Inspection Report

Florida DBPR Inspection Report
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CANTINA LOUIE

1900 US 1 SOUTH · SAINT AUGUSTINE · St. Johns County · FL 32086

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Inspection Summary

Inspection dateApril 28, 2025
Inspection typeRoutine – Food
Inspection classFood
DBPR dispositionAdministrative complaint recommended
Resultfollow_up_required
Inspection number3572191
Visit number1
Inspection Visit ID10729958
DBPR license6502118

Violation Summary

Counts reported for this inspection visit.

Full inspector observations available
4 High Priority5 Intermediate8 Basic0 Critical0 Non-Critical17 Total
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All DBPR Inspector Observations

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

High Priority 4

#9High Priority08A-05-6

High Priority – Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw eggs stored over ready to eat lettuce bags. Operator moved eggs. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**

Corrected On-SiteRepeat Violation
#10High Priority01B-02-5

High Priority – Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. In pull out drawers overnight raw chicken breast (52F – Cold Holding); raw shrimp (50F – Cold Holding); grouper (46F – Cold Holding); steak (46F – Cold Holding) **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**

Repeat ViolationAdmin ComplaintStop Sale
#11High Priority03A-02-5

High Priority – Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. In pull out drawers on cookline raw chicken breast (52F – Cold Holding); raw shrimp (50F – Cold Holding); grouper (46F – Cold Holding); steak (46F – Cold Holding) **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**

Repeat ViolationAdmin Complaint
#12High Priority29-42-4

High Priority – Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. No vacuum breaker installed on hose at mop sink. **Repeat Violation**

Repeat Violation

Intermediate 5

#13Intermediate22-02-4

Intermediate – Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Can opener near dishwasher area soiled.

#14Intermediate31A-11-4

Intermediate – Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Hand wash sink in kitchen has cup and steel wool. Operator removed. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**

Corrected On-SiteRepeat Violation
#15Intermediate53B-02-5

Intermediate – No proof of required state approved employee training provided for employee hired more than 60 days ago. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Employee Benjamin no proof of training.

#16Intermediate11-26-1

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. Employee Benjamin not informed of responsibility.

#17Intermediate41-17-4

Intermediate – Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Spray bottles with blue and clear liquid not labeled. Operator labeled sanitizer. **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site

Basic 8

#1Basic35A-03-4

Basic – Dead roaches on premises. Observed 7 dead roaches on premise 2 near walk in freezer 5 in dry storage area

#2Basic12B-02-4

Basic – Employee eating in a food preparation or other restricted area. Multiple drinking cups on kitchen prep table. Operator removed. **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site
#3Basic24-08-4

Basic – Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried – wet nesting. Cups above soda machine dispenser wet nesting.

#4Basic36-17-5

Basic – Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Floor tiles on cookline missing and in disrepair. **Repeat Violation**

Repeat Violation
#5Basic08B-38-4

Basic – Food stored on floor. Bulk container of oil stored on floor. Operator removed. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**

Corrected On-SiteRepeat Violation
#6Basic10-20-4

Basic – In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Tongs hanging on oven handle. Operator removed. **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site
#7Basic31B-04-4

Basic – No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. No employee hand wash sign in men's restroom.

#8Basic23-03-4

Basic – Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Walk in cooler shelves soiled. Reach in cooler gaskets soiled. **Repeat Violation**

Repeat Violation

Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on September 10, 2026 12:34 PM.

Violation category totals
Category 1 · Approved food source
1 observation(s)
Category 3 · Time/temperature control for safety food
1 observation(s)
Category 8 · Food protection and cross-contamination
2 observation(s)
Category 10 · In-use food dispensing utensils
1 observation(s)
Category 11 · Employee health knowledge / ill employees
1 observation(s)
Category 12 · Handwashing and hygienic practices
1 observation(s)
Category 22 · Food-contact surfaces clean and sanitized
1 observation(s)
Category 23 · Non-food-contact surfaces clean
1 observation(s)
Category 24 · Storage/handling of clean equipment and utensils
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
1 observation(s)
Category 36 · Floors, walls, ceilings, attached equipment and ventilation
1 observation(s)
Category 41 · Chemicals and toxic substances
1 observation(s)
Category 53 · Food manager certification / employee training verification
1 observation(s)

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