LACANTINA
8803 N ATLANTIC AVE, Cape Canaveral FL 32920 · (407)784-4060
Last inspected Aug 25, 2026 · 8 visits since November 2023
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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. Cook assembled bun, lettuce, tomato and onions on a plate for service with bare hands. SEE STOP SALE
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
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Disciplinary actions
1 case · $400
| Case | Violation date | Final order | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 4--2018064370 | Oct 15, 2018 | Jan 24, 2019 | $400 |
Inspection history
8 visits, newest first
Aug 25, 2026Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 8 recorded, 1 high priority.
1 High priority1 Intermediate6 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 8 findingsThe state's own report →
Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. Raw Mahi fish stored in make table completely thawed in package
No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. No proof of any training available
Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. On bar area
Commercially processed reduced oxygen packaged fish bearing a label indicating that it is to remain frozen until time of use no longer frozen and not removed from reduced oxygen package. See stop sale. Raw Mahi fish stored in make table completely thawed in package
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Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Gaskets in make table
Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Raw frozen ground beef sitting in bay at triple sink to thaw. Operator opened running water over beef
Walk-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.
Feb 24, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionComplaint Investigation
Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority1 Intermediate3 Basic
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Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. In ibis tub of ice. sour cream (53F - Cold Holding). Not submerged deep enough in ice to maintain temperature. Operator added ice
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Thawing raw foods in well
Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. On service aisle
Clean linens stored on floor. In dry storage room
Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Shrimp and beef being thawed in hand wash sink in standing water. Operator placed in prep sink under cold running water
Oct 15, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 7 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority0 Intermediate5 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. In walk in cooler cooked beans (50F - Cooling); cooked rice (54F - Cooling). Products cooling overnight. SEE STOP SALE
Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. In walk in cooler cooked beans (50F - Cooling); cooked rice (54F - Cooling). Products cooling overnight.
Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. On service aisle beneath table. Chain tethering 4 out of 5
Equipment in poor repair. Torn gaskets on reach in cooler
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Condenser fan cover in walk in cooler is soiled. Storage shelves in kitchen are soiled. Gaskets to reach in cooler are soiled
Screen in door torn/in poor repair. Rear kitchen door
Unsealed concrete floor in food preparation, food storage, warewashing area or bathroom. Kitchen floor
Portable fire extinguisher gauge in red zone. For reporting purposes only. On wall next to door between kitchen and bar
Mar 3, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 19 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
4 High priority2 Intermediate13 Basic
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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. Cook wiped hands on pants after washing hands
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. Cook assembled bun, lettuce, tomato and onions on a plate for service with bare hands. SEE STOP SALE
Food contaminated by employees/consumers and operator continued to serve food. See stop sale. Cook assembled bun, lettuce, tomato and onions on a plate for service with bare hands.
Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Shelf over reach in freezer on back deck has chemicals, paints, construction materials etc.
No proof of required state approved employee training provided for employee hired more than 60 days ago. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. 12 employees on schedule, only 6 certificates available
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. 4 of 6 certificates are expired as of February 2025
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Ice machine has an accumulation of mold like substance behind the deflector plate
Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors. Restroom doors do not fully close under own weight
Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Compressed air tanks are not secured under table on service aisle
Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Cook put on hat
Floor not cleaned when the least amount of food is exposed. Under equipment in kitchen
Food stored on floor. In walk in cooler raw beef stored on the floor. In dry storage room. Bag of rice stored on the floor
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Walk in cooler shelves have an accumulation of mold like substance. Condenser fan cover in walk in cooler has an accumulation of mold like substance.
Reuse of single-service or single-use articles. Cardboard beer box used to store raw beef
Screen in door torn/in poor repair. Screen door leading to walk in cooler
Single-service articles improperly stored. Case of cups on the floor in dry storage room. Pizza boxes on the floor in dry storage room.
Stored food not covered. In walk in cooler. Rice, refried beans, and tortilla chips are not covered
Unsealed concrete floor in food preparation, food storage, warewashing area or bathroom. In kitchen
Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Walk in cooler shelves are rusted and chipping
Jul 26, 2024□ Call Back - CompliedComplaint Investigation
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate5 Basic
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Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of ice machine in dry storage area
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. In kitchen on flip top reach in cooler cutting board soiled
Equipment in poor repair. Gaskets torn in reach in cooler door
Smoking or vaping in an enclosed indoor workplace Bar tender smoking inside of building while cook was actively engaged in food preparation
Unsealed concrete floor in food preparation throughout kitchen
Jul 24, 2024Warning IssuedComplaint Investigation
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 16 recorded, 3 high priority.
3 High priority1 Intermediate12 Basic
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Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. Fully thawed raw Mahi in sealed bag bearing thawing requirements label
Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. In reach in cooler with flip top beef fajita (50F - Cold Holding); chicken wings (56F - Cold Holding); burger patties (48F - Cold Holding); chili (47F - Cold Holding) SEE STOP SALE
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. In reach cooler with flip top beef fajita (50F - Cold Holding); chicken wings (56F - Cold Holding); burger patties (48F - Cold Holding); chili (47F - Cold Holding)
No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Test Kit expired in 2021
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of ice machine in dry storage area
Cardboard used to line food-contact shelves. In walk in cooler
Commercially processed reduced oxygen packaged fish bearing a label indicating that it is to remain frozen until time of use no longer frozen and not removed from reduced oxygen package. Fully thawed raw Mahi in sealed bag bearing thawing requirements label
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. In kitchen on flip top reach in cooler cutting board soiled
Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. In kitchen employee put on hat
Equipment in poor repair. Gaskets torn in reach in cooler door
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. In women's bathroom for employees
Screen in door torn in kitchen area leading to walk in cooler
Smoking or vaping in an enclosed indoor workplace Bar tender smoking inside of building while cook was actively engaged in food preparation
Stored food not covered. In walk in cooler case of tortillas chips
Unsealed concrete floor in food preparation throughout kitchen
Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. On cutting board flip top reach in cooler
May 7, 2024Inspection 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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Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. License expired on April 1, 2024. Operator called Hotline
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Hand wash sink in kitchen used as dump sink. Operator dumped a container of water used to thaw raw fish into well
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Ice machine has an accumulation of mold like substance behind the deflector plate
Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Cook is not wearing a hair restraint while cooking
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. In women's restroom
Single-service articles improperly stored. Case of single service cups stored on the floor in dry storage room
Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Walk in cooler shelves are rusted
Portable fire extinguisher gauge in red zone. For reporting purposes only. Next to the door between bar and kitchen. On bar side
Nov 20, 2023Inspection 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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Pesticide-emitting strip present in food prep area. Pest strips behind the bar. No physical barrier between bar and kitchen. Operator discarded
No proof of required state approved employee training provided for employee hired more than 60 days ago. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Joel has been employed for 3 years and says he doesn't have a certificate
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Ice machine has an accumulation of mold like substance behind the deflector plate
Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors. Restroom doors do not fully close under own weight
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee drink stored on top of main flip top reach in cooler. Operator moved
Food stored on floor. Bag of onions stored on the floor in rear storage area. Operator moved
Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Walk in cooler shelves are rusted and chipping
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.