CALAVERAS CANTINA
125 DOCKSIDE CIR, Jupiter FL 33477 · 561.723.0059
Last inspected Apr 28, 2026 · 7 visits since October 2023
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— STEADY
5 inspections within 17 points of each other. Whatever this kitchen does, it does consistently.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. steak (47F - Cold Holding);in drawer at cook line; as per operator food not prepared or portioned today; food left outside while cleaning cooler; food out of temperature for 30 minutes Ice bags placed on food to quick chill
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
Awarded on the inspection record alone. What they mean →
Disciplinary actions
1 case · $400
| Case | Violation date | Final order | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2--2018063062 | Dec 6, 2018 | Jan 10, 2019 | $400 |
Inspection history
7 visits, newest first
Apr 28, 2026□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Feb 26, 2026Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 4 recorded, 2 high priority.
2 High priority1 Intermediate1 Basic
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Employee handled soiled equipment or utensils and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Dish washer loaded tray of dirty dishes into dish machine and without washing hands removed clean and sanitized dishes, discussed with operator employee washed hands.
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. In walk in cooler raw calamari stored above poached shrimp, discussed with operator who corrected storage of products.
Raw/undercooked animal food offered and establishment has no written consumer advisory. Raw animal foods must be fully cooked prior to service. Establishment sells raw cobia ceviche with no consumer advisory on menu or posted in restaurant, discussed with operator to add consumer advisory to menu, and provided operator with print out copy to post.
In-use utensil not stored on a clean portion of food preparation or cooking equipment. At cook line tongs stored on soiled cloth used to wipe down cooking equipment, discussed with operator who removed tongs.
Aug 1, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionComplaint Investigation
Met inspection standards. 1 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
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Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Raw fish over ice cream not commercially packaged in reach in freezer at the back of the kitchen Stored properly
Jan 8, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 2 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
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Employee handled soiled equipment or utensils and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Employee touched computer order screen; started to cook tacos without washing hands first; employee washed hands;
Employee touched raw beef and then handled clean equipment and stirred food in steam table without changing gloves and washing hands; educated; Employee washed hands
Jul 17, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 2 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
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Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. steak (47F - Cold Holding);in drawer at cook line; as per operator food not prepared or portioned today; food left outside while cleaning cooler; food out of temperature for 30 minutes Ice bags placed on food to quick chill
Employee preparing food in customer section of dining area- food like diced tomatoes and jalapeños Educated; employee wet to prep area;
Feb 7, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority2 Intermediate1 Basic
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Employee handled soiled equipment or utensils and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Dishwasher loaded dirty dishes into dishwasher; unloaded clean dishes without washing hands; operator educated; employee washed hands;
Operator is doing a special process, conducting reduced oxygen packaging, cooking time/temperature control for safety food to a time and temperature combination lesser than those in the Food Code or operating a molluscan shellfish tank for human consumption without a HACCP plan approved by the Division of Hotels and Restaurants. Sous vide ROP chicken held more than 48 F in walk-in cooler( 2/4/24) operator removed from package and transferred to zip lock bags; as per operator establishment will remove chicken within 48 hours;
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.
Silverware/utensils dried with a towel/cloth- plated dried with cloth at dishwasher area; Educated to air dry clean dishes Dishes washed and sanitized again
Oct 9, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority1 Intermediate1 Basic
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Nonexempt fish offered raw or undercooked has not undergone proper parasite destruction. Fish must be fully cooked or discarded- cob is served raw in ceviche. Operator was able to provide proof before closing the inspection
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw shell eggs over mayo and raw cobra and bacon over cooked pork - all in walk-in cooler; operator stored properly
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.
Wiping cloth sanitizing solution stored on the floor at cook line; Operator stored properly
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