Inspection Report

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CANTINA'S MEXICAN GRILL

2507 S US HWY 27 · CLERMONT · Lake County · FL 34711

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Inspection Summary

Inspection dateDecember 20, 2024
Inspection typeRoutine – Food
Inspection classFood
DBPR dispositionCall Back – Complied
Resultmet_inspection_standards
Inspection number3433082
Visit number2
Inspection Visit ID10737861
DBPR license4508829

Violation Summary

Counts reported for this inspection visit.

Full inspector observations available
2 High Priority1 Intermediate5 Basic0 Critical0 Non-Critical8 Total
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All DBPR Inspector Observations

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

High Priority 2

#6High Priority41-07-4

High Priority – – From initial inspection : High Priority – Container of medicine improperly stored. Stored on shelf next to seasonings and above bucket of shrimp on prep table. Manager removed. **Corrected On-Site** – From follow-up inspection 2024-12-20: **Time Extended**

Corrected On-Site
#7High Priority12A-10-4

High Priority – – From initial inspection : High Priority – Employee touched bare body part and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. One male cook scratched bare back with gloves on.proceeded to cut lemon and avocado with no glove change or hand washing. – From follow-up inspection 2024-12-20: **Time Extended**

Intermediate 1

#8Intermediate22-02-4

Intermediate – – From initial inspection : Intermediate – Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Long white cutting board on cook line and green cutting board in prep area soiled. – From follow-up inspection 2024-12-20: **Time Extended**

Basic 5

#1Basic36-34-5

Basic – – From initial inspection : Basic – Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Vents in back storage above walk in freezer – From follow-up inspection 2024-12-20: **Time Extended**

#2Basic40-06-5

Basic – – From initial inspection : Basic – Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employee water bottle above prep foods on cook line. Operator removed. **Corrected On-Site** – From follow-up inspection 2024-12-20: **Time Extended**

Corrected On-Site
#3Basic10-01-5

Basic – – From initial inspection : Basic – In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. In bean container. Manager removed **Corrected On-Site** – From follow-up inspection 2024-12-20: **Time Extended**

Corrected On-Site
#4Basic21-04-4

Basic – – From initial inspection : Basic – In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board. Under green cutting board in prep area. Manager removed. **Corrected On-Site** – From follow-up inspection 2024-12-20: **Time Extended**

Corrected On-Site
#5Basic29-49-6

Basic – – From initial inspection : Basic – Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Reach in across from cook line. – From follow-up inspection 2024-12-20: **Time Extended**

Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on September 18, 2026 12:37 PM.

Violation category totals
Category 10 · In-use food dispensing utensils
1 observation(s)
Category 12 · Handwashing and hygienic practices
1 observation(s)
Category 21 · Wiping cloths, linens and laundry facilities
1 observation(s)
Category 22 · Food-contact surfaces clean and sanitized
1 observation(s)
Category 29 · Plumbing, mop sink, filters and backflow prevention
1 observation(s)
Category 36 · Floors, walls, ceilings, attached equipment and ventilation
1 observation(s)
Category 40 · Employee personal belongings
1 observation(s)
Category 41 · Chemicals and toxic substances
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.