Cantina Captiva
Last inspected: Dec 5, 2025
64
Score
Cantina Captiva has been inspected nine times since 2022. The most recent visit was on Dec 5, 2025. The medium risk tier sits in the middle: not spotless, but not alarming either.
Things are looking better lately, with recent visits averaging around five violations compared to roughly seven violations earlier on.
Cantina Captiva's latest score of 64 falls below the Captiva average of 74. On the whole, the file is mixed but not concerning.
9
Inspections
2
Critical latest
1
Major latest
1
Minor latest
Inspection History
Dec 5, 2025
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
View 4 violations
Supervisor/Person in Charge Present
FL-01
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Toilet Rooms Maintained
FL-53
64
Jul 11, 2025
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Supervisor/Person in Charge Present
FL-01
Proper Eating, Tasting, Drinking, or Tobacco Use
FL-06
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
58
Feb 12, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 4 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Procedures for Responding to Vomiting/Diarrheal Events
FL-05
Adequate Handwashing Facilities Supplied and Accessible
FL-10
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Toxic Substances Properly Identified, Stored, Used
FL-32
Wiping Cloths Properly Used and Stored
FL-41
64
Jul 2, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Certified Food Manager Identification
FL-02
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Food Obtained from Approved Sources
FL-11
Toxic Substances Properly Identified, Stored, Used
FL-32
Wiping Cloths Properly Used and Stored
FL-41
55
Apr 25, 2024
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Jan 11, 2024
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 6 major violations. 9 minor violations.
View 17 violations
High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Food-contact surfaces not sanitized after cleaning, before use. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. Observed three compartment sink in use, operator washing, rinsing but not sanitizing utensils. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-01-11: **Time Extended**
22-45-4
High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. License expired on 12-01-2023. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-01-11: **Time Extended**
50-17-3
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Non-pitting surface rust on food-contact equipment. Surface rust on all shelves inside walk-in cooler **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-01-11: **Time Extended**
22-31-4
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Water with a temperature of at least 100 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. No hot water available at public bar bathrooms, hot water is shut off. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-01-11: **Time Extended**
27-16-4
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting board in the kitchen has mold-like substance **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-01-11: **Time Extended**
22-02-4
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Handwash sink removed from food preparation/dishwashing area. Must be reinstalled in the same location where removed. Hand wash sink removed from kitchen area. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-01-11: **Time Extended**
31A-04-4
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. No chlorine test kit available at three compartment sink. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-01-11: **Time Extended**
16-37-1
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No hot running water at three-compartment sink. No hot water available at three compartments sink. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-01-11: **Time Extended**
27-06-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. Aluminum half pans not inverted at storage area. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-01-11: **Time Extended**
25-05-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom. Public restroom has no covered waste receptacle. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-01-11: **Time Extended**
32-12-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Observed heavy construction debris and dirt throughout kitchen area. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-01-11: **Time Extended**
36-73-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Food stored on floor. French fries on the floor in the walk-in cooler. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-01-11: French fries on floor **Time Extended**
08B-38-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Food stored outside. In open shed outside back door, establishment storing batter mix, black beans, vegetable oil, apple juice, seasoning **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-01-11: **Time Extended**
08B-42-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Hole in or other damage to wall. Walls in kitchen area heavily damaged and/or missing. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-01-11: **Time Extended**
36-24-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. No hand washing sign at the public bathrooms. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-01-11: **Time Extended**
31B-04-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Air curtain inside walk-in cooler has a mild like substance on it. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-01-11: **Time Extended**
23-03-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Outdoor ice machine with no overhead protection. Ice machine stored outside back door. No overhead protection; exposed to elements. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-01-11: **Time Extended**
08B-61-5
26
Jan 4, 2024
Routine - Food
4 critical violations. 6 major violations. 9 minor violations.
View 19 violations
High Priority - Food-contact surfaces not sanitized after cleaning, before use. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. Observed three compartment sink in use, operator washing, rinsing but not sanitizing utensils. **Warning**
22-45-4
High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. License expired on 12-01-2023. **Warning**
50-17-3
High Priority - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food marked with a date that exceeds 7 days after opening/preparation. Prepared rice, per operator, prepared more than 24 hours prior in walk-in cooler without date make. **Warning**
02C-01-5
High Priority - Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. Operator preparing food in large stainless steel bowl inside kitchen, containing four (4) pounds pics de gallo. Food is being prepared for Mobil food truck parked next to establishment. Kitchen area has no ceiling due to damage from hurricane Ian and food is being prepared under exposed rafters with heavy build up of dust, dirt and exposed insulation. **Warning**
01B-13-4
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting board in the kitchen has mold-like substance **Warning**
22-02-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink removed from food preparation/dishwashing area. Must be reinstalled in the same location where removed. Hand wash sink removed from kitchen area. **Warning**
31A-04-4
Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. No chlorine test kit available at three compartment sink. **Warning**
16-37-1
Intermediate - No hot running water at three-compartment sink. No hot water available at three compartments sink. **Warning**
27-06-4
Intermediate - Non-pitting surface rust on food-contact equipment. Surface rust on all shelves inside walk-in cooler **Warning**
22-31-4
Intermediate - Water with a temperature of at least 100 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. No hot water available at public bar bathrooms, hot water is shut off. **Warning**
27-16-4
Basic - Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom. Public restroom has no covered waste receptacle. **Warning**
32-12-5
Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Observed heavy construction debris and dirt throughout kitchen area. **Warning**
36-73-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. French fries on the floor in the walk-in cooler. **Warning**
08B-38-4
Basic - Food stored outside. In open shed outside back door, establishment storing batter mix, black beans, vegetable oil, apple juice, seasoning **Warning**
08B-42-4
Basic - Hole in or other damage to wall. Walls in kitchen area heavily damaged and/or missing. **Warning**
36-24-5
Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. No hand washing sign at the public bathrooms. **Warning**
31B-04-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Air curtain inside walk-in cooler has a mild like substance on it. **Warning**
23-03-4
Basic - Outdoor ice machine with no overhead protection. Ice machine stored outside back door. No overhead protection; exposed to elements. **Warning**
08B-61-5
Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. Aluminum half pans not inverted at storage area. **Warning**
25-05-4
19
Jun 22, 2023
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Sep 22, 2022
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 4 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 8 violations
High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. License expired on 12-01-2021. **Admin Complaint** - From follow-up inspection 2022-09-22: License still expired. **Admin Complaint**
50-17-2
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2022-09-22: Person in charge is not a certified food manager **Time Extended**
53A-01-7
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No currently certified food service manager on duty with four or more employees engaged in food preparation/handling. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/. Two line cooks, a prep cook and a server were working at time of inspection without a certified food manager present. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2022-09-22: No certified food manager present while three cooks and one server were handling food. **Admin Complaint**
53A-05-6
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - 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. Person in charge could not provide proof of food handler training. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2022-09-22: No proof of training available. **Admin Complaint**
53B-01-5
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. On front counter Repeat from 03-14-2022 **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2022-09-22: Unlabeled spray bottle on counter **Time Extended**
41-17-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Food being prepared outside. Prep cook was cutting peppers on outside prep table. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2022-09-22: Operator slicing tomatoes on outside prep table. **Time Extended**
08B-32-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Hole in or other damage to wall. Hole in floor at baseboard of man's room behind toilet. - From follow-up inspection 2022-09-22: Tile missing and hole present. **Time Extended**
36-24-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Build up of grease and dust on ceiling vent in kitchen near expo counter. - From follow-up inspection 2022-09-22: Grease, dust and mold like substance still present. **Time Extended**
36-34-5
50
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Cantina Captiva last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Cantina Captiva on file is from Dec 5, 2025. The public record contains nine inspections in total.
How does Cantina Captiva compare to other restaurants in Captiva?
Cantina Captiva most recently scored 64 out of 100, which is lower than the Captiva average of 74.
Has Cantina Captiva's inspection record improved over time?
Yes. Recent inspections at Cantina Captiva have averaged around five violations per visit, down from roughly seven earlier in the record.
What does a medium risk rating mean?
A medium risk rating at Cantina Captiva 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 Cantina Captiva inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Cantina Captiva is inspected around three times per year on average.
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