CANTINA GRILL AND BAR INC
5108 15TH STREET EAST · BRADENTON · Manatee County · FL 34203
Inspection Summary
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Violation Summary
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All DBPR Inspector Observations
17 full violation description(s) documented by the inspector during this visit.
High Priority 7
12A-20-4High Priority – Employee washed hands with no soap.educated Person in charge on handwashing procedures. Employee washed hands with soap. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
50-17-3High Priority – Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. **Warning**
02C-01-5High Priority – Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food marked with a date that exceeds 7 days after opening/preparation.observed in reach in cooler in main kitchen area cooked rice and beans date Marked November 25, 2025, chicken soup date marked November 23, 2025, fresh tomato salsa date marked November 26, 2025 and cooked beef date marked November 23, 2025.. person in charge voluntarily discard at all product. **Warning**
35A-04-4High Priority – Rodent activity present as evidenced by rodent droppings found. Observed approximately 5 rodent droppings under 3 compartment sink in main kitchen area. Observed approximately 5 rodent droppings in dry storage. Observed approximately 15 rodent droppings behind stove range and grill in main kitchen area. Observed approximately 5 rodent droppings by hot water heater in back room area **Warning**
01B-13-4High Priority – Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. .observed in reach in cooler in main kitchen area cooked rice and beans date Marked November 25, 2025, chicken soup date marked November 23, 2025, fresh tomato salsa date marked November 26, 2025 and cooked beef date marked November 23, 2025.. person in charge voluntarily discard at all product. **Warning**
01B-02-5High Priority – Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. observed in back dry storage room 1 case of cooked chicken (75F – Cold Holding) . Person in charge stated it had been there since 12/2/25. Person in charge voluntarily discarded, chicken. **Warning**
03A-02-5High Priority – Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit.observed in back dry storage room 1 case of cooked chicken (75F – Cold Holding) . Person in charge stated it had been there since 12/2/25. Person in charge voluntarily discarded, chicken. **Warning**
Intermediate 7
12A-03-4Intermediate – Employee washed hands in 3 compartment sink. Educated Person in charge on handwashing procedures. Employee washed hands in handwashing sink. **Warning**
11-27-4Intermediate – 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.printed a copy to Person in charge. **Warning**
16-37-1Intermediate – No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. **Warning**
31B-02-4Intermediate – No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink in main kitchen area and bar area. Person in charge filled paper towel. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
11-26-1Intermediate – 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.printed a copy to Person in charge . Person in charge had employees currently working read and sign agreement. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
31B-03-4Intermediate – No soap provided at handwash sink.Person in charge filled soap dispenser at the bar and main kitchen area. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
41-17-4Intermediate – Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled.Person in charge stated it was glass cleaner and marked accordingly.As a repeat violation, the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
Basic 3
08B-38-4Basic – Food stored on floor.observed in bar area multiple cases of soda and juice stored on floor. Person in charge removed from floor. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
35B-03-4Basic – Outer openings not protected with self-closing doors.As a repeat violation, the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee. **Warning**
36-10-4Basic – Worn, torn and/or soiled floors/carpeting.observed in main kitchen area floors soiled under stove range and fryers. **Warning**
Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on August 10, 2026 2:14 AM.
Violation category totals
2 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
2 observation(s)
2 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
2 observation(s)
2 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
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.