Coastal Cantina

202 15 St E, Steinhatchee, FL 32359
Mexican / Latin
Last inspected: Apr 7, 2026
100
Score
Low Risk

Going back to 2022, Coastal Cantina has seven inspections in the public record. The most recent visit was on Apr 7, 2026. Low risk indicates the latest report didn't flag anything that would worry the average customer.

Recent visits have produced comparable findings, with counts hovering near two violations per visit.

Looking across the full record, “raw animal food stored over/not properly separated” is the recurring theme, flagged two times.

That puts the facility ahead of the local pack: the average Steinhatchee restaurant scores 88. Taken together, the history is a positive one.

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Inspections
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Critical latest
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Major latest
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Minor latest
Inspection History
Apr 7, 2026
Food-Licensing Inspection
No violations found.
100
Sep 18, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation.
View 2 violations
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw eggs over cooked foods. Properly stored during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-05-6
Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink.
31B-03-4
78
Feb 25, 2025
Food-Licensing Inspection
No violations found.
100
Feb 9, 2024
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
View 4 violations
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Eggs over cut broccoli.
08A-05-6
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Queso 116°, corn 92°, beans 126°, employee turned hot hold unit up. **Corrective Action Taken**
03B-01-6
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.
53B-13-5
Basic - Food being prepared outside. Rice cooker and pressure cooker outside.
08B-32-4
64
May 18, 2023
Complaint Partial
No violations found.
100
Feb 23, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
View 3 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Pico 51°, beef 53°, chicken 48°.
03A-02-5
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.
53B-13-5
Basic - Food stored in a room/shed that is not fully enclosed.
08B-43-4
74
Jul 21, 2022
Complaint Full
3 critical violations. 3 major violations. 1 minor violation.
View 7 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Pico at 70°, beef at 47° less than 4 hours per operator Iced during inspection. **Corrective Action Taken**
03A-02-5
High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Soap over work counter. Properly stored during inspection **Corrected On-Site**
41-10-4
High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb.
29-34-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Storing dirty dishes. Dishes removed. **Corrected On-Site**
31A-11-4
Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths.
16-37-1
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Towels provided during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
31B-02-4
Basic - Cold holding equipment not maintained in good repair. Do not store time/temperature control for safety food in this unit until the unit is repaired.
14-74-7
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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Coastal Cantina last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Coastal Cantina on file is from Apr 7, 2026. The public record contains seven inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Coastal Cantina?

Across the inspection record, “raw animal food stored over/not properly separated” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Coastal Cantina.

How does Coastal Cantina compare to other restaurants in Steinhatchee?

Coastal Cantina most recently scored 100 out of 100, which is higher than the Steinhatchee average of 88.

Has Coastal Cantina's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Coastal Cantina have averaged around two violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Coastal Cantina 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 Coastal Cantina inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Coastal Cantina is inspected around two times per year on average.