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LA CANTINITA RESTAURANT

LA CANTINITA RESTAURANT located in ROYAL PALM BEACH has undergone 4 health department inspections, achieving a 3.0/5 overall safety rating. Recent inspections indicate some food safety concerns.

11111 Southern Boulevard
Florida, 33411
Palm Beach County County

Overall Food Safety Rating

★★★☆☆ (3.0/5)
Based on 4 health inspection reports

All Inspection Reports

Inspection Date: 8/27/2025

Inspection #: Visit ID: 10937936

  • 21-08-4:Basic - Wiping cloth quaternary ammonium compound sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. Sanitizer Bucket (Quaternary 0ppm
  • 01B-01-4:High Priority - Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale. At dry storage area- 1 dented can of chipotle peppers- see stop sale.
  • 08A-05-6:High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. At walk in cooler - raw shell eggs stored over salsa- operator stored properly. Corrected On-Site
  • 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, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. At cook line on flat top- Consume 90F - hot holding , chicken broth 94F- hot holding- food out of temperature for 6 hours- see stop sale. Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. At cook line counter- oil in garlic - 74F- cold holding - food not prepared or portioned today food out of temperature for 6 hours- see stop sale. Admin Complaint
  • 03A-02-5:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. At cook line counter- oil in garlic - 74F- cold holding - food not prepared or portioned today food out of temperature for 6 hours- see stop sale.
  • 03B-01-6:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. At cook line on flat top- Consume 90F - hot holding , chicken broth 94F- hot holding- food out of temperature for 6 hours- see stop sale.
  • 41-10-4:High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. At front counter area- chemical spray bottles stored over utensils- operator removed and stored properly. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation Admin Complaint
  • 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/
  • 31B-03-4:Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink by dishwashing area hand sink Corrected On-Site
  • 41-04-4:Intermediate - Toxic substance/chemical on premise that is not required for the operation of establishment. Green spray bottle not labeled - operator removed. Corrected On-Site

Inspection Date: 4/2/2025

Inspection #: Visit ID: 10770590

  • N/A:No Violations Were Observed

Inspection Date: 1/31/2025

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8858471

  • 06-09-1:Basic - Commercially processed reduced oxygen packaged fish bearing a label indicating that it is to remain frozen until time of use no longer frozen and not removed from reduced oxygen package. At reach in cooler by cookline - commercially processed reduced oxygen packaged salmon bearing labels to remove reduced oxygen packaging before thaw not removed - see stop sale. Warning
  • 08B-39-4:Basic - Raw fruits/vegetables not washed prior to preparation. At reach in cooler at cookline- in use avocado with sticker still attached- educated operator - employee removed sticker and washed properly. Corrected On-Site Warning
  • 01B-28-5:High Priority - Date marked combined ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food not consumed/sold within 7 days of preparing/opening the earliest ready-to-eat time/temperature for safety ingredient. See stop sale. At walk in cooler - burritos sauce dated 01/10/25 not used within 7 days - see stop sale. Warning
  • 50-17-3:High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Warning
  • 41-05-4:High Priority - Pesticide/insecticide labeled for household use only present in establishment. At dishwashing area one spray can of Raid- operator discarded. Corrected On-Site Warning
  • 08A-20-5:High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. At reach in cooler by cookline - raw ground beef stored over whole muscle beef - operator removed and stored properly. At reach in cooler raw chicken stored over raw shrimp- operator removed and stored properly. Corrected On-Site Warning
  • 12A-02-4:High Priority - Server handled soiled dishes or utensils and then picked up plated food, served food, or prepared a beverage without washing hands. Employee handled dirty dishes then without changing their gloves or washing their hands- grabbed a plated food for an order - educated operator - employee properly washed their hands. **Corrective Action Taken** Warning
  • 01B-13-4:High Priority - Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. Commercially processed reduced oxygen packaged fish bearing a label indicating that it is to remain frozen until time of use no longer frozen and not removed from reduced oxygen package. At reach in cooler by cookline - commercially processed reduced oxygen packaged salmon bearing labels to remove reduced oxygen packaging before thaw not removed - see stop sale. Warning
  • 41-10-4:High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. At cookline area bottle of purple chemical stored over box of lime juice. Warning
  • 11-07-5:Intermediate - Certified Food Manager or person in charge lacks knowledge of foodborne illnesses and symptoms of illness that would prevent an employee from working with food, clean equipment and utensils, and single-service items. Warning
  • 53A-01-7:Intermediate - Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. 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. 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. At reach in cooler near cookline - flan prepared 3 days ago not date marked- operator date marked. Corrected On-Site Warning

Inspection Date: 8/13/2024

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8694241

  • 31B-04-4:Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees- by bar haswash sink.