KANTINA
834 OCEAN DRIVE · MIAMI BEACH · Dade County · FL 33139
Inspection Summary
Violation Summary
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All DBPR Inspector Observations
20 full violation description(s) documented by the inspector during this visit.
High Priority 3
12A-07-5High Priority – Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food. Observed employee placed gloves on without washing hands at cookline. Informed her on proper procedure.
01B-02-5High Priority – Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Observed cheese (48F – Cold Holding); marinara sauce (48F – Cold Holding); tuna (49F – Cold Holding) at preparation area near walk in cooler. As per chef since previous day.
03A-02-5High Priority – Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed cheese (48F – Cold Holding); marinara sauce (48F – Cold Holding); tuna (49F – Cold Holding) at preparation area near walk in cooler. As per chef since previous day.
Intermediate 5
01C-03-4Intermediate – Clam/mussel/oyster tags not marked with last date served.
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. Provided via email to operator.
53A-05-6Intermediate – No currently certified food service manager on duty with four or more employees engaged in food preparation/handling. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/
31B-03-4Intermediate – No soap provided at handwash sink. Observed at hand sink located at dishwasher area.
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 cooked chicken stored at walk in cooler with no date marked, held more than 24 hours.
Basic 12
36-34-5Basic – Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed ceiling tiles soiled throughout the kitchen. Observed ceiling tiles vents throughout the establishment.
24-05-4Basic – Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Observed plates not inverted stored above prep table across cook line.
14-09-4Basic – Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed at preparation table across cook line and preparation area near walk in cooler.
11-12-4Basic – Employee experiencing persistent sneezing, coughing, runny nose, or discharge from eyes working with food, clean equipment or utensils, and/or unwrapped single-service items. At the time of the inspection observed chef coughing and with runny nose preparing food.
24-08-4Basic – Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried – wet nesting.
14-11-5Basic – Equipment in poor repair. Observed reach in cooler handle at bar area in disrepair.
36-73-4Basic – Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Observed throughout kitchen.
14-69-4Basic – Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed ice buildup up at reach in freezer located by walk in cooler.
40-01-4Basic – No suitable facilities provided to store employee clothing and other possessions. Observed employees wallet and AirPod stored at preparation table across cook line.
23-03-4Basic – Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed gasket soiled throughout the kitchen.
14-17-4Basic – Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed walk in cooler shelves rusted.
21-12-4Basic – Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed throughout the kitchen.
Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on September 25, 2026 12:21 PM.
Violation category totals
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1 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
2 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
4 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
2 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.