Cantina Louie
Last inspected: Dec 8, 2025
39
Score
Cantina Louie appears in inspection records 12 times, starting in 2022. The most recent report on file is from Dec 8, 2025. A high risk tier suggests the facility had a rough recent inspection, with multiple violations on record.
Recent inspections have turned up roughly the same number of issues each time, hovering near eight violations per visit.
Looking across the full record, “handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing” is the recurring theme, flagged four times.
Cantina Louie's latest score of 39 falls below the Jacksonville average of 74. The pattern in the record is worth a careful look.
12
Inspections
1
Critical latest
4
Major latest
4
Minor latest
Inspection History
Dec 8, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 4 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 9 violations
Certified Food Manager Identification
FL-02
Food Received at Proper Temperature
FL-12
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
Wiping Cloths Properly Used and Stored
FL-41
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Equipment Adequate to Maintain Product Temperature
FL-29
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
39
Aug 13, 2025
Complaint Full
1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Clear spray bottles with yellow substances inside, employees labeled **Corrected On-Site** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-08-06: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2025-08-13: **Time Extended**
41-17-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. -Fan covers in walk in cooler soiled with dust -gaskets on reach in coolers **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-08-06: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2025-08-13: **Time Extended**
23-03-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Reach in flip top cooler on cook line with water standing inside **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-08-06: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2025-08-13: **Time Extended**
29-49-6
82
Aug 6, 2025
Complaint Full
2 critical violations. 4 major violations. 7 minor violations.
View 13 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. 0 ppm **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-08-06: **Time Extended**
22-41-4
High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Raw shelled eggs stored over raw beef Raw chicken breast stored over raw beef in walk in cooler **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-08-06: **Time Extended**
08A-20-5
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Can opener soiled with black debris **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-08-06: **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. Per approved plans a handsink was in prep area near walk in cooler. Water supply still in wall sink must be replaced **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-08-06: **Time Extended**
31A-04-4
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. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-08-06: **Time Extended**
53B-01-5
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Clear spray bottles with yellow substances inside, employees labeled **Corrected On-Site** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-08-06: **Time Extended**
41-17-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Multiple personal drinks stored over all prep areas, line coolers and cook line. Removed **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-08-06: **Time Extended**
12B-07-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Employee eating in a food preparation or other restricted area. Both cooks with dark colored drinks in blue plastic cups on line coolers **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-08-06: **Time Extended**
12B-02-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Employee eating while preparing food. 2 cooks with half eaten plates on line while cooking **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-08-06: **Time Extended**
12B-01-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - In-use ice scoop stored on soiled surface between uses. Ice scoop stored on top of ice machine no barrier between to keep scooper clean **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-08-06: **Time Extended**
10-12-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Lime squeezer in water 78f at bar, water discarded **Corrected On-Site** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-08-06: **Time Extended**
10-07-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. -Fan covers in walk in cooler soiled with dust -gaskets on reach in coolers **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-08-06: **Time Extended**
23-03-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Reach in flip top cooler on cook line with water standing inside **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-08-06: **Time Extended**
29-49-6
35
Aug 5, 2025
Complaint Full
2 critical violations. 3 major violations. 6 minor violations.
View 11 violations
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Adequate Handwashing Facilities Supplied and Accessible
FL-10
Food Received at Proper Temperature
FL-12
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
Toilet Rooms Maintained
FL-53
Wiping Cloths Properly Used and Stored
FL-41
Personal Cleanliness
FL-40
Equipment, Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Approved
FL-35
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Equipment Adequate to Maintain Product Temperature
FL-29
29
Mar 3, 2025
Complaint Partial
1 critical violation. 1 major violation.
View 2 violations
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
78
Feb 21, 2025
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 3 major violations. 7 minor violations.
View 12 violations
Supervisor/Person in Charge Present
FL-01
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Adequate Handwashing Facilities Supplied and Accessible
FL-10
Potentially Hazardous Food Held at Proper Temperature
FL-16
Equipment Adequate to Maintain Product Temperature
FL-29
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Proper Sanitizer Contact Time and Concentration
FL-33
Personal Cleanliness
FL-40
Toilet Rooms Maintained
FL-53
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
27
Sep 9, 2024
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 3 major violations. 11 minor violations.
View 17 violations
High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Hose bib next to cook line handsink near ovens
29-34-4
High Priority - Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Rice on steamer in Togo bag, rice removed from thank you to go bag **Corrective Action Taken**
14-31-5
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 ppms. Primed and refilled 200 ppm **Corrected On-Site**
22-41-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Used to fill pitchers with water Used to store measuring cup
31A-11-4
Intermediate - No proof of required state approved employee training provided for employee hired more than 60 days ago. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Training missing from 2 employees in kitchen
53B-02-5
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. Missing from 2 employees in kitchen
11-26-1
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. In flour used as a scooper, manager discarded cups **Corrected On-Site**
14-01-5
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Dust on fan covers in walk in cooler.
36-34-5
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Personal drink on prep area across from walk in cooler, employee dumped and moved **Corrected On-Site**
12B-07-4
Basic - Employee personal food not properly identified and segregated from food to be served to the public. In 3 door reach in cooler across from pick up line, personal foods and drinks stored. Manager moved **Corrected On-Site**
08B-49-4
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Keys and cell phone stored on shelf over prep area, manager moved **Corrected On-Site**
40-06-5
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Bottom part of walk in freezer door falling apart, Manager states has a repair man coming today
14-11-5
Basic - Food not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor. Containers of Togo sauces on floor of walk in cooler, manager moved **Corrected On-Site**
08B-47-4
Basic - Garbage not placed in a receptacle for storage until pick up to make the garbage inaccessible to insects and rodents.
33-09-4
Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Tongs stored on oven handle, removed from oven door **Corrected On-Site**
10-20-4
Basic - Open dumpster lid.
33-16-4
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Flour in clear containers in kitchen,
02D-01-5
27
May 21, 2024
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
May 7, 2024
Routine - Food
6 critical violations. 2 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 11 violations
High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Cooked rice from yesterday at 130 °. In oven. **Warning**
01B-02-5
High Priority - Employee touching ready-to-eat food with their bare hands - food was not being heated as a sole ingredient to 145 degrees F or immediately added to other ingredients to be cooked/heated to the minimum required temperature to allow bare hand contact. Establishment has no approved Alternative Operating Procedure. Food service employee handled cooked relano with bare hand contact. Manager intervened. **Warning**
09-01-4
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. Three compartment sink Quaternary ammonium 0 ppm. Person In Charge reset Three compartment sink Quaternary ammonium 300 ppm. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
22-47-4
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. Dish Machine chlorine 0 ppm. **Warning**
22-41-4
High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Chemical spray bottle , sanitizer, windex. Next to cleaned cups at bar . Moved by manager. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
41-10-4
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Cooked rice from yesterday at 130 °. In oven. Stop sale issued **Warning**
03B-01-6
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Hand wash sink at end of cookline blocked with multiple equipment in front of sink. Manager intervened. **Corrective Action Taken**
31A-09-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Multiple Hand wash sink th hose attached to rinse floors. Manager intervened. **Corrective Action Taken** **Repeat Violation**
31A-11-4
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee drink container on prep table.
12B-07-4
Basic - Raw fruits/vegetables not washed prior to preparation. Avocado not adequately washed before prep. Old labels still on. tomato prepped before washing. Manager intervened. **Corrective Action Taken**
08B-39-4
Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. 2 wet wipes on counter in : kitchen. **Repeat Violation**
21-12-4
29
Jan 3, 2024
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 3 major violations. 10 minor violations.
View 15 violations
High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. 3 Vacuum breakers missing from 4 way splitter on non chemical side of splitter at mop sink. **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
29-34-4
High Priority - Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Cooked rice stored in non food grade bag in steam table on cook line. Discussed with operator. **Corrective Action Taken**
14-31-5
Intermediate - Food manager certification expired. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ Manager, Christian Rodolfo-Rosales, Mendes' certification expired as of 9/5/2023.
53A-03-7
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cut Two cutting boards on reach in coolers across from stove and grill soiled/ stained.
22-02-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Hand wash sink adjacent to triple sink used for storing pan. Also, faucet had a hose attached to fill water from hand wash sink. Person in charge removed both items from hand wash sink. **Corrected On-Site**
31A-11-4
Basic - Interior of ice machine/bin with rust that has pitted the surface Interior of ice machine above rear rear wall adjacent to storage rack and prep table is rusted.
14-34-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Left side of vent hood over cooking station adjacent to prep line is heavily soiled.
23-03-4
Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed wet wiping cloth on prep table adjacent to storage rack. Person in charge removed cloth. **Corrected On-Site**
21-12-4
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed four bins of unlabeled white powdery substances near hand wash sink adjacent to storage rack. Person in charge labeled bins. **Corrected On-Site**
02D-01-5
Basic - Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom. No covered receptacle provided in guest women's bathroom.
32-12-5
Basic - Drain cover(s) missing. Drain cover missing beneath dishwasher. Person in charge placed cover over drain. **Corrected On-Site**
29-18-4
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed employee purse atop beverage coolers in bar area. Person in charge had employee remove purse . **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
40-06-5
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Gaskets tearing away from door at walk in cooler adjacent to storage rack.
14-11-5
Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Large gap at threshold of rear exit door.
35B-01-4
Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Floors beneath double ovens adjacent to cooking station had heavy debris. Person in charge had employee clean floors. **Corrected On-Site**
36-73-4
33
Nov 4, 2022
Complaint Full
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
View 3 violations
High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Mop sink has splitter attached and there is no back-flow device installed AFTER the splitter on the non chemical side.
29-34-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Plastic pitcher stored in hand wash sink next to managers office. Basket stored in hand wash sink basin on far side of cook line. Operator corrected both. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
31A-11-4
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Personal cell phone stored on cook line in front of microwave oven Employee properly stored **Corrected On-Site**
40-06-5
74
Oct 25, 2022
Routine - Food
3 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Adequate Handwashing Facilities Supplied and Accessible
FL-10
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Warewashing Facilities Maintained and Used
FL-24
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
58
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Cantina Louie last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Cantina Louie on file is from Dec 8, 2025. The public record contains 12 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Cantina Louie?
Across the inspection record, “handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing” has been cited four times, more than any other issue at Cantina Louie.
How does Cantina Louie compare to other restaurants in Jacksonville?
Cantina Louie most recently scored 39 out of 100, which is lower than the Jacksonville average of 74.
Has Cantina Louie's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Cantina Louie have averaged around eight violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a high risk rating mean?
A high risk rating at Cantina Louie 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 Louie inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Cantina Louie is inspected around four times per year on average.
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