FORT MYERS, Lee County

CANTINA 109

9908 GULF COAST MAIN ST STE C125, FORT MYERS, FL 33913

FoodSeating
Latest violations
8
2 High Priority
Feb 5, 2025
City
FORT MYERS
County
Lee
Status
Ownership Changed
Inspections
12

Violation history

Florida violations grouped by priority level over time.

Inspection history

Florida inspections are violation-priority based, with high priority, intermediate, and basic counts shown separately.

Feb 5, 2025

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 2Intermediate: 2Basic: 4Total: 8

03B-01-6

Detail 23531570

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. On cook line steam well, cooked pork (125F - Hot Holding); cooked rice (130F - Hot Holding); housemade cheese sauce (122F - Hot Holding) for less than 2 hours per operator. After stirring, all foods reached a temperature over 135F. Corrected On-Site

41-18-4

Detail 23531566

High Priority - Warewashing sanitizing solution exceeding the maximum concentration allowed. Triple Sink (Quaternary 500+ppm), operator diluted to 300ppm. Corrected On-Site

31A-11-4

Detail 23531569

Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Far end bar sink used as dump sink. Repeat Violation

31B-02-4

Detail 23531571

Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Cook line left side. Operator replaced towels. Corrected On-Site

51-11-4

Detail 23531564

Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. One at back exit to kitchen.

36-34-5

Detail 23531568

Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. In kitchen, ceiling tiles and vents with accumulated dust, attached hood with grease accumulation. Repeat Violation

14-09-4

Detail 23531567

Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable in center of cook line.

06-01-5

Detail 23531565

Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. In back of kitchen raw pork thawing in standing water in 2 bay sink. Operator turned on running water. Corrected On-Site

Aug 27, 2024

Complaint Full

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 1Intermediate: 2Basic: 4Total: 7

03A-02-5

Detail 23100879

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Across from fryers, reach-in cooler shredded white cheese (54F - Cold Holding); cut tomatoes (47F - Cold Holding); cut tomatoes in guacamole. (47F - Cold Holding) for 3 hours per operator. Also Front line salsa reach-in cooler: housemade tomato salsa top (45F - Cold Holding) for three hours per operator. Operator discontinued using coolers, called technician, iced down foods and transferred to walk-in cooler. Corrective Action Taken

31A-09-4

Detail 23100876

Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Right side facing cook line sink blocked with cart. Operator cleared the sink for proper use. Corrected On-Site

31A-11-4

Detail 23100878

Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Far end main bar handwash sink used as dump sink. Operator cleared the sink for use. Corrected On-Site

22-20-5

Detail 23100874

Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin in far corner of bar.

36-34-5

Detail 23100875

Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance.

14-11-5

Detail 23100877

Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Ripped gasket on reach-in cooler across from stove on cook line, across from fryer, and walk-in cooler.

38-07-4

Detail 23100880

Basic - Lights in food preparation, food storage or warewashing area missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers.

Jun 28, 2024

Complaint Full

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Basic: 4Total: 4

33-11-4

Detail 22950503

Basic - Missing drain plug at dumpster.

31B-04-4

Detail 22950502

Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees at men bathroom. Provided operator handwashing sign and operator posted signed at men bathroom at time of inspection. Corrected On-Site

33-16-4

Detail 22950501

Basic - Open dumpster lid. Operator closed dumpster lid. Corrected On-Site

25-06-4

Detail 22950500

Basic - Single-service food containers not stored inverted or protected from contamination at dry storage. Operator stored food containers inverted. Corrected On-Site

Apr 4, 2024

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Intermediate: 1Basic: 4Total: 5

22-02-4

Detail 22779131

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed food debris on the can opener blade. Operator moved to ware washing station. Corrective Action Taken

22-20-5

Detail 22779128

Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed black mold like substance on interior of ice machine in the bar closet.

36-34-5

Detail 22779129

Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed ceiling tile in kitchen area soiled with grease and dust like substance. Repeat Violation

38-07-4

Detail 22779132

Basic - Lights in food preparation, food storage or warewashing area missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers. Observed fluorescent light above cook line in main kitchen area missing shield cover.

23-03-4

Detail 22779130

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed build up of dust and food debris on the condenser unit and shelves in the walk in cooler.

Jul 28, 2023

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Intermediate: 2Basic: 4Total: 6

31A-11-4

Detail 22159264

Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Hand sink behind bar used as dump sink.

11-26-1

Detail 22159265

Intermediate - No proof provided that food employees are informed of their responsibility to report to the person in charge information about their health and activities related to foodborne illnesses. Provided operator with Employee Reporting Agreement DBPR Form HR 5030-103. Operator had forms completed during inspection Corrected On-Site

51-11-4

Detail 22159262

Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Two CO2 tanks in kitchen unsecured.

36-34-5

Detail 22159263

Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Vents and tile above steam table on cooks line have a build up of grease and dust.

08B-49-4

Detail 22159261

Basic - Employee personal food not properly identified and segregated from food to be served to the public. On cooks,line, employee food and beverages. It separated from food served to guests. Operator moved and labeled. Corrected On-Site

35B-08-4

Detail 22159266

Basic - Fly sticky tape hanging over food/food preparation area/food-contact equipment. Fly strip above food preparation areas by two compartment sink. Operator removed fly strip Corrected On-Site

Nov 17, 2022

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 1Basic: 4Total: 5

03A-02-5

Detail 21580606

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed beef 1 hour (45F - Cold Holding); chicken 1 hour (46F - Cold Holding)in reach in cooler in front of grill. Operator removed items to walk in cooler. Corrective Action Taken

14-01-5

Detail 21580602

Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed bowl in reach in cooler food containers. Operator discard bowls. Corrected On-Site

08B-38-4

Detail 21580605

Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed tortilla container on floor operator removed and placed it off the floor. Corrected On-Site

05-09-4

Detail 21580603

Basic - No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. Observed no thermometer in reach in cooler in front of grill.

36-27-5

Detail 21580604

Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed wall behind dishwasher with old like substance.

Jul 1, 2022

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 1Intermediate: 2Basic: 6Total: 9

03A-02-5

Detail 21165324

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed ground beef (45F - Cold Holding) for 30 minutes operator had shipping and walk in door was left open per operator. Operator shut door and lower temperature. Corrective Action Taken

31A-11-4

Detail 21165327

Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed ice in hand washing sink by server area before kitchen area. Operator washed down the ice.

53B-14-5

Detail 21165330

Intermediate - Required employee training expired for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Observed 2 out of 5 food handlers with expired certification.

36-03-4

Detail 21165325

Basic - Cove molding at floor/wall juncture broken/missing. Observed missing cove molding wall by triple compartment sink.

10-08-5

Detail 21165331

Basic - Ice scoop handle in contact with ice. Observed cup over soda ice station used as scoop for ice in server area coffee station per operator. Operator removed and replaced it with ice scoop. Corrected On-Site

10-20-4

Detail 21165329

Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Observed tongs in grill door handle. Operator removed tongs off. Corrected On-Site

08B-12-5

Detail 21165332

Basic - Stored food not covered. Observed cooked tortillas cooling uncovered. Operator placed a lid over tortillas. Corrected On-Site

06-01-5

Detail 21165326

Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Observed packaged ground beef thawing in in prep sink with no running water. Operator ran cold running water. Corrected On-Site

29-11-4

Detail 21165328

Basic - Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Observed in bar area first hand washing sink by license posted with leak.

Dec 27, 2021

Routine - Food

Call Back - Complied

Basic: 4Total: 4

22-20-5

Detail 20747247

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed ice machine in bar area and in kitchen with mold- like substance. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2021-12-21: Observed mold like substance in ice machine. Time Extended - From follow-up inspection 2021-12-27: Observed ice machine in bar area and in kitchen with mold- like substance Time Extended

36-34-5

Detail 20747248

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Ceiling tiles over kitchen line with dust accumulation. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2021-12-21: . Ceiling tiles over kitchen line with dust accumulation. Time Extended - From follow-up inspection 2021-12-27: Ceiling tiles over kitchen line with dust accumulation. Time Extended

33-20-4

Detail 20747246

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Grease on the ground and/or pad around grease receptacle. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2021-12-21: Observed grease on ground pad. Time Extended - From follow-up inspection 2021-12-27: Observed grease on ground pad. Time Extended

23-03-4

Detail 20747249

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed shelves dust and grind-build up by kitchen line. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2021-12-21: Observe soiled with grease in shelves by kitchen line. Time Extended - From follow-up inspection 2021-12-27: Observed shelves dust and grind-build up by kitchen line. Time Extended

Dec 21, 2021

Routine - Food

Call Back - Admin. complaint recommended

High Priority: 2Basic: 8Total: 10

35A-02-6

Detail 20741695

High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. Observed 25 flying insects around soda guns in bar area. Admin Complaint - From follow-up inspection 2021-12-21: Observed 14 live flying insects in bar are and 7 dead flying insects. Admin Complaint

41-10-4

Detail 20741699

High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Observed chemical next to clean plates in kitchen. Operator removed chemical. Corrected On-Site Warning - From follow-up inspection 2021-12-21: Observed W40 over counter in kitchen line. Operator discard empty container. Time Extended Corrected On-Site

22-20-5

Detail 20741701

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed ice machine in bar area and in kitchen with mold- like substance. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2021-12-21: Observed mold like substance in ice machine. Time Extended

36-34-5

Detail 20741694

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Ceiling tiles over kitchen line with dust accumulation. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2021-12-21: . Ceiling tiles over kitchen line with dust accumulation. Time Extended

24-27-4

Detail 20741698

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Cut lemons and limes in prep table in bar area next to hand washing sink exposed to splash. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2021-12-21: Observed cutting board in bar area by hand washing sink . Operator removed cutting board. Time Extended Corrected On-Site

40-06-5

Detail 20741700

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed employee's cell phone and purse in prep area table. Operator removed cell phone and purse to lockers. Corrected On-Site Warning - From follow-up inspection 2021-12-21: Observed cellphones top shelve over prep table area. Operator removed cell phone to employee locker. Time Extended Corrected On-Site

33-20-4

Detail 20741697

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Grease on the ground and/or pad around grease receptacle. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2021-12-21: Observed grease on ground pad. Time Extended

22-08-4

Detail 20741693

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Observed microwave in kitchen line with food debris. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2021-12-21: Observed microwave soiled with food debris. Time Extended

23-03-4

Detail 20741696

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed shelves dust and grind-build up by kitchen line. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2021-12-21: Observe soiled with grease in shelves by kitchen line. Time Extended

08B-12-5

Detail 20741702

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Stored food not covered. Observed walk in cooler cooked peppers not covered. Operator cover cooked peppers. Corrected On-Site Warning - From follow-up inspection 2021-12-21: Observed cooked peppers not cover. Operator cover peppers. Time Extended Corrected On-Site

Dec 20, 2021

Routine - Food

Administrative complaint recommended

High Priority: 7Intermediate: 1Basic: 10Total: 18

41-07-4

Detail 20738708

High Priority - Container of medicine improperly stored. Observed NyQuil by over prep table in kitchen. Operator removed Nyquil. Corrected On-Site Warning

03C-44-5

Detail 20738707

High Priority - Cooked poultry not reaching a minimum internal temperature of 165 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed Chicken tenders at (145°F - Cooking). Operator refry chicken tenders to (170°F - Cooking). Corrected On-Site Warning

03B-15-5

Detail 20738710

High Priority - Hot time/temperature control for safety food received at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed cheese queso (125°F - Hot Holding) in steam hot holding line in kitchen. Operator removed cheese queso to reheat. Corrective Action Taken Warning

35A-02-6

Detail 20738704

High Priority - Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. Observed 25 flying insects around soda guns in bar area. Admin Complaint

08A-02-6

Detail 20738712

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Observed in reach in cooler raw beef hamburger over guacamole and chopped tomatoes. Operator moved beef hamburgers under guacamole and chopped tomatoes. Corrected On-Site Warning

03A-02-5

Detail 20738706

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed sliced butter (78F - Cold Holding) inside pan with raw rice by kitchen line area in-front of grill under prep counter. Emailed and educated time as a public health control form to operator. Operator printed form and filled out. Corrective Action Taken Warning

41-10-4

Detail 20738714

High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Observed chemical next to clean plates in kitchen. Operator removed chemical. Corrected On-Site Warning

31A-09-4

Detail 20738716

Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed in kitchen line hand washing sink pitcher inside sink. Operator removed pitcher. Corrected On-Site Warning

22-20-5

Detail 20738711

Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed ice machine in bar area and in kitchen with mold- like substance. Warning

14-01-5

Detail 20738705

Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed bowl inside beans container. Operator removed bowl. Corrected On-Site Warning

36-34-5

Detail 20738713

Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Ceiling tiles over kitchen line with dust accumulation. Warning

24-27-4

Detail 20738718

Basic - Cut lemons and limes in prep table in bar area next to hand washing sink exposed to splash. Warning

40-06-5

Detail 20738715

Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed employee's cell phone and purse in prep area table. Operator removed cell phone and purse to lockers. Corrected On-Site Warning

33-20-4

Detail 20738702

Basic - Grease on the ground and/or pad around grease receptacle. Warning

22-08-4

Detail 20738703

Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Observed microwave in kitchen line with food debris. Warning

31B-04-4

Detail 20738709

Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed no sign in hand washing sink by bar area. Warning

23-03-4

Detail 20738701

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed shelves dust and grind-build up by kitchen line. Warning

08B-12-5

Detail 20738717

Basic - Stored food not covered. Observed walk in cooler cooked peppers not covered. Operator cover cooked peppers. Corrected On-Site Warning

Oct 20, 2021

Complaint Full

Emergency Order Callback Complied

Basic: 4Total: 4

16-23-4

Detail 20600333

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Accumulation of lime scale on the inside of the dishmachine. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2021-10-20: Dish machine still needs cleaning Time Extended

36-34-5

Detail 20600331

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed vents accumulated with dust. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2021-10-20: Time Extended

23-03-4

Detail 20600330

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed hood filters soiled with grease and inside of hand wash sink with debris. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2021-10-20: Time Extended

14-17-4

Detail 20600332

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed rusted shelves in walk in cooler. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2021-10-20: Time Extended

Oct 19, 2021

Complaint Full

Emergency order recommended

High Priority: 2Basic: 6Total: 8

35A-04-4

Detail 20598772

High Priority - Rodent activity present as evidenced by rodent droppings found. Observed approximately 10 droppings behind the cook line and 5 droppings under bar area. Warning

03B-01-6

Detail 20598778

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed chicken (121°F - Hot Holding); cooked beef (126°F - Hot Holding) for 20 mins per operator. Operator began to reheat food items. Corrective Action Taken Warning

16-23-4

Detail 20598779

Basic - Accumulation of lime scale on the inside of the dishmachine. Warning

36-34-5

Detail 20598777

Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed vents accumulated with dust. Warning

40-06-5

Detail 20598776

Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed employee keys, drinks and purse next to single service items. Warning

35B-01-4

Detail 20598774

Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Observed hole on back door entrance to kitchen. Warning

23-03-4

Detail 20598773

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed hood filters soiled with grease and inside of hand wash sink with debris. Warning

14-17-4

Detail 20598775

Basic - Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed rusted shelves in walk in cooler. Warning