Cantina Fresh Mex Grill
Last inspected: Mar 24, 2026
82
Score
The health department has logged nine inspections at Cantina Fresh Mex Grill, the earliest from 2022. The latest inspection on file is from Mar 24, 2026. Low risk indicates the latest report didn't flag anything that would worry the average customer.
There hasn't been much movement either way: counts have stayed near five violations per visit across recent inspections.
The most common issue across all inspections has been “ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled”, showing up four times.
Among Hialeah restaurants, the typical score is 76; Cantina Fresh Mex Grill is comfortably above that bar. The full picture is one of consistent compliance.
9
Inspections
1
Critical latest
0
Major latest
1
Minor latest
Inspection History
Mar 24, 2026
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 minor violation.
View 2 violations
High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Nonfood-grade containers used for food storage - direct contact with food. Observed home depot buckets used to store food inside walk in cooler. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2026-03-24: Observed home depot buckets used to store food inside walk in cooler. **Time Extended**
14-15-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Cardboard used to line food-contact shelves. Observed on shelves at preparation area cakes stored on top of cardboard lining shelves. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2026-03-24: Observed on shelves at preparation area cakes stored on top of cardboard lining shelves. **Time Extended**
14-05-4
82
Jan 22, 2026
Routine - Food
4 critical violations. 4 major violations. 2 minor violations.
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High Priority - Shell eggs not stored at an ambient air temperature of 45 degrees Fahrenheit or less. Observed 3 cartons of shell eggs stored at ambient temperature. Operator stored shell eggs inside walk in cooler for rapid chill. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
03A-03-5
High Priority - Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Observed thank you bags used to store bread. Operator replaced bags with food grade bags.and discarded thank you bags **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
14-31-5
High Priority - Employee touched bare body part and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Employee touched face, no handwashing or gloves changed. Manager coached employee on proper hand washing and glove use. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
12A-10-4
High Priority - Nonfood-grade containers used for food storage - direct contact with food. Observed home depot buckets used to store food inside walk in cooler. **Warning**
14-15-4
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Operator provided paper towels. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
31B-02-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed colander stored inside hand sink at kitchen. Operator removed colander **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
31A-11-4
Intermediate - Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. Observed no Certified manager available for Mayra Toledo. **Warning**
53A-01-7
Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Operator provided soap. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
31B-03-4
Basic - Cardboard used to line food-contact shelves. Observed on shelves at preparation area cakes stored on top of cardboard lining shelves. **Warning**
14-05-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed sugar, flour, and onions stored on the floor Operator stored food items Six inches above the floor. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
08B-38-4
33
Aug 13, 2025
Food-Licensing Inspection
3 major violations. 1 minor violation.
View 4 violations
Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths.
16-37-1
Intermediate - No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products.
05-08-4
Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Operator provided soap. **Corrected On-Site**
31B-03-4
Basic - No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted.
51-13-4
70
Jan 17, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
View 4 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed at steamer white rice (119F - Hot Holding); According to the manager was placed 90 minutes ago, Steamer was off, manager started to reheat rice. **Corrective Action Taken**
03B-01-6
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 for Maydis Novoa and Yaimara Martinez expired.
53B-14-5
Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. **Repeat Violation**
42-01-4
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed at vents and tiles dusty. **Repeat Violation**
36-34-5
70
Aug 1, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Food Received at Proper Temperature
FL-12
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Potentially Hazardous Food Held at Proper Temperature
FL-16
Toilet Rooms Maintained
FL-53
70
Mar 7, 2024
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
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Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
Hot and Cold Water Available; Adequate Pressure
FL-25
74
Nov 20, 2023
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. Observed can opener blade soiled. **Repeat Violation** - From follow-up inspection 2023-11-20: Observed can opener blade soiled. **Time Extended**
22-02-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed at preparation area. **Repeat Violation** - From follow-up inspection 2023-11-20: Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed at preparation area. **Time Extended**
36-34-5
86
Mar 13, 2023
Routine - Food
3 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 6 violations
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**
11-27-4
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed can opener soiled. **Warning**
22-02-4
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. **Warning**
11-26-1
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed hood filters soiled. **Warning**
23-03-4
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
36-34-5
Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. **Warning**
13-03-4
64
Aug 9, 2022
Routine - Food
7 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed reach in cooler and walk in cooler gasket disrepair.
14-11-5
Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. By front counter.
36-73-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Cooler gasket soiled.
23-03-4
Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Observed interior of standing freezer soiled.
22-16-4
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. By the prep area.
36-34-5
Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. **Repeat Violation**
50-09-4
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed employee cellphone on top of prep table in the kitchen area. **Repeat Violation**
40-06-5
70
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Cantina Fresh Mex Grill last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Cantina Fresh Mex Grill on file is from Mar 24, 2026. The public record contains nine inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Cantina Fresh Mex Grill?
Across the inspection record, “ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled” has been cited four times, more than any other issue at Cantina Fresh Mex Grill.
How does Cantina Fresh Mex Grill compare to other restaurants in Hialeah?
Cantina Fresh Mex Grill most recently scored 82 out of 100, which is higher than the Hialeah average of 76.
Has Cantina Fresh Mex Grill's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Cantina Fresh Mex Grill have averaged around five violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Cantina Fresh Mex Grill 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 Fresh Mex Grill inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Cantina Fresh Mex Grill is inspected around two times per year on average.
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