-7

Detail 21632375

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.

51-16-7

Detail 21632374

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

53B-01-5

Detail 21632370

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.

08B-32-4

Detail 21632368

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-38-4

Detail 21632373

Basic - Food stored on floor. Upon inspection observed unwashed onions in container on floor in secondary trailer.

Dec 13, 2022

Routine - Food

Call Back - Admin. complaint recommended

Intermediate: 2Total: 2

53A-01-7

Detail 21632963

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. No proof of certified food manager for establishment Warning - From follow-up inspection 2022-06-21: Upon callback inspection, no food manager for establishment. Operator states manager is signed up for class but has not yet taken exam. Time Extended - From follow-up inspection 2022-08-30: Operator has appointment for September 5th to take the manager certification test. Time Extended - From follow-up inspection 2022-10-12: Upon call back miss Gia Naciel has not taken the test for CFM Training time will be extended for 60 days. Time Extended - From follow-up inspection 2022-12-13: Upon inspection observed no proof of certified food manager for establishment. Admin Complaint

53B-01-5

Detail 21632962

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : 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 employee training for any employees Warning - From follow-up inspection 2022-06-21: Upon callback inspection, no proof of employee training for any employees Time Extended - From follow-up inspection 2022-08-30: Operator has manager certification test on Monday September fifth. Time extended 30 days. Time Extended - From follow-up inspection 2022-10-12: No proof or certified employee training available Time will be extended for 60 days. Time Extended - From follow-up inspection 2022-12-13: Upon inspection observed no proof of management training. Admin Complaint

Oct 12, 2022

Routine - Food

Call Back - Extension given, pending

Intermediate: 2Total: 2

53A-01-7

Detail 21483256

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. No proof of certified food manager for establishment Warning - From follow-up inspection 2022-06-21: Upon callback inspection, no food manager for establishment. Operator states manager is signed up for class but has not yet taken exam. Time Extended - From follow-up inspection 2022-08-30: Operator has appointment for September 5th to take the manager certification test. Time Extended - From follow-up inspection 2022-10-12: Upon call back miss Gia Naciel has not taken the test for CFM Training time will be extended for 60 days. Time Extended

53B-01-5

Detail 21483255

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : 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 employee training for any employees Warning - From follow-up inspection 2022-06-21: Upon callback inspection, no proof of employee training for any employees Time Extended - From follow-up inspection 2022-08-30: Operator has manager certification test on Monday September fifth. Time extended 30 days. Time Extended - From follow-up inspection 2022-10-12: No proof or certified employee training available Time will be extended for 60 days. Time Extended

Aug 30, 2022

Routine - Food

Call Back - Extension given, pending

Intermediate: 2Total: 2

53A-01-7

Detail 21318654

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. No proof of certified food manager for establishment Warning - From follow-up inspection 2022-06-21: Upon callback inspection, no food manager for establishment. Operator states manager is signed up for class but has not yet taken exam. Time Extended - From follow-up inspection 2022-08-30: Operator has appointment for September 5th to take the manager certification test. Time Extended

53B-01-5

Detail 21318653

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : 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 employee training for any employees Warning - From follow-up inspection 2022-06-21: Upon callback inspection, no proof of employee training for any employees Time Extended - From follow-up inspection 2022-08-30: Operator has manager certification test on Monday September fifth. Time extended 30 days. Time Extended

Jun 21, 2022

Routine - Food

Call Back - Extension given, pending

Intermediate: 2Total: 2

53A-01-7

Detail 21149931

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. No proof of certified food manager for establishment Warning - From follow-up inspection 2022-06-21: Upon callback inspection, no food manager for establishment. Operator states manager is signed up for class but has not yet taken exam. Time Extended

53B-01-5

Detail 21149930

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : 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 employee training for any employees Warning - From follow-up inspection 2022-06-21: Upon callback inspection, no proof of employee training for any employees Time Extended

Apr 12, 2022

Routine - Food

Warning Issued

High Priority: 1Intermediate: 4Total: 5

03B-01-6

Detail 21005323

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed shredded chicken at 128f and beef at 89f. Both out less than one hour

53A-01-7

Detail 21005324

Intermediate - Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. No proof of certified food manager for establishment Warning

31B-02-4

Detail 21005320

Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. No paper towels by hand wash sink Repeat Violation

53B-01-5

Detail 21005321

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 employee training for any employees Warning

31B-03-4

Detail 21005322

Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. No soap at hand washing sink. Repeat Violation

Apr 12, 2022

Routine - Food

Call Back - Complied

Intermediate: 2Total: 2

53A-01-7

Detail 21003215

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2022-04-12: Violation being addressed on inspection conducted on 4/12/2022 Time Extended

53B-01-5

Detail 21003216

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : 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. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2022-04-12: Violation being addressed on inspection conducted on 4/12/2022 Time Extended