CANTINA GRILL
14713 SW 42 ST #104 · MIAMI · Dade County · FL 33185
Inspection Summary
Violation Summary
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All DBPR Inspector Observations
19 full violation description(s) documented by the inspector during this visit.
High Priority 5
01B-01-4High Priority – Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale. Observed one dented can of black olives at the dry storage area.
35A-02-7High Priority – Live, small flying insects found. Observed one flying insect at the self serve soda machine in the lobby. Observed two flying insects near front service counter. Observed one flying insect by the can opener blade in back prep area. Observed five flying insects at the front counter prep station. Observed three flying insects at the dry storage area. Observed one flying insect near the walk in cooler. Observed one flying insects on closed chip container near dry storage.
50-17-3High Priority – Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Observed license expired October 1, 2024. Operator license has been paid by operator. Confirmation# 258057107. **Corrected On-Site**
03A-02-5High Priority – Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed shredded cheese (51F – Cold Holding); corn (49F – Cold Holding); sauce (52F – Cold Holding) at the front prep station. As per operator, products were placed there two hours ago. Operator placed products inside walk in cooler for rapid cooling. **Corrective Action Taken**
41-10-4High Priority – Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Observed multi surface cleaner stored right next to ready to drink soda containers.
Intermediate 3
22-02-4Intermediate – Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed can opener blade heavily soiled at the prep table.
31A-11-4Intermediate – Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed scrubbing utensil inside hand wash station next to three compartment sink.
16-37-1Intermediate – No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Observed no chemical test kit for quaternary tree compartment sink.
Basic 11
22-20-5Basic – Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed self serve soda machine with soiled ice chute.
14-45-4Basic – Cardboard used to line nonfood-contact shelves. Observed soiled cardboard used to line shelves used to dry utensils.
36-34-5Basic – Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed ceiling vent soiled located at front prep station.
40-06-5Basic – Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed personal bags stored right next to green cutting board and on top prep table.
36-17-5Basic – Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Observed floor tiles near self serve soda machine in disrepair.
08B-38-4Basic – Food stored on floor. Observed gallon of oil store on floor near hand wash station by the front counter.
23-03-4Basic – Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed tortilla chip counter soiled. Observed reach in cooler located right next to cook With soiled gaskets. Observed filters for the walk in freezer soiled.
08B-12-5Basic – Stored food not covered. Observed cooked chicken inside reach in cooler by the cook line not covered.
38-04-4Basic – Ten (10) foot-candles of light at least 30 inches from floor not provided in walk-in cooler. Observed no light inside walk in cooler.
36-27-5Basic – Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed wall behind cook line soiled.
02D-01-5Basic – Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed clear squeeze bottles at the front prep station containing oils and sauces with no labels.
Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on September 5, 2026 11:04 AM.
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Inspection records and inspector observations reflect conditions documented by DBPR at the time of the inspection and may not reflect current conditions.