CANTINA FRESH MEX GRILL

691 W 49 ST

Overall Food Safety Rating

★★½☆☆ (2.6/5)
Based on 2 health inspection reports

All Inspection Reports

Inspection on 1/17/2025

High Priority
1
Intermediate
1
Basic
2
Total
4

Inspection Details:

  • 36-34-5:Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed at vents and tiles dusty. **Repeat Violation**
  • 42-01-4:Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. **Repeat Violation**
  • 03B-01-6:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed at steamer white rice (119F - Hot Holding); According to the manager was placed 90 minutes ago, Steamer was off, manager started to reheat rice. **Corrective Action Taken**
  • 53B-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. Observed for Maydis Novoa and Yaimara Martinez expired.
Health Inspector (2025-01-17)
2025-01-17
★★½☆☆ 3.0/5
Food safety inspection conducted on 1/17/2025 revealed 4 total violations (1 high priority, 1 intermediate, 2 basic).

Inspection on 8/1/2024

High Priority
1
Intermediate
1
Basic
2
Total
4

Inspection Details:

  • 16-48-4:Basic - Old food stuck to clean dishware/utensils. Observed in food container at drying rack. **Repeat Violation**
  • 12B-13-4:Basic - Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. Observed water bottle inside reach in freezer. Employee removed water bottle. **Corrected On-Site**
  • 14-31-5:High Priority - Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Observed Togo bags used to stored cilantro inside walk in cooler.
  • 53B-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.
Health Inspector (2024-08-01)
2024-08-01
★★½☆☆ 3.0/5
Food safety inspection conducted on 8/1/2024 revealed 4 total violations (1 high priority, 1 intermediate, 2 basic).