CANTINA LOUIE
9726 TOUCHTON ROAD, Jacksonville FL 32246 · 904.329-4369
Last inspected Mar 4, 2026 · 12 visits since December 2023
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5 inspections, climbing. The current grade is the best on record.
Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. Observed 4 live total roaches in following areas of restaurant: 3 live on floor under prep table and storage racks and near ice machine of food prep area and wait drink station 1 live at on floor at second wait station near restroom
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
Awarded on the inspection record alone. What they mean →
Disciplinary actions
3 cases · $2,200
| Case | Violation date | Final order | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 5--2024070622 | Sep 5, 2024 | Jan 14, 2025 | $400 |
| 5--2017039378 | Aug 8, 2017 | Feb 21, 2018 | $1,600 |
| 5--2017011815 | Mar 3, 2017 | Jul 6, 2017 | $200 |
Inspection history
12 visits, newest first
Mar 4, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 7 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority2 Intermediate5 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 7 findingsThe state's own report →
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Hand wash sink at second wait station with towel inside. Moved by manager.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. No paper towel at wait station hand wash sink near bulk ice machine. Manager provided paper towel
Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Several CO2 tanks stored inside building near bar area. Manager removed and placed them outside
Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Floor in kitchen area with multiple holes
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In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Handle stored touching grain of dry food in storage container under prep table. Manager properly stored
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Walk in cooler gasket soiled
Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. To go catering pans stored on dry storage shelf not inverted. Manager inverted
Nov 17, 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 at wait station soiled
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Red bucket stored in hand wash sink across from ice machine. Moved by manager.
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Ceiling tiles in kitchen with dust build up
Drain cover(s) missing. Under hand wash sink near wall off far end of cook line
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employee purse stored on shelf above clean equipment in kitchen area
Employee with no beard guard/restraint while engaging in food preparation. Cook employee with facial beard observed preparing food with no beard guard
Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Floor tiles on cook line with multiple holes
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hood filters with grease build up
Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Wall next to ice machine with dust build up
Oct 23, 2024□ Call Back - CompliedComplaint Investigation
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Oct 15, 2024Warning IssuedComplaint Investigation
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 8 recorded, 1 high priority.
1 High priority5 Intermediate2 Basic
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Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Cooked fish (127-130F - Hot Holding), two separate tray of cooked fish stored inside oven on cook line, place there approximately 20 mins ago after cooking for hot holding as per manager. Discussed placing items on Time but manager wants to maintain at temperature control. Employee reheated to 166F.
Handwash sink removed from food preparation/dishwashing area. Must be reinstalled in the same location where removed. Hand wash sink at ware washing area has been removed since last inspection. Manager stated they are going to renovate and extend the ware washing area and redo shelves for dry storage and did not need the additional hand wash sink there since there is one located in kitchen next to wait staff area on far end exterior wall of walk in cooler near steam table with stored queso.
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Hand wash sink at wait station with ice bucket stored inside. Moved by manager.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. At left hand wash sink at bar area. Manager provided paper towel
No plan review submitted and approved - renovations were made or are in progress. Must submit plans and plan review application to DBPR H and R Plan Review office located at 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-1011. Plans must be submitted AND approved within 60 days. The direct link to the Plan Review page is http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/licensing/plan-review/. Hand wash sink at ware washing area has been removed since last inspection. Manager stated they are going to renovate and extend the ware washing area and redo shelves for dry storage and did not need the additional hand wash sink there since there is one located in kitchen next to wait staff area on far end exterior wall of walk in cooler near steam table with stored queso.
No soap provided at handwash sink. At left hand wash sink at bar area. Manager provided soap
Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Employee preparing food with bracelet on wrist
Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. On cook line area
Sep 9, 2024□ Emergency Order Callback CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Sep 7, 2024■ Emergency Order Callback Not CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit while the kitchen was already shut. The problems had not been fixed, so the closure stayed in place. 2 violations recorded, 1 high priority.
1 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
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Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. Observed 4 live total roaches in following areas of restaurant: 3 live on floor under prep table and storage racks and near ice machine of food prep area and wait drink station 1 live at on floor at second wait station near restroom
Dead roaches on premises. Observed 27 total dead roaches in following areas of restaurant: 24 dead roaches on floor under prep table and storage racks and near ice machine of food prep area and wait drink station 2 dead roaches on floor at second wait station near restroom 1 dead roach on floor at bar area Administered complaint given on call back inspection
Sep 6, 2024■ Emergency Order Callback Not CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit while the kitchen was already shut. The problems had not been fixed, so the closure stayed in place. 2 violations recorded, 1 high priority.
1 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
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Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. Observed 4 live total roaches in following areas of restaurant: 3 live on floor under prep table and storage racks and near ice machine of food prep area and wait drink station 1 live at on floor at second wait station near restroom
Dead roaches on premises. Observed 27 total dead roaches in following areas of restaurant: 24 dead roaches on floor under prep table and storage racks and near ice machine of food prep area and wait drink station 2 dead roaches on floor at second wait station near restroom 1 dead roach on floor at bar area Administered complaint given on call back inspection
Sep 5, 2024Call Back - Admin. complaint recommendedComplaint Investigation
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 1 violations recorded.
0 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
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Dead roaches on premises. Observed 1 dead roach on floor under can racks at wait station area. Following day call back as per Robert with no AC
Sep 5, 2024■ Emergency order recommendedRoutine Inspection
Ordered shut on the spot. 2 violations recorded, 1 of them the tier the state says can make you ill. A reinspection is required before this kitchen may reopen.
1 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
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Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. Observed 4 live total roaches in following areas of restaurant: 3 live on floor under prep table and storage racks and near ice machine of food prep area and wait drink station 1 live at on floor at second wait station near restroom
Dead roaches on premises. Observed 27 total dead roaches in following areas of restaurant: 24 dead roaches on floor under prep table and storage racks and near ice machine of food prep area and wait drink station 2 dead roaches on floor at second wait station near restroom 1 dead roach on floor at bar area Administered complaint given on call back inspection
Sep 3, 2024Warning IssuedComplaint Investigation
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 14 recorded, 6 high priority.
6 High priority2 Intermediate6 Basic
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Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 6 hours. Cooked pork (43-47F - Cooling), stored in deep metal pan covered with lid in walk in cooler from overnight with no additional preparation today as per manager. Stop sale issued.
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. Observed dish washer employee handling soiled equipments and then handling clean equipments without washing hands.
Food-contact surfaces not sanitized after cleaning, before use. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. Observed dish washer employee wash, rinse and sanitized multiple equipments and then rewashed same piece of equipment to removed stuck on food debris and rinse equipment and then put away on clean storage rack without sanitizing for final step. Also observed same employee not sanitizing large piece of equipment's that are not able to fit into dish machine and place away in dry storage clean shelf
Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Raw prep chicken stored over raw prep beef in bottom storage drawer on cook line. Employee properly stored
Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Cooked pork (43-47F - Cooling), stored in deep metal pan covered with lid in walk in cooler from overnight with no additional preparation today as per manager. Stop sale issued.
Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Cooked pork stew (114-117F - Hot Holding), stored inside first oven in metal pan. Place there approximately 2 hrs ago after reheating for hot holding. Employee reheated to 180F.
Food being cooled by nonapproved method as evidenced by inadequate rate of cooling during time of inspection. Cooked pork (43-47F - Cooling), stored in deep metal pan covered with lid in walk in cooler from overnight with no additional preparation today as per manager. Stop sale issued.
Food service manager not certified within 30 days of employment. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ Manager Keith Phares unable to provide proof of training
Dead roaches on premises. Observed 1 dead roach on floor under can racks at wait station area. Following day call back as per Robert with no AC
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employees drink cup stored under prep table at wait station next to stored food
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employees personal clothing stored on top of dry food under prep table at wait station
Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Employees preparing food with watch and bracelets on wrist
Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Employee preparing food with no hair restraints. Employee with facial beard preparing food with no beard guard
Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. On cook line
Apr 30, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority1 Intermediate3 Basic
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Employee touching ready-to-eat food with their bare hands - food was not being heated as a sole ingredient to 145 degrees F or immediately added to other ingredients to be cooked/heated to the minimum required temperature to allow bare hand contact. Establishment has no approved Alternative Operating Procedure. Observed cook employee handling tortilla shells with bare hands when coming off the grill to heat up. Employee put on gloves after reviewing
Food manager certification expired. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ Keith Phares with expired certificate on 12-23-23
Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Multiple employees preparing food with bracelet on wrist
Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Employee at bar area preparing food with no hair restraint. Employee on cook line preparing food with no hair restraint. Cook put on hairnet
Food stored on floor. Case of fry oil on floor on cook line
Dec 19, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 6 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority1 Intermediate5 Basic
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Paper towel dispenser at handwash sink not working/unable to dispense paper towels. At ware washing area. Manager fixed At back area wait station
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employees personal clothing stored next to single service items in storage area in kitchen
Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Multiple food handler employees preparing food with watch and bracelets on wrist
Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Employee preparing food on cook line with no hair restraint. Employee put on hat
Food stored on floor. Case of fry oil on floor in kitchen. Moved by manager.
Stored food not covered. Some food in walk in cooler
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.