Cantina Beach/ Bar
Last inspected: Feb 18, 2026
41
Score
The most recent inspection for Cantina Beach/ Bar, located at 455 Grand Bay Dr, Key Biscayne, FL, was conducted on February 18, 2026, and resulted in a High Risk score of 41. This inspection identified 2 critical, 3 major, and 6 minor violations, including issues with a cutting board being no longer cleanable and food being stored on the floor. While some violations were corrected on-site, the facility has historically received mostly medium-risk scores across its seven recorded inspections.
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Inspections
2
Critical latest
3
Major latest
6
Minor latest
Inspection History
Feb 18, 2026
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 3 major violations. 6 minor violations.
41
Feb 7, 2025
Routine - Food
3 minor violations.
90
Jul 8, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 4 minor violations.
61
Feb 27, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
70
Dec 18, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 5 minor violations.
58
Jun 27, 2023
Routine - Food
4 minor violations.
82
Jun 9, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 10 minor violations.
29
Nov 15, 2022
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 2 major violations. 9 minor violations.
39
Violations — Feb 18, 2026 Inspection
Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed at white cutting boards at cook line. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
14-09-4
Basic - Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Observed staff member doing food preparation while wearing watch and bracelet. Jewelry was removed. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
13-07-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed plastic water bottles stored on floor at WIC and box of fries on floor at WIF. Both products were removed off floor. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
08B-38-4
Basic - Ice scoop handle in contact with ice. Observed at bar area. Scoop was correctly placed. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
10-08-5
Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed at hand washing sink at bar area. **Warning**
31B-04-4
Basic - Plumbing system in disrepair. Observed hand washing sink at bar area in disrepair. **Warning**
29-08-4
High Priority - Hot time/temperature control for safety food received at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed cooked tomatoes (71F - Hot Holding) at cook line. As per staff less than 2 hours. Product was reheated 175F. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
03B-15-5
High Priority - Quaternary ammonium sanitizer not at proper minimum strength for manual warewashing. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. Observed Triple Sink (Quaternary 500+ppm). New solunion at 200ppm. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
22-43-4
Intermediate - Employee has not received adequate training related to their assigned duties as evidenced by the inability to answer basic food safety questions. Observed staff not knowing minimum temperature of shrimp. Coached staff on correct temperature. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
53B-16-4
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed white cutting boards at cook line soiled and can opener soiled. Can opener was taken to be washed and sanitized. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
22-02-4
Intermediate - Water with a temperature of least 85 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. Observed no hot water at HWS at bar area. **Warning**
27-16-4
Priority (Critical)
Priority Foundation (Major)
Core (Minor)
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