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Mixed Health Record
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CANTINA FRESH MEX GRILL in MIAMI currently holds an InspectFL Health Score of 81 out of 100 — a C grade — a noticeable pattern of violations across recent inspections. This restaurant has one inspection on record from Florida DBPR, with the most recent inspection on July 28, 2026. Across those visits, inspectors documented 10 total violations — 3 critical, 3 major, 4 minor.
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What stands out in this inspection history
The latest inspection on July 28, 2026 shows 10 observation rows: 3 critical, 3 major, and 4 minor.
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Inspection History
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- Disposition: Inspection Completed - No Further Action
- [12A-17-4] Employee rubbed hands together for less than 10-15 seconds while washing hands. Coach employee on proper handwashing procedure.
- [03A-02-5] Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed guacamole with tomato (50F - Cold Holding) at front counter line. As per operator for less than an hour. Operator moved product to walk in cooler.
- [12A-07-5] Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food. Observed food employee put on gloves without first washing his hands and then engaged in food preparation.
- [14-69-4] Ice buildup in walk-in freezer. Observed ice buildup on floor and door in walk freezer.
- [50-09-4] Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
- [21-12-4] Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed wet blue wiping cloth stored next to hard shell tortillas near steam table.
- [22-02-4] Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed can opener soiled.
- [31A-11-4] Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed employee stored spoon at handwash sink near oven. Manager removed spoon.
- [31B-06-4] Soap dispenser at handwash sink not working/unable to dispense soap. Observed at handwash sink near stove.
- [02D-01-5] Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed black container of salt stored near rice cookers across triple sink not labeled. Manager labeled product.
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