Cantina Dos Amigos

990 N Hwy A1A, Indialantic, FL 32903
Mexican / Latin
Last inspected: Mar 19, 2026
55
Score
Medium Risk

Inspectors have visited Cantina Dos Amigos 14 times, with records going back to 2022. The most recent report on file is from Mar 19, 2026. A medium risk score generally means inspectors found things to fix, though most weren't urgent.

Things have been moving in the right direction, with the rolling count dropping from around seven violations to closer to four violations per visit.

Across the inspection history, “food-contact surface soiled with food debris” is the issue that surfaces most often, recorded six times.

Restaurants in Indialantic average 83, so Cantina Dos Amigos trails the local norm. Taken together, the history looks like that of a busy facility working through the usual inspection cycle.

14
Inspections
1
Critical latest
2
Major latest
5
Minor latest
Inspection History
Mar 19, 2026
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 5 minor violations.
View 8 violations
High Priority - Rodent rub marks present along walls/ceilings. Above kitchen door going towards walk in
35A-18-4
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Sanitizer at bar spray bottle not labeled. Bartender labeled bottle **Corrected On-Site**
41-17-4
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Can opener soiled. Operator placed it to be cleaned **Corrective Action Taken**
22-02-4
Basic - Hole in ceiling above kitchen door to outside coolers.
36-32-5
Basic - Ice buildup around walk in freezer door
14-69-4
Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. In server drink station area.
31B-04-4
Basic - Walk in cooler floor has standing water in front of iced up freezer door. Operator mopped up water. **Corrected On-Site**
36-22-4
Basic - Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Under triple sink in kitchen.
29-11-4
55
Oct 6, 2025
Complaint Partial
1 major violation.
View 1 violation
Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. All cooked foods in walk in cooler have no date marking. Cook date marked all items. Cook states all food was prepared yesterday**Corrected On-Site** **Corrected On-Site**
02C-02-5
90
Sep 16, 2025
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
View 2 violations
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Interior of reach in cooler on cook line is soiled with old food debris. Cook cleaned **Corrected On-Site** - From follow-up inspection 2025-09-16: **Time Extended**
22-02-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Wood food-contact surface not properly sealed. Walk in cooler has wooden shelfs that are soiled and peeling. - From follow-up inspection 2025-09-16: **Time Extended**
14-06-4
86
Sep 15, 2025
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 4 major violations. 7 minor violations.
View 13 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. diced tomatoes (47F - Cold Holding); raw beef (47F - Cold Holding); taco meat (47F - Cold Holding); refried beans (47F - Cold Holding); raw chicken (46F - Cold Holding) **Warning**
03A-02-5
High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. diced tomatoes (47F - Cold Holding); raw beef (47F - Cold Holding); taco meat (47F - Cold Holding); refried beans (47F - Cold Holding); raw chicken (46F - Cold Holding) **Warning**
01B-02-5
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Interior of reach in cooler on cook line is soiled with old food debris. Cook cleaned **Corrected On-Site**
22-02-4
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Hand wash sink by drink machine and iced tea dispenser
31B-02-4
Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. . Hand wash sink by drink machine and iced tea dispenser
31B-03-4
Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. All cooked items in walk in have no date marking. Refried beans, rice, shredded chicken and taco meat. **Repeat Violation**
02C-02-5
Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured.
51-11-4
Basic - Floor next to cold flip top on cook line, is heavily soiled with grease.
36-01-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Case of chicken stored on walk in feezer floor. **Repeat Violation**
08B-38-4
Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Cook removed tongs from oven door handle. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
10-20-4
Basic - Light not functioning. Light burned out under hood
36-62-4
Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Tin pans on shelf on cook line, chef inverted. **Corrected On-Site**
25-06-4
Basic - Wood food-contact surface not properly sealed. Walk in cooler has wooden shelfs that are soiled and peeling.
14-06-4
35
Feb 6, 2025
Routine - Food
2 major violations. 5 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Sink next to dishwasher **Corrected On-Site**
31B-02-4
Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Cooked beef, cooked ground beef, black beans, refried beans, and chicken in walk in cooler have no dates.
02C-02-5
Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Equipment on cook line
23-24-4
Basic - Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner.
24-05-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Raw ground beef in deep pan stored in walk in cooler floor
08B-38-4
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Heavy Ice buildup up around walk in freezer door
14-69-4
Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. **Repeat Violation**
10-20-4
64
Oct 4, 2024
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Sep 30, 2024
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 2 major violations. 6 minor violations.
View 11 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. pico (53F - Cold Holding); raw steak (57F - Cold Holding); chicken wings (57F - Cold Holding); ground beef raw (56F - Cold Holding) milk 53F **Warning**
03A-02-5
High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb.
29-34-4
High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse.
01B-02-5
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. Emailed to operator **Corrected On-Site**
11-27-4
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Can opener blade is soiled
22-02-4
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Stainless bowl used to scoop dry beans. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
14-01-5
Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Co2 tank in server area not secured. **Corrected On-Site**
51-11-4
Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. **Corrected On-Site**
10-20-4
Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Interior of microwave soiled. **Corrected On-Site**
22-08-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. All gaskets on reach in coolers have old food debris.
23-03-4
Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Standing water in far right cook line cooler.
29-49-6
39
Jul 2, 2024
Routine - Food
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Above cookline, water dripping into ss containers - From follow-up inspection 2024-07-02: **Time Extended**
36-32-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Door next to bathrooms - From follow-up inspection 2024-07-02: **Time Extended**
35B-01-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Interior of refrigerator or freezer in disrepair/has exposed insulation. Freezer door does not close all the way, has ice build up around door - From follow-up inspection 2024-07-02: **Time Extended**
14-36-5
86
Jun 25, 2024
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 1 major violation. 12 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. 0 ppm. Chlorine is full, tried priming, not priming. **Warning**
22-41-4
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. diced tomatoes (54F - Cold Holding); shredded lettuce (56F - Cold Holding) operator discarded food held overnight **Corrective Action Taken**
03A-02-5
High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. **Corrected On-Site**
29-34-4
Intermediate - Commercially processed ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food opened and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. Milk opened yesterday **Corrected On-Site**
02C-03-5
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Soufflé cup stored in salt **Corrected On-Site**
14-01-5
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Above cookline, water dripping into ss containers
36-32-5
Basic - Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Utensils in kitchen in 5 g bucket not stored handle first. **Corrected On-Site**
24-05-4
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. 6 mahi
06-09-1
Basic - Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom.
32-12-5
Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. Operator pulled up current license on phone, printed and posted. **Corrected On-Site**
50-09-4
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Reach in cooler not holding temperatures.
14-11-5
Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Door next to bathrooms
35B-01-4
Basic - Interior of refrigerator or freezer in disrepair/has exposed insulation. Freezer door does not close all the way, has ice build up around door
14-36-5
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Exterior of all kitchen equipment is soiled with old food debris
23-03-4
Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Several to go containers on cookline not inverted **Corrected On-Site**
25-06-4
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Sugar not labeled **Corrected On-Site**
02D-01-5
32
Sep 5, 2023
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 7 minor violations.
View 8 violations
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Proper Hot and Cold Holding Temperatures
FL-21
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
Warewashing Facilities Maintained and Used
FL-24
Equipment Adequate to Maintain Product Temperature
FL-29
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
Plumbing Maintained; Sewage Disposal
FL-51
64
Aug 29, 2023
Routine - Food
4 critical violations. 4 major violations. 11 minor violations.
View 19 violations
High Priority - Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale.
01B-01-4
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. *0 ppm, educated on priming the machine and tested again- 100ppm **Corrected On-Site**
22-41-4
High Priority - Establishment operating without a license from the Division of Hotels and Restaurants. Operator must obtain a public food service license from the Division of Hotels and Restaurants within 60 days. Submit a license application and payment to DBPR/Bureau of Central Intake Unit, 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-0783. To apply online or obtain an application for license visit http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/
50-08-7
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. *raw beef over vegetables **Corrected On-Site**
08A-02-6
Intermediate - Commercially processed ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food opened and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. *ready to eat imitation crab **Corrected On-Site**
02C-03-5
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. *cutting board *can opener blade *all reach in coolers soiled with excessive food debris
22-02-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink removed from food preparation/dishwashing area. Must be reinstalled in the same location where removed. No hand wash sink next to dishwasher. Employee states it broke about a week ago, operator states they will replace it asap. **Warning**
31A-04-4
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. No paper towel, soap, sign by hand wash sink in bar **Corrected On-Site**
31B-02-4
Basic - Building components, attachments or fixtures in poor repair. *section of railing on patio broken *inside of door in walk-in cooler, metal broken and pointing outwards *floor tiles at outside bar missing
36-51-4
Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured.
51-11-4
Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation.
13-03-4
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. *gaskets on reach-in coolers *rust on shelves in walk-in cooler that have pitted the surface, lined with wood that is not easily cleanable. *ripped and dirty foil lining shelf's under prep tables.
14-11-5
Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. *Tongs on handle of oven
10-20-4
Basic - In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. **Corrected On-Site**
10-01-5
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. *hood filters *sides of fryers *under flat top *gaskets on reach-in coolers
23-03-4
Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. *ramekins and tin to go items **Corrected On-Site**
25-06-4
Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler next to the fryer
29-49-6
Basic - Wet wiping cloths used for occasional spills on equipment food- and nonfood-contact surfaces not clean. *multiple wiping cloths on floor around cooking equipment
21-09-4
Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. * Cups near server station not completely air dried before being stacked. **Corrected On-Site**
24-08-4
21
Apr 13, 2023
Complaint Full
2 critical violations. 4 major violations. 11 minor violations.
View 17 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Cut tomatoes 56f cold holding. Cut lettuce 59f cold holding. On taco buffet. Suggest rapid chill in frezzer Rechecked tomatoes 51f cold holding. Lettuce 50f cold holding.
03A-02-5
High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Hose outside back door
29-34-4
Intermediate - Commercially processed ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food opened and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. Milk **Corrected On-Site**
02C-03-5
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Can opener blade **Corrected On-Site**
22-02-4
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. Jeff will have Steve Kinard come in and do group class **Warning**
53B-01-5
Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Rice, ground beef walk in cooler **Corrected On-Site**
02C-02-5
Basic - Ice scoop handle in contact with ice. **Corrected On-Site**
10-08-5
Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. **Corrected On-Site**
10-20-4
Basic - In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board. **Corrected On-Site**
21-04-4
Basic - Light not functioning. Under hood fan 2
36-62-4
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. **Repeat Violation**
22-20-5
Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. By mop sink **Corrected On-Site**
51-11-4
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Gaskets lg make table
14-11-5
Basic - Food stored on floor. Raw chicken wings walk in freezer **Corrected On-Site**
08B-38-4
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Walk in freezer
14-69-4
Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. To go containers **Corrected On-Site**
25-06-4
Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Lg make table
29-49-6
29
Sep 20, 2022
Complaint Full
1 critical violation. 6 major violations. 7 minor violations.
View 14 violations
Supervisor/Person in Charge Present
FL-01
Certified Food Manager Identification
FL-02
Food in Good Condition, Safe, and Unadulterated
FL-13
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Potentially Hazardous Food Held at Proper Temperature
FL-16
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
Floors, Walls, and Ceilings Clean and in Good Repair
FL-52
Toilet Rooms Maintained
FL-53
Sewage and Wastewater Properly Disposed
FL-27
Equipment Adequate to Maintain Product Temperature
FL-29
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
Wiping Cloths Properly Used and Stored
FL-41
25
Sep 14, 2022
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 6 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No hot running water at hand wash sink at bar. Operator turned back on **Corrected On-Site** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2022-09-14: **Time Extended**
27-06-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Paint peeling from ceiling **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2022-09-14: **Time Extended**
36-32-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. Current active but expired license in establishment **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2022-09-14: **Time Extended**
50-09-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Torn gasket on reach in cooler **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2022-09-14: **Time Extended**
14-11-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Interior of refrigerator or freezer in disrepair/has exposed insulation. In walk in cooler the door to exterior exposed insulation and on front of walk in freezer door **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2022-09-14: **Time Extended**
14-36-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Light not functioning. In hoods missing a light **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2022-09-14: **Time Extended**
36-62-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - No mop sink or curbed cleaning facility provided at establishment. No current mop sink set up at establishment, operator has been dumping mop water in back. Must make mop sink available and utilize **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2022-09-14: **Time Extended**
29-27-4
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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Cantina Dos Amigos last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Cantina Dos Amigos on file is from Mar 19, 2026. The public record contains 14 inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Cantina Dos Amigos?

Across the inspection record, “food-contact surface soiled with food debris” has been cited six times, more than any other issue at Cantina Dos Amigos.

How does Cantina Dos Amigos compare to other restaurants in Indialantic?

Cantina Dos Amigos most recently scored 55 out of 100, which is lower than the Indialantic average of 83.

Has Cantina Dos Amigos' inspection record improved over time?

Yes. Recent inspections at Cantina Dos Amigos have averaged around four violations per visit, down from roughly seven earlier in the record.

What does a medium risk rating mean?

A medium risk rating at Cantina Dos Amigos 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 Dos Amigos inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Cantina Dos Amigos is inspected around four times per year on average.