Cabana Shores
Last inspected: Feb 20, 2026
95
Score
Across the available record, Cabana Shores has eight inspections on file, the first dated 2022. The newest entry in the record is dated Feb 20, 2026. When a facility lands in the low risk tier, it usually means nothing alarming showed up at the most recent visit.
The trend has been favorable: violation counts have eased from around eight violations to closer to two violations per visit over the last few inspections.
The pattern that stands out is “handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing”, which has been cited two times.
Restaurants in Florida average 72, so Cabana Shores is doing better than most peers. The record reflects steady performance over time.
8
Inspections
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Critical latest
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Major latest
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Minor latest
Inspection History
Feb 20, 2026
Routine - Food
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Basic - Accumulation of lime scale on the inside of the dishmachine.
16-23-4
95
Sep 26, 2025
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
View 2 violations
Intermediate - 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. Only one expired employee training expired back in 2024.
53B-14-5
Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Fry station cooler **Repeat Violation**
29-49-6
86
Feb 13, 2025
Routine - Food
2 minor violations.
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Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Equipment Adequate to Maintain Product Temperature
FL-29
90
Sep 17, 2024
Routine - Food
2 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Hand wash sink next to 3 compartment sink had a kitchen strainer in the sink. Dishwasher removed the item and was re-educated about using the hand wash sink just for hand washing. **Corrected On-Site**
31A-11-4
Intermediate - Employee washed hands in a sink other than an approved handwash sink. Observed dishwasher washing his hand in 3 compartment sink the middle sink. Talk to dishwasher and reeducate him to wash hand only in hand wash sink that are approved. Dishwasher understood. **Corrected On-Site**
12A-03-4
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed soufflé cup. Use as a scoop with no handle for watermelon salsa. Operator discarded soufflé cup **Corrected On-Site**
14-01-5
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Walk in cooler in kitchen gaskets is torn
14-11-5
74
Feb 29, 2024
Routine - Food
2 major violations. 7 minor violations.
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Intermediate - Observed employee filling up a squeeze bottle at Hand Wash Sink. Employee re-educated **Corrected On-Site**
31A-11-4
Intermediate - Observed Hand Wash Sink in kitchen had milk crate carts and a bucket. Blocking the hand Wash sink **Corrected On-Site**
31A-09-4
Basic - Observed walk in cooler gasket is soiled
23-03-4
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Over microwave, ceiling tile in need of replaced / repair **Repeat Violation**
36-32-5
Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside.
35B-01-4
Basic - Observed beverage dispenser at bar backsplash is soiled
14-24-4
Basic - Observed ice bin at bar area interior has black like substance
22-20-5
Basic - Observed mop heads stored directly on the ground. Need to be properly hanging up to dry
42-01-4
Basic - Observed squeeze bottle containing clear liquid ( water) not labeled **Corrected On-Site**
02D-01-5
58
Nov 7, 2023
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 1 major violation. 6 minor violations.
View 10 violations
High Priority - Single-use gloves not changed as needed after changing tasks or when damaged or soiled. Observed prep person move trash can with gloved hand and not remove gloves and wash hands before restarting prep food items, re-educated and corrected. Observed cook leave cooks line and touch multiple temps, return to cooks line wearing same gloves and go to grill without removing soiled gloves and washing hands, again re-educated and corrected **Corrected On-Site**
12A-09-4
High Priority - Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. 2 live flies in cooks line area, next routine per c. Woods
35A-02-6
High Priority - Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. First run of the Dish Washing Machine at 0 ppm chlorine, inspector primed unit and retested for 50 ppm chlorine **Corrected On-Site**
22-41-4
Intermediate - 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. Julia hired 7/13/23
53B-02-5
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. interior and deflector of outside ice machine soiled with black mold like substance
22-20-5
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Over microwave, ceiling tile in nee$ of replaced / repair
36-32-5
Basic - Food stored on floor. 5 gallon fryer oil stored on floor, corrected **Corrected On-Site**
08B-38-4
Basic - Hole in or other damage to wall. Gap in Wall By back door dish washing area and missing cove molding/baseboards.
36-24-5
Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Bar and cooks line
21-12-4
Basic - Wood food-contact surface not properly sealed. Dry food stored unit wood shelving missing paint, needs resealed to be smooth and easily cleanable
14-06-4
43
Feb 15, 2023
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
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Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Sanitizer not labeled. Operator corrected **Corrected On-Site**
41-17-4
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Soufflé cup used to scoop Bruschetta. **Corrected On-Site**
14-01-5
Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. **Corrected On-Site**
51-11-4
82
Oct 25, 2022
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 2 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 8 violations
Adequate Handwashing Facilities Supplied and Accessible
FL-10
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Equipment Adequate to Maintain Product Temperature
FL-29
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Toxic Substances Properly Identified, Stored, Used
FL-32
Wiping Cloths Properly Used and Stored
FL-41
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Cabana Shores last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Cabana Shores on file is from Feb 20, 2026. The public record contains eight inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Cabana Shores?
Across the inspection record, “handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Cabana Shores.
Has Cabana Shores' inspection record improved over time?
Yes. Recent inspections at Cabana Shores have averaged around two violations per visit, down from roughly eight earlier in the record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Cabana Shores means inspectors found minimal or no significant issues at the most recent visit. Most facilities at this tier have a clean recent inspection report.
How often is Cabana Shores inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Cabana Shores is inspected around two times per year on average.
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