EL CANTINAZO
With 4 inspections documented, EL CANTINAZO maintains a 3.6/5 food safety rating in MARGATE. Recent inspections show improving food safety practices.
Last inspection: 2 weeks ago · 4 reports on file
2160 MEARS PKWY, MARGATE 33063
Overall Food Safety Rating
★★★½☆ (3.6/5)
Based on 4 health inspection reports
All Inspection Reports
4/1/2026· 2w ago
Visit ID: 13661414
Follow-up Inspection Required2 int
- 53A-01-7:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. During mid inspection manager arrived. As per manager she herself does not have a food manager certificate. Daniella Fernandez. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2026-04-01: Observed same Admin Complaint
- 53B-01-5:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : 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. Employees unable to show/verify food handler certificates Warning - From follow-up inspection 2026-04-01: Observed same Admin Complaint
3/27/2026· 2w ago
Visit ID: 13660614
Follow-up Inspection Required4 high, 4 int, 3 basic
- 36-73-4:Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Dining room floor, observed food debris littered across the ground (rice) Warning
- 08B-38-4:Basic - Food stored on floor. While employees engage in food preparation observed large food grade containers containing raw chicken on floor. Warning
- 21-12-4:Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Warning
- 35A-02-7:High Priority - Live, small flying insects found Observed 1 live fly in bathroom, landing on bathroom stall wall Warning
- 01B-02-5:High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Kitchen counter; Pikliz (71F - Cold Holding); sliced tomatoes (59F - Cold Holding); sliced lettuce (66F - Cold Holding). Kitchen floor; raw chicken (68F - Cold Holding). As per operator food not portioned or prepared today. See stop sale. Warning
- 03A-02-5:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Kitchen counter; Pikliz (71F - Cold Holding); sliced tomatoes (59F - Cold Holding); sliced lettuce (66F - Cold Holding). Kitchen floor; raw chicken (68F - Cold Holding). As per operator food not portioned or prepared today. See stop sale. Warning
- 03B-01-6:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Kitchen counter; cooked pork (78F - Hot Holding). As per operator food in unit not portioned or prepared today. Observed cooked pork left on counter under no temperature control. As per operator food out less than 4 hours. Operator moved to reach in freezer for quick chill. **Corrective Action Taken** Warning
- 53A-01-7:Intermediate - Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. During mid inspection manager arrived. As per manager she herself does not have a food manager certificate. Daniella Fernandez. Warning
- 53A-05-6:Intermediate - No currently certified food service manager on duty with four or more employees engaged in food preparation/handling. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ Observed four employees engaging in food prep in the back, no certified manager present. 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. Employees unable to show/verify food handler certificates 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. Cooked pork, no date mark. As per operator food made the previous day. Warning
3/10/2026· 1mo ago
Visit ID: 13563211
Met Inspection Standards1 int, 1 basic
10/29/2025· 5mo ago
Visit ID: 13500697
Met Inspection Standards- N/A:No Violations Were Observed