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LOCAL CANTINA

4749 E COUNTY HWY 30A, Santa Rosa Beach FL 32459 · 850-931-2199

Last inspected Aug 20, 2026 · 8 visits since November 2023

Licence typeRestaurant
Seats200
Risk levelRisk Level 2
LicenceSEA7602356
Grade history
NOV 24
MAR 25
SEP 25
MAR 26
AUG 26
▼ IMPROVING

5 inspections trending up, 16 points better than where it started.

Worst finding on record
Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license.
High priority/50-17-3/Admin Complaint
Badges — 2 earned
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined

Awarded on the inspection record alone. What they mean →

Inspection history

8 visits, newest first

Aug 20, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

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

0 High priority1 Intermediate5 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 6 findings
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed three utensils stored in hand washing sink between cook line and upright freezer.
Intermediate/31A-11-4
Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Beside bag in box rack.
Basic/51-11-4
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Beside Bain Marie in kitchen.
Basic/12B-07-4
Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. On clean equipment drying rack.
Basic/24-08-4
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In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses.
Basic/10-20-4
Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. On equipment clean drying rack.
Basic/16-46-4
The state's own report →
Mar 11, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 2 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

0 High priority0 Intermediate2 Basic
Show 2 findings ▾
Food stored on floor. Observed container of tortilla shell stored on floor.
Basic/08B-38-4
Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Observed crawfish thawing in still water. Operator turned on cool water over food during inspection.
Basic/06-01-5/Corrected On-Site
Sep 16, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Nothing was found. The inspector recorded no violations at all.

0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Mar 11, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Nothing was found. The inspector recorded no violations at all.

0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Jan 27, 2025□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection

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

0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Nov 5, 2024Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection

Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 3 violations recorded, 1 high priority.

1 High priority1 Intermediate1 Basic
Show 3 findings ▾
Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license.
High priority/50-17-3/Admin Complaint
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.
Intermediate/53B-01-5/Warning
Carbon dioxide tanks not adequately secured.
Basic/51-11-4
Feb 16, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 2 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

0 High priority0 Intermediate2 Basic
Show 2 findings ▾
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.
Basic/06-09-1
Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Observed metal bowls wet nesting on drying rack.
Basic/24-08-4
Nov 21, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionLicensing Inspection

Nothing was found. The inspector recorded no violations at all.

0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic

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.