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F&D CANTINA LAKE MARY

1125 COLONIAL TOWNPARK STE 1071, Lake Mary FL 32746 · 407-915-7012

Last inspected Apr 7, 2026 · 8 visits since October 2023

Licence typeRestaurant
Seats152
Risk levelRisk Level 2
LicenceSEA6904871
Grade history
FEB 24
NOV 24
APR 25
OCT 25
APR 26
— STEADY

5 inspections within 34 points of each other. Whatever this kitchen does, it does consistently.

Worst finding on record
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. - provided to operator
Intermediate/11-27-4/Warning
Badges — none earned
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined

Awarded on the inspection record alone. What they mean →

Disciplinary actions

1 case · $200

CaseViolation dateFinal orderAmount
4--2019062698Nov 14, 2019Jan 10, 2020$200

Inspection history

8 visits, newest first

Apr 7, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

0 High priority2 Intermediate3 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 5 findings
No soap provided at handwash sink. - hand wash sink at dish station
Intermediate/31B-03-4/Corrected On-Site
Water treatment device has not been inspected or serviced according to manufacturer's instructions. - ice machine water filter has change out date of 1/30/25
Intermediate/29-28-4
Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting.
Basic/24-08-4
In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. - scoops at cookline
Basic/10-07-4
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Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. - bottom of cooler at prep area
Basic/22-16-4
The state's own report →
Oct 27, 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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Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust. - ceiling tiles near vent at dish area
Basic/36-34-5
Equipment in poor repair. - gasket torn at lowboy cooler
Basic/14-11-5
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. - walk-in fan covers dusty
Basic/23-03-4
Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler.
Basic/29-49-6/Corrected On-Site
Jun 12, 2025□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection

A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.

0 High priority0 Intermediate3 Basic
Show 3 findings ▾
Equipment in poor repair. - cookline cooler door gapped when closed
Basic/14-11-5/Warning/Return visit Jun 12, 2025 · Time Extended
In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. - tongs on oven door
Basic/10-20-4/Corrected On-Site/Warning/Return visit Jun 12, 2025 · Time Extended
Unsealed concrete floor in food preparation, food storage, warewashing area or bathroom. - gouged concrete around floor drains at bar retaining water
Basic/36-02-5/Warning/Return visit Jun 12, 2025 · Time Extended
Apr 11, 2025Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection

Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 13 recorded, 2 high priority.

2 High priority3 Intermediate8 Basic
Show 13 findings ▾
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food marked with a date that exceeds 7 days after opening/preparation. - Spinach dip datemarked 3/26
High priority/02C-01-5/Warning
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. - cooked pork (50F - Cold Holding) datemarked 4/10 - bacon wrap (50F - Cold Holding) datemarked 4/10 Manager unable to determine time food entered temperature danger zone.
High priority/03A-02-5/Warning
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. - provided to operator
Intermediate/11-27-4/Warning
No certified food manager for establishment. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ - only manager certification is expired
Intermediate/53A-07-6/Warning
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.
Intermediate/53B-05-5/Warning
Employee with no beard guard/restraint while engaging in food preparation.
Basic/13-04-4/Warning
Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting.
Basic/24-08-4/Warning
Equipment in poor repair. - cookline cooler door gapped when closed
Basic/14-11-5/Warning
In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. - tongs on oven door
Basic/10-20-4/Corrected On-Site/Warning
No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted. - provided to operator
Basic/51-13-4/Warning
Old food stuck to clean dishware/utensils. - employee ran through dishwasher again
Basic/16-48-4/Corrected On-Site/Warning
Stored food not covered. - bulk beans
Basic/08B-12-5/Warning
Unsealed concrete floor in food preparation, food storage, warewashing area or bathroom. - gouged concrete around floor drains at bar retaining water
Basic/36-02-5/Warning
Nov 19, 2024□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection

A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.

0 High priority1 Intermediate2 Basic
Show 3 findings ▾
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/ - 1 employee
Intermediate/53A-03-7/Return visit Nov 19, 2024 · Time Extended
In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses.
Basic/10-20-4/Corrected On-Site/Return visit Nov 19, 2024 · Time Extended
Unsealed concrete floor in food preparation, food storage, warewashing area or bathroom. - gouged concrete around floor drains at bar retaining water
Basic/36-02-5/Return visit Nov 19, 2024 · Time Extended
Nov 15, 2024Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection

Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 10 recorded, 2 high priority.

2 High priority2 Intermediate6 Basic
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Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse.
High priority/01B-02-5
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. LOWBOY (); - raw beef (47F - Cold Holding); - raw chicken (47F - Cold Holding); - steak (45F - Cold Holding) COOKLINE LEFT: - pork (45F-48F - Cold Holding
High priority/03A-02-5/Warning
Establishment advertised fresh juice, but juice was not prepared within 12 hours of sale and/or juice contains additives. - menu shows fresh lime juice. Manager states lime juice comes from bottles.
Intermediate/52-10-4
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/ - 1 employee
Intermediate/53A-03-7
Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting.
Basic/24-08-4
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. - below bar cooler
Basic/36-73-4
In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses.
Basic/10-20-4/Corrected On-Site
In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. - ice scoops at bar
Basic/10-01-5
Old food stuck to clean dishware/utensils. - manager sent to rewash
Basic/16-48-4/Corrective Action Taken
Unsealed concrete floor in food preparation, food storage, warewashing area or bathroom. - gouged concrete around floor drains at bar retaining water
Basic/36-02-5
Feb 12, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 7 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

1 High priority2 Intermediate4 Basic
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Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Beef,shrimp and fish temping between 50F-58F at reach in cooler under flat grill.Operator iced down items and moved to walk in cooler
High priority/03A-02-5/Corrective Action Taken
No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. No test kit for quat sanitizer or chlorine sanitizer
Intermediate/16-37-1
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Chemical in spray bottle at front line with no label
Intermediate/41-17-4/Corrected On-Site
Equipment in poor repair. Door to reach in cooler at cooks line across from flat top grill does not seal when closed Reach in cooler under flat top temping at 45F
Basic/14-11-5
In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. In use tongs stored on oven handle at cooks line
Basic/10-20-4/Corrected On-Site
Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with ready-to-eat food. Case of green peppers stored over pico at walk in cooler
Basic/08B-17-4
Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Walk in cooler
Basic/14-17-4
Oct 2, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 6 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

1 High priority0 Intermediate5 Basic
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Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. when adding a splitter to a hose Bibb a vacuum breaker needs to be added to the unprotected side. Currently the splitter is set up with a water line to a chemical dispenser and the other side is open. The open side needs a vacuum breaker added. The chemical device has its back flow protection built in.
High priority/29-34-4
Ceiling tile missing. Over the ice machine
Basic/36-36-4
Equipment in poor repair. ATOSA cooler damaged
Basic/14-11-5
Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Cooks line
Basic/36-22-4
Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. In the walk in cooler
Basic/36-17-5
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hood grease build -broiler has a grease build up -exterior of the grill
Basic/23-03-4

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.