Lacantina
Last inspected: Feb 24, 2026
67
Score
The health department has logged nine inspections at Lacantina, the earliest from 2022. The newest entry in the record is dated Feb 24, 2026. When a facility lands in medium risk territory, it usually means a mixed inspection result.
Inspection results have stayed in a similar range over the last few visits, averaging around eight violations each.
The most common issue across all inspections has been “unsealed concrete floor in food preparation”, showing up four times.
By comparison, the average Cape Canaveral facility scores 76, putting Lacantina on the weaker side. Nothing in the record is alarming, but there's room to improve.
9
Inspections
1
Critical latest
1
Major latest
3
Minor latest
Inspection History
Feb 24, 2026
Complaint Full
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
View 5 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. In ibis tub of ice. sour cream (53F - Cold Holding). Not submerged deep enough in ice to maintain temperature. Operator added ice **Corrective Action Taken**
03A-02-5
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Thawing raw foods in well **Corrected On-Site**
31A-11-4
Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. On service aisle **Repeat Violation**
51-11-4
Basic - Clean linens stored on floor. In dry storage room
21-17-4
Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Shrimp and beef being thawed in hand wash sink in standing water. Operator placed in prep sink under cold running water **Corrected On-Site**
06-01-5
67
Oct 15, 2025
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 5 minor violations.
View 7 violations
High Priority - Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 6 hours. In walk in cooler cooked beans (50F - Cooling); cooked rice (54F - Cooling). Products cooling overnight. SEE STOP SALE
03D-02-5
High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. In walk in cooler cooked beans (50F - Cooling); cooked rice (54F - Cooling). Products cooling overnight.
01B-02-5
Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. On service aisle beneath table. Chain tethering 4 out of 5
51-11-4
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Torn gaskets on reach in cooler
14-11-5
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Condenser fan cover in walk in cooler is soiled. Storage shelves in kitchen are soiled. Gaskets to reach in cooler are soiled **Repeat Violation**
23-03-4
Basic - Screen in door torn/in poor repair. Rear kitchen door **Repeat Violation**
36-60-5
Basic - Unsealed concrete floor in food preparation, food storage, warewashing area or bathroom. Kitchen floor **Repeat Violation**
36-02-5
58
Mar 3, 2025
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 1 major violation. 10 minor violations.
View 14 violations
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
No Bare Hand Contact with Ready-to-Eat Food
FL-09
Supervisor/Person in Charge Present
FL-01
Food Received at Proper Temperature
FL-12
Food in Good Condition, Safe, and Unadulterated
FL-13
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
Hot and Cold Water Available; Adequate Pressure
FL-25
Toxic Substances Properly Identified, Stored, Used
FL-32
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
Wiping Cloths Properly Used and Stored
FL-41
Plumbing Maintained; Sewage Disposal
FL-51
Toilet Rooms Maintained
FL-53
23
Jul 26, 2024
Complaint Full
5 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Unsealed concrete floor in food preparation throughout kitchen - From follow-up inspection 2024-07-26: **Time Extended**
36-02-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of ice machine in dry storage area **Repeat Violation** - From follow-up inspection 2024-07-26: **Time Extended**
22-20-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. In kitchen on flip top reach in cooler cutting board soiled - From follow-up inspection 2024-07-26: Operator ordered **Time Extended**
14-09-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Gaskets torn in reach in cooler door - From follow-up inspection 2024-07-26: **Time Extended**
14-11-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Smoking or vaping in an enclosed indoor workplace Bar tender smoking inside of building while cook was actively engaged in food preparation - From follow-up inspection 2024-07-26: **Time Extended**
54-01-5
78
Jul 24, 2024
Complaint Full
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 9 minor violations.
View 12 violations
Supervisor/Person in Charge Present
FL-01
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Proper Eating, Tasting, Drinking, or Tobacco Use
FL-06
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
Garbage and Refuse Properly Disposed
FL-54
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Food in Good Condition, Safe, and Unadulterated
FL-13
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
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
32
May 7, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 5 minor violations.
View 7 violations
High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. License expired on April 1, 2024. Operator called Hotline **Corrective Action Taken**
50-17-3
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Hand wash sink in kitchen used as dump sink. Operator dumped a container of water used to thaw raw fish into well
31A-11-4
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Ice machine has an accumulation of mold like substance behind the deflector plate **Repeat Violation**
22-20-5
Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Cook is not wearing a hair restraint while cooking
13-03-4
Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. In women's restroom
31B-04-4
Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. Case of single service cups stored on the floor in dry storage room
25-05-4
Basic - Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Walk in cooler shelves are rusted **Repeat Violation**
14-17-4
61
Nov 20, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 5 minor violations.
View 7 violations
High Priority - Pesticide-emitting strip present in food prep area. Pest strips behind the bar. No physical barrier between bar and kitchen. Operator discarded **Corrected On-Site**
41-24-4
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. Joel has been employed for 3 years and says he doesn't have a certificate
53B-02-5
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Ice machine has an accumulation of mold like substance behind the deflector plate
22-20-5
Basic - Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors. Restroom doors do not fully close under own weight
32-04-4
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee drink stored on top of main flip top reach in cooler. Operator moved **Corrected On-Site**
12B-07-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Bag of onions stored on the floor in rear storage area. Operator moved **Corrected On-Site**
08B-38-4
Basic - Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Walk in cooler shelves are rusted and chipping
14-17-4
61
Apr 5, 2023
Routine - Food
2 major violations. 5 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Pitcher of water in the well of kitchen hand wash sink. Operator moved **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
Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Cook
13-03-4
Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Women's restroom
31B-04-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Grease dripping along edges of hood system **Repeat Violation**
23-03-4
Basic - Outer openings of establishment cannot be properly sealed when not in operation. Screen door is torn at bottom **Repeat Violation**
35B-04-4
Basic - Unsealed concrete floor in food preparation, food storage, warewashing area or bathroom. Throughout kitchen **Repeat Violation**
36-02-5
64
Nov 29, 2022
Routine - Food
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Rear kitchen screen door
35B-01-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hoods and surrounding surfaces have an accumulation of grease
23-03-4
Basic - Unsealed concrete floor in food preparation, food storage, warewashing area or bathroom. Kitchen and bar **Repeat Violation**
36-02-5
86
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Lacantina last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Lacantina on file is from Feb 24, 2026. The public record contains nine inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Lacantina?
Across the inspection record, “unsealed concrete floor in food preparation” has been cited four times, more than any other issue at Lacantina.
How does Lacantina compare to other restaurants in Cape Canaveral?
Lacantina most recently scored 67 out of 100, which is lower than the Cape Canaveral average of 76.
Has Lacantina's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Lacantina have averaged around eight violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a medium risk rating mean?
A medium risk rating at Lacantina 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 Lacantina inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Lacantina is inspected around three times per year on average.
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