CANTINA'S MEXICAN GRILL
2507 S US HWY 27 · CLERMONT · Lake County · FL 34711
Inspection Summary
Violation Summary
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All DBPR Inspector Observations
14 full violation description(s) documented by the inspector during this visit.
High Priority 4
14-31-5High Priority – Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. -tortillas in take out bag on cook line, operator placed tortillas in zip lock bag **Corrected On-Site**
08A-04-5High Priority – Raw animal food stored over or with unwashed produce. -raw shell eggs over unwashed pineapple in walk in cooler, operator placed eggs on bottom **Corrected On-Site**
01B-02-5High Priority – Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. –steak (48-50F – Cold Holding); pastor (51-52F – Cold Holding), cook line, more than four hours per operator
03A-02-5High Priority – Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. -steak (48-50F – Cold Holding); pastor (51-52F – Cold Holding), cook line, more than four hours per operator raw shrimp (59F – Cold Holding,); raw fish (52F – Cold Holding), cook line, less than four hours per operator, moved to walk in cooler for quick chill. Shrimp 48F, fish 37F **Corrective Action Taken** **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
Intermediate 2
22-02-4Intermediate – Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. -interior of hot holding unit -interior of spray hose at triple sink
02B-01-5Intermediate – Menu does not identify which items contain raw or undercooked animal foods covered by the consumer advisory. -aguachile on menu, item was marked and has disappeared with repeated cleaning of menus. Operator marked all menus again**Repeat Violation** **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
Basic 8
16-23-4Basic – Accumulation of lime scale on the inside of the dishmachine.
14-05-4Basic – Cardboard used to line food-contact shelves. -bar walk in cooler shelves, operator removed **Corrected On-Site**
14-09-4Basic – Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. -green, red and brown boards in dish area, operator discarded **Corrected On-Site**
12B-09-5Basic – Employee chewing gum while preparing food or while in a food prep/food storage/warewashing area. -cook line
13-07-4Basic – Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. -employees on cook line were wearing watches
36-73-4Basic – Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. -under back booth in restaurant
23-03-4Basic – Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. -gaskets on reach in coolers and walk in cooler -shelf in dish area -exterior of spray hose at triple sink -canned goods rack has buildup
02D-01-5Basic – Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. -container of sugar in server area
Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on August 11, 2026 10:54 PM.
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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.