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CANTINA LOUIE

960062 GATEWAY BLVD · FERNANDINA BEACH · Nassau County · FL 32034

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Inspection Summary

Inspection dateMarch 27, 2025
Inspection typeRoutine – Food
Inspection classFood
DBPR dispositionAdministrative complaint recommended
Resultfollow_up_required
Inspection number3582506
Visit number1
Inspection Visit ID10789888
DBPR license5501146

Violation Summary

Counts reported for this inspection visit.

Full inspector observations available
2 High Priority2 Intermediate11 Basic0 Critical0 Non-Critical15 Total
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All DBPR Inspector Observations

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

High Priority 2

#12High Priority03A-02-5

High Priority – Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. In prep area, container of salsa 56F. On pass through line, two (2) containers of salsa 57F. All items placed into service approximately 2.5 hours prior. All three (3) salsas moved to walk in cooler to cool. **Corrective Action Taken** **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**

Corrective Action TakenRepeat ViolationAdmin Complaint
#13High Priority29-42-4

High Priority – Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. Breakers missing on two (2) outside faucets near outdoor mop sink.

Intermediate 2

#14Intermediate22-02-4

Intermediate – Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Multiple knives on knife magnet in prep area are soiled. Knives removed and washed. **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site
#15Intermediate31A-09-4

Intermediate – Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Hand washing sink near triple sink in kitchen blocked by trash can. Can moved. Hand washing sink in bar by beer taps has electrical cords stored inside. Cords moved. **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site

Basic 11

#1Basic14-01-5

Basic – Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Bowl used as scoop for chicken on cook line. Bowl removed. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**

Corrected On-SiteRepeat Violation
#2Basic50-09-4

Basic – Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. No seating license could be provided. **Repeat Violation**

Repeat Violation
#3Basic35A-03-4

Basic – Dead roaches on premises. One (1) dead roach on floor under soda dispenser near manager office. Dead roach discarded. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**

Corrected On-SiteRepeat Violation
#4Basic12B-07-4

Basic – Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Two (2) employee drinks on prep table near cook line. Drinks removed. **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site
#5Basic12B-02-4

Basic – Employee eating in a food preparation or other restricted area. Employee eating near cook line in kitchen. Employee removed food to eat in dining area. **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site
#6Basic08B-38-4

Basic – Food stored on floor. Container of oil on floor near cook line in kitchen. Oil moved and stored correctly. **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site
#7Basic35B-02-4

Basic – Insect control device installed over food preparation area. Bug device on wall over small prep counter near exit to kitchen.

#8Basic31B-04-4

Basic – No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Hand washing sink across from beer taps in bar missing hand washing sign. Inspector emailed sign. **Corrective Action Taken**

Corrective Action Taken
#9Basic14-47-4

Basic – Nonfood-contact equipment exposed to splash/spillage not constructed of materials that are corrosion resistant, non-absorbent, smooth and easily cleanable. Interior top of ice machine shows rust.

#10Basic33-16-4

Basic – Open dumpster lid. Green dumpster outside of establishment. Lid closed. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**

Corrected On-SiteRepeat Violation
#11Basic02D-01-5

Basic – Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. In dry food storage area, salt container not labeled. Manager marked salt. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**

Corrected On-SiteRepeat Violation

Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on September 12, 2026 11:49 AM.

Violation category totals
Category 2 · Original container, labeling, date marking and consumer advisory
1 observation(s)
Category 3 · Time/temperature control for safety food
1 observation(s)
Category 8 · Food protection and cross-contamination
1 observation(s)
Category 12 · Handwashing and hygienic practices
2 observation(s)
Category 14 · Food-contact and nonfood-contact surface design/maintenance
2 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 31 · Handwash sinks, supplies and signage
2 observation(s)
Category 33 · Garbage, refuse and premises maintenance
1 observation(s)
Category 35 · Pest control / insects / rodents / animals / outer openings
2 observation(s)
Category 50 · Current license displayed
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.