CANTINA LOUIE
10 PALM HARBOR VILLAGE WAY, Palm Coast FL 32137 · 386-585-4112
Last inspected Mar 11, 2026 · 10 visits since September 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 2 live roaches to side of kitchen near 3 compartment sink.
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Inspection history
10 visits, newest first
Mar 11, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionComplaint Investigation
Met inspection standards. 7 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority0 Intermediate6 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 7 findingsThe state's own report →
Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food. Observed bar employee serve food to guest, place gloves on without handwashing and start picking mint for bar drinks. Discussed with person in charge. Person in charge talked to employee and employee washed hands and changed gloves.
Cardboard used to line nonfood-contact shelves. Observed dirty card board lining shelves in walk-in cooler. Person in charge removed cardboard from walk-in cooler shelves.
Dead roaches on premises. Observed one dead roach stuck in glue trap on floor behind bar. Person in charge disposed of glue trap.
Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Observed microwave on cook line soiled with food debris.
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Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed gaskets on stand up reach in cooler soiled with black/green mold like substance. Observed cook line drawers gaskets soiled with food debris. Observed walk-in cooler shelves soiled with mold like substance and food debris.
Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Observed old labels on stacked food containers. Person in charge placed containers back in dish washing area.
Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed walk-in cooler shelves rusted.
Mar 4, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 10 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority4 Intermediate4 Basic
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Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale. Observed One dented can of tomatoes.
Food-contact surfaces not sanitized after cleaning, before use. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. Observed food processor parts and knives cleaned in single bay sink and not sanitized. Immediately stepped in and discussed with person in charge. Person in charge had all food contact surfaces sanitized in triple sink.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed can opener blade soiled with food debris. Person in charge cleaned and sanitized blade during inspection.
Required employee training expired for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Observed three food handler's certificates expired in January 2026.
Sink other than three compartment used for warewashing. Observed food processor parts and knives cleaned in single bay sink. Discussed with person in charge and they brought everything to three compartment to wash rinse sanitize.
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed one clear spray bottle filled with tan liquid missing label in chemical storage area. Person in charge Labeled.
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed plastic container without handle used to scoop spices. Person in charge removed plastic container from bulk spice container.
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed employee cellphone and glass case on top of bulk spice containers. Person in charge removed employee stuff from food area.
Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Observed old date labels stuck to clean and in use food containers
Unclean building components, attachments or fixtures. Observed air curtain on back door soiled with dust and grease.
Oct 8, 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, 2025Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 7 violations recorded, 2 high priority.
2 High priority1 Intermediate4 Basic
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Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. In cooler 4+- hours. Tomatoes 47F, salsa 48F, guacamole 47F, cheese 54F, lettuce 54F,; ( - Cold Holding)
Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Shrimp 120F, chorizo 118F, person in charge discarded.
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Person in charge labeled.
Food stored on floor. Oil on floor. Person in charge moved oil.
No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. Missing in reach in cooler on cook line.
Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Water in bottom of reach in cooler on cook line.
Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. French fries thawing at room temperature. Out 10 minutes and still frozen. Placed on time control.
Jan 6, 2025Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 13 violations recorded, 5 high priority.
5 High priority2 Intermediate6 Basic
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Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food. Observed person come inside with gloves on and not wash hands. Addressed immediately and person washed his hands.
Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. French fries 67F. On cookline. Slacking.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Drawer #2; chicken 44F, beef 49F, tomatoes 47F, fish, shrimp, beef 48F; ( - Cold Holding). Per person in charge in drawers 4 hours. Person in charge placed in walk in freezer. Temperatures after 1 hour; chicken 39F, beef 40F, tomatoes 39F, fish, shrimp, beef 42F;
Time/temperature control for safety food identified in the written procedure as a food held using time as a public health control has no time marking and the time removed from temperature control cannot be determined. Sour cream not time stamped. Person in charge time stamped.
Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Missing on black hose at mop sink.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Can opener is soiled. Person in charge placed in dish area.
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Person in charge labeled.
Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Clean dishes stacked wet on clean dish rack.
Frozen time/temperature control for safety food being slacked at room temperature is no longer frozen solid. French fries slacking at room temperature. 67F.
In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. 1 pair of tongs hanging from oven. Person in charge removed.
In-use utensil not stored with handle above the top of time/temperature control for safety food and rim of the container. Handle in rice. Person in charge removed.
Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Beef thawing in standing water. Person in charge placed in walk in cooler.
Wall not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, warewashing areas or bathroom. Wall behind mop sink has spray foam on it.
Jul 30, 2024□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Jul 29, 2024Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 13 recorded, 4 high priority.
4 High priority1 Intermediate8 Basic
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Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. Observed 2 live roaches to side of kitchen near 3 compartment sink.
Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Fries slacking at room temperature.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. In walk in cooler; Carnitas 45Fm cheese 44F, beef43F; ( - Cold Holding) 2nd temperature on carnitas was 41F, cheese 41F; ( - Cold Holding)
Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. In hot holding unit behind cookline; chicken 108F, beef 106F; ( - Hot Holding). Chicken re-heated to 192F. Beef discarded.
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. 2 unlabeled spray bottles on chemical rack, 1 at server station. Person in charge labeled all 3.
Dead roaches on premises. Observed 8 dead roaches near 3 compartment sink /employee restroom and under chemical shelf off to side of kitchen.
Employee beverage container in ice machine/ice bin. personal food in cooler at bar. Person in charge removed all.
Frozen time/temperature control for safety food being slacked at room temperature is no longer frozen solid. Fries slacking at room temperature. Person in charge discarded.
Ice bucket/shovel stored not inverted between uses. Person in charge inverted.
In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Several pairs of small tongs hanging from shelf in back of kitchen. Person in charge removed.
Stored food not covered. In back of kitchen; salt does not have lid. Person in charge placed lid on salt.
Wall not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, warewashing areas or bathroom. Wall behind 3 compartment sink is not smooth and easily cleanable. Has spray foam on wall.
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Rice not labeled. Person in charge had rice labeled.
Feb 15, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 10 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
3 High priority3 Intermediate4 Basic
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Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food marked with a date that exceeds 7 days after opening/preparation. In walk in cooler; carnitas 2/6, birillas 2/6, black beans 2/7, enchilada sauce 2/4. Today is 2/15.
Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. In walk in cooler; carnitas 2/6, birillas 2/6, black beans 2/7, enchilada sauce 2/4. Today is 2/15.
Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Queso 108F. Person in charge reheated to 138F.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Can opener is soiled with debris. Person in charge placed in dish area.
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. Establishment could not provide certificates after 6.23.
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Cooked shrimp no date. Person in charge dated yesterday.
In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. 3 pairs of tongs hanging from oven door handles. Person in charge removed all.
Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Standing water in cooler #2. Person in charge wiped dry.
Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with ready-to-eat food. Person did not was and take stickers of avocados. Addressed immediately and person washed.
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Sugar, flour not labeled. Person in charge labeled both.
Sep 22, 2023□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Sep 21, 2023Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 11 recorded, 4 high priority.
4 High priority0 Intermediate7 Basic
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Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Make table #2;raw chicken 47F, mango salsa 45F, black beans 47F,; ( - Cold Holding) Drawers; shrimp, grouper, mahi, beef, chorizo 52F, raw chicken, raw beef 53F, tomatoes 52F; ( - Cold Holding) in walk in cooler; Raw Beef 48F, raw chicken 47F, raw shrimp 47F, salsa 46F, pico 46F, mango salsa 47F, carnitas 44F, pork, chicken 47F, black beans 46F, refried beans 45F, raw beef in package 47F, 3 cases of raw chicken 44F; ( - Cold Holding) Small cooler next to dish room;guacamole, sour cream, milk 47F; ( - Cold Holding). All item in cooler overnight.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Make table #2;raw chicken 47F, mango salsa 45F, black beans 47F,; ( - Cold Holding) Drawers; shrimp, grouper, mahi, beef, chorizo 52F, raw chicken, raw beef 53F, tomatoes 52F; ( - Cold Holding) in walk in cooler; Raw Beef 48F, raw chicken 47F, raw shrimp 47F, salsa 46F, pico 46F, mango salsa 47F, carnitas 44F, pork, chicken 47F, black beans 46F, refried beans 45F, raw beef in package 47F, 3 cases of raw chicken 44F; ( - Cold Holding) Small cooler next to dish room;guacamole, sour cream, milk 47F; ( - Cold Holding)
Time/temperature control for safety food identified in the written procedure as a food held using time as a public health control has no time marking and the time removed from temperature control cannot be determined. Missing on fries slacking. Fries added to time board.
Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Establishment is missing 2 vacuum breaker of both hoses after the split.
Cold holding equipment not maintained in good repair. Do not store time/temperature control for safety food in this unit until the unit is repaired. Inside reach in cooler #2; water in bottom. Walk in cooler is temping at 43F and food is 44-48F.
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Cutting boards on make table cooler #1 are heavily grooved and have black marks all over.
Evidence of employee smoking in food preparation, food storage or warewashing area. Plate of food for staff on bottom shelf. Addressed immediately and person took plate out of kitchen.
Food stored in undrained ice. Ice in tub not self draining at server area. Person in charge emptied tub.
In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. Knife in between reach in coolers on cook line. Person in charge removed knife.
In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Several pairs of tongs on oven doors. Person in charge removed tongs.
Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with ready-to-eat food. Observed person cutting avacados with sticker still on them. Addressed immediately and person washed and brought back to cut.
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