CANTINA GRILL AND BAR INC
CANTINA GRILL AND BAR INC maintains a 2.9/5 food safety rating based on 3 health department inspections in BRADENTON. Recent inspections show improving food safety practices.
5108 15th Street East
Bradenton, Florida, 34203
Manatee County County
Overall Food Safety Rating
★★½☆☆ (2.9/5)
Based on 3 health inspection reports
All Inspection Reports
Inspection Date: 12/4/2025
Inspection #: Visit ID: 13587648
- 50-17-3:High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-12-04: **Time Extended**
Inspection Date: 12/3/2025
Inspection #: Visit ID: 10901378
- 08B-38-4:Basic - Food stored on floor.observed in bar area multiple cases of soda and juice stored on floor. Person in charge removed from floor. Corrected On-Site Warning
- 35B-03-4:Basic - 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. Warning
- 36-10-4:Basic - Worn, torn and/or soiled floors/carpeting.observed in main kitchen area floors soiled under stove range and fryers. Warning
- 12A-20-4:High Priority - Employee washed hands with no soap.educated Person in charge on handwashing procedures. Employee washed hands with soap. Corrected On-Site Warning
- 50-17-3:High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Warning
- 02C-01-5:High Priority - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food marked with a date that exceeds 7 days after opening/preparation.observed in reach in cooler in main kitchen area cooked rice and beans date Marked November 25, 2025, chicken soup date marked November 23, 2025, fresh tomato salsa date marked November 26, 2025 and cooked beef date marked November 23, 2025.. person in charge voluntarily discard at all product. Warning
- 35A-04-4:High Priority - Rodent activity present as evidenced by rodent droppings found. Observed approximately 5 rodent droppings under 3 compartment sink in main kitchen area. Observed approximately 5 rodent droppings in dry storage. Observed approximately 15 rodent droppings behind stove range and grill in main kitchen area. Observed approximately 5 rodent droppings by hot water heater in back room area Warning
- 01B-13-4:High Priority - Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. .observed in reach in cooler in main kitchen area cooked rice and beans date Marked November 25, 2025, chicken soup date marked November 23, 2025, fresh tomato salsa date marked November 26, 2025 and cooked beef date marked November 23, 2025.. person in charge voluntarily discard at all product. Warning
- 01B-02-5:High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. observed in back dry storage room 1 case of cooked chicken (75F - Cold Holding) . Person in charge stated it had been there since 12/2/25. Person in charge voluntarily discarded, chicken. Warning
- 03A-02-5:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit.observed in back dry storage room 1 case of cooked chicken (75F - Cold Holding) . Person in charge stated it had been there since 12/2/25. Person in charge voluntarily discarded, chicken. Warning
- 12A-03-4:Intermediate - Employee washed hands in 3 compartment sink. Educated Person in charge on handwashing procedures. Employee washed hands in handwashing sink. Warning
- 11-27-4:Intermediate - 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.printed a copy to Person in charge. Warning
- 16-37-1:Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Warning
- 31B-02-4:Intermediate - 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. Corrected On-Site Warning
- 11-26-1:Intermediate - 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.printed a copy to Person in charge . Person in charge had employees currently working read and sign agreement. **Corrective Action Taken** Warning
- 31B-03-4:Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink.Person in charge filled soap dispenser at the bar and main kitchen area. Corrected On-Site Warning
- 41-17-4:Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled.Person in charge stated it was glass 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
Inspection Date: 4/2/2025
Inspection #: Visit ID: 10792382
- 35B-01-4:Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside on west end of building.
- 35B-03-4:Basic - Outer openings not protected with self-closing door on west side of building.
- 41-17-4:Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled.Person in charge stated it was glass cleaner and labeled accordingly. Corrected On-Site