Marina Cantina
Last inspected: Apr 8, 2026
95
Score
The health department has logged 14 inspections at Marina Cantina, the earliest from 2022. On Apr 8, 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 turned up roughly the same number of issues each time, hovering near four violations per visit.
“Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not” comes up most often, recorded five times in the inspection record.
Marina Cantina's latest score of 95 sits above the Clearwater average of 79. Overall, the inspection record reads well.
14
Inspections
0
Critical latest
0
Major latest
1
Minor latest
Inspection History
Apr 8, 2026
Routine - Food
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. **Repeat Violation** - From follow-up inspection 2026-04-08: **Time Extended**
14-09-4
95
Apr 7, 2026
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 2 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 8 violations
High Priority - Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. Inside bar bashed 0 ppm.
22-41-4
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Jalapeno sauce 115f, put back on stove for reheat. **Corrective Action Taken**
03B-01-6
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Can opener blade soiled. **Corrective Action Taken** **Repeat Violation**
22-02-4
Intermediate - Water with a temperature of least 85 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. Dish area hand sink. Valve turned on. **Corrected On-Site**
27-16-4
Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Dish area.
36-22-4
Basic - Vending machine exterior soiled. Bottom rack in glass chiller at bar.
23-01-4
Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning.
16-46-4
Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. **Repeat Violation**
14-09-4
50
Sep 8, 2025
Routine - Food
2 minor violations.
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Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Ice buckets. - From follow-up inspection 2025-09-08: **Time Extended**
24-05-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. **Repeat Violation** - From follow-up inspection 2025-09-08: **Time Extended**
14-09-4
90
Sep 4, 2025
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
View 6 violations
High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Raw chicken 48f, empanadas 47f, raw shrimp 47f, cooked octopus 46f, scallops 47f, diced tomatoes 46f, left in reach in cooler overnight. Items discarded.
01B-02-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Raw chicken 48f, empanadas 47f, raw shrimp 47f, cooked octopus 46f, scallops 47f, diced tomatoes 46f, Left in reach in cooler overnight. Items discarded.
03A-02-5
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Soda guns soiled.
22-02-4
Basic - Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Ice buckets.
24-05-4
Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. **Repeat Violation**
14-09-4
Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. **Corrected On-Site**
31B-04-4
58
May 6, 2025
Complaint Partial
1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
View 2 violations
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Can opener blade. **Corrected On-Site**
22-02-4
Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable.
14-09-4
86
Apr 10, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 7 violations
High Priority - Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. 0 ppm. Container empty, replaced now 100 ppm. **Repeat Violation**
22-41-4
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Can opener blade. **Repeat Violation**
22-02-4
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. **Corrected On-Site**
41-17-4
Basic - Cleaned and sanitized equipment or utensils not properly stored. Ice buckets stored on floor.
24-07-4
Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. All cutting boards in kitchen. **Repeat Violation**
14-09-4
Basic - In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. **Corrected On-Site**
10-17-4
Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Back area.
31B-04-4
58
Aug 29, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 minor violation.
View 2 violations
High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Heat strip failed to turn black to indicate the sanitization temperature of 160 degrees Fahrenheit was achieved on the dish surface and/or high temperature holding thermometer did not reach 160F. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired. Glass washer 151f, - From follow-up inspection 2024-08-29: Glasswasher will not heat to 160f, operator will not use until replaced. **Time Extended**
22-57-6
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. **Repeat Violation** - From follow-up inspection 2024-08-29: **Time Extended**
14-09-4
82
Aug 28, 2024
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 5 minor violations.
View 8 violations
High Priority - Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. Dishmachine 0ppm. Glass washer 0 ppm. **Repeat Violation**
22-41-4
High Priority - Heat strip failed to turn black to indicate the sanitization temperature of 160 degrees Fahrenheit was achieved on the dish surface and/or high temperature holding thermometer did not reach 160F. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired. Glass washer 151f,
22-57-6
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Soda gun nozzle at outside bar. Can opener blade.
22-02-4
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Soufflé cup in salsa. **Corrected On-Site**
14-01-5
Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. **Repeat Violation**
14-09-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Glass chiller is soiled on bottom shelf outside bar.
23-03-4
Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. **Corrected On-Site**
16-46-4
Basic - Stored food not covered. Ice cream tubs not covered.
08B-12-5
52
Oct 19, 2023
Complaint Full
1 minor violation.
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Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. **Repeat Violation** - From follow-up inspection 2023-10-19: **Time Extended**
14-09-4
95
Oct 11, 2023
Complaint Full
1 critical violation. 1 minor violation.
View 2 violations
High Priority - Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. 0 ppm. **Repeat Violation**
22-41-4
Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. **Repeat Violation**
14-09-4
82
Sep 14, 2023
Routine - Food
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
90
Sep 13, 2023
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 3 minor violations.
View 5 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Cooked grouper 55f, queso cheese 51f, pico 51, cooked chicken 50f, middle reach in cooler.
03A-02-5
High Priority - Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. 0 ppm. Product is available. Missing curtains in unit causing wash water to dilute sanitizer.
22-41-4
Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable.
14-09-4
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Torn gaskets on the line.
14-11-5
Basic - In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment.
10-17-4
64
Mar 24, 2023
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Sep 16, 2022
Routine - Food
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. - From follow-up inspection 2022-09-16: **Time Extended**
14-09-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer. Blue chest freezer. - From follow-up inspection 2022-09-16: **Time Extended**
14-69-4
90
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Marina Cantina last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Marina Cantina on file is from Apr 8, 2026. The public record contains 14 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Marina Cantina?
Across the inspection record, “dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not” has been cited five times, more than any other issue at Marina Cantina.
How does Marina Cantina compare to other restaurants in Clearwater?
Marina Cantina most recently scored 95 out of 100, which is higher than the Clearwater average of 79.
Has Marina Cantina's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Marina Cantina have averaged around four violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Marina 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 Marina Cantina inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Marina Cantina is inspected around four times per year on average.
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