CANTINA 109
2226 First Street
Fort Myers, Florida, 33901
River District
Lee County County
Overall Food Safety Rating
★★½☆☆ (2.8/5)
Based on 5 health inspection reports
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Inspection on 2/5/2025
High Priority
2
Intermediate
2
Basic
4
Total
8
Disposition: Met Inspection Standards
Inspection Details:
- 51-11-4:Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. One at back exit to kitchen.
- 36-34-5:Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. In kitchen, ceiling tiles and vents with accumulated dust, attached hood with grease accumulation. Repeat Violation
- 14-09-4:Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable in center of cook line.
- 06-01-5:Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. In back of kitchen raw pork thawing in standing water in 2 bay sink. Operator turned on running water. Corrected On-Site
- 03B-01-6:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. On cook line steam well, cooked pork (125F - Hot Holding); cooked rice (130F - Hot Holding); housemade cheese sauce (122F - Hot Holding) for less than 2 hours per operator. After stirring, all foods reached a temperature over 135F. Corrected On-Site
- 41-18-4:High Priority - Warewashing sanitizing solution exceeding the maximum concentration allowed. Triple Sink (Quaternary 500+ppm), operator diluted to 300ppm. Corrected On-Site
- 31A-11-4:Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Far end bar sink used as dump sink. Repeat Violation
- 31B-02-4:Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Cook line left side. Operator replaced towels. Corrected On-Site
Food safety inspection conducted on 2/5/2025 revealed 8 total violations (2 high priority, 2 intermediate, 4 basic).
Inspection on 8/27/2024
High Priority
1
Intermediate
2
Basic
4
Total
7
Disposition: Met Inspection Standards
Inspection Details:
- 22-20-5:Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin in far corner of bar.
- 36-34-5:Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance.
- 14-11-5:Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Ripped gasket on reach-in cooler across from stove on cook line, across from fryer, and walk-in cooler.
- 38-07-4:Basic - Lights in food preparation, food storage or warewashing area missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers.
- 03A-02-5:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Across from fryers, reach-in cooler shredded white cheese (54F - Cold Holding); cut tomatoes (47F - Cold Holding); cut tomatoes in guacamole. (47F - Cold Holding) for 3 hours per operator. Also Front line salsa reach-in cooler: housemade tomato salsa top (45F - Cold Holding) for three hours per operator. Operator discontinued using coolers, called technician, iced down foods and transferred to walk-in cooler. **Corrective Action Taken**
- 31A-09-4:Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Right side facing cook line sink blocked with cart. Operator cleared the sink for proper use. Corrected On-Site
- 31A-11-4:Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Far end main bar handwash sink used as dump sink. Operator cleared the sink for use. Corrected On-Site
Food safety inspection conducted on 8/27/2024 revealed 7 total violations (1 high priority, 2 intermediate, 4 basic).
Inspection on 6/28/2024
High Priority
0
Intermediate
0
Basic
4
Total
4
Disposition: Met Inspection Standards
Inspection Details:
- 33-11-4:Basic - Missing drain plug at dumpster.
- 31B-04-4:Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees at men bathroom. Provided operator handwashing sign and operator posted signed at men bathroom at time of inspection. Corrected On-Site
- 33-16-4:Basic - Open dumpster lid. Operator closed dumpster lid. Corrected On-Site
- 25-06-4:Basic - Single-service food containers not stored inverted or protected from contamination at dry storage. Operator stored food containers inverted. Corrected On-Site
Food safety inspection conducted on 6/28/2024 revealed 4 total violations (0 high priority, 0 intermediate, 4 basic).
Inspection on 4/4/2024
High Priority
0
Intermediate
1
Basic
4
Total
5
Disposition: Met Inspection Standards
Inspection Details:
- 22-20-5:Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed black mold like substance on interior of ice machine in the bar closet.
- 36-34-5:Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed ceiling tile in kitchen area soiled with grease and dust like substance. Repeat Violation
- 38-07-4:Basic - Lights in food preparation, food storage or warewashing area missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers. Observed fluorescent light above cook line in main kitchen area missing shield cover.
- 23-03-4:Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed build up of dust and food debris on the condenser unit and shelves in the walk in cooler.
- 22-02-4:Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed food debris on the can opener blade. Operator moved to ware washing station. **Corrective Action Taken**
Food safety inspection conducted on 4/4/2024 revealed 5 total violations (0 high priority, 1 intermediate, 4 basic).
Inspection on 7/28/2023
High Priority
0
Intermediate
2
Basic
4
Total
6
Disposition: Met Inspection Standards
Inspection Details:
- 51-11-4:Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Two CO2 tanks in kitchen unsecured.
- 36-34-5:Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Vents and tile above steam table on cooks line have a build up of grease and dust.
- 08B-49-4:Basic - Employee personal food not properly identified and segregated from food to be served to the public. On cooks,line, employee food and beverages. It separated from food served to guests. Operator moved and labeled. Corrected On-Site
- 35B-08-4:Basic - Fly sticky tape hanging over food/food preparation area/food-contact equipment. Fly strip above food preparation areas by two compartment sink. Operator removed fly strip Corrected On-Site
- 31A-11-4:Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Hand sink behind bar used as dump sink.
- 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. Provided operator with Employee Reporting Agreement DBPR Form HR 5030-103. Operator had forms completed during inspection Corrected On-Site
Food safety inspection conducted on 7/28/2023 revealed 6 total violations (0 high priority, 2 intermediate, 4 basic).