CANTINA FRESH MEX GRILL

691 W 49 ST

Overall Food Safety Rating

★★★☆☆ (3.0/5)
Based on 5 health inspection reports

All Inspection Reports

Inspection Date: 1/17/2025

  • 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.

Inspection Date: 8/1/2024

  • 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.

Inspection Date: 3/7/2024

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8505078

  • 36-34-5:Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed through out restaurant. Repeat Violation
  • 08B-38-4:Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed cases of water bot stored on the floor. Employee stored water bottles six inches above the floor. Corrected On-Site
  • 36-62-4:Basic - Light not functioning. Observed burned out light at hood system.
  • 25-06-4:Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Observed at front prep table single se containers not inverted. Employee inverted single serve containers. Corrected On-Site
  • 31A-11-4:Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed plastic container stored in hand was sink at front counter by stove. Employee rem plastic container. Corrected On-Site

Inspection Date: 11/20/2023

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8504778

  • 36-34-5:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed at preparation area. Repeat Violation - From follow-up inspection 2023-11-20: Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed at preparation area. **Time Extended**
  • 22-02-4:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed can opener blade soiled. Repeat Violation - From follow-up inspection 2023-11-20: Observed can opener blade soiled. **Time Extended**

Inspection Date: 9/20/2023

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8376629

  • 36-34-5:Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed at preparation area. Repeat Violation
  • 25-05-4:Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. Observed single serve box with lids stored on the floor. Manager stored lids six inches above the floor on shelves. Corrected On-Site
  • 03A-02-5:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed under counter cooked chicken (55F - Cold Holding); cooked beef (55F - Cold Holding) According to manager was out for about 45 minutes. Manager put cooked chicken and cooked beef containers inside walk in co for rapid chill. **Corrective Action Taken**
  • 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. Repeat Violation
  • 22-02-4:Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed can opener blade soiled. Repeat Violation
  • 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. Repeat Violation