Cantina 109
Last inspected: Sep 2, 2025
100
Score
Across the available record, Cantina 109 has eight inspections on file, the first dated 2022. The most recent report on file is from Sep 2, 2025. When a facility lands in the low risk tier, it usually means nothing alarming showed up at the most recent visit.
Recent inspections have turned up roughly the same number of issues each time, hovering near five violations per visit.
“Time/temperature control for safety food cold held” accounts for the largest share of issues, appearing three times across the record.
Cantina 109's latest score of 100 sits above the Fort Myers average of 80. Overall, the inspection record reads well.
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Inspections
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Critical latest
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Major latest
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Minor latest
Inspection History
Sep 2, 2025
Food-Licensing Inspection
No violations found.
100
Feb 5, 2025
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 2 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Proper Eating, Tasting, Drinking, or Tobacco Use
FL-06
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
Wiping Cloths Properly Used and Stored
FL-41
Plumbing Maintained; Sewage Disposal
FL-51
50
Aug 27, 2024
Complaint Full
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 7 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Across from fryers, reach-in cooler shredded white cheese (54F - Cold Holding); cut tomatoes (47F - Cold Holding); cut tomatoes in guacamole. (47F - Cold Holding) for 3 hours per operator. Also Front line salsa reach-in cooler: housemade tomato salsa top (45F - Cold Holding) for three hours per operator. Operator discontinued using coolers, called technician, iced down foods and transferred to walk-in cooler. **Corrective Action Taken**
03A-02-5
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Far end main bar handwash sink used as dump sink. Operator cleared the sink for use. **Corrected On-Site**
31A-11-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Right side facing cook line sink blocked with cart. Operator cleared the sink for proper use. **Corrected On-Site**
31A-09-4
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin in far corner of bar.
22-20-5
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance.
36-34-5
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Ripped gasket on reach-in cooler across from stove on cook line, across from fryer, and walk-in cooler.
14-11-5
Basic - Lights in food preparation, food storage or warewashing area missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers.
38-07-4
58
Jun 28, 2024
Complaint Full
4 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Basic - Missing drain plug at dumpster.
33-11-4
Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees at men bathroom. Provided operator handwashing sign and operator posted signed at men bathroom at time of inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
31B-04-4
Basic - Open dumpster lid. Operator closed dumpster lid. **Corrected On-Site**
33-16-4
Basic - Single-service food containers not stored inverted or protected from contamination at dry storage. Operator stored food containers inverted. **Corrected On-Site**
25-06-4
82
Apr 4, 2024
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
Insects, Rodents, and Animals Not Present
FL-38
74
Jul 28, 2023
Routine - Food
2 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Hand sink behind bar used as dump sink.
31A-11-4
Intermediate - No proof provided that food employees are informed of their responsibility to report to the person in charge information about their health and activities related to foodborne illnesses. Provided operator with Employee Reporting Agreement DBPR Form HR 5030-103. Operator had forms completed during inspection **Corrected On-Site**
11-26-1
Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Two CO2 tanks in kitchen unsecured.
51-11-4
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Vents and tile above steam table on cooks line have a build up of grease and dust.
36-34-5
Basic - Employee personal food not properly identified and segregated from food to be served to the public. On cooks,line, employee food and beverages. It separated from food served to guests. Operator moved and labeled. **Corrected On-Site**
08B-49-4
Basic - Fly sticky tape hanging over food/food preparation area/food-contact equipment. Fly strip above food preparation areas by two compartment sink. Operator removed fly strip **Corrected On-Site**
35B-08-4
67
Nov 17, 2022
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 4 minor violations.
View 5 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed beef 1 hour (45F - Cold Holding); chicken 1 hour (46F - Cold Holding)in reach in cooler in front of grill. Operator removed items to walk in cooler. **Corrective Action Taken**
03A-02-5
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed bowl in reach in cooler food containers. Operator discard bowls. **Corrected On-Site**
14-01-5
Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed tortilla container on floor operator removed and placed it off the floor. **Corrected On-Site**
08B-38-4
Basic - No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. Observed no thermometer in reach in cooler in front of grill.
05-09-4
Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed wall behind dishwasher with old like substance.
36-27-5
70
Jul 1, 2022
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 6 minor violations.
View 9 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed ground beef (45F - Cold Holding) for 30 minutes operator had shipping and walk in door was left open per operator. Operator shut door and lower temperature. **Corrective Action Taken**
03A-02-5
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed ice in hand washing sink by server area before kitchen area. Operator washed down the ice.
31A-11-4
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. Observed 2 out of 5 food handlers with expired certification.
53B-14-5
Basic - Cove molding at floor/wall juncture broken/missing. Observed missing cove molding wall by triple compartment sink.
36-03-4
Basic - Ice scoop handle in contact with ice. Observed cup over soda ice station used as scoop for ice in server area coffee station per operator. Operator removed and replaced it with ice scoop. **Corrected On-Site**
10-08-5
Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Observed tongs in grill door handle. Operator removed tongs off. **Corrected On-Site**
10-20-4
Basic - Stored food not covered. Observed cooked tortillas cooling uncovered. Operator placed a lid over tortillas. **Corrected On-Site**
08B-12-5
Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Observed packaged ground beef thawing in in prep sink with no running water. Operator ran cold running water. **Corrected On-Site**
06-01-5
Basic - Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Observed in bar area first hand washing sink by license posted with leak.
29-11-4
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Cantina 109 last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Cantina 109 on file is from Sep 2, 2025. The public record contains eight inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Cantina 109?
Across the inspection record, “time/temperature control for safety food cold held” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Cantina 109.
How does Cantina 109 compare to other restaurants in Fort Myers?
Cantina 109 most recently scored 100 out of 100, which is higher than the Fort Myers average of 80.
Has Cantina 109's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Cantina 109 have averaged around five violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Cantina 109 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 Cantina 109 inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Cantina 109 is inspected around three times per year on average.
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