Cantina Catrina
Last inspected: Apr 30, 2024
20
Score
Going back to 2022, Cantina Catrina has four inspections in the public record. The latest inspection on file is from Apr 30, 2024. The high risk label is a heads-up that the most recent visit didn't go well.
Recent inspections have turned up roughly the same number of issues each time, hovering near 19 violations per visit.
“Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning” comes up most often, recorded four times in the inspection record.
Compared to other Miami restaurants (averaging 74), there's room to close the gap. This restaurant has more on its record than most do.
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Inspections
6
Critical latest
1
Major latest
12
Minor latest
Inspection History
Apr 30, 2024
Routine - Food
6 critical violations. 1 major violation. 12 minor violations.
View 19 violations
High Priority - Nonexempt fish offered raw or undercooked has not undergone proper parasite destruction. Fish must be fully cooked or discarded. Observed the establishment offer ceviche with raw fish (corvina/grouper) not parasites destruction letter was provided. As per operator the ceviche is not serving at the moment. **Repeat Violation**
01D-01-5
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw beef stored over cooked chicken at reach in cooler preparation area. Operator relocated the products. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-05-6
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed cheese sauce (110 F - Hot Holding) at steam table. As per operator for about two hours. Operator turned on the temperature to reheat the product. **Corrective Action Taken**
03B-01-6
High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Observed raw beef stored over raw salmon at walk-in cooler. Operator relocated the products. **Repeat Violation**
08A-20-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed cooked beef (47 F - Cold Holding) at reach in cooler. As per operator for two hours. Operator moved the products to the walk in cooler for rapid cooling. **Corrective Action Taken** **Repeat Violation**
03A-02-5
High Priority - Dishmachine quaternary ammonium sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. Observed Dishwasher (Quaternary 0 ppm). Observed the sanitizer container empty. Operator set up the three three compartment sink with chlorine. **Corrective Action Taken**
22-47-4
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink at preparation area.
31B-02-4
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed salt container not identified by common name. Operator identified the product. **Corrected On-Site**
02D-01-5
Basic - Unclean building components, attachments or fixtures. Observed hood filters soiled.
36-50-4
Basic - Commercially processed reduced oxygen packaged fish bearing a label indicating that it is to remain frozen until time of use no longer frozen and not removed from reduced oxygen package. Observed two individual packages f salmon bearing the label inside of vacuum packaging at walk in cooler. Operator opened the bags. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
06-09-1
Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed three cutting boards no longer cleanable at preparation area.
14-09-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed an oil container stored on floor next to preparation table. Operator picked up the container. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
08B-38-4
Basic - Hood ventilation system inadequate as evidenced by grease accumulation on walls/ceiling.
36-68-5
Basic - In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Observed utensil handle touching the salt inside of salt container. Operator removed the utensil. **Corrected On-Site**
10-01-5
Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. One located next to fryers. **Repeat Violation**
31B-04-4
Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning.
16-46-4
Basic - Ripped/worn tin foil used as shelf cover. Observed the shelf under preparation table is rusted and the foil is torn at dishwasher area. **Repeat Violation**
14-20-4
Basic - Standing water or very slow draining water in handwash sink, three-compartment sink, or mop sink. Observed slow draining in hand wash sink located in front of three compartment sink.
29-20-5
Basic - Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Observed water leaking from pipe under hand wash sink dishwasher area, and water leaking from spray hose at dishwasher area. **Repeat Violation**
29-11-4
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Nov 16, 2023
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 5 major violations. 15 minor violations.
View 23 violations
High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Dishmachine quaternary ammonium sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. Observed Dishwasher (Quaternary 0 ppm) at kitchen and bar area. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-11-16: Observed Dishwasher (Quaternary 0 ppm) at kitchen and bar area. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** **Time Extended**
22-47-4
High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - In-use utensil stored in unclean water at or above 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed utensil inside of water at 117F. Operator discarded the water. **Corrective Action Taken** **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-11-16: Observed utensil inside of water at 80°F. **Time Extended**
10-05-5
High Priority - - From initial inspection : 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 0 ppm). **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-11-16: Quaternary ammonium sanitizer not at proper minimum strength for manual warewashing. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. Observed Triple Sink (Quaternary 0 ppm). **Warning** **Time Extended**
22-43-4
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Menu does not identify which items contain raw or undercooked animal foods covered by the consumer advisory. Observed ceviche with raw fish offered on the menu not identified as contained raw fish. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-11-16: Menu does not identify which items contain raw or undercooked animal foods covered by the consumer advisory. Observed ceviche with raw fish offered on the menu not identified as contained raw fish. **Warning** **Time Extended**
02B-01-5
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-11-16: No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. **Warning** **Time Extended**
16-37-1
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : 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. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-11-16: 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. **Warning** **Time Extended**
11-26-1
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Proof of required state approved employee training not available for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Observed 20 employees training that for the manager in charge no longer employed. And one employee present hired more than three months and two employees present were hired two weeks ago. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-11-16: And one employee present hired more than three months and two employees present were hired two weeks ago. **Warning** **Time Extended**
53B-13-5
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Establishment has no written procedures for employees to follow in response to a vomiting or diarrheal event where the vomit or diarrhea is discharged onto surfaces in the establishment. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-11-16: Establishment has no written procedures for employees to follow in response to a vomiting or diarrheal event where the vomit or diarrhea is discharged onto surfaces in the establishment. **Warning** **Time Extended**
11-27-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed vent fans soiled at walk in coolers. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-11-16: Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed vent fans soiled at walk in coolers. **Warning* **Time Extended**
36-34-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Observed clean plastic containers not stored inverted at shelves located in front of stove and next to the stove. And pots and pans under preparation table located in front of dishwasher machine. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-11-16: And pots and pans under preparation table located in front of dishwasher machine. **Warning** **Time Extended**
24-05-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-11-16: Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. **Warning** **Time Extended**
50-09-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed drawers reach in cooler gasket torn. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-11-16: Observed drawers reach in cooler gasket torn. **Warning** **Time Extended**
14-11-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water under ice machine and some reach in cooler preparation area. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-11-16: Floor area(s) covered with standing water under ice machine and some reach in cooler preparation area. **Warning** **Time Extended**
36-22-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Floor not cleaned when the least amount of food is exposed under equipment and preparation tables. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-11-16: Floor not cleaned when the least amount of food is exposed under equipment and preparation tables. **Warning** **Time Extended**
36-01-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Observed two interior of microwaves soiled. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-11-16: Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Observed two interior of microwaves soiled. **Warning** **Time Extended**
22-08-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Light shield damaged/in disrepair above three compartment sink. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-11-16: Light shield damaged/in disrepair above three compartment sink. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** **Time Extended**
38-01-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. At women/men bathroom and at one located at bar area. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-11-16: No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. At women/men bathroom and at one located at bar area. **Warning** **Time Extended**
31B-04-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. At shelves in front of stove. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-11-16: Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. At shelves in front of stove. **Warning** **Time Extended**
16-46-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Observed reach in cooler drawers soiled at preparation area. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-11-16: Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Observed reach in cooler drawers soiled at preparation area. **Warning** **Time Extended**
22-16-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ripped/worn tin foil used as shelf cover at preparation table located in front of three compartment sink. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-11-16: Ripped/worn tin foil used as shelf cover at preparation table located in front of three compartment sink. **Time Extended**
14-20-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed walls with mold like substance behind three compartment sink. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-11-16: Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed walls with mold like substance behind three compartment sink. **Warning** **Time Extended**
36-27-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Observed water leaking from spray hole handle next to dishwasher machine. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-11-16: Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Observed water leaking from spray hole handle next to dishwasher machine. **Warning** **Time Extended**
29-11-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-11-16: Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine. **Warning** **Time Extended**
16-21-4
18
Mar 20, 2023
Routine - Food
5 critical violations. 4 major violations. 7 minor violations.
View 16 violations
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. Observed the chlorine sanitizing solution concentration at 10 ppm **Repeat Violation**
22-41-4
High Priority - Dishmachine not sanitizing properly. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. Observed the chlorine sanitizing solution concentration at 10ppm.
22-49-4
High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. **Admin Complaint**
50-17-3
High Priority - Reduced oxygen packaged food label lacking use by date. Observed the sous vide package without label with time and date of production.
03G-07-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed at the salad reach in cooler corn (45F - Cold Holding); rice (50F - Cold Holding)
03A-02-5
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed no paper towels at the hand wash sink near the ice machine
31B-02-4
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed the can opener blade soiled
22-02-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed kitchen hand wash sink used to store a soiled tray
31A-11-4
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/
53A-05-6
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed in the drawer of the reach in cooler near the grill a cardboard bowl used as scoop Observed plastic glasses used as scoop in the salt container.
14-01-5
Basic - Food not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor. Observed at the dry storage salt stored on the floor . Operator moved the salt **Corrected On-Site**
08B-47-4
Basic - In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. Observed at the jot kitchen a knife stored between two reach in coolers
10-17-4
Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed scoops located at the salad reach in cooler in standing water Water temperature 98F
10-07-4
Basic - Lights in food preparation, food storage or warewashing area missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers. Observed lights on top of triple sink has no shield **Repeat Violation**
38-07-4
Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning.
16-46-4
Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed the wall behind the triple sink soiled with black debris
36-27-5
22
Aug 4, 2022
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 4 minor violations.
View 6 violations
High Priority - - From initial inspection : 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. Observed dishwashing machine chlorine sanitizing concentration at 10 ppm Operator must use the triple sink to sanitize equipment, utensils, china,silver and glass ware until the dish washing machine is repaired **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2022-08-04: Observed minimum strength. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. Observed dishwashing machine chlorine sanitizing concentration at 10 ppm Operator must use the triple sink to sanitize equipment, utensils, china,silver and glass ware until the dish washing machine is repaired **Time Extended**
22-41-4
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Chemical test kit not used to ensure proper sanitization of equipment and utensils when using a chemical sanitizer. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2022-08-04: Observed Chemical test kit not used to ensure proper sanitization of equipment and utensils when using a chemical sanitizer **Time Extended**
16-33-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Operator disconnected the unit. It is in the process of being cleaned **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2022-08-04: Observed Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Operator disconnected the unit. It is in the process of being cleaned **Time Extended**
22-20-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Lights in food preparation, food storage or warewashing area missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers. Observed the light on top of the triple sink without a shield **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2022-08-04: Observed the light on top of the triple sink without a shield **Time Extended**
38-07-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed the can opener blade soiled **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2022-08-04: Observed the can opener blade soiled **Time Extended**
23-03-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2022-08-04: Observed - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. **Time Extended**
16-46-4
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Cantina Catrina last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Cantina Catrina on file is from Apr 30, 2024. The public record contains four inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Cantina Catrina?
Across the inspection record, “old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning” has been cited four times, more than any other issue at Cantina Catrina.
How does Cantina Catrina compare to other restaurants in Miami?
Cantina Catrina most recently scored 20 out of 100, which is lower than the Miami average of 74.
Has Cantina Catrina's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Cantina Catrina have averaged around 19 violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a high risk rating mean?
A high risk rating at Cantina Catrina means the most recent inspection flagged either critical violations or a substantial number of smaller ones. Diners may want to read the violation details before deciding to visit.
How often is Cantina Catrina inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Cantina Catrina is inspected around two times per year on average.
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