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CANTINA GRILL

CANTINA GRILL located in MIAMI has undergone 8 health department inspections, achieving a 2.4/5 overall safety rating. Recent inspections indicate some food safety concerns.

Last inspection: 1 months ago · 8 reports on file

Cross Creek Boulevard
Florida, 33647
Hillsborough County County

Overall Food Safety Rating

★★☆☆☆ (2.4/5)
Based on 8 health inspection reports

All Inspection Reports

3/13/2026· 1mo ago

Visit ID: 10945057

Met Inspection Standards

1 high, 3 int, 14 basic

  • 36-37-5:Basic - Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. Observed in the front area.
  • 36-34-5:Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed in the preparation area and 3CS and front area. Repeat Violation
  • 36-03-4:Basic - Cove molding at floor/wall juncture broken/missing. Observed missing cove molding for hand wash sink, mop sink, and 3 compartment sink in the back area. Also observed at hand wash sink in the front area.
  • 13-03-4:Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed female employees with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation.
  • 36-17-5:Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Observed tiles in poor condition in back are and front area. Repeat Violation
  • 36-24-5:Basic - Hole in or other damage to wall. Observed wall in disrepair next to POS counter under the single use items.
  • 23-03-4:Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed soiled door gaskets and door frame of wall in freezer. Also observed soiled for all under counter reach cooler door gaskets in the front area. Repeat Violation
  • 16-46-4:Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Observe on several clean working pans on a shelve under can opener.
  • 33-16-4:Basic - Open dumpster lid.
  • 22-16-4:Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Observed in several reach in coolers in front and back area.
  • 38-04-4:Basic - Ten (10) foot-candles of light at least 30 inches from floor not provided in walk-in cooler.
  • 36-27-5:Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed soiled under the mop sink, hand wash sink, and 3CS. Repeat Violation
  • 42-01-4:Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Observed wet mop stored inside mop bucket near the walk in cooler.
  • 02D-01-5:Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed no label on a plastic food pan containing white substance, stored on shelf next to rice cookers in back prep area. Repeat Violation
  • 50-17-3:High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Observed expired Oct. 1, 2025. Operator was able to pay at the time of inspection. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation
  • 22-02-4:Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed soiled shelving unit housing clean pots and a box of tortilla chips located across of walk in cooler. Observed soiled can opener and its housing. Repeat Violation
  • 31B-02-4:Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed at hand wash sink in back area. Employee provided. Corrected On-Site
  • 22-31-4:Intermediate - Non-pitting surface rust on food-contact equipment. Observed rust accumulation on arm shelves being used to store tongs and ladles.

7/30/2025· 8mo ago

Visit ID: 13475840

Met Inspection Standards

5 basic

  • 36-34-5:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed ceiling vent soiled located at front prep station. - From follow-up inspection 2025-07-29: Observed floor tiles near self serve soda machine in disrepair. **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2025-07-30: Observed ceiling vent soiled located at front prep station. - From follow-up inspection 2025-07-29: Observed floor tiles near self serve soda machine in disrepair. **Time Extended**
  • 36-17-5:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Observed floor tiles near self serve soda machine in disrepair. - From follow-up inspection 2025-07-29: Observed floor tiles near self serve soda machine in disrepair. **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2025-07-30: Observed floor tiles near self serve soda machine in disrepair. - From follow-up inspection 2025-07-29: Observed floor tiles near self serve soda machine in disrepair. **Time Extended**
  • 23-03-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed tortilla chip counter soiled. Observed reach in cooler located right next to cook With soiled gaskets. Observed filters for the walk in freezer soiled. - From follow-up inspection 2025-07-29: Observed reach in cooler located right next to cook With soiled gaskets. **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2025-07-30: Observed filters for the walk in freezer soiled. - From follow-up inspection 2025-07-29: Observed reach in cooler located right next to cook With soiled gaskets. **Time Extended**
  • 38-04-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ten (10) foot-candles of light at least 30 inches from floor not provided in walk-in cooler. Observed no light inside walk in cooler. - From follow-up inspection 2025-07-29: Observed no light inside walk in cooler. **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2025-07-30: Observed no light inside walk in cooler. - From follow-up inspection 2025-07-29: Observed no light inside walk in cooler. **Time Extended**
  • 36-27-5:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed wall behind cook line soiled. - From follow-up inspection 2025-07-29: Observed wall behind cook line soiled. **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2025-07-30: Observed wall behind cook line soiled. - From follow-up inspection 2025-07-29: Observed wall behind cook line soiled. **Time Extended**

7/29/2025· 8mo ago

Visit ID: 13474119

Follow-up Inspection Required

1 high, 5 basic

  • 36-34-5:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed ceiling vent soiled located at front prep station. - From follow-up inspection 2025-07-29: Observed floor tiles near self serve soda machine in disrepair. **Time Extended**
  • 36-17-5:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Observed floor tiles near self serve soda machine in disrepair. - From follow-up inspection 2025-07-29: Observed floor tiles near self serve soda machine in disrepair. **Time Extended**
  • 23-03-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed tortilla chip counter soiled. Observed reach in cooler located right next to cook With soiled gaskets. Observed filters for the walk in freezer soiled. - From follow-up inspection 2025-07-29: Observed reach in cooler located right next to cook With soiled gaskets. **Time Extended**
  • 38-04-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ten (10) foot-candles of light at least 30 inches from floor not provided in walk-in cooler. Observed no light inside walk in cooler. - From follow-up inspection 2025-07-29: Observed no light inside walk in cooler. **Time Extended**
  • 36-27-5:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed wall behind cook line soiled. - From follow-up inspection 2025-07-29: Observed wall behind cook line soiled. **Time Extended**
  • 35A-02-7:High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Live, small flying insects found. Observed one flying insect at the self serve soda machine in the lobby. Observed two flying insects near front service counter. Observed one flying insect by the can opener blade in back prep area. Observed five flying insects at the front counter prep station. Observed three flying insects at the dry storage area. Observed one flying insect near the walk in cooler. Observed one flying insects on closed chip container near dry storage. - From follow-up inspection 2025-07-29: Observed five flying insects throughout back prep area and front counter. Admin Complaint

7/28/2025· 8mo ago

Visit ID: 13472836

Follow-up Inspection Required

5 high, 3 int, 11 basic

  • 22-20-5:Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed self serve soda machine with soiled ice chute.
  • 14-45-4:Basic - Cardboard used to line nonfood-contact shelves. Observed soiled cardboard used to line shelves used to dry utensils.
  • 36-34-5:Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed ceiling vent soiled located at front prep station.
  • 40-06-5:Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed personal bags stored right next to green cutting board and on top prep table.
  • 36-17-5:Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Observed floor tiles near self serve soda machine in disrepair.
  • 08B-38-4:Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed gallon of oil store on floor near hand wash station by the front counter.
  • 23-03-4:Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed tortilla chip counter soiled. Observed reach in cooler located right next to cook With soiled gaskets. Observed filters for the walk in freezer soiled.
  • 08B-12-5:Basic - Stored food not covered. Observed cooked chicken inside reach in cooler by the cook line not covered.
  • 38-04-4:Basic - Ten (10) foot-candles of light at least 30 inches from floor not provided in walk-in cooler. Observed no light inside walk in cooler.
  • 36-27-5:Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed wall behind cook line soiled.
  • 02D-01-5:Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed clear squeeze bottles at the front prep station containing oils and sauces with no labels.
  • 01B-01-4:High Priority - Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale. Observed one dented can of black olives at the dry storage area.
  • 35A-02-7:High Priority - Live, small flying insects found. Observed one flying insect at the self serve soda machine in the lobby. Observed two flying insects near front service counter. Observed one flying insect by the can opener blade in back prep area. Observed five flying insects at the front counter prep station. Observed three flying insects at the dry storage area. Observed one flying insect near the walk in cooler. Observed one flying insects on closed chip container near dry storage.
  • 50-17-3:High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Observed license expired October 1, 2024. Operator license has been paid by operator. Confirmation# 258057107. Corrected On-Site
  • 03A-02-5:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed shredded cheese (51F - Cold Holding); corn (49F - Cold Holding); sauce (52F - Cold Holding) at the front prep station. As per operator, products were placed there two hours ago. Operator placed products inside walk in cooler for rapid cooling. **Corrective Action Taken**
  • 41-10-4:High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Observed multi surface cleaner stored right next to ready to drink soda containers.
  • 22-02-4:Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed can opener blade heavily soiled at the prep table.
  • 31A-11-4:Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed scrubbing utensil inside hand wash station next to three compartment sink.
  • 16-37-1:Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Observed no chemical test kit for quaternary tree compartment sink.

11/25/2024· 1y 4mo ago

4 basic

  • 50-09-4:Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. Repeat Violation
  • 13-03-4:Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed 3 employees engaging with food with no hair restraint. Repeat Violation
  • 23-03-4:Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed gaskets soiled throughout the reach in coolers at kitchen.
  • 38-04-4:Basic - Ten (10) foot-candles of light at least 30 inches from floor not provided in walk-in cooler. Repeat Violation

8/9/2024· 1y 8mo ago

3 high, 3 int, 13 basic

  • 14-01-5:Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed container of corn with a bowl used as a scoop at front counter reach in cooler. Manager removed bowl. Corrected On-Site
  • 32-12-5:Basic - Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom.
  • 50-09-4:Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. Repeat Violation
  • 08B-49-4:Basic - Employee personal food not properly identified and segregated from food to be served to the public. Observed employee food stored next to service products. **Corrective Action Taken**
  • 24-08-4:Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Observed wet nesting of sixth and one third pans on shelf on top of 3 compartment sink.
  • 23-03-4:Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed reach in freezer gasket soiled. Repeat Violation
  • 25-32-4:Basic - Reuse of single-service or single-use articles. Observed four gallons of mojo marinade stored in used milk gallon containers in walk in cooler. Informed manager of improper use of containers.
  • 25-05-4:Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. Observed black togo containers stored without protection on top of walk in cooler.
  • 25-06-4:Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Observed to go styrofoam containers stored not inverted under front counter.
  • 29-49-6:Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Observed standing water in reach in cooler at front line below steam table. Informed manager of standing water.
  • 38-04-4:Basic - Ten (10) foot-candles of light at least 30 inches from floor not provided in walk-in cooler. Observed no light in walk in cooler or walk in freezer. Repeat Violation
  • 42-01-4:Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Observed wet mop in basket of mop bucket. Repeat Violation
  • 02D-01-5:Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed working container of salt not labeled at kitchen area. Also observed bin of white rice and bin of brown rice not labeled.
  • 08A-05-6:High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw eggs stored over cake at reach in cooler preparation area. As per operator cake is employee food. Manager relocated eggs to bottom shelf. Also observed raw shrimp and raw mahi mahi stored over container of mojo marinade at walk in cooler. **Corrective Action Taken**
  • 41-10-4:High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Observed spray bottle of glass cleaner stored next to beverage containers.
  • 29-34-4:High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Observed missing vacuum breaker at hose bibb under hand wash sink in kitchen.
  • 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. Bodily fluid handout was provided via email.
  • 22-02-4:Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed soiled can opener blade.
  • 31B-06-4:Intermediate - Soap dispenser at handwash sink not working/unable to dispense soap. At front line hand wash sink. Manager stated dispenser needed batteries.

3/11/2024· 2y 1mo ago

Visit ID: 8493485

Met Inspection Standards

1 high, 6 basic

  • 50-09-4:Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
  • 13-03-4:Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed 3 employees engaging with food with no hair restraint.
  • 08B-47-4:Basic - Food not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor. Observed boxes with lettuce at walk in cooler, not stored 6 inches off of the floor. Employee removed it from floor. Corrected On-Site
  • 23-03-4:Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed hood filters soiled at cook line. Observed gasket soiled at reach in coolers and reach in freezer at kitchen and front counter.
  • 38-04-4:Basic - Ten (10) foot-candles of light at least 30 inches from floor not provided in walk-in cooler. Repeat Violation
  • 42-01-4:Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Observed wet mop stored right in front of walk in cooler.
  • 50-17-3:High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Observed license expired on October 1,2023. Owner payed license while conducting inspection. Corrected On-Site

9/6/2023· 2y 7mo ago

Visit ID: 8381865

Met Inspection Standards

1 int, 6 basic

  • 23-24-4:Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Filters soiled.
  • 36-22-4:Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Observed water on floor coming out from reach in cooler at front area. Operator cleaned and got the area dry. Corrected On-Site
  • 14-33-4:Basic - Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.
  • 36-02-5:Basic - Unsealed concrete floor in food preparation, food storage, warewashing area or bathroom. Dishwashing area.
  • 36-27-5:Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Prep area in the back.
  • 36-34-5:Basic - vents soiled with accumulated dust, or mold-like substance. At reach in cooler at prep area, kitchen.
  • 22-02-4:Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Can opener.

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Google Rating

★★★★☆ (4.3/5)
(678 reviews)

Price Level

$

Opening Hours

Monday:11:00 AM – 9:00 PM
Tuesday:11:00 AM – 9:00 PM
Wednesday:11:00 AM – 9:00 PM
Thursday:11:00 AM – 9:00 PM
Friday:11:00 AM – 10:00 PM
Saturday:11:00 AM – 10:00 PM
Sunday:11:00 AM – 9:00 PM
✓ Currently Open

Features

✓ Bar
✓ Restaurant

Restaurant Features

Serves Beer
Serves Wine
Lunch
Dinner
Takeout
Dine-in
Wheelchair Accessible
Last Enriched At: 5/14/2025

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