Local Cantina

4749 E County Hwy 30A, Suite 103, Santa Rosa Beach, FL 32459

Mexican / Latin

Last inspected: Mar 11, 2026

Score

Low Risk

The health department has logged seven inspections at Local Cantina, the earliest from 2023. The newest entry in the record is dated Mar 11, 2026. A low risk rating suggests inspectors haven't found much to be concerned about lately.

Violation counts have held steady across recent visits, averaging around one violation each.

The city-wide average sits at 94, which Local Cantina's 90 doesn't quite reach. The file should reassure diners considering a visit.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Mar 11, 2026

Routine - Food

2 minor violations.

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Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed container of tortilla shell stored on floor.

08B-38-4

Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Observed crawfish thawing in still water. Operator turned on cool water over food during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**

06-01-5

Sep 16, 2025

Routine - Food

No violations found.

100

Mar 11, 2025

Routine - Food

No violations found.

100

Jan 27, 2025

Routine - Food

No violations found.

100

Nov 5, 2024

Routine - Food

1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 1 minor violation.

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High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. **Admin Complaint**

50-17-3

Intermediate - No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. **Warning**

53B-01-5

Basic - Carbon dioxide tanks not adequately secured.

51-11-4

Feb 16, 2024

Routine - Food

2 minor violations.

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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.

06-09-1

Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Observed metal bowls wet nesting on drying rack.

24-08-4

Nov 21, 2023

Food-Licensing Inspection

No violations found.

100

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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Local Cantina last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Local Cantina on file is from Mar 11, 2026. The public record contains seven inspections in total.

How does Local Cantina compare to other restaurants in Santa Rosa Beach?

Local Cantina most recently scored 90 out of 100, which is lower than the Santa Rosa Beach average of 94.

Has Local Cantina's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Local Cantina have averaged around one violation per visit across the recent record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Local Cantina 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 Local Cantina inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Local Cantina is inspected around three times per year on average.

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