Inspection Report

Emergency Closure InspectionDBPR disposition: Emergency order recommended
Florida DBPR Inspection Report
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LA CANTINA LLC

2380 NE COACHMAN RD · CLEARWATER · Hillsborough County · FL 33765

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Inspection Summary

Inspection dateNovember 14, 2024
Inspection typeComplaint Full
Inspection classFood
DBPR dispositionEmergency order recommended
Resultfacility_temporarily_closed
Inspection number1311345
Visit number1
Inspection Visit ID10705454
DBPR license3953429

Emergency Closure Summary

ClosedNovember 14, 2024
StatusReopened after callback/compliance
ReopenedNovember 15, 2024
Record basisDBPR daily inspection feed

Violation Summary

Counts reported for this inspection visit.

Full inspector observations available
6 High Priority4 Intermediate3 Basic0 Critical0 Non-Critical13 Total
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All DBPR Inspector Observations

13 full violation description(s) documented by the inspector during this visit.

High Priority 6

#4High Priority35A-02-6

High Priority – Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. 2 live flies in the MFDV. **Warning**

Warning
#5High Priority28-29-5

High Priority – Mobile food dispensing vehicle disposing of wastewater at an unapproved location. MFDV is dumping water into septic tank for fruit stand **Warning**

Warning
#6High Priority29-04-4

High Priority – Nonfood-grade hose conveying potable water. **Warning**

Warning
#7High Priority35A-09-4

High Priority – Presence of insects, rodents, or other pests. 78 Ants on the wall and inside sugar and flour **Warning**

Warning
#8High Priority01B-13-4

High Priority – Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. 10 pounds of sugar 10 pounds of flour Live ants crawling on flour and sugar inside plastic containers **Warning**

WarningStop Sale
#9High Priority03A-02-5

High Priority – Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. One door cooler next to three compartment sink Cooked chicken 45F Diced ham 44F Cooked plantains 44F **Warning**

Warning

Intermediate 4

#10Intermediate11-27-4

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. **Warning**

Warning
#11Intermediate31A-09-4

Intermediate – Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Hand wash full of items **Warning**

Warning
#12Intermediate31A-12-4

Intermediate – No handwash sink for employees. Hand sink is not working, operator states the pipe is broken, hand sink can not be turned on, operator is using three compartment sink to wash hands **Warning**

Warning
#13Intermediate51-22-4

Intermediate – Self-sufficient mobile food dispensing vehicle operating from an unapproved commissary. Mobile using a shed out back of mobile for storing food, freezer, clean utilities, provided operator with form 7022 **Warning**

Warning

Basic 3

#1Basic13-03-4

Basic – Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. **Warning**

Warning
#2Basic36-12-4

Basic – Floors not constructed to be easily cleanable. Shed floor is not smooth and easily cleanable **Warning**

Warning
#3Basic51-06-4

Basic – Mobile food dispensing vehicle connected to utilities on more than a temporary basis. Mobile is hooked up to septic tank with PVC piping, not able to quick disconnect **Warning**

Warning

Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on August 10, 2026 2:56 AM.

Violation category totals
Category 1 · Approved food source
1 observation(s)
Category 3 · Time/temperature control for safety food
1 observation(s)
Category 11 · Employee health knowledge / ill employees
1 observation(s)
Category 13 · Clothing, hair restraints, jewelry and fingernails
1 observation(s)
Category 28 · Sewage and wastewater disposal
1 observation(s)
Category 29 · Plumbing, mop sink, filters and backflow prevention
1 observation(s)
Category 31 · Handwash sinks, supplies and signage
2 observation(s)
Category 35 · Pest control / insects / rodents / animals / outer openings
2 observation(s)
Category 36 · Floors, walls, ceilings, attached equipment and ventilation
1 observation(s)
Category 51 · Other sanitary and safe-operation conditions
2 observation(s)

Inspection records and inspector observations reflect conditions documented by DBPR at the time of the inspection and may not reflect current conditions.