Corona Cantina
Last inspected: Apr 3, 2026
55
Score
Going back to 2022, Corona Cantina has nine inspections in the public record. On Apr 3, 2026, the health department conducted the most recent visit. The medium risk tier sits in the middle: not spotless, but not alarming either.
Recent inspections have turned up roughly the same number of issues each time, hovering near four violations per visit.
Across the inspection history, “carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured in kitchen” is the issue that surfaces most often, recorded three times.
The city-wide average sits at 80, which Corona Cantina's 55 doesn't quite reach. The record is unremarkable in either direction.
9
Inspections
3
Critical latest
1
Major latest
1
Minor latest
Inspection History
Apr 3, 2026
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
View 5 violations
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over canned/bottled drinks. Raw shell eggs over wine in reach in cooler. Operator moved to bottle shelf. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-11-5
High Priority - Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. Observed employee cutting green pepper with no gloves. Operator discarded.
01B-13-4
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. Employee was cutting green pepper with no gloves on. Employee discarded green pepper and was informed of proper procedure for wearing gloves when using ready to eat food.
09-01-4
Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths.
16-37-1
Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured in kitchen.
51-11-4
55
Sep 5, 2025
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 2 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 8 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. shredded cheese (60F - Cold Holding) in walk in cooler. Operator moved to working unit. **Corrective Action Taken**
03A-02-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food required to be date marked is not date marked and time of opening/preparation cannot be determined. See stop sale. Commercially processed ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food opened and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. Pre cooked Pork in reach in cooler not date marked. Operator could not tell when it was opened. Discarded.
01B-17-5
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over canned/bottled drinks. Raw shell eggs placed over bottle of orange juice in reach in cooler. Operator moved eggs to bottom shelf. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-11-5
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. Pre cooked Pork in reach in cooler not date marked. Operator could not tell when it was opened. Discarded.
02C-03-5
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. Food employee Hayley hired over 60 days ago with no food employee training.
53B-02-5
Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured in kitchen by back door.
51-11-4
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Scorch marks and rust on interior of microwave.
14-11-5
Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. To go paper food containers not stored inverted.
25-06-4
45
Feb 21, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation.
View 1 violation
Wiping Cloths Properly Used and Stored
FL-41
86
Nov 1, 2024
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
View 4 violations
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Equipment Adequate to Maintain Product Temperature
FL-29
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Equipment, Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Approved
FL-35
64
May 31, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
View 5 violations
High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Unlabeled spray bottle containing a green liquid was stored hanging on a shelf with food items in the kitchen.
41-10-4
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled.
41-17-4
Basic - Perimeter walls and roofs do not effectively protect establishment against environmental cross contamination or the entrance of pests. Facility is in an open-air market and, as such, cannot be closed against the outside. Two of three openings to the kitchen are screened with one window open. Exterior door propoed open.
35B-12-4
Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Operator secured the tank during the visit. **Corrected On-Site**
51-11-4
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employee food was stored, unlabeled, in the cooking area. Operator moved to proper storage location and labeled the bag.
40-06-5
67
Feb 2, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 minor violation.
View 2 violations
High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. License expired 12/01/23. **Admin Complaint**
50-17-3
Basic - Outer openings not protected during operation and vermin and/or environmental cross contamination present. Establishment opens up into an open air market, not fully sealed, vermin present. This is a repeat violation from 1/6/23 and 03/10/23. Education operator on proper enclosure to prevent contamination. **Repeat Violation**
35B-05-4
82
Mar 31, 2023
Routine - Food
2 major violations. 1 minor violation.
View 3 violations
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : 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. Provided operator with Clean-up Of Vomiting And Diarrheal Events handout HR 5030-104. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-03-31: **Time Extended**
11-27-4
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : 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. Provided operator employee reporting agreement, (HR 5030-309) manager health reporting responsibilities (HR 5030-101)and employee health reporting responsibilities (HR 5030-103], discussed with operator importance of employee heath. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-03-31: **Time Extended**
11-26-1
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Outer openings not protected during operation and vermin and/or environmental cross contamination present. Establishment opens up into an open air market, not fully sealed, vermin present. This is a repeat violation from 1/6/2023. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-03-31: **Time Extended**
35B-05-4
78
Jan 6, 2023
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Food Obtained from Approved Sources
FL-11
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
78
Aug 19, 2022
Routine - Food
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Cutting boards have cut marks and are no longer cleanable. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2022-08-19: **Time Extended**
14-09-4
95
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Corona Cantina last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Corona Cantina on file is from Apr 3, 2026. The public record contains nine inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Corona Cantina?
Across the inspection record, “carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured in kitchen” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Corona Cantina.
How does Corona Cantina compare to other restaurants in Bonita Springs?
Corona Cantina most recently scored 55 out of 100, which is lower than the Bonita Springs average of 80.
Has Corona Cantina's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Corona Cantina have averaged around four violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a medium risk rating mean?
A medium risk rating at Corona Cantina 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 Corona Cantina inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Corona Cantina is inspected around two times per year on average.
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