Lacantina Restaurant

4721 E Colonial Dr, Orlando, FL 328034305

Mexican / Latin

Last inspected: Apr 23, 2026

Score

Medium Risk

Across the available record, Lacantina Restaurant has eight inspections on file, the first dated 2022. On Apr 23, 2026, the health department conducted the most recent visit. Medium risk typically reflects a handful of issues that inspectors wrote up but didn't deem critical.

Recent inspections have turned up roughly the same number of issues each time, hovering near five violations per visit.

When inspectors have written things up, “handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing” has been the most frequent reason, cited three times.

Lacantina Restaurant's latest score of 64 falls below the Orlando average of 79. Taken together, the history looks like that of a busy facility working through the usual inspection cycle.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Apr 23, 2026

Routine - Food

3 major violations. 3 minor violations.

View 6 violations

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.

53B-14-5

Intermediate - Food manager certification expired. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ Initials KH 6/13/24, RP 2/9/26 **Warning**

53A-03-7

Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Hand sink at bar had ice and rubber matt inside **Corrected On-Site**

31A-11-4

Basic - Commercially processed reduced oxygen packaged fish bearing a label indicating that it is to remain frozen until time of use no longer frozen and not removed from reduced oxygen package. Tuna thawed today per operator. Operator immediately removed from packaging. **Corrected On-Site**

06-09-1

Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. In walk in freezer

36-73-4

Basic - In-use ice scoop stored on soiled surface between uses. At ice machine. Operator immediately removed and cleaned and put in new clean container **Corrected On-Site**

10-12-5

Oct 9, 2025

Routine - Food

1 major violation. 1 minor violation.

View 2 violations

Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Employee washing cloths in hand wash sink. Advised manager to educate employees about hand wash sink uses **Corrective Action Taken**

31A-11-4

Basic - Open dumpster lid.

33-16-4

Mar 26, 2025

Routine - Food

1 major violation. 4 minor violations.

View 5 violations

53A-03-7

Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Utensils in walk in cooler in 63° water

10-07-4

Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Walls and ceiling soiled in meat walk in cooler Ceiling in walk in meat cooler damaged

36-27-5

Basic - Clean utensils or equipment stored in dirty drawer or rack. Ice scoop on top of soiled surface on ice bin

24-06-4

Basic - Food stored on floor. Buckets of marinara stored on floor walk in meat cooler Employee removed buckets **Corrected On-Site**

08B-38-4

Aug 20, 2024

Routine - Food

1 major violation. 2 minor violations.

View 3 violations

Intermediate - No measuring device available for measuring utensil surface temperature when using hot water as sanitizer in a dishmachine. No measuring device for high temp dish machine

16-62-1

Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Vents and surrounding tiles in kitchen soiled

36-34-5

Basic - Food stored on floor. Buckets of sauce on floor walk in cooler Case of fries on floor walk in freezer

08B-38-4

Apr 19, 2024

Routine - Food

3 major violations. 5 minor violations.

View 8 violations

Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Ice in hand sink by dry storage area

31A-11-4

Intermediate - No measuring device available for measuring utensil surface temperature when using hot water as sanitizer in a dishmachine.

16-62-1

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. Employees signed on site **Corrected On-Site**

11-26-1

Basic - Employee with no beard guard/restraint while engaging in food preparation. Prep persons. **Corrected On-Site**

13-04-4

Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Oven door **Corrected On-Site**

10-20-4

Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Big Microwave on cook line

22-08-4

Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. Boxes of napkins on floor in dry storage area **Corrected On-Site**

25-05-4

Basic - Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Rust shelves in meet holding area and walk in cooler

14-17-4

Dec 22, 2023

Routine - Food

1 major violation. 5 minor violations.

View 6 violations

Hands Clean and Properly Washed

FL-08

Personal Cleanliness

FL-40

Food Obtained from Approved Sources

FL-11

Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean

FL-23

Approved Thawing Methods Used

FL-31

Proper Sanitizer Contact Time and Concentration

FL-33

Mar 14, 2023

Routine - Food

6 minor violations.

View 6 violations

Basic - Employee drinking from an unenclosed beverage container in a food preparation/clean dishware area and the container does not have a dispensing mechanism to prevent hand contact with lip contact area of drink container. **Corrected On-Site**

12B-12-5

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

40-06-5

Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris.Debris on floor behind ice machine.

36-73-4

Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. **Corrected On-Site**

10-20-4

Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. **Corrected On-Site**

06-01-5

Basic - Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.Walk in cooler shelves have rust.

14-17-4

Oct 11, 2022

Routine - Food

1 major violation.

View 1 violation

Toilet Rooms Maintained

FL-53

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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Lacantina Restaurant last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Lacantina Restaurant on file is from Apr 23, 2026. The public record contains eight inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Lacantina Restaurant?

Across the inspection record, “handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Lacantina Restaurant.

How does Lacantina Restaurant compare to other restaurants in Orlando?

Lacantina Restaurant most recently scored 64 out of 100, which is lower than the Orlando average of 79.

Has Lacantina Restaurant's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Lacantina Restaurant have averaged around five violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a medium risk rating mean?

A medium risk rating at Lacantina Restaurant 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 Restaurant inspected?

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

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