Calaveras Cantina

125 Dockside Cir, Jupiter, FL 33477

Mexican / Latin

Last inspected: Feb 26, 2026

Score

Medium Risk

Calaveras Cantina has been inspected eight times since 2022. The newest entry in the record is dated Feb 26, 2026. Medium risk typically reflects a handful of issues that inspectors wrote up but didn't deem critical.

Violation counts have held steady across recent visits, averaging around three violations each.

“Employee handled soiled equipment or utensils” comes up most often, recorded two times in the inspection record.

Restaurants in Jupiter average 79, so Calaveras Cantina trails the local norm. On the whole, the file is mixed but not concerning.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Feb 26, 2026

Routine - Food

2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 1 minor violation.

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Certified Food Manager Identification

FL-02

Hands Clean and Properly Washed

FL-08

Adequate Handwashing Facilities Supplied and Accessible

FL-10

Food Received at Proper Temperature

FL-12

Aug 1, 2025

Complaint Full

1 critical violation.

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Hands Clean and Properly Washed

FL-08

Jan 8, 2025

Routine - Food

2 critical violations.

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High Priority - Employee handled soiled equipment or utensils and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Employee touched computer order screen; started to cook tacos without washing hands first; employee washed hands ; **Corrected On-Site**

12A-13-4

High Priority - Employee touched raw beef and then handled clean equipment and stirred food in steam table without changing gloves and washing hands; educated; Employee washed hands **Corrected On-Site**

12A-27-4

Jul 17, 2024

Routine - Food

1 critical violation. 1 minor violation.

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Employee Health Policies Present

FL-03

Hands Clean and Properly Washed

FL-08

Feb 7, 2024

Routine - Food

1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 1 minor violation.

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High Priority - Employee handled soiled equipment or utensils and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Dishwasher loaded dirty dishes into dishwasher; unloaded clean dishes without washing hands; operator educated; employee washed hands ; **Corrected On-Site**

12A-13-4

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. **Repeat Violation**

53B-14-5

Intermediate - Operator is doing a special process, conducting reduced oxygen packaging, cooking time/temperature control for safety food to a time and temperature combination lesser than those in the Food Code or operating a molluscan shellfish tank for human consumption without a HACCP plan approved by the Division of Hotels and Restaurants. Sous vide ROP chicken held more than 48 F in walk-in cooler( 2/4/24) operator removed from package and transferred to zip lock bags; as per operator establishment will remove chicken within 48 hours;

03G-50-1

Basic - Silverware/utensils dried with a towel/cloth- plated dried with cloth at dishwasher area; Educated to air dry clean dishes Dishes washed and sanitized again **Corrected On-Site**

24-17-4

Oct 9, 2023

Routine - Food

2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 1 minor violation.

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High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw shell eggs over mayo and raw cobra and bacon over cooked pork - all in walk-in cooler; operator stored properly **Corrected On-Site**

08A-05-6

High Priority - Nonexempt fish offered raw or undercooked has not undergone proper parasite destruction. Fish must be fully cooked or discarded- cob is served raw in ceviche. Operator was able to provide proof before closing the inspection **Corrected On-Site**

01D-01-5

53B-14-5

Basic - Wiping cloth sanitizing solution stored on the floor at cook line; Operator stored properly **Corrected On-Site**

21-38-4

Mar 28, 2023

Routine - Food

1 major violation. 3 minor violations.

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Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Hot line hand sink - tongs inside sink and utensils stored under soap dispenser - operator removed. **Corrected On-Site**

31A-11-4

Basic - Stored food not covered. At front bar - open containers of cut fruit and vegetables - operator covered. **Corrected On-Site**

08B-12-5

Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. Operator posted. **Corrected On-Site**

50-09-4

Basic - Employee eating while preparing food. Operator instructed employee about proper procedures during preparation. **Corrected On-Site**

12B-01-4

Sep 7, 2022

Routine - Food

1 minor violation.

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Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. Back hallway refrigeration units and lean tubs of tortilla chips. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2022-09-07: Operator to submit plan review with remodel for back hallway refrigeration and storage. **Time Extended**

36-37-5

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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Calaveras Cantina last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Calaveras Cantina on file is from Feb 26, 2026. The public record contains eight inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Calaveras Cantina?

Across the inspection record, “employee handled soiled equipment or utensils” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Calaveras Cantina.

How does Calaveras Cantina compare to other restaurants in Jupiter?

Calaveras Cantina most recently scored 64 out of 100, which is lower than the Jupiter average of 79.

Has Calaveras Cantina's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Calaveras Cantina have averaged around three violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a medium risk rating mean?

A medium risk rating at Calaveras Cantina means the most recent inspection turned up a handful of issues that the health department wrote up but did not classify as critical.

How often is Calaveras Cantina inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Calaveras Cantina is inspected around two times per year on average.

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