CANTINA LOUIE
960062 GATEWAY BLVD · FERNANDINA BEACH · Nassau County · FL 32034
Inspection Summary
Violation Summary
Counts reported for this inspection visit.
All DBPR Inspector Observations
22 full violation description(s) documented by the inspector during this visit.
High Priority 6
01B-01-4High Priority – Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale. On can rack in dry storage room, one (1) can of tomato purée dented along side of can. Also, one (1) can of corn dented along side of can.
35A-02-8High Priority – Live, small flying insects found. Observed one (1) live flying insect near expo. Also, observed five (5) live flying insects in dish area. Also, observed three (3) live flying insects in dry storage room. **Warning**
08A-05-6High Priority – Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. In reach in cooler on cook line closest to dish area, breaded raw shrimp on shelf above bagged French fries. Employee moved raw shrimp to bottom shelf. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-20-5High Priority – Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. In drawers on cook line reach in cooler, raw chicken and raw beef stored in top drawer above raw fish with no separation. Manager had employee rearrange. **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
03A-02-5High Priority – Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. On bottom shelf under steam table, refried beans (67F – Cold Holding). Employee stated he pulled out of walk-in cooler 10 minutes prior and put on shelf for a second before he starts hitting it up on stove. Also, in top of flip top reach in cooler on cook line, raw shrimp (46F – Cold Holding); shredded cheese (45F – Cold Holding); cut lettuce (46F – Cold Holding); pico (47F – Cold Holding). Manager stated all items put into cooler 2 hours prior but lid has been open for lunch service. Also, in reach in cooler on expo, milk (50F – Cold Holding); sour cream (52F – Cold Holding). Manager stated door has been open during lunch rush. **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
41-10-4High Priority – Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. On shelf under metal tortilla holder, two bottles of cleaner stored next to metal chip baskets. Manager moved cleaning liquids. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
Intermediate 5
22-02-4Intermediate – Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting boards on reach in coolers on cook line stained. **Repeat Violation**
31A-11-4Intermediate – Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Pan filled with cleaning liquid in handwash sink at end of cook line. Manager removed pan. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
16-37-1Intermediate – No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Manager unable to find quaternary test strips. Inspector provided a few till more are ordered. **Corrective Action Taken** **Repeat Violation**
53B-14-5Intermediate – Required employee training expired for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Employee Dennis Z food handler training expired 6/30/2026.
41-17-4Intermediate – Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Spray bottle of blue liquid at front counter and server station not labeled. **Repeat Violation**
Basic 11
22-20-5Basic – Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Interior of ice machine soiled with black mold-like substance. **Repeat Violation**
35A-06-4Basic – Accumulation of dead or trapped birds, insects, rodents, or other pests, in control devices. Sticky traps hanging from ceiling in dish area and dry storage room covered (30+) in dead flying insects.
14-01-5Basic – Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Plastic containers with no handle used as scoops in seasoning in dry storage room. Manager removed containers. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
50-09-4Basic – Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. Current license not displayed. Manager printed out new license. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
36-73-4Basic – Floor, wall and/or ceiling soiled/has accumulation of debris. Floor under cook line equipment soiled with food debris and grease. Also, floor under prep table soiled with black residue. Also, floor in dry storage room under shelving soiled with food debris. Also, fan cover in men's restroom soiled with dust. **Repeat Violation**
10-17-4Basic – In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. Two knives stored between reach in coolers on cook line. Manager removed knives. **Corrected On-Site**
10-20-4Basic – In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Pair of tongs on door handle of oven. Employee removed. **Corrected On-Site**
23-03-4Basic – Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Multiple gaskets on reach in coolers on cook line soiled. Also, around nozzles on frozen drink machine behind bar soiled with mold-like substance. Also, around nozzles on drink machine at server station soiled with mold-like substance. **Repeat Violation**
35B-05-4Basic – Outer openings not protected during operation and vermin and/or environmental cross contamination present. Front door of establishment has gap between/under doors.
14-20-4Basic – Ripped/worn tin foil used as shelf cover. Torn/soiled tin foil lining bottom shelf of table at end of cook line near dish area. **Repeat Violation**
25-06-4Basic – Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. On top shelf of cook line, to go boxes not inverted. Manager flipped to go boxes. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on August 15, 2026 11:18 AM.
Violation category totals
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2 observation(s)
2 observation(s)
2 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
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1 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
3 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
2 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.