CANTINA GRILL
14713 SW 42 ST #104, MIAMI, FL 33185
License #2332458
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Mixed Health Record
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CANTINA GRILL in MIAMI currently holds an InspectFL Health Score of 77 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 27, 2026. Across those visits, DBPR recorded 15 total findings; InspectFL has detailed violation rows for 13 of them so far.
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What stands out in this inspection history
The latest inspection on July 27, 2026 shows 13 observation rows: 2 critical, 4 major, and 7 minor.
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Inspection History
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- Disposition: Warning Issued
- [01B-02-5] 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. Observed cooked chicken (per mgr cooked today around 7am) (49F - Cold Holding); cooked diced steak (per manager cooked today around 7am) (50F - Cold Holding).
- [13-03-4] Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation.
- [31B-02-4] No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed at hand wash sink in back area.
- [08B-38-4] Food stored on floor. Observed food cases stored on floor inside WIF.
- [12B-07-4] Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed employee drink on top of prep table.
- [36-27-5] Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust.
- [38-04-4] Ten (10) foot-candles of light at least 30 inches from floor not provided in walk-in cooler. Observed WIC without any light.
- [42-01-4] Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry.
- [22-02-4] Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed can opener blade soiled.
- [23-03-4] Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed RIC gaskets soiled.
- [53B-05-5] Required employee training expired for all employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Observed all employee training expired on 02-2026.
- [03A-02-5] Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed cooked chicken (per mgr cooked today around 7am) (49F - Cold Holding); cooked diced steak (per manager cooked today around 7am) (50F - Cold Holding).
- [31B-03-4] No soap provided at handwash sink. Observed at hand wash sink in back area.
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