Ct Cantina and Taqueria
Last inspected: Apr 14, 2026
78
Score
Across the available record, Ct Cantina and Taqueria has 10 inspections on file, the first dated 2022. On Apr 14, 2026, the health department conducted the most recent visit. Low risk indicates the latest report didn't flag anything that would worry the average customer.
Recent inspections have found fewer violations than earlier ones, averaging around four violations lately and about seven violations before that.
Looking across the full record, “vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet” is the recurring theme, flagged two times.
The city-wide average is 80, putting Ct Cantina and Taqueria squarely in typical territory. Overall, the inspection record reads well.
10
Inspections
0
Critical latest
2
Major latest
1
Minor latest
Inspection History
Apr 14, 2026
Complaint Full
2 major violations. 1 minor violation.
View 3 violations
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. At bar, spray bottle with sanitizer not labeled. Operator labeled bottle. **Corrected On-Site**
41-17-4
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. Some employee training expired 3/2026
53B-14-5
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. On kitchen, employee bag stored over dry storage. Operator removed bag. **Corrected On-Site**
40-06-5
78
Oct 22, 2025
Complaint Full
1 major violation.
View 1 violation
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Chlorine test papers. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-10-22: Observed same **Time Extended**
16-37-1
90
Oct 21, 2025
Complaint Full
2 critical violations. 2 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 8 violations
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Adequate Handwashing Facilities Supplied and Accessible
FL-10
Food Received at Proper Temperature
FL-12
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Potentially Hazardous Food Held at Proper Temperature
FL-16
Proper Hot and Cold Holding Temperatures
FL-21
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
35
Oct 8, 2025
Complaint Full
3 critical violations. 3 major violations. 6 minor violations.
View 12 violations
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Certified Food Manager Identification
FL-02
Supervisor/Person in Charge Present
FL-01
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Adequate Handwashing Facilities Supplied and Accessible
FL-10
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
Warewashing Facilities Maintained and Used
FL-24
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Personal Cleanliness
FL-40
Wiping Cloths Properly Used and Stored
FL-41
25
Aug 28, 2025
Routine - Food
2 major violations. 5 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Food Received at Proper Temperature
FL-12
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
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
61
Feb 21, 2025
Routine - Food
2 major violations.
View 2 violations
Warewashing Facilities Maintained and Used
FL-24
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
70
Sep 17, 2024
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 2 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 9 violations
High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. Operator removed splitter **Corrected On-Site**
29-42-4
High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Raw shell eggs stored over raw shrimp inside walk in cooler. Operator moved raw shell eggs to lower shelf and stored correctly. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-20-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Six drawer cooler in cook line ; raw beef (45F - Cold Holding) held less than 4 hours ago. Operator moved to walk in cooler to quick chill. Foods not prepared or portioned today. **Corrective Action Taken**
03A-02-5
Intermediate - No quaternary chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink and wiping cloths. **Repeat Violation**
16-37-1
Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink in cook line. Operator provided **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
31B-03-4
Basic - Soiled dry wiping cloth in use in taco line. Operator moved to be cleaned.
21-10-4
Basic - Shelf with rust that has pitted the surface under pastor meat equipment in cook line.
14-33-4
Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning in ware washing area.
16-46-4
Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured in storage area. Operator secured **Corrected On-Site**
51-11-4
43
May 13, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 7 violations
High Priority - Quaternary ammonium sanitizer not at proper minimum strength for manual warewashing. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. Triple Sink (Quaternary 00ppm), employee made new solution, quaternary sanitizer at 200 ppm. **Corrected On-Site**
22-43-4
Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Quaternary sanitizer testing strips
16-37-1
Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Bar area, employee provided. **Corrected On-Site**
31B-03-4
Basic - In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Handle touching flour -inside container, Employee removed. **Corrected On-Site**
10-01-5
Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Employee's restrooms. Operator placed sign. **Corrected On-Site**
31B-04-4
Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Wet mop inside yellow bucket, Employee removed and stored to air dry. **Corrected On-Site**
42-01-4
Basic - Wet wiping cloths used for occasional spills on equipment food- and nonfood-contact surfaces not clean. Employee removed. **Corrected On-Site**
21-09-4
58
Aug 14, 2023
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 4 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 8 violations
Certified Food Manager Identification
FL-02
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Procedures for Responding to Vomiting/Diarrheal Events
FL-05
Food Obtained from Approved Sources
FL-11
Food Received at Proper Temperature
FL-12
Potentially Hazardous Food Held at Proper Temperature
FL-16
Wiping Cloths Properly Used and Stored
FL-41
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
45
Aug 22, 2022
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 2 major violations.
View 5 violations
High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet.
29-42-4
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. In walk in cooler, flats of raw shell eggs above cases of fruits. Employee inverted items to properly separate. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-05-6
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. In reach in freezer by cook line, cases of raw fish and raw beef above bags of fries. Employee moved items to bottom to properly separate. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-02-6
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. 1) Soda nozzle holder at service station outside of bar has mold like buildup. 2) Around fresh juice dispensers at bar, black mold like build up. Employees cleaned both areas. **Corrected On-Site**
22-02-4
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. New employees on staff less than 60 days. Manager has training materials for them...course not yet completed.
53B-13-5
52
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Ct Cantina and Taqueria last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Ct Cantina and Taqueria on file is from Apr 14, 2026. The public record contains 10 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Ct Cantina and Taqueria?
Across the inspection record, “vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Ct Cantina and Taqueria.
How does Ct Cantina and Taqueria compare to other restaurants in Dania Beach?
Ct Cantina and Taqueria most recently scored 78 out of 100, which is about the same as the Dania Beach average of 80.
Has Ct Cantina and Taqueria's inspection record improved over time?
Yes. Recent inspections at Ct Cantina and Taqueria have averaged around four violations per visit, down from roughly seven earlier in the record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Ct Cantina and Taqueria 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 Ct Cantina and Taqueria inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Ct Cantina and Taqueria is inspected around three times per year on average.
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