CANTINA CAPTIVA LLC
14970 CAPTIVA DR, Capitiva FL 33924 · 239.472.0248
Last inspected Jul 16, 2026 · 8 visits since January 2024
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— STEADY
5 inspections within 9 points of each other. Whatever this kitchen does, it does consistently.
Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. License expired on 12-01-2023.
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
Awarded on the inspection record alone. What they mean →
Disciplinary actions
1 case · $200
| Case | Violation date | Final order | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 7--2021053231 | Oct 25, 2021 | Jan 4, 2022 | $200 |
Inspection history
8 visits, newest first
Jul 16, 2026Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 4 recorded.
0 High priority2 Intermediate2 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 4 findings
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.
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. At dish machine.
Food stored outside.Food stored in outside shed that is missing a door exposing it to environmental contaminants
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. No hand washing sign in public mens room
Dec 5, 2025Inspection 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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Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. On kitchen shelf fresh garlic in oil (81F - Cold Holding) per operator made the night prior.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. On kitchen shelf fresh garlic in oil (81F - Cold Holding) per operator made the night prior.
No proof of required state approved employee training provided for employee hired more than 60 days ago. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Sam, Wendy, and Angel do not have proof of training and have been employed over 60 days
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Styrofoam cup used as scoop in container of rice. Operator removed.
Jul 11, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 6 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority1 Intermediate3 Basic
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Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw shelled eggs stored over ready to eat salsa in walk in cooler. Operatpr moved food to proper storage.
Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. Inside reach in cooler on cooks line, four 8 ounce portions of Mahi Mahi full thawed under reduced oxygen packaging with a label stating to "Remove from packaging prior to thawing under refrigeration"
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Hand sink in kitchen used as dump sink
Commercially processed reduced oxygen packaged fish bearing a label indicating that it is to remain frozen until time of use no longer frozen and not removed from reduced oxygen package. Inside reach in cooler on cooks line, four 8 ounce portions of Mahi Mahi full thawed under reduced oxygen packaging with a label stating to "Remove from packaging prior to thawing under refrigeration"
Food stored outside. Sack of onions stored outside of back door. Operator moved inions to walk in cooler
Wood food-contact surface not properly sealed. Small wood table in kitchen, wood is not sealed. Materials that are used in the construction of utensils and food-contact surfaces of equipment may not allow the migration of deleterious substances or impart colors, odors, or tastes to food and under normal use conditions shall be: (A) Safe; (B) Durable, corrosion-resistant, and nonabsorbent; (C) Sufficient in weight and thickness to withstand repeated warewashing; (D) Finished to have a smooth, easily cleanable surface; and (E) Resistant to pitting, chipping, crazing, scratching, scoring, distortion, and decomposition.
Feb 12, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 6 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority1 Intermediate4 Basic
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Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. On cooks line chicken (61 F - Cold Holding); shrimp (59 F - Cold Holding) per operator cooler top was open for a busy lunch rush and temperature was below 40 degrees prior to lunch. Operator iced down all food to rapidly chill.
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. At server station next to large reach in cooler. Operator labeled during inspection.
Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom. In public women's restroom.
Iced tea dispenser not cleaned at least once every 24 hours. Tea dispenser nozzle has build up inside.
In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Tongs hanging from oven handle, operator removed tongs.
No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. Ambient temperature thermometers needed for both cooks line coolers.
Jul 2, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 7 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority3 Intermediate3 Basic
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Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw shrimp stored directly above fresh cut veggies. Operator moved to proper storage.
Menu does not identify which items contain raw or undercooked animal foods covered by the consumer advisory. Menus does not designate ceviche as raw and per operator, shrimp is not fully cooked prior to being placed in lime juice marinade. Operator began placing asterisk to designate as a raw ingredient
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 (English) and DBPR Form HR 5030-203 (Spanish) and they were completed during inspection.
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Unlabeled spray bottle on bar counter.
Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom. Uncovered receipts public women's rest room.
Outdoor ice machine with no overhead protection. Ice machine outside back door has no overhead protection
Unprotected ice machine in a customer/nonsecure area. Outdoor ice machine has no means of being secured from contamination by public.
Apr 25, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Nothing was found. The inspector recorded no violations at all.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Jan 11, 2024□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
2 High priority6 Intermediate9 Basic
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Food-contact surfaces not sanitized after cleaning, before use. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. Observed three compartment sink in use, operator washing, rinsing but not sanitizing utensils.
Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. License expired on 12-01-2023.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting board in the kitchen has mold-like substance
Handwash sink removed from food preparation/dishwashing area. Must be reinstalled in the same location where removed. Hand wash sink removed from kitchen area.
No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. No chlorine test kit available at three compartment sink.
No hot running water at three-compartment sink. No hot water available at three compartments sink.
Non-pitting surface rust on food-contact equipment. Surface rust on all shelves inside walk-in cooler
Water with a temperature of at least 100 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. No hot water available at public bar bathrooms, hot water is shut off.
Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom. Public restroom has no covered waste receptacle.
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Observed heavy construction debris and dirt throughout kitchen area.
Food stored on floor. French fries on the floor in the walk-in cooler.
Food stored outside. In open shed outside back door, establishment storing batter mix, black beans, vegetable oil, apple juice, seasoning
Hole in or other damage to wall. Walls in kitchen area heavily damaged and/or missing.
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. No hand washing sign at the public bathrooms.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Air curtain inside walk-in cooler has a mild like substance on it.
Outdoor ice machine with no overhead protection. Ice machine stored outside back door. No overhead protection; exposed to elements.
Single-service articles improperly stored. Aluminum half pans not inverted at storage area.
- From initial inspection : Observed electrical wiring in disrepair. For reporting purposes only. Exposed wires throughout kitchen and dining room. Breaker panels no covers, main electrical feed's exposed when employees working in the area and guests entering to use restrooms.
Jan 4, 2024Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 19 recorded, 4 high priority.
4 High priority6 Intermediate9 Basic
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Food-contact surfaces not sanitized after cleaning, before use. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. Observed three compartment sink in use, operator washing, rinsing but not sanitizing utensils.
Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. License expired on 12-01-2023.
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food marked with a date that exceeds 7 days after opening/preparation. Prepared rice, per operator, prepared more than 24 hours prior in walk-in cooler without date make.
Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. Operator preparing food in large stainless steel bowl inside kitchen, containing four (4) pounds pics de gallo. Food is being prepared for Mobil food truck parked next to establishment. Kitchen area has no ceiling due to damage from hurricane Ian and food is being prepared under exposed rafters with heavy build up of dust, dirt and exposed insulation.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting board in the kitchen has mold-like substance
Handwash sink removed from food preparation/dishwashing area. Must be reinstalled in the same location where removed. Hand wash sink removed from kitchen area.
No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. No chlorine test kit available at three compartment sink.
No hot running water at three-compartment sink. No hot water available at three compartments sink.
Non-pitting surface rust on food-contact equipment. Surface rust on all shelves inside walk-in cooler
Water with a temperature of at least 100 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. No hot water available at public bar bathrooms, hot water is shut off.
Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom. Public restroom has no covered waste receptacle.
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Observed heavy construction debris and dirt throughout kitchen area.
Food stored on floor. French fries on the floor in the walk-in cooler.
Food stored outside. In open shed outside back door, establishment storing batter mix, black beans, vegetable oil, apple juice, seasoning
Hole in or other damage to wall. Walls in kitchen area heavily damaged and/or missing.
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. No hand washing sign at the public bathrooms.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Air curtain inside walk-in cooler has a mild like substance on it.
Outdoor ice machine with no overhead protection. Ice machine stored outside back door. No overhead protection; exposed to elements.
Single-service articles improperly stored. Aluminum half pans not inverted at storage area.
Observed electrical wiring in disrepair. For reporting purposes only. Exposed wires throughout kitchen and dining room. Breaker panels no covers, main electrical feed's exposed when employees working in the area and guests entering to use restrooms.
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.