CANTINA GRILL AND BAR INC
5108 15TH STREET EAST · BRADENTON · Manatee County · FL 34203
Inspection Summary
Violation Summary
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All DBPR Inspector Observations
21 full violation description(s) documented by the inspector during this visit.
High Priority 5
22-42-4High Priority – Chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength for manual warewashing. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized.observed in back kitchen area Triple Sink (Chlorine 000ppm); Person in charge add more chlorine and Triple Sink (Chlorine retested 100ppm) **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
14-31-5High Priority – Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with cooked rice on hot food line.educated Person in charge on non food grade bags. Person in charge removed from bag. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
08A-05-6High Priority – Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food.observed in reach in cooler raw beef over cut vegetables.observed in reach in cooler raw sausage over condiments. Educated Person in charge on safe refrigerator storage and emailed Person in charge a copy of the handout in English and Spanish. Person in charge removed sausage and raw beef. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
12A-09-4High Priority – Single-use gloves not changed as needed after changing tasks or when damaged or soiled.observed in main kitchen area employee with glove cutting raw beef.employee grabbed blender and failed to remove soiled gloves,wash hands and put on clean gloves before grabbing the blender.educated Person in charge on glove use and handwashing. Employee placed blender in dish washing area, removed soiled gloves,washed hands and put on clean gloves. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
03A-02-5High Priority – Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit.observed in reach in cooler in back kitchen area cheese (52F – Cold Holding). Person in charge stated in had been in the top cooler for approximately 1 hour and removed and placed in reach in cooler below. **Corrective Action Taken** **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
Intermediate 8
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.emailed Person in charge a copy of the handout. **Warning**
53A-01-7Intermediate – Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. **Warning**
53A-07-6Intermediate – No certified food manager for establishment. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ **Warning**
31B-02-4Intermediate – No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed: 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.As a repeat violation, the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
53B-01-5Intermediate – No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. **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.emailed Person in charge a copy of the handout in Spanish and English. **Warning**
02C-02-5Intermediate – Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked.observed on reach in cooler cooked beef not date marked.Person in charge stated it was prepared on 3/10/26 and date marked accordingly. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
41-17-4Intermediate – Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed: Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled.Person in charge stated it was all purpose 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 8
14-01-5Basic – Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense rice in main kitchen area. Person in charge removed container. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
13-07-4Basic – Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food.observed on employee preparing food multiple brackets on wrist. Employee removed and washed hands. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
08B-38-4Basic – Food stored on floor. Observed: Food stored on floor.observed in bar area multiple cases of soda and juice stored on floor.As a repeat violation, the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee. **Warning**
31B-04-4Basic – No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees in bar area. **Warning**
23-03-4Basic – Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust.observed over grill hood filters soiled with grease. **Warning**
35B-03-4Basic – Outer openings not protected with self-closing doors. 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. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
08B-12-5Basic – Stored food not covered.Observed in reach in cooler cooked beef and seafood not covered.Person in charge covered food. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
42-01-4Basic – Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry.Person in charge inverted. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on August 13, 2026 8:10 AM.
Violation category totals
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1 observation(s)
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3 observation(s)
Inspection records and inspector observations reflect conditions documented by DBPR at the time of the inspection and may not reflect current conditions.