CANTINA FRESH MEX GRILL
691 W 49 ST
Overall Food Safety Rating
★★★☆☆ (3.0/5)
Based on 5 health inspection reports
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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.
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.
Food safety inspection conducted on 8/1/2024 revealed 4 total violations (1 high priority, 1 intermediate, 2 basic).
Inspection on 3/7/2024
High Priority
0
Intermediate
1
Basic
4
Total
5
Disposition: Met Inspection Standards
Inspection Details:
- 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
Food safety inspection conducted on 3/7/2024 revealed 5 total violations (0 high priority, 1 intermediate, 4 basic).
Inspection on 11/20/2023
High Priority
0
Intermediate
1
Basic
1
Total
2
Disposition: Met Inspection Standards
Inspection Details:
- 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**
Food safety inspection conducted on 11/20/2023 revealed 2 total violations (0 high priority, 1 intermediate, 1 basic).
Inspection on 9/20/2023
High Priority
1
Intermediate
3
Basic
2
Total
6
Disposition: Follow-up Inspection Required
Inspection Details:
- 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
Food safety inspection conducted on 9/20/2023 revealed 6 total violations (1 high priority, 3 intermediate, 2 basic).