Inspection Report

Emergency Closure InspectionDBPR disposition: Emergency order recommended
Florida DBPR Inspection Report

CANTINA LOUIE

960062 GATEWAY BLVD · FERNANDINA BEACH · Nassau County · FL 32034

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Inspection Summary

Inspection dateJanuary 24, 2025
Inspection typeRoutine – Food
Inspection classFood
DBPR dispositionEmergency order recommended
Resultfacility_temporarily_closed
Inspection number3430339
Visit number1
Inspection Visit ID8719365
DBPR license5501146

Emergency Closure Summary

ClosedJanuary 24, 2025 3:27 PM
StatusReopened after callback/compliance
ReopenedJanuary 25, 2025 9:36 AM
Record basisDBPR weekly closure extract
Closure conditionRoach & fly activity

Violation Summary

Counts reported for this inspection visit.

Full inspector observations available
11 High Priority2 Intermediate12 Basic0 Critical0 Non-Critical25 Total

All DBPR Inspector Observations

25 full violation description(s) documented by the inspector during this visit.

High Priority 11

#13High Priority03D-02-5

High Priority – Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 6 hours. In walk in cooler, two (2) pans of black beans cooked yesterday stored overnight 48F. See stop sale.

Stop Sale
#14High Priority01B-36-5

High Priority – Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 70 degrees Fahrenheit within two hours and from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within six hours. See stop sale. Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 6 hours. In walk in cooler, two (2) pans of black beans cooked yesterday stored overnight 48F. See stop sale.

Stop Sale
#15High Priority22-41-4

High Priority – Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. Dish machine tested 0ppm. **Warning**

Warning
#16High Priority12A-13-4

High Priority – Employee handled soiled equipment or utensils and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Dishwasher scrubbed soiled bus tub, removed rack of clean silverware from dish machine and sorted clean silverware without washing hands. Manager coached employee on proper hand washing procedures. Employee washed hands correctly. **Corrective Action Taken**

Corrective Action Taken
#17High Priority35A-02-6

High Priority – Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. Observed fourteen (14) live flies near floor drain in bar. **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**

Repeat ViolationAdmin Complaint
#18High Priority01B-24-5

High Priority – Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food not consumed/sold within 7 days after opening/preparation. See stop sale. In walk in cooler, three (3) containers of salsa prepared more than seven (7) days prior. Salsa discarded.

Stop Sale
#19High Priority35A-05-4

High Priority – Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. Observed six (6) live roaches in bar behind keg cooler. **Warning**

Warning
#20High Priority01B-02-5

High Priority – Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Time/temperature control for safety food reheated for hot holding not reaching 165 degrees Fahrenheit for 15 seconds within 2 hours. In convection oven on cook line, three (3) pans of rice 98F. Rice started reheating approximately 4.25 hours prior. Rice discarded. See stop sale.

Stop Sale
#21High Priority03A-02-5

High Priority – Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. In server area by prep area, container of salsa 52F. Salsa placed out approximately 3 hours prior. Salsa moved to walk in cooler to cool. **Corrective Action Taken**

Corrective Action Taken
#22High Priority03E-02-5

High Priority – Time/temperature control for safety food reheated for hot holding not reaching 165 degrees Fahrenheit for 15 seconds within 2 hours. In convection oven on cook line, three (3) pans of rice 98F. Rice started reheating approximately 4.25 hours prior. Rice discarded. See stop sale.

Stop Sale
#23High Priority41-10-4

High Priority – Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Spray bottle containing blue chemical cleaner stored on shelf in expo line area with clean tortilla containers. Bottle moved and stored correctly. **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site

Intermediate 2

#24Intermediate31A-11-4

Intermediate – Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Hand washing sink by cook line as evidenced by beans in sink.

#25Intermediate53B-14-5

Intermediate – 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. Multiple employee training records are expired.

Basic 12

#1Basic14-01-5

Basic – Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. In cooler drawers on cook line, plate used to scoop beef. Plate removed. **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site
#2Basic50-09-4

Basic – Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. Current license could not be provided.

#3Basic35A-03-4

Basic – Dead roaches on premises. Observed nine (9) dead roaches in bar behind keg cooler. **Warning**

Warning
#4Basic12B-12-5

Basic – Employee drinking from an unenclosed beverage container in a food preparation/clean dishware area and the container does not have a dispensing mechanism to prevent hand contact with lip contact area of drink container. On cook line, employee blue drink cup is not covered. Drink discarded. **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site
#5Basic40-06-5

Basic – Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Brown jacket hanging on rack in dry storage area with single use lids. Jacket moved and stored correctly. **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site
#6Basic24-08-4

Basic – Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried – wet nesting. Plastic blue cups in dish area and in server station in dining area.

#7Basic36-73-4

Basic – Floors, walls, and/or ceilings soiled/has accumulation of debris. Floor under prep tables in prep area. Floor behind equipment in bar area. Floor under drink dispenser at server stations in dining room.

#8Basic23-03-4

Basic – Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Can rack in prep area.

#9Basic16-46-4

Basic – Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Clean storage pans stored on rack/shelf near dish area and in prep area.

#10Basic33-16-4

Basic – Open dumpster lid. Green dumpster outside establishment. Lid closed. **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site
#11Basic36-02-5

Basic – Unsealed concrete floor in food preparation, food storage, warewashing area or bathroom. In walk in coolers, area by triple sink, and in bar by floor drain.

#12Basic02D-01-5

Basic – Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Bulk container of sugar in prep area. Container labeled. **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site

Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on August 10, 2026 2:43 AM.

Violation category totals
Category 1 · Approved food source
3 observation(s)
Category 2 · Original container, labeling, date marking and consumer advisory
1 observation(s)
Category 3 · Time/temperature control for safety food
3 observation(s)
Category 12 · Handwashing and hygienic practices
2 observation(s)
Category 14 · Food-contact and nonfood-contact surface design/maintenance
1 observation(s)
Category 16 · Dishwashing facilities, test kits and gauges
1 observation(s)
Category 22 · Food-contact surfaces clean and sanitized
1 observation(s)
Category 23 · Non-food-contact surfaces clean
1 observation(s)
Category 24 · Storage/handling of clean equipment and utensils
1 observation(s)
Category 31 · Handwash sinks, supplies and signage
1 observation(s)
Category 33 · Garbage, refuse and premises maintenance
1 observation(s)
Category 35 · Pest control / insects / rodents / animals / outer openings
3 observation(s)
Category 36 · Floors, walls, ceilings, attached equipment and ventilation
2 observation(s)
Category 40 · Employee personal belongings
1 observation(s)
Category 41 · Chemicals and toxic substances
1 observation(s)
Category 50 · Current license displayed
1 observation(s)
Category 53 · Food manager certification / employee training verification
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.