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CANTINA GRILL AND BAR INC

CANTINA GRILL AND BAR INC maintains a 2.4/5 food safety rating based on 4 health department inspections in BRADENTON. Recent inspections indicate some food safety concerns.

Last inspection: 1 months ago · 4 reports on file

5108 15th Street East
Bradenton, Florida, 34203
Manatee County County

Overall Food Safety Rating

★★☆☆☆ (2.4/5)
Based on 4 health inspection reports

All Inspection Reports

3/12/2026· 1mo ago

Visit ID: 13588775

Follow-up Inspection Required

5 high, 8 int, 8 basic

  • 14-01-5:Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense rice in main kitchen area. Person in charge removed container. Corrected On-Site Warning
  • 13-07-4:Basic - Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food.observed on employee preparing food multiple brackets on wrist. Employee removed and washed hands. Corrected On-Site Warning
  • 08B-38-4:Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed: Food stored on floor.observed in bar area multiple cases of soda and juice stored on floor.As a repeat violation, the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee. Warning
  • 31B-04-4:Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees in bar area. Warning
  • 23-03-4:Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust.observed over grill hood filters soiled with grease. Warning
  • 35B-03-4:Basic - Outer openings not protected with self-closing doors. 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. Repeat Violation Warning
  • 08B-12-5:Basic - Stored food not covered.Observed in reach in cooler cooked beef and seafood not covered.Person in charge covered food. Corrected On-Site Warning
  • 42-01-4:Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry.Person in charge inverted. Corrected On-Site Warning
  • 22-42-4:High Priority - Chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength for manual warewashing. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized.observed in back kitchen area Triple Sink (Chlorine 000ppm); Person in charge add more chlorine and Triple Sink (Chlorine retested 100ppm) Corrected On-Site Warning
  • 14-31-5:High Priority - Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with cooked rice on hot food line.educated Person in charge on non food grade bags. Person in charge removed from bag. Corrected On-Site Warning
  • 08A-05-6:High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food.observed in reach in cooler raw beef over cut vegetables.observed in reach in cooler raw sausage over condiments. Educated Person in charge on safe refrigerator storage and emailed Person in charge a copy of the handout in English and Spanish. Person in charge removed sausage and raw beef. Corrected On-Site Warning
  • 12A-09-4:High Priority - Single-use gloves not changed as needed after changing tasks or when damaged or soiled.observed in main kitchen area employee with glove cutting raw beef.employee grabbed blender and failed to remove soiled gloves,wash hands and put on clean gloves before grabbing the blender.educated Person in charge on glove use and handwashing. Employee placed blender in dish washing area, removed soiled gloves,washed hands and put on clean gloves. **Corrective Action Taken** Warning
  • 03A-02-5:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit.observed in reach in cooler in back kitchen area cheese (52F - Cold Holding). Person in charge stated in had been in the top cooler for approximately 1 hour and removed and placed in reach in cooler below. **Corrective Action Taken** Repeat Violation Admin Complaint
  • 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.emailed Person in charge a copy of the handout. Warning
  • 53A-01-7:Intermediate - Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. Warning
  • 53A-07-6:Intermediate - No certified food manager for establishment. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ Warning
  • 31B-02-4:Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed: 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.As a repeat violation, the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation Warning
  • 53B-01-5:Intermediate - No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. 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.emailed Person in charge a copy of the handout in Spanish and English. Warning
  • 02C-02-5:Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked.observed on reach in cooler cooked beef not date marked.Person in charge stated it was prepared on 3/10/26 and date marked accordingly. Corrected On-Site Warning
  • 41-17-4:Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed: Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled.Person in charge stated it was all purpose 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

12/4/2025· 4mo ago

Visit ID: 13587648

Met Inspection Standards

1 high

  • 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**

12/3/2025· 4mo ago

Visit ID: 10901378

Facility Temporarily Closed

7 high, 7 int, 3 basic

  • 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

4/2/2025· 1y ago

Visit ID: 10792382

Met Inspection Standards

1 int, 2 basic

  • 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