CANTINA LOUIE
2400 DAIRY R, Melbourne FL 32904 · 321.345.4719
Last inspected Mar 30, 2026 · 6 visits since April 2024
APR 24
OCT 24
MAR 25
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MAR 26
≈ ERRATIC
5 inspections, swinging between A and F. Consistency is the problem here, not any single visit.
Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. 1 live small flying insect seen in cookline area but did not land on food. 1 live small flying insects seen in dishwashing area 1 live small flying insect seen in dining room
★ 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 4--2018056630 | Oct 23, 2018 | Feb 7, 2019 | $400 |
Inspection history
6 visits, newest first
Mar 30, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 12 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority2 Intermediate9 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 12 findingsThe state's own report →
Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Raw chicken over raw steak in walk in cooler, moved it above.
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Hand wash sink far end of cook line had sanitizer bucket in it.
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Bleach spray not labeled.
Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Plates on cook line not inverted soiled with food debris, moved to wash.
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Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Clean bins wet nesting on rack.
Equipment in poor repair. Steam table missing wheel front left side, propped up with ware bin. Work order in to repair. Large make table middle door gasket torn, work order in.
Ice bucket/shovel stored on floor between uses. Four ice buckets stored not inverted, operator cleaned and corrected.
Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Interior microwave soiled with food debris.
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Men's room missing hand wash sign.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Shelf over small make table and reach in cooler under griddle gaskets soiled with food debris. Walk in freezer gaskets soiled with mold like substance.
Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Clean bins with stickers on side after wash.
Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Wall over prep table in back of kitchen soiled with food debris.
Nov 10, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 9 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority2 Intermediate7 Basic
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Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Can opener blade Soda Gunn nozzle
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Sink on server line used as dump sink
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.
Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting.
Equipment in poor repair. Gaskets reach reach make table
Food stored on floor. Ice walk in freezer
Ice bucket/shovel stored not inverted
In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Scoop handle in rice
Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning.
Mar 19, 2025Inspection 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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Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. taquitos (50F - Cold Holding); chicken fingers (50F - Cold Holding)in reach in cooler cook line, brought out 1 1/2 hr ago, put in freezer to rapid chill
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Drink nozzles at bar
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Scrubby in hand wash sink in server area
Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Clean dishes with old labels
Oct 28, 2024□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate3 Basic
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Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine.
Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Pans drying rack in dishwasher area
Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Plastic pans on dry rack in dishwashing area
Oct 25, 2024Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 19 recorded, 6 high priority.
6 High priority3 Intermediate10 Basic
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Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. No chlorine sanitizer in machine, managers replaced bottle of sanitizer
Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. 1 live small flying insect seen in cookline area but did not land on food. 1 live small flying insects seen in dishwashing area 1 live small flying insect seen in dining room
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw chicken over vegetables in reach in cooler
Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. raw beef 47F - cold holding;
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. raw beef 47F - cold holding; -see stop sale Mango salsa 44 F - c; cut cabbage mix 44 F - cold holding; shredded cheese 50 F - cold holding; bean salsa 44 F - cold holding; pico de gallo -44 F - cold holding; all items placed on line at 11:00:am found at 1:54pm items placed in walk in cooler for rapid chill
Time/temperature control for safety food removed from cold holding for necessary preparation rose above 41 degrees Fahrenheit during the preparation process and was not cooled back down to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 4 hours. Marinated steak in walk in cooler prepped yesterday found 47 F today
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Soda gun nozzle - wait station managers cleaned
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Hose attached to hanwash sink in dish wash area- hose removed Evidence of cookline sink used as dump sink Sink in dry storage has sanitize bucket and can in sink- moved by the manager
No currently certified food service manager on duty with four or more employees engaged in food preparation/handling. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/
Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine.
Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Dishes on clean rack across from dishwashing area
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Water bottles on shelf with single serve items. Removed by staff members
Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Pans drying rack in dishwasher area
Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside.
Food stored on floor. Tortilla chips on floor in kitchen on cookline but moved to rack by cook Tortilla chips on floor in waitstation blacked on raised rolling rack by employee
In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. Knives stored in crevices of make tables of cookline
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Reach in cooler gaskets soiled throughout
Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Plastic pans on dry rack in dishwashing area
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Rice on cook line
Apr 23, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionLicensing Inspection
Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority1 Intermediate3 Basic
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No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Bar sink
Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom.
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Mens and women's bathroom
Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning.
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.