La Cantina Food

2902 W Sand Lake Rd, Orlando, FL 32819

Mexican / Latin

Last inspected: Oct 13, 2025

Score

Medium Risk

La Cantina Food has been inspected five times since 2022. La Cantina Food was last inspected on Oct 13, 2025. The medium risk tier sits in the middle: not spotless, but not alarming either.

There hasn't been much movement either way: counts have stayed near five violations per visit across recent inspections.

Restaurants in Orlando average 79, so La Cantina Food trails the local norm. The inspection history reads as standard for a restaurant of this size.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Oct 13, 2025

Routine - Food

1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 3 minor violations.

View 6 violations

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. ham pastry (67F - Hot Holding); cachito queso pastry (70F - Hot Holding); cachito jam (68F - Hot Holding); pastel de queso (66F - Hot Holding); mini ham pastry (68F - Hot Holding) Explained time as public health control form to operator. Operator filled out immediately and posted time mark **Corrected On-Site**

03B-01-6

Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. No quat strips available **Corrected On-Site**

16-37-1

Intermediate - Required employee training provided by a third-party employee training program and operator unable to provide original certificate for employees trained./Hospitality Resource Supply.

53B-09-4

Basic - Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Employee wearing watch on front line cook line. **Corrected On-Site**

13-07-4

Basic - No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. In both hold holding units on the front counter

05-09-4

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Gaskets of reach in freezer underneath front counter Interior of Hand sink in back dry storage area

23-03-4

Mar 25, 2025

Routine - Food

1 critical violation. 4 major violations. 4 minor violations.

View 9 violations

High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored next to oil. **Corrected On-Site**

41-10-4

Intermediate - Water with a shut off at employee handwash sink. Secondary hand wash sink accessible for employees to use within 5 feet.

27-16-4

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 poster. **Corrected On-Site**

11-27-4

Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times at front counter **Corrected On-Site**

31A-09-4

Intermediate - Water treatment device has not been inspected or serviced according to manufacturer's instructions. Filter dated 5/9/19

29-28-4

Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items at font counter. **Corrected On-Site**

40-06-5

Basic - Floor tiles in disrepair by mop sink

36-17-5

Basic - No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted. Provided operator with poster **Corrected On-Site**

51-13-4

Basic - No copy of latest inspection report available.

51-18-6

Apr 19, 2024

Routine - Food

No violations found.

100

Apr 17, 2024

Routine - Food

2 critical violations. 3 major violations.

View 5 violations

Employee Health Policies Present

FL-03

Food Obtained from Approved Sources

FL-11

Approved Thawing Methods Used

FL-31

Equipment, Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Approved

FL-35

Toilet Rooms Maintained

FL-53

Oct 19, 2022

Routine - Food

1 major violation. 3 minor violations.

View 4 violations

Hands Clean and Properly Washed

FL-08

Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels

FL-14

Personal Cleanliness

FL-40

Approved Thawing Methods Used

FL-31

Frequently Asked Questions

When was La Cantina Food last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at La Cantina Food on file is from Oct 13, 2025. The public record contains five inspections in total.

How does La Cantina Food compare to other restaurants in Orlando?

La Cantina Food most recently scored 61 out of 100, which is lower than the Orlando average of 79.

Has La Cantina Food's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at La Cantina Food have averaged around five violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a medium risk rating mean?

A medium risk rating at La Cantina Food 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 La Cantina Food inspected?

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

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