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La Cantina

La Cantina
8803 N Atlantic Ave
Cape Canaveral, FL 32920
(321)784-4060

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No (0) Emergency Closure Orders Since October 2008
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2 Food Service Inspections Since July 1, 2010
Inspection For: LACANTINA
License Number: 1504146
License ID: 2135008
Inspection Visit ID: 4017183
Inspection Date: Friday, March 04, 2011
Inspection Number: 2000061
Visit Number: 1
Inspection Class: Food
Inspection Type: Routine - Food
Inspection Disposition: Inspection Completed - No Further Action - Sanitary and safety conditions did not warrant a follow-up visit to ensure correction. Establishment will be inspected again at the next routine interval.
Number of Critical/Risk Violations: 2
Number of Noncritical Violations: 2
Total Number of Violations: 4
Details
ViolationObservations of Inspector [as written on inspection]
15-30-1 Shelves in walk-ins not constructed of materials that are corrosion resistant, non-absorbent, smooth and easily cleanable.
32-17-1 Critical. Handwashing cleanser lacking at handwashing lavatory in kitchen. Corrected On Site.
37-11-1 Observed attached equipment,interior hood surface soiled with accumulated dust above deep fryers.
41B-01-1 Critical. Observed chlorine sanitizing solution exceeding the maximum concentration allowed,noted above 200 ppm in towel bucket in kitchen. Corrected On Site.

Inspection For: LACANTINA
License Number: 1504146
License ID: 2135008
Inspection Visit ID: 4017184
Inspection Date: Thursday, October 07, 2010
Inspection Number: 2000062
Visit Number: 1
Inspection Class: Food
Inspection Type: Routine - Food
Inspection Disposition: Inspection Completed - No Further Action - Sanitary and safety conditions did not warrant a follow-up visit to ensure correction. Establishment will be inspected again at the next routine interval.
Number of Critical/Risk Violations: 4
Number of Noncritical Violations: 3
Total Number of Violations: 7
Details
ViolationObservations of Inspector [as written on inspection]
01B-16-1 Critical. Stop Sale issued on potentially hazardous food due to temperature abuse. Beans duscarded by pic
03A-07-1 Critical. Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Beans 50f Corrected On Site.
03A-07-1 Critical. Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Cheese 45f small prep
04-01-1 Critical. Cold holding equipment incapable of maintaining potentially hazardous food at proper temperatures. Small prep on line hilding top beans and cheese greater than 41f
23-05-1 Observed residue build-up on nonfood-contact surface. WOmans room sink
37-06-1 Observed wall soiled with accumulated grease. Behind microwave
37-10-1 Observed attached equipment soiled with accumulated grease. Shelf by dish

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3 Food Service Inspections for July 1, 2009 - June 30, 2010
Inspection For: LACANTINA
License Number: 1504146
License ID: 2135008
Inspection Visit ID: 3931603
Inspection Date: Thursday, June 24, 2010
Inspection Number: 1942026
Visit Number: 1
Inspection Class: Food
Inspection Type: Routine - Food
Inspection Disposition: Administrative complaint recommended - Existence of critical violations found in an initial inspection require administrative action to ensure compliance.
Number of Critical/Risk Violations: 6
Number of Noncritical Violations: 4
Total Number of Violations: 10
Details
ViolationObservations of Inspector [as written on inspection]
09-01-1 Critical. Observed improper use of bowl/plastic food container or other container with no handle used to dispense ready-to-eat food. Rice has a bowl in it
22-27-1 Critical. Observed food-contact surfaces encrusted with grease and/or soil deposits. Wait staff cooler with sour cram in it-bottom tray
22-27-1 Critical. Observed food-contact surfaces encrusted with grease and/or soil deposits. Beer keg cooler
23-05-1 Observed residue build-up on nonfood-contact surface. Dish rack
23-05-1 Observed residue build-up on nonfood-contact surface. Spice shelves
32-15-1 Critical. No handwashing sign provided at a handsink used by food employees. Broken in half
37-06-1 Observed wall soiled with accumulated grease. Dish area
37-06-1 Observed wall soiled with accumulated grease. By microwave in kitchen
50-08-1 Critical. Establishment operating without a current Hotel and Restaurant license.
53A-19-1 Critical. Observed expired Food Manager Certification. Jeff

Inspection For: LACANTINA
License Number: 1504146
License ID: 2135008
Inspection Visit ID: 3680599
Inspection Date: Monday, February 15, 2010
Inspection Number: 1888805
Visit Number: 1
Inspection Class: Food
Inspection Type: Routine - Food
Inspection Disposition: Inspection Completed - No Further Action - Sanitary and safety conditions did not warrant a follow-up visit to ensure correction. Establishment will be inspected again at the next routine interval.
Number of Critical/Risk Violations: 4
Number of Noncritical Violations: 7
Total Number of Violations: 11
Details
ViolationObservations of Inspector [as written on inspection]
02-13-2 Critical. Required consumer advisory for raw/undercooked animal food not provided. Burgers
12B-07-1 Critical. Observed an open beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Corrected On Site.
22-28-1 Critical. Observed interior of reach-in cooler soiled with accumulation of food residue. Freezer bottom
23-05-1 Observed residue build-up on nonfood-contact surface. Under handsink
24-07-1 Cleaned and sanitized equipment, utensils, linens or single-service not properly stored. Knives Corrected On Site.
24-07-1 Cleaned and sanitized equipment, utensils, linens or single-service not properly stored. Tongs on oven
36-15-1 Observed food debris accumulated on kitchen floor. Line
37-05-1 Observed wall soiled with accumulated dust
37-11-1 Observed attached equipment soiled with accumulated dust. A/c vents
37-11-1 Observed attached equipment soiled with accumulated lid on ice bin
53A-19-1 Critical. Observed expired Food Manager Certification. Jeff

Inspection For: LACANTINA
License Number: 1504146
License ID: 2135008
Inspection Visit ID: 3680600
Inspection Date: Thursday, September 10, 2009
Inspection Number: 1888806
Visit Number: 1
Inspection Class: Food
Inspection Type: Routine - Food
Inspection Disposition: Inspection Completed - No Further Action - Sanitary and safety conditions did not warrant a follow-up visit to ensure correction. Establishment will be inspected again at the next routine interval.
Number of Critical/Risk Violations: 8
Number of Noncritical Violations: 5
Total Number of Violations: 13
Details
ViolationObservations of Inspector [as written on inspection]
03A-07-1 Critical. Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. 53 beans
03A-07-1 Critical. Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Cheese 60 CH
08A-15-1 Critical. Food stored in to go bag. Cheese Corrected On Site.
16-03-1 Critical. Observed accumulation of debris in warewashing machine and associated equipment. Drying rack
22-27-1 Critical. Observed food-contact surfaces encrusted with grease and/or soil deposits. Wwait station cooler
22-27-1 Critical. Observed food-contact surfaces encrusted with grease and/or soil deposits. Lid on prep box
23-06-1 Observed build-up of food debris, dust or dirt on nonfood-contact surface. Fan
24-10-1 Observed utensils stored in crevices between equipment. Knives
32-15-1 Critical. No handwashing sign provided at a handsink used by food employees. Broken in kitchen
36-14-1 Observed sticky bar mats
37-05-1 Observed wall soiled with accumulated food debris. Line
37-07-1 Observed wall soiled with accumulated dust. Handsink area
53A-01-2 Critical. Manager lacking proof of Food Manager Certification. Jeff and julie

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3 Food Service Inspections for July 1, 2008 - June 30, 2009
Inspection For: LACANTINA
License Number: 1504146
License ID: 2135008
Inspection Visit ID: 3226082
Inspection Date: Monday, March 16, 2009
Inspection Number: 1697021
Visit Number: 1
Inspection Class: Food
Inspection Type: Routine - Food
Inspection Disposition: Inspection Completed - No Further Action - Sanitary and safety conditions did not warrant a follow-up visit to ensure correction. Establishment will be inspected again at the next routine interval.
Number of Critical/Risk Violations: 6
Number of Noncritical Violations: 8
Total Number of Violations: 14
Details
ViolationObservations of Inspector [as written on inspection]
15-31-1 Observed walk in shelves rusty
15-35-1 Nonfood-contact equipment exposed to splash/spillage not constructed of materials that are corrosion resistant, non-absorbent, smooth and easily cleanable. Shelves need painting throughout
22-17-1 Critical. Observed soiled reach-in cooler gaskets. Prep
22-24-1 Critical. Observed buildup of slime on soda holder
22-27-1 Critical. Observed food-contact surfaces encrusted with grease and/or soil deposits. Beer cooler behind bar
22-28-1 Critical. Observed interior of reach-in cooler soiled with accumulation of food residue. Glass door cooler
23-05-1 Observed residue build-up on nonfood-contact surface. Phone lines
24-07-1 Cleaned and sanitized equipment, utensils, linens or single-service not properly stored. Knife between counter
36-14-1 Observed grease accumulated on kitchen floor. Kitchen
36-15-1 Observed food debris accumulated on kitchen floor. Storage area
36-15-1 Observed food debris accumulated on kitchen floor. Bar
37-06-1 Observed wall soiled with accumulated grease. By handsink and behind keg cooler
53A-01-2 Critical. Manager lacking proof of Food Manager Certification. Jeff
53B-08-1 Critical. No proof of required employee training provided. All public food service establishments must provide the division with proof of employee training upon request, including, but not limited to, at the time of any division inspection of the establishment. 3 new employees. Train by next inspection

Inspection For: LACANTINA
License Number: 1504146
License ID: 2135008
Inspection Visit ID: 3454477
Inspection Date: Thursday, October 16, 2008
Inspection Number: 1697022
Visit Number: 2
Inspection Class: Food
Inspection Type: Routine - Food
Inspection Disposition: Call Back - Complied - Return visit from a previous warning found violations to be corrected.
Number of Critical/Risk Violations: 1
Number of Noncritical Violations: 0
Total Number of Violations: 1
Details
ViolationObservations of Inspector [as written on inspection]
53A-01-1 Critical. Violation: 53A-01-1Manager lacking proof of Food Manager Certification. Expired

Inspection For: LACANTINA
License Number: 1504146
License ID: 2135008
Inspection Visit ID: 3226083
Inspection Date: Monday, October 13, 2008
Inspection Number: 1697022
Visit Number: 1
Inspection Class: Food
Inspection Type: Routine - Food
Inspection Disposition: Warning Issued - Sanitary and/or safety conditions require the inspector to return in the near future to ensure corrective action has been taken for violations found.
Number of Critical/Risk Violations: 11
Number of Noncritical Violations: 6
Total Number of Violations: 17
Details
ViolationObservations of Inspector [as written on inspection]
01B-16-1 Critical. Stop Sale issued on potentially hazardous food due to temperature abuse -sour cream-discareded by julie
01B-16-1 Critical. Stop Sale issued on potentially hazardous food due to temperature abuse. Beans 61f over night-discarded by cook
03A-07-1 Critical. Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. 51 sour cream waitress cooler
03A-07-1 Critical. Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Beans 61f overnight
04-01-1 Critical. Cold holding equipment incapable of maintaining potentially hazardous food at proper temperatures. Waitress cooler
04-01-1 Critical. Cold holding equipment incapable of maintaining potentially hazardous food at proper temperatures. Prep box
12A-22-1 Critical. Observed food employee touching ready-to-eat food with their bare hands tacos-cheese,etc
22-24-1 Critical. Observed buildup of slime on soda dispensing nozzles.
22-27-1 Critical. Observed food-contact surfaces encrusted with grease and/or soil deposits. Ice bucket used for salsa
22-28-1 Critical. Observed interior of reach-in cooler soiled with accumulation of food residue. Beer cooler at bar
23-06-1 Observed build-up of food debris, dust or dirt on nonfood-contact surface. Fans in uprights
24-07-1 Cleaned and sanitized equipment, utensils, linens or single-service not properly stored. Tongs on oven handle
33-16-1 Observed open dumpster lid.
36-14-1 Observed grease accumulated on kitchen floor. Behind line
36-15-1 Observed food debris accumulated on kitchen floor. Bar
51-11-1 Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured.
53A-01-1 Critical. Manager lacking proof of Food Manager Certification. Expired

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2 Food Service Inspections for July 1, 2007 - June 30, 2008
Inspection For: LACANTINA
License Number: 1504146
License ID: 2135008
Inspection Visit ID: 2889905
Inspection Date: Tuesday, February 19, 2008
Inspection Number: 1562401
Visit Number: 1
Inspection Class: Food
Inspection Type: Routine - Food
Inspection Disposition: Inspection Completed - No Further Action - Sanitary and safety conditions did not warrant a follow-up visit to ensure correction. Establishment will be inspected again at the next routine interval.
Number of Critical/Risk Violations: 5
Number of Noncritical Violations: 4
Total Number of Violations: 9
Details
ViolationObservations of Inspector [as written on inspection]
01B-16-1 Critical. Stop Sale issued on potentially hazardous food due to temperature abuse eggs 49f discarded by owner
03A-07-1 Critical. Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Eggs 49f Corrected On Site.
03A-07-1 Critical. Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Sour cream 48f
04-01-1 Critical. Cold holding equipment incapable of maintaining potentially hazardous food at proper temperatures. Cold hold prep box holding greater than 41f
22-28-1 Critical. Observed interior of reach-in cooler soiled with accumulation of food residue. Wait staff cooler
23-03-1 Observed build-up of grease on nonfood-contact surface. Above rear door
23-05-1 Observed residue build-up on nonfood-contact surface. Below kitchen sink
23-05-1 Observed residue build-up on nonfood-contact surface. Above cooler in kitchen
51-11-1 Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured.

Inspection For: LACANTINA
License Number: 1504146
License ID: 2135008
Inspection Visit ID: 2889906
Inspection Date: Thursday, August 02, 2007
Inspection Number: 1562402
Visit Number: 1
Inspection Class: Food
Inspection Type: Routine - Food
Inspection Disposition: Administrative complaint recommended - Existence of critical violations found in an initial inspection require administrative action to ensure compliance.
Number of Critical/Risk Violations: 4
Number of Noncritical Violations: 4
Total Number of Violations: 8
Details
ViolationObservations of Inspector [as written on inspection]
02-13-1 Critical. Consumer advisory for raw/undercooked animal products not provided. You are at risk if comnsuming undercooked animal protein
15-32-1 Observed door scteen torn at rear door
22-28-1 Critical. Observed interior of reach-in cooler soiled with accumulation of food residue. Beer keg cooler
29-11-1 Observed leaking pipe at plumbing fixture. 3 bin sink
36-15-1 Observed food debris accumulated on kitchen floor. Behind line
50-08-1 Critical. Establishment operating without a current Hotel and Restaurant license. Expired 4-01-07
51-11-1 Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured.
53B-08-1 Critical. No proof of required employee training provided. All public food service establishments must provide the division with proof of employee training upon request, including, but not limited to, at the time of any division inspection of the establishment. Bartender

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2 Food Service Inspections for July 1, 2006 - June 30, 2007
Inspection For: LACANTINA
License Number: 1504146
Inspection Date: Friday, February 16, 2007
Inspection Number: 1489051
Visit Number: 1
Inspection Class: Food
Inspection Type: Routine - Food
Inspection Disposition: Inspection Completed - No Further Action - Sanitary and safety conditions did not warrant a follow-up visit to ensure correction. Establishment will be inspected again at the next routine interval.
Number of Critical/Risk Violations: 2
Number of Noncritical Violations: 6
Total Number of Violations: 8
Details
1 violation of code 10 which requires:
  • “In use food dispensing utensils properly stored”
1 violation of code 14 which requires:
  • “Food contact surfaces designed, constructed, maintained, installed, located”
1 violation of code 22 which requires:
  • “Food contact surfaces clean and sanitized.”
1 violation of code 29 which requires:
  • “Plumbing installed and maintained”
1 violation of code 33 which requires:
  • “Containers covered, adequate number, insect and rodent proof, emptied at proper intervals, clean”
1 critical violation of code 35 which requires:
  • “35a - Presence of insects/rodents. Animals prohibited.”
  • “35b - Outer openings protected from insects, rodent proof.”
1 violation of code 36 which requires:
  • “Floors properly constructed, clean, drained, coved”
1 violation of code 37 which requires:
  • “Walls, ceilings, and attached equipment, constructed, clean”

Inspection For: LACANTINA
License Number: 1504146
Inspection Date: Monday, October 30, 2006
Inspection Number: 1489053
Visit Number: 1
Inspection Class: Food
Inspection Type: Routine - Food
Inspection Disposition: Inspection Completed - No Further Action - Sanitary and safety conditions did not warrant a follow-up visit to ensure correction. Establishment will be inspected again at the next routine interval.
Number of Critical/Risk Violations: 3
Number of Noncritical Violations: 10
Total Number of Violations: 13
Details
1 violation of code 14 which requires:
  • “Food contact surfaces designed, constructed, maintained, installed, located”
2 violations of code 23 which requires:
  • “Non-food contact surfaces clean.”
1 violation of code 33 which requires:
  • “Containers covered, adequate number, insect and rodent proof, emptied at proper intervals, clean”
1 violation of code 34 which requires:
  • “Outside storage area clean, enclosure properly constructed”
1 critical violation of code 35 which requires:
  • “35a - Presence of insects/rodents. Animals prohibited.”
  • “35b - Outer openings protected from insects, rodent proof.”
4 violations of code 36 which requires:
  • “Floors properly constructed, clean, drained, coved”
1 violation of code 37 which requires:
  • “Walls, ceilings, and attached equipment, constructed, clean”
2 critical violations of code 46 which requires:
  • “Exiting system - adequate, good repair (For Reporting Purposes Only)”

NoticeEach inspection report is a “snapshot” of conditions present at the time of the inspection. On any given day La Cantina, Cape Canaveral may have fewer or more violations than noted in their most recent inspection. An inspection conducted on any given day may not be representative of the overall, long-term conditions at La Cantina, Cape Canaveral.

A summary of violations found during inspections are listed in the Food Service Inspection boxes above. Cited are violations of Florida's sanitation and safety laws, which are based on the standards of U.S. Food and Drug Administration's Food Code.

In general, critical violations are those that, if not corrected, are more likely to contribute directly to food contamination, illness or environmental damage. Although the Department of Business and Professional Regulation (DBPR) use the industry-standard term "critical", varying degrees of severity and potential risk to the public require inspectors to assess each situation in determining the appropriate action. In addition, while La Cantina, Cape Canaveral may have multiple violations, the inspectors' training and judgment formulate the overall result of the inspection to ensure the public health and safety.

Noncritical violations do not directly relate to foodborne illness risk, but are preventive measures that include practices and procedures which effectively control environmental conditions. Left uncorrected, noncritical violations can undermine the overall food safety program of an establishment and lead to the development of critical violations.

While most establishments correct all violations in a timely manner (often during the inspection), the division's procedures are designed to compel compliance with all violations through follow-up visits, administration action or closure when necessary.

Violations listed refer to the revelant section of Florida regulation that has been observed to be deficient during the inspection. Each establishment must comply with the language of the inspection statement. For purposes of enforcement and compliance, the DBPR recognizes the status as printed on the inspection form, although the severity of the violation observed may warrant additional action regardless of its "critical/noncritical" designation.


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