Cantina Louie
Last inspected: Mar 11, 2026
64
Score
Across the available record, Cantina Louie has 13 inspections on file, the first dated 2022. The most recent visit was on Mar 11, 2026. Medium risk typically reflects a handful of issues that inspectors wrote up but didn't deem critical.
Recent visits have produced comparable findings, with counts hovering near six violations per visit.
The most common issue across all inspections has been “time/temperature control for safety food”, showing up five times.
The city-wide average sits at 79, which Cantina Louie's 64 doesn't quite reach. On the whole, the file is mixed but not concerning.
13
Inspections
1
Critical latest
0
Major latest
6
Minor latest
Inspection History
Mar 11, 2026
Complaint Full
1 critical violation. 6 minor violations.
View 7 violations
High Priority - Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food. Observed bar employee serve food to guest, place gloves on without handwashing and start picking mint for bar drinks. Discussed with person in charge. Person in charge talked to employee and employee washed hands and changed gloves. **Corrected On-Site**
12A-07-5
Basic - Cardboard used to line nonfood-contact shelves. Observed dirty card board lining shelves in walk-in cooler. Person in charge removed cardboard from walk-in cooler shelves. **Corrected On-Site**
14-45-4
Basic - Dead roaches on premises. Observed one dead roach stuck in glue trap on floor behind bar. Person in charge disposed of glue trap. **Corrected On-Site**
35A-03-4
Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Observed microwave on cook line soiled with food debris.
22-08-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed gaskets on stand up reach in cooler soiled with black/green mold like substance. Observed cook line drawers gaskets soiled with food debris. Observed walk-in cooler shelves soiled with mold like substance and food debris.
23-03-4
Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Observed old labels on stacked food containers. Person in charge placed containers back in dish washing area. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
16-46-4
Basic - Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed walk-in cooler shelves rusted.
14-17-4
64
Mar 4, 2026
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 4 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 10 violations
High Priority - Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale. Observed One dented can of tomatoes.
01B-01-4
High Priority - Food-contact surfaces not sanitized after cleaning, before use. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. Observed food processor parts and knives cleaned in single bay sink and not sanitized. Immediately stepped in and discussed with person in charge. Person in charge had all food contact surfaces sanitized in triple sink. **Corrected On-Site**
22-45-4
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed can opener blade soiled with food debris. Person in charge cleaned and sanitized blade during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
22-02-4
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 three food handler's certificates expired in January 2026.
53B-14-5
Intermediate - Sink other than three compartment used for warewashing. Observed food processor parts and knives cleaned in single bay sink. Discussed with person in charge and they brought everything to three compartment to wash rinse sanitize.
16-28-4
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed one clear spray bottle filled with tan liquid missing label in chemical storage area. Person in charge Labeled. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
41-17-4
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed plastic container without handle used to scoop spices. Person in charge removed plastic container from bulk spice container. **Corrected On-Site**
14-01-5
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed employee cellphone and glass case on top of bulk spice containers. Person in charge removed employee stuff from food area. **Corrected On-Site**
40-06-5
Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Observed old date labels stuck to clean and in use food containers
16-46-4
Basic - Unclean building components, attachments or fixtures. Observed air curtain on back door soiled with dust and grease.
36-50-4
41
Oct 8, 2025
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Oct 7, 2025
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 4 minor violations.
View 7 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. In cooler 4+- hours. Tomatoes 47F, salsa 48F, guacamole 47F, cheese 54F, lettuce 54F, ; ( - Cold Holding) **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
03A-02-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Shrimp 120F, chorizo 118F, person in charge discarded. **Corrective Action Taken**
03B-01-6
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Person in charge labeled. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
41-17-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Oil on floor. Person in charge moved oil. **Corrected On-Site**
08B-38-4
Basic - No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. Missing in reach in cooler on cook line.
05-09-4
Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Water in bottom of reach in cooler on cook line.
29-49-6
Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. French fries thawing at room temperature. Out 10 minutes and still frozen. Placed on time control. **Corrective Action Taken** **Repeat Violation**
06-01-5
55
Jan 6, 2025
Routine - Food
5 critical violations. 2 major violations. 6 minor violations.
View 13 violations
High Priority - Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food. Observed person come inside with gloves on and not wash hands. Addressed immediately and person washed his hands. **Corrected On-Site**
12A-07-5
High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. French fries 67F. On cookline. Slacking. **Warning**
01B-02-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Drawer #2; chicken 44F, beef 49F, tomatoes 47F, fish, shrimp, beef 48F; ( - Cold Holding). Per person in charge in drawers 4 hours. Person in charge placed in walk in freezer. Temperatures after 1 hour; chicken 39F, beef 40F, tomatoes 39F, fish, shrimp, beef 42F; **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
03A-02-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food identified in the written procedure as a food held using time as a public health control has no time marking and the time removed from temperature control cannot be determined. Sour cream not time stamped. Person in charge time stamped. **Corrective Action Taken**
03F-02-5
High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Missing on black hose at mop sink.
29-34-4
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Can opener is soiled. Person in charge placed in dish area. **Corrective Action Taken**
22-02-4
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Person in charge labeled. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
41-17-4
Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Clean dishes stacked wet on clean dish rack.
24-08-4
Basic - Frozen time/temperature control for safety food being slacked at room temperature is no longer frozen solid. French fries slacking at room temperature. 67F. **Repeat Violation**
06-06-5
Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. 1 pair of tongs hanging from oven. Person in charge removed. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
10-20-4
Basic - In-use utensil not stored with handle above the top of time/temperature control for safety food and rim of the container. Handle in rice. Person in charge removed. **Corrected On-Site**
10-06-5
Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Beef thawing in standing water. Person in charge placed in walk in cooler. **Corrective Action Taken**
06-01-5
Basic - Wall not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, warewashing areas or bathroom. Wall behind mop sink has spray foam on it. **Repeat Violation**
36-30-4
29
Jul 30, 2024
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Jul 29, 2024
Routine - Food
4 critical violations. 1 major violation. 8 minor violations.
View 13 violations
High Priority - Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. Observed 2 live roaches to side of kitchen near 3 compartment sink. **Warning**
35A-05-4
High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Fries slacking at room temperature.
01B-02-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. In walk in cooler; Carnitas 45Fm cheese 44F, beef43F; ( - Cold Holding) 2nd temperature on carnitas was 41F, cheese 41F ; ( - Cold Holding) **Corrected On-Site**
03A-02-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. In hot holding unit behind cookline; chicken 108F, beef 106F; ( - Hot Holding). Chicken re-heated to 192F. Beef discarded. **Repeat Violation**
03B-01-6
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. 2 unlabeled spray bottles on chemical rack, 1 at server station. Person in charge labeled all 3. **Corrected On-Site**
41-17-4
Basic - Ice bucket/shovel stored not inverted between uses. Person in charge inverted. **Corrected On-Site**
10-14-5
Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Several pairs of small tongs hanging from shelf in back of kitchen. Person in charge removed. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
10-20-4
Basic - Stored food not covered. In back of kitchen; salt does not have lid. Person in charge placed lid on salt. **Corrected On-Site**
08B-12-5
Basic - Wall not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, warewashing areas or bathroom. Wall behind 3 compartment sink is not smooth and easily cleanable. Has spray foam on wall.
36-30-4
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Rice not labeled. Person in charge had rice labeled. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
02D-01-5
Basic - Dead roaches on premises. Observed 8 dead roaches near 3 compartment sink /employee restroom and under chemical shelf off to side of kitchen. **Warning**
35A-03-4
Basic - Employee beverage container in ice machine/ice bin. personal food in cooler at bar. Person in charge removed all. **Corrected On-Site**
12B-14-4
Basic - Frozen time/temperature control for safety food being slacked at room temperature is no longer frozen solid. Fries slacking at room temperature. Person in charge discarded.
06-06-5
33
Feb 15, 2024
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 3 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 10 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Queso 108F. Person in charge reheated to 138F. **Corrected On-Site**
03B-01-6
High Priority - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food marked with a date that exceeds 7 days after opening/preparation. In walk in cooler; carnitas 2/6, birillas 2/6, black beans 2/7, enchilada sauce 2/4. Today is 2/15.
02C-01-5
High Priority - Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. In walk in cooler; carnitas 2/6, birillas 2/6, black beans 2/7, enchilada sauce 2/4. Today is 2/15.
01B-13-4
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. Establishment could not provide certificates after 6.23.
53B-13-5
Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Cooked shrimp no date. Person in charge dated yesterday. **Corrected On-Site**
02C-02-5
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Can opener is soiled with debris. Person in charge placed in dish area. **Corrective Action Taken**
22-02-4
Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Standing water in cooler #2. Person in charge wiped dry. **Corrected On-Site**
29-49-6
Basic - Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with ready-to-eat food. Person did not was and take stickers of avocados. Addressed immediately and person washed. **Corrected On-Site**
08B-17-4
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Sugar, flour not labeled. Person in charge labeled both. **Corrected On-Site**
02D-01-5
Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. 3 pairs of tongs hanging from oven door handles. Person in charge removed all. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
10-20-4
39
Sep 22, 2023
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Sep 21, 2023
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 4 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Supervisor/Person in Charge Present
FL-01
Adequate Handwashing Facilities Supplied and Accessible
FL-10
Food Received at Proper Temperature
FL-12
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Equipment Adequate to Maintain Product Temperature
FL-29
39
Feb 9, 2023
Complaint Full
3 critical violations. 2 major violations. 7 minor violations.
View 12 violations
High Priority - Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food. Observed cook go from dish to the line without washing hands and placing gloves. On Addressed immediately and person washed hands and placed gloves on. **Corrected On-Site**
12A-07-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food identified in the written procedure as a food held using time as a public health control has no time marking and the time removed from temperature control cannot be determined. Missing on French fries. Person in charge time stamped. **Corrective Action Taken**
03F-02-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Rice at 119F hot holding. Person in charge reheated to 165F. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
03B-01-6
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. At server station; hand washing sink used to dump ice in. Person in charge had sink cleaned. **Corrected On-Site**
31A-11-4
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Can opener is dirty. Person in charge placed in dish.
22-02-4
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Interior top of ice machine is dirty.
22-20-5
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Several cups of water on table. Person in charge removed. **Corrected On-Site**
12B-07-4
Basic - In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Sugar handle in sugar. Person in charge removed. **Corrected On-Site**
10-01-5
Basic - In-use utensil not stored with handle above the top of time/temperature control for safety food and rim of the container. Whisk in guacamole. Person in charge removed. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
10-06-5
Basic - In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board. Several wet rags under cutting.
21-04-4
Basic - Soiled dry wiping cloth in use. Several dirty wiping clothes on prep tables.
21-10-4
Basic - Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Pipe under 3 compartenti sink is leaking.
29-11-4
37
Jan 25, 2023
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Aug 11, 2022
Routine - Food
9 critical violations. 1 major violation. 8 minor violations.
View 18 violations
High Priority - Container of medicine improperly stored. Cough syrup stored on shelf with food over prep table, person in charge removed. **Corrected On-Site**
41-07-4
High Priority - Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale. Observed 1 can of black beans and one can of jalapeños in dry storage area with dents along seam.
01B-01-4
High Priority - Dishmachine not sanitizing properly. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. Dishmachine utilizes Peroxyoctanoic Acid is below 8pm person in charge primed unit, will set up triple sink with quatanery ammonium to sanitize. **Corrective Action Taken**
22-49-4
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw shell eggs stored over sour cream case in walk in cooler person in charge moved to appropriate location. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-05-6
High Priority - Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. Observed one roach on back but still alive in dining nook closest to kitchen doors. Person in charge killed and discard. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
35A-05-4
High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Pan of rice in oven at 84F overnight per person in charge. Person in charge discarded.
01B-02-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Ranch made in house at 56F, sitting out of cooler during inspection. Person in charge moved back to cooler. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
03A-02-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food identified in the written procedure as a food held using time as a public health control has no time marking. Items held on time without time mark, Salas's has been refilled per person in charge has discard time of 1pm, it's 1:50 at time of inspection. Person in charge remarked. **Corrective Action Taken**
03F-02-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Chili relleno at 57F, chicken at 107, taquitos 55F beef at 81F sitting out in kitchen. Person in charge placed chili relleno in reach in cooler. Spoke to operator about holding items on time. Rice in oven overnight per person in charge 84F, person in charge discarded. **Corrective Action Taken** **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
03B-01-6
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Missing from employee restroom.
31B-02-4
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Ceiling damage in kitchen to right of fryers.
36-32-5
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed multiple employee drinks on prep tables, two without lids. Person in charge lidded and moved to appropriate location. **Corrected On-Site**
12B-07-4
Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Cups at wait station wet nesting. **Repeat Violation**
24-08-4
Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Light visible under double doors in kitchen by dishmachine.
35B-01-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Fans in walk in cooler with dust buildup.
23-03-4
Basic - Standing water or very slow draining water in handwash sink, three-compartment sink, or mop sink. Slow draining hand wash sink by cookline.
29-20-5
Basic - Stored food not covered. Corn and tamales in walk in freezer uncovered. Person in charge covered. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
08B-12-5
Basic - Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with ready-to-eat food. Unwashed produce stored over prepped produce in walk in cooler.
08B-17-4
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Cantina Louie last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Cantina Louie on file is from Mar 11, 2026. The public record contains 13 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Cantina Louie?
Across the inspection record, “time/temperature control for safety food” has been cited five times, more than any other issue at Cantina Louie.
How does Cantina Louie compare to other restaurants in Palm Coast?
Cantina Louie most recently scored 64 out of 100, which is lower than the Palm Coast average of 79.
Has Cantina Louie's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Cantina Louie have averaged around six violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a medium risk rating mean?
A medium risk rating at Cantina Louie 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 Louie inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Cantina Louie is inspected around four times per year on average.
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