CANTINA FRESH MEX GRILL
15465 SW 137 AVE, Miami FL 33177 · 305-724-3998
Last inspected Jul 28, 2026 · 9 visits since October 2023
FEB 25
APR 25
SEP 25
FEB 26
JUL 26
▲ GETTING WORSE
5 inspections, one direction. The current grade is the worst on record.
Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Observed license expired Oct 2023.
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
Awarded on the inspection record alone. What they mean →
Disciplinary actions
1 case · $160
| Case | Violation date | Final order | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1--2015042318 | Sep 14, 2015 | Oct 9, 2015 | $160 |
Inspection history
9 visits, newest first
Jul 28, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 10 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
3 High priority3 Intermediate4 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 10 findingsThe state's own report →
Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food. Observed food employee put on gloves without first washing his hands and then engaged in food preparation.
Employee rubbed hands together for less than 10-15 seconds while washing hands. Coach employee on proper handwashing procedure.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed guacamole with tomato (50F - Cold Holding) at front counter line. As per operator for less than an hour. Operator moved product to walk in cooler.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed can opener soiled.
Show the remaining 6 findings ▾
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed employee stored spoon at handwash sink near oven. Manager removed spoon.
Soap dispenser at handwash sink not working/unable to dispense soap. Observed at handwash sink near stove.
Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
Ice buildup in walk-in freezer. Observed ice buildup on floor and door in walk freezer.
Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed wet blue wiping cloth stored next to hard shell tortillas near steam table.
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed black container of salt stored near rice cookers across triple sink not labeled. Manager labeled product.
Feb 3, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 6 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
3 High priority0 Intermediate3 Basic
Show 6 findings ▾
Non-food grade paper/paper towel used as liner for food container. Observed non food grade paper towel lining container of green peppers inside walk in cooler.
Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Observed license expired 10/1/2025. Operator paid for license during inspection.
Warewashing sanitizing solution exceeding the maximum concentration allowed. Observed Triple Sink (Quaternary 400+ppm). Operator added more water for final concentration Triple Sink (Quaternary 200ppm).
Equipment in poor repair. Observed walk in freezer gasket broken on door.
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed ice buildup on floor inside walk in freezer.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed reach in cooler gaskets at front counter soiled.
Sep 30, 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
Show 6 findings ▾
Container of medicine improperly stored. Observed pain reliever stored on prep table in back area. Operator properly stored medicine.
No soap provided at handwash sink. Observed no soap at hand sink in dish area.
Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
Equipment in poor repair. Observed walk in freezer gasket torn.
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed ice buildup on door of walk in freezer.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed prep table underneath chip warmer soiled with old food debris.
Apr 29, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority0 Intermediate3 Basic
Show 4 findings ▾
Container of medicine improperly stored. Observed 2 bottles with medicine stored above preparation table. Employee removed them.
Equipment in poor repair. Observed torn walk in freezer gasket.
Ice buildup in walk-in freezer.
Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Observed beef and chicken stored in standing water inside the 3 compartment sink.Employee was coached how to thaw food properly.
Feb 18, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionComplaint Investigation
Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority0 Intermediate4 Basic
Show 5 findings ▾
Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Observed license expired Oct 2024. Manager made the payment during the inspection.
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed a plastic container used as scoop inside the flour.Manager discarded it.
Equipment in poor repair. Observed torn walk in freezer gasket.
Ice buildup in walk-in freezer.
Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed at the reach in cooler at the front counter.
Sep 9, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority0 Intermediate3 Basic
Show 3 findings ▾
Equipment in poor repair. Observed door gasket if the walk in cooler is torn.
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed reach in cooler gaskets soiled. Employee cleaned them.
Mar 20, 2024Inspection 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 paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed at the kitchen area. Operator provided it.
Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
Equipment in poor repair. Observed walk in cooler gasket torn.
Dec 11, 2023□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate3 Basic
Show 3 findings ▾
Equipment in poor repair. Observed walk in freezer gasket torn.
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed ice buildup inside the walk in freezer.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed reach in cooler gasket soiled.
Oct 2, 2023Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 14 recorded, 4 high priority.
4 High priority3 Intermediate7 Basic
Show 14 findings ▾
Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Observed license expired Oct 2023.
Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Observed raw shell eggs stored above cooked beans in the walk in cooler. Operator placed eggs at the bottom.
Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Observed chicken(46 F - Cooling); shredded pork (46 F - Cold Holding) inside the reach in cooler.As per operator food was placed inside the reach in cooler before 10:00 AM. Stop sale was issued.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed chicken(46 F - Cooling); shredded pork (46 F - Cold Holding) inside the reach in cooler.As per operator food was placed inside the reach in cooler before 10:00 AM. Stop sale was issued.
Establishment has no written procedures for employees to follow in response to a vomiting or diarrheal event where the vomit or diarrhea is discharged onto surfaces in the establishment.
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.
Proof of required state approved employee training not available for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Observed Yosiel Garcia 3 months ago.
Equipment in poor repair. Observed walk in freezer gasket torn.
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed ice buildup inside the walk in freezer.
In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed utensil in standing water at 79° F at the front line. Operator removed the water.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed reach in cooler gasket soiled.
Stored food not covered. Observed stored food not covered inside the walk in cooler. Operator covered the food.
Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Observed mop stored inside bucket.
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed a container with salt not labeled.
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.