La Catrina Tacos and Tequila Bar

2710 Blanding Blvd Ste 15-16, Middleburg, FL 32068 · Permanent Food Service · License 2001328

B
Grade B
Safety score 84 of 100
Latest visit: Jul 17, 2026

What drove the grade

Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature.High priority · fixed on the spot · 9 other violations

How the score was calculated

  • Starting score100
  • Violations at the Jul 17 complaint inspection
    2 high priority (fixed on the spot), 1 intermediate (fixed on the spot), 7 basic (1 repeat)
    -16
  • Safety score84

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Inspection history

1 inspection · 1 visit

Complaint inspection

10 violations found
  1. First visitJul 17, 2026 No follow-up needed

    Met the state's inspection standards; the inspector didn't need to come back. Any violations cited still count toward the grade.

    10 violations found:

    • 2 High priority
    • 1 Intermediate
    • 7 Basic
    What the inspector cited

    High priority2

    • Code 08, Food protection and cross-contamination: Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature.

      Raw shell eggs stored over cut vegetables in flip top reach in cooler in kitchen. Employee moved shell eggs to bottom shelf.

      Fixed on the spot

    • Code 41, Chemicals and toxic substances: Wiping cloth sanitizer solution exceeds the maximum concentration allowed.

      Wiping cloth solution in the kitchen tested at 200+ppm chlorine. Employee remade solution to 100ppm chlorine.

      Fixed on the spot

    Intermediate1

    • Code 41, Chemicals and toxic substances: Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled.

      Unlabeled spray bottle with red liquid at dish area. Employee identified contents as degreaser and labeled the spray bottle.

      Fixed on the spot

    Basic7

    • Code 08, Food protection and cross-contamination: Raw fruits/vegetables not washed prior to preparation.

      On in-use guacamole cart in dining room, observed in-use cut avocados with the sticker still attached.

    • Code 21, Wiping cloths and linens: Sanitizer bucket stored with food, equipment, utensils, linens, single-service, or single-use articles.

      Sanitizer bucket in the bar stored directly against margarita mix in the bar, operator moved sanitizer solution to appropriate location.

      Fixed on the spot

    • Code 24, Clean equipment storage and air drying: Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting.

      Water observed between stacked plastic cups at the soda machine.

      Repeat violation

    • Code 29, Plumbing and backflow prevention: Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle.

      To left of dishmachine, water leaking from the ceiling. Operator states it is the air conditioning and a work order is in place to repair.

      Fixed on the spot

    • Code 33, Garbage and refuse: Missing drain plug at dumpster.

      Drain plug missing on dumpster.

    • Code 35, Insects, rodents, pests and animals: Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside.

      Gap with daylight showing at bottom of exit door in the kitchen.

    • Code 36, Floors, walls, ceilings and ventilation: Floor/wall/ceiling/vents soiled/has accumulation of debris.

      Floor under fryers with grease build up. Wall to left of fryers with grease build up.

    Official report, on the Florida DBPR website

Reading this report

Priority levels

  • High priority The problems most likely to make someone sick directly.
  • Intermediate Could lead to a high-priority problem if not fixed.
  • Basic Best practices and general upkeep.

Terms in the inspectors’ reports

Wet nesting
Stacking dishes or containers before they have dried, which traps moisture where germs can grow.

Most cited

Food protection and cross-contamination2
Chemicals and toxic substances2
Wiping cloths and linens1
Clean equipment storage and air drying1
Plumbing and backflow prevention1
Garbage and refuse1
Insects, rodents, pests and animals1
Floors, walls, ceilings and ventilation1