F & D CANTINA
617 E CENTRAL BLVD, Orlando FL 32801 · 407.550.1239
Last inspected Aug 24, 2026 · 11 visits since July 2023
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— STEADY
5 inspections within 21 points of each other. Whatever this kitchen does, it does consistently.
Live, small flying insects found. 3 flying insects at soda nozzle at bar.
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
Awarded on the inspection record alone. What they mean →
Disciplinary actions
2 cases · $400
| Case | Violation date | Final order | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 4--2023055994 | Jul 26, 2023 | Nov 13, 2023 | $200 |
| 4--2019013773 | Oct 22, 2018 | May 2, 2019 | $200 |
Inspection history
11 visits, newest first
Aug 24, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 9 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
4 High priority0 Intermediate5 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 9 findingsThe state's own report →
Live, small flying insects found. 3 flying insects at soda nozzle at bar.
Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Raw chicken over raw mahi in prep cooler less than. Operator removed
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. -salsa Roja (50F - Cold Holding) insufficient ice bath at weight station operator immediately put on sufficient ice bath for temperature recovery
Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Wait station steamwell queso 97-117F hot holding less than 4hrs per operator. Operator immediately reheated to 170F for temperature recovery
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Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Over clean dishes on rack. Operator removed
Light not functioning. 1 light under hood
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Top of dishwasher
Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. On plastic containers
Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. From Handsink in back prep area
Jan 22, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 7 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority1 Intermediate5 Basic
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Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food not consumed/sold within 7 days after opening/preparation. See stop sale. Chicken Soup thawed 1/14 2 containers of Beef Consume dated 1/12-1/14. Operator discarded
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. -Chicken toquito mix. Made 1/21 per operator in walk in cooler, not dated. Operator immediately dated
Clean linens stored on floor. In hallway storage area. Operator removed
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Drink on table at drink station Soup. Operator removed
Food not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor. Bagged onions on floor in walk in cooler. Operator removed
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. At entrance to cook line
Stored food not covered. -Churos in freezer. Operator covered
Jul 10, 2025□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority2 Intermediate1 Basic
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Ambient air thermometer in holding unit not accurate within plus or minus 3 degrees Fahrenheit. In wait station cooler. Ambient thermometer reading 28F, when was 41F
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.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. -Top of dishwasher -Vents in cooler walk in cooler
Jul 9, 2025Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 11 recorded, 1 high priority.
1 High priority5 Intermediate5 Basic
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Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Cut tomatoes 49F cold holding in insufficient ice bath at in wait station. Operator immediately put in sufficient ice bath for temperature recovery
Ambient air thermometer in holding unit not accurate within plus or minus 3 degrees Fahrenheit. In wait station cooler. Ambient thermometer reading 28F, when was 41F
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. -can opener. -interior of Ice machine. -Soda gun nozzle at bar. Operator immediately cleaned
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Employee Filled container in hand sink. Advised hand sinks are only used for handwashing
Hot water sanitizing dishmachine final rinse not reaching proper temperature at manifold. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired. Dishwasher (Temperature 148)
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.
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. In flour container. Operator immediately removed
Food not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor. Sacks of flour and sugar on floor in storage area. Operator immediately removed
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. -Top of dishwasher -Vents in cooler walk in cooler
Single-service articles improperly stored. Case of To go bags on floor in storage area. Operator immediately removed
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Flour. Operator immediately labeled
Jan 13, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 9 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
3 High priority1 Intermediate5 Basic
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Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. 4 live flying insects at coke nozzle at bar.
Raw animal food stored over or with unwashed produce. Raw shell eggs over cheese and whole avocados in walk in cooler
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. cut tomatoes in ice well at expo station (58F - Cold Holding) less than 4 hrs per operator. Operator immediately put on sufficient ice bath for temperature recovery
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Can opener Coke nozzles at bar
Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Prep person
Employee with no beard guard/restraint while engaging in food preparation.
Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Interior of oven in back kitchen slightly soiled
Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Interior rim of chest freezer
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Sugar container.
Jul 23, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 8 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority2 Intermediate4 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. Cooked cauliflower Cauliflower 2 qts dated 7/13 Ranch dressing 7/13 1 qt Chili aioli 7/151qt Slaw 7/15 1qt Operator immediately discarded all items
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Ranch dressing 48-55F less than 4 hrs operator immediately put on ice bath for temp recovery
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Ice in handsink in back kitchen area
Hot water sanitizing dishmachine final rinse not reaching proper temperature at manifold. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired. Dish machine in kitchen tested several times 140F. Maintenance was done during inspection. Retested temperature was 180F
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. on cookline prep tables. Operator has scheduled to replace
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Air filters on ice machine
Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. In prep cooler on cook line
Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Faucet leaking on handsink at cook line
Feb 5, 2024□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
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Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Both prep tables on cook line
Jan 29, 2024Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 9 recorded, 1 high priority.
1 High priority1 Intermediate7 Basic
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Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Peppers wrapped in raw bacon over container of shredded lettuce in prep table on cook line. Shell eggs over packaged queso in walk in cooler
Hot water sanitizing dishmachine final rinse not reaching proper temperature at manifold. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired. Tested several times. Temperature never rose above 125F
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Slight buildup
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. In flour container
Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured.
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Both prep tables on cook line
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee Drink on fridge over queso
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Fan covers in walk in cooler
Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with ready-to-eat food. Unwashed Lettuce over washed ready to eat peppers peppers in walk in cooler
Jul 26, 2023Call Back - Admin. complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 5 violations recorded, 1 high priority.
1 High priority1 Intermediate3 Basic
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Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. plantains 50F ( - Cold Holding); shrimp (46F - Cold Holding); chicken (45F - Cold Holding) pork (46F - Cold Holding) all less 4 hours per operator. Advised operator to put on ice for immediate temperature recovery
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.
Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. License is currently active
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Shelves in walk in cooler
Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Pipe under hand sink by walk in cooler
Jul 25, 2023Call Back - Extension given, pendingRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems were not fixed yet and the kitchen was given more time.
1 High priority1 Intermediate3 Basic
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Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. plantains 50F ( - Cold Holding); shrimp (46F - Cold Holding); chicken (45F - Cold Holding) pork (46F - Cold Holding) all less 4 hours per operator. Advised operator to put on ice for immediate temperature recovery
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.
Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. License is currently active
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Shelves in walk in cooler
Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Pipe under hand sink by walk in cooler
Jul 24, 2023Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 8 recorded, 2 high priority.
2 High priority2 Intermediate4 Basic
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Container of medicine improperly stored. Pepto Bismarck stored on shelf over steam table and cold holding food
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. plantains 50F ( - Cold Holding); shrimp (46F - Cold Holding); chicken (45F - Cold Holding) pork (46F - Cold Holding) all less 4 hours per operator. Advised operator to put on ice for immediate temperature recovery
Commercially processed ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food opened and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. Milk open 2 days ago. Operator put correct date.
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.
Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. License is currently active
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee Drink stored on shelf over steam table and cold holding food
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Shelves in walk in cooler
Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Pipe under hand sink by 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.