CANTINA LOUIE II
725 ATLANTIC BLVD STE #9, Atlantic Beach FL 32233 · 904-372-0123
Last inspected Jul 30, 2026 · 16 visits since October 2023
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5 inspections, swinging between A and F. Consistency is the problem here, not any single visit.
Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. Observed 1 live roach on ice machine. Employee killed and discarded from premises.
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Inspection history
16 visits, newest first
Jul 30, 2026Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 9 violations recorded, 2 high priority.
2 High priority3 Intermediate4 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 9 findingsThe state's own report →
Live, small flying insects found. Observed total of 4 flying insects. 3 flying insects in food storage area. 1 flying insect in bar area.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed in bar area House made salsa (46F - Cold Holding). Employee placed more ice around container.
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. Observed establishment without written procedures for vomiting and diarrhea clean up. Inspector provided copy of written procedures on vomiting and diarrhea clean up.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed soda gun holder in bar area soiled with mold like substance.
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No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink.
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed employee drinks on prep tables in kitchen. Employee removed and stored properly.
In-use ice scoop stored on soiled surface between uses. Observed ice scoop stored in holder of standing water. Manager removed and stored properly in ware washing.
Unsealed concrete floor in food preparation, food storage, warewashing area or bathroom. Observed walk in cooler concrete floor not sealed.
Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with ready-to-eat food. Observed unwashed cut avocados in reach in cooler with stickers still on them. Employee removed stickers.
Jan 20, 2026□ Call Back - CompliedComplaint Investigation
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Jan 8, 2026Call Back - Admin. complaint recommendedComplaint Investigation
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 5 violations recorded, 5 high priority.
5 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
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Date marked combined ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food not consumed/sold within 7 days of preparing/opening the earliest ready-to-eat time/temperature for safety ingredient. See stop sale. Observed cooked refried beans dated 12-29-2025 in walk in cooler. See stop sale.
Dishmachine not sanitizing properly. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. Observed chemical dish machine at 0 ppm. Inspector noticed chlorine bucket not connected. Employee hooked up the bucket of chlorine. Took second test chemical dish machine at 100ppm.
Live, small flying insects found. Observed total of 9 flying insects. 2 flying insects in bar area. 4 flying insects in ware washing area. 3 flying insects at the end of cook line near hot steam well.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed Breaded raw shrimp (50F-54F - Cold Holding); Chicken taquitos (51F-59F - Cold Holding); Seasoned raw breaded shrimp (50F-54F - Cold Holding) located at the end of cook line across from steam well in metal pans on top of ice. Manager stated food was brought out about an hour and a half prior. Employee removed items and placed in walk in cooler.
Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed Cooked shrimp (110F - Hot Holding) in steam well double panned. Employee removed and reheated cooked shrimp. Observed on table next to grill Cooked vegetables (80F - Hot Holding). Employee stated he was throwing that out. Employee removed and discarded.
Jan 5, 2026Administrative complaint recommendedComplaint Investigation
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 16 violations recorded, 6 high priority.
6 High priority1 Intermediate9 Basic
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Date marked combined ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food not consumed/sold within 7 days of preparing/opening the earliest ready-to-eat time/temperature for safety ingredient. See stop sale. Observed cooked refried beans dated 12-29-2025 in walk in cooler. See stop sale.
Dishmachine not sanitizing properly. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. Observed chemical dish machine at 0 ppm. Inspector noticed chlorine bucket not connected. Employee hooked up the bucket of chlorine. Took second test chemical dish machine at 100ppm.
Live, small flying insects found. Observed total of 9 flying insects. 2 flying insects in bar area. 4 flying insects in ware washing area. 3 flying insects at the end of cook line near hot steam well.
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw shell eggs stored in walk in on a shelf above ready to drink lemonade. Employee removed and stored properly.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed Breaded raw shrimp (50F-54F - Cold Holding); Chicken taquitos (51F-59F - Cold Holding); Seasoned raw breaded shrimp (50F-54F - Cold Holding) located at the end of cook line across from steam well in metal pans on top of ice. Manager stated food was brought out about an hour and a half prior. Employee removed items and placed in walk in cooler.
Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed Cooked shrimp (110F - Hot Holding) in steam well double panned. Employee removed and reheated cooked shrimp. Observed on table next to grill Cooked vegetables (80F - Hot Holding). Employee stated he was throwing that out. Employee removed and discarded.
Required employee training expired for all employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Observed all employee food training expired 1-2-2026.
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed interior of ice machine soiled with mold like substance near ice chute of unit.
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed ceiling tiles in kitchen dusty.
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils.observed employee drink on prep table next to food containers located at the end of cook line near steam well. Employee removed and discarded.
In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Observed in use tongs on handle of oven. Employee removed and stored properly.
In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board. Observed in use wet towel under cutting board. Employee removed and stored properly.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed in walk In cooler refrigeration fans dusty.
Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Observed multiple containers with sticker on them after being washed and dried.
Unsealed concrete floor in food preparation, food storage, warewashing area or bathroom. Observed walk in cooler floor unsealed.
Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with ready-to-eat food. Observed unwashed cut avocados with stickers still on. Employee removed and will wash and remove stickers.
Jul 21, 2025□ Call Back - CompliedComplaint Investigation
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Jul 16, 2025Warning IssuedComplaint Investigation
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 8 recorded, 2 high priority.
2 High priority3 Intermediate3 Basic
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Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed in stand alone cooler House made salsa (46F - Cold Holding); Guacamole with tomato (46F - Cold Holding). Cooler has an ambient temperature of 42F. Manager stated door has been opened a lot for lunch.
Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed in steam well Queso (120F - Hot Holding). Observed French fries (110F - Hot Holding) in fry basket. Employee reheated queso on stove. Employee voluntarily discarded fries.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed soda gun holders in bar area soiled.
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed frying pan stored in employee hand sink near dish machine. Employee removed and stored properly.
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed spray bottle containing degreaser without label. Employee placed label on spray bottle.
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed interior of ice machine soiled near ice chute of unit.
Food stored on floor. Observed open case of frozen shrimp on floor of walk in freezer. Observed large container of juice on floor of walk in cooler. Manager removed and stored properly.
Unsealed concrete floor in food preparation, food storage, warewashing area or bathroom. Observed walk in cooler floor concrete floor unsealed.
May 14, 2025□ Call Back - CompliedComplaint Investigation (Partial)
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
May 13, 2025Warning IssuedComplaint Investigation (Partial)
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 5 recorded, 2 high priority.
2 High priority1 Intermediate2 Basic
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Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. Observed total of 3 flying insects in kitchen near employee hand washing sink located next to cook line.
Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. Observed 1 live roach on ice machine. Employee killed and discarded from premises.
No soap provided at handwash sink. Observed at employee hand sink no soap or paper towels.
Dead roaches on premises. Observed total of 3 dead roaches in kitchen/ storage area.
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Observed floors soiled behind equipment throughout kitchen.
May 12, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionComplaint Investigation (Partial)
Nothing was found. The inspector recorded no violations at all.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Feb 21, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority0 Intermediate4 Basic
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Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed interior of ice machine soiled near ice chute of unit. Observed soda gun holder in bar area soiled.
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed employee drink on prep table near cook line. Manager removed and stored properly.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed fans in walk in cooler dusty. Observed walk in cooler door gasket soiled.
Unsealed concrete floor in food preparation, food storage, warewashing area or bathroom. Observed walk in cooler concrete floor unsealed.
Sep 13, 2024□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Sep 10, 2024Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 8 violations recorded, 2 high priority.
2 High priority1 Intermediate5 Basic
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Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. Observed 4 flying insects near entrance of walk in cooler.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed in reach in cooler Guacamole with tomatoes (52F - Cold Holding); Cut lettuce (51F - Cold Holding); Chicken taquitos (53F - Cold Holding); Pico (52F - Cold Holding); Shredded mozzarella cheese (51F - Cold Holding). Cooler has an ambient temperature of 54F. Manager stated product was just restocked prior to start of inspection. Manager had employee remove all stored TCS foods in cooler and place in walk in. Manager placed ice on all TCS foods on top of reach in cooler.
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 some Required employee training expired.
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed ceiling tiles in prep area soiled. Observed ceiling vents throughout kitchen dusty.
Equipment in poor repair. Observed torn door gasket on reach in cooler on cook line.
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Observed Floor under dry food storage racks in kitchen and Floor in dish area soiled.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed drawer reach in cooler below grill with soiled door gaskets. Observed fans in walk in cooler dusty.
Unsealed concrete floor in food preparation, food storage, warewashing area or bathroom. Observed walk in cooler concrete floor unsealed.
May 6, 2024Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 17 violations recorded, 5 high priority.
5 High priority1 Intermediate11 Basic
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Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food. Employee in middle of kitchen drank from unenclosed drink cup, placed gloves on, and immediately began preparing salsa without washing hands. Manager coached employee on proper hand washing procedures. Employee washed hands correctly.
Employee touched soiled apron/clothes and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Server in kitchen touched apron, shirt (tucking it) and immediately began filling chips and salsa order without washing hands. Manager coached employee on proper hand washing procedures. Employee washed hands correctly.
Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. Two live flies observed in bar area.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. At chips/salsa station in kitchen, container of salsa in ice bath 49F. Salsa placed in ice bath approximately one (1) hour prior. More ice added to ice bath to completely surround container.
Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. At front host stand, spray bottle containing clear chemical cleaner stored on top of cabinet next to clean silverware. Bottle moved and stored correctly.
Employee with artificial nails/nail polish working with exposed food without wearing intact gloves. One server preparing chips and salsa has long painted fingernails.
Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Blue ice bucket by ice machine in kitchen. White ice bucket in bar. Blue bucket discarded (cracked) and white bucket moved and stored correctly.
Employee drinking from an unenclosed beverage container in a food preparation/clean dishware area and the container does not have a dispensing mechanism to prevent hand contact with lip contact area of drink container. Multiple employee drink cups in kitchen have no lid/straws. All cups moved to dish area.
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. On shelf over small prep area in middle of kitchen, employee personal phone stored. Phone moved and stored correctly.
Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Clean storage pans stored on rack/shelf near dish area. Clean blue plastic cups in server area in kitchen.
Floors, walls, and/or ceilings soiled/has accumulation of debris. Floor in walk in cooler. Floor in walk in freezer. Floor under dry food storage racks in kitchen. Floor in dish area. Floor in bar area. Wall under triple sink/dish area.
Missing drain plug at dumpster. Green dumpster behind establishment.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Soda gun holster near service bar in bar area.
Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Clean storage pans stored on rack/shelf near dish area.
Open dumpster lid. Green dumpster behind establishment. Lid closed.
Stored food not covered. In walk in cooler, containers of beef, beans. In walk in freezer, container of shrimp.
Unsealed concrete floor in food preparation, food storage, warewashing area or bathroom. Walk in cooler floor is unsealed.
Dec 20, 2023Administrative complaint recommendedComplaint Investigation
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 8 violations recorded, 1 high priority.
1 High priority4 Intermediate3 Basic
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Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. Observed total of 2 flying insects. 1 in warehouse washing area. 1 near office in back room.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed soda gun holders in bar area soiled with mold-like substance or slime. Employee stated that she is scheduled to clean them.
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed mop stored in hand sink near office. Employee removed and stored properly.
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/ Observed No currently certified food service manager on duty with four or more employees engaged in food preparation. Manager stated that he has one just not available at the time of inspection.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed no paper towels at hand sink at entrance of kitchen. Employee provided paper towels for hand sink.
Clean utensils or equipment stored in dirty drawer or rack. Observed Clean utensils or equipment stored in dirty tub.
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed employee drink stored on prep table. Employee removed and stored properly.
Food stored on floor. Observed multiple buckets of food in walk-in cooler stored on the floor. Employee removed and stored properly.
Oct 19, 2023□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Oct 18, 2023Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 13 violations recorded, 4 high priority.
4 High priority2 Intermediate7 Basic
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Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 70 degrees Fahrenheit within 2 hours. (Overnight temperatures ) Cooked Refried beans 50°. 51°. In walk in cooler. 2 large pans.
Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. 2 flies in kitchen by ice machine. 2 flies at bar.
Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Cooked Refried beans 50°. 51°. In walk in cooler. 2 large pans.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Milk 47°. Flan 48°,47°, 47°. Sour cream at 48°, 49°, 48° Items in Reach in cooler unit at end of cookline.
Food being cooled by nonapproved method as evidenced by inadequate rate of cooling during time of inspection. Foods in large bulk quantities and covered during cooling.
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Unlabeled chemical bottle on shelf.
Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Soiled exterior of equipment including handles to coolers. Multiple.
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. Foods not being held at 41° or below. Items in Reach in cooler unit at end of cookline/kitchen entrance door.
Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Food service employees with bracelets/ large jewelry.
In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Tongs over oven handle. Moved by manager.
Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Old labels on exterior of cleaned containers. Dry rack.
Raw fruits/vegetables not washed prior to preparation. Avocado not adequately washed before prep. Old labels still on. Prep table.
Stored food not covered. Uncovered sauces, chicken in walk in cooler. Covered by manager.
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