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CANARY LANE CANTINA

114 CANNERY LN, Miramar Beach FL 32550 · 8505868890

Last inspected Apr 10, 2026 · 7 visits since August 2023

Licence typeRestaurant
Seats42
Risk levelRisk Level 2
LicenceSEA7602064
Grade history
DEC 23
DEC 24
FEB 25
OCT 25
APR 26
▼ IMPROVING

5 inspections, climbing. The current grade is the best on record.

Worst finding on record
Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Black beans 129F (12:30-1:58), barbacoa beef 130F ( 12:30-1:58). Employee reheated beans to 179F and beef to 183F.
High priority/03B-01-6/Corrected On-Site
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Inspection history

7 visits, newest first

Apr 10, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

0 High priority1 Intermediate2 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 3 findings
Paper towel dispenser at handwash sink not working/unable to dispense paper towels. Employee placed paper towels on top of dispenser.
Intermediate/31B-05-4/Corrected On-Site
Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
Basic/50-09-4/Repeat Violation
Ice scoop handle in contact with ice inside ice bin.
Basic/10-08-5/Repeat Violation
Dec 11, 2025□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection

A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.

0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Oct 7, 2025Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection

Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 5 recorded, 1 high priority.

1 High priority2 Intermediate2 Basic
Show 5 findings ▾
Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Black beans 129F (12:30-1:58), barbacoa beef 130F ( 12:30-1:58). Employee reheated beans to 179F and beef to 183F.
High priority/03B-01-6/Corrected On-Site
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Sink blocked with crate, oil jug and cases of chlorine. Employee removed crate, placed chemicals on shelf under 3 compartment sink and placed oil on dry storage shelf.
Intermediate/31A-09-4/Corrected On-Site
No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Kemal Jackson stated he was hired over a year ago.
Intermediate/53B-01-5/Warning
Perimeter walls and roofs do not effectively protect establishment against environmental cross contamination or the entrance of pests. Ac wall unit at window has gap open to the outside near 3 compartment sink.
Basic/35B-12-4
Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry near kitchen door.
Basic/42-01-4
Feb 26, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

0 High priority1 Intermediate2 Basic
Show 3 findings ▾
No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Inspector provided establishment with test strips.
Intermediate/16-37-1/Corrected On-Site/Repeat Violation
Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
Basic/50-09-4/Repeat Violation
Food stored on floor. Oil jugs stored on floor near hand wash sink.
Basic/08B-38-4/Repeat Violation
Dec 27, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

0 High priority2 Intermediate2 Basic
Show 4 findings ▾
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting board at make bar soiled/stained.
Intermediate/22-02-4
No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths.
Intermediate/16-37-1
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee drink stored on cutting board at make bar. Employee removed drink from cutting board.
Basic/12B-07-4/Corrected On-Site
Stored food not covered. Cut pineapple stored in upright freezer un covered.
Basic/08B-12-5
Dec 14, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 7 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

1 High priority2 Intermediate4 Basic
Show 7 findings ▾
Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Multiple chemicals stored in 3 compartment sink.
High priority/41-10-4
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. 2 scrubbers stored in sink next to 3 compartment sink.
Intermediate/31A-11-4/Repeat Violation
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink next to 3 compartment sink.
Intermediate/31B-02-4/Repeat Violation
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Interior of ice bin soiled.
Basic/22-20-5
Equipment in poor repair. Soda dispenser in disrepair by evidence of cos it ant leaking.
Basic/14-11-5
Food stored on floor. Case of tortilla ps stored on floor next to upright freezer.
Basic/08B-38-4/Repeat Violation
Window AC unit has gaps on both sides that opens to the outside.
Basic/35B-01-4/Repeat Violation
Aug 3, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

0 High priority2 Intermediate3 Basic
Show 5 findings ▾
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Sink blocked with fan.
Intermediate/31A-09-4/Repeat Violation
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink.
Intermediate/31B-02-4
Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
Basic/50-09-4
Food stored on floor. Case of pineapple stored on floor.
Basic/08B-38-4
Ice scoop handle in contact with ice.
Basic/10-08-5

This record follows the licence, not the owner. Restaurants change hands and the licence history normally does not, so an older entry may describe people who no longer run the place. Every inspection above links to the state's own report. Something wrong? Tell us.