Cantina's Mexican Grill in Clermont
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2507 S Us Hwy 27, Clermont, FL 34711Cantina's Mexican Grill in Clermont has compiled 174 violations across 22 inspections dating to at least 2024, averaging 7.9 violations per inspection—more than 50% above the statewide average of 5.2. The facility has never been emergency-closed but exhibits severe and recurring compliance problems. High-priority violations dominate the record, particularly toxic substance control and shell stock requirements, which appeared in nearly every recent inspection. Hand-washing violations, approved food source issues, and consumer advisory failures have recurred across multiple inspections. The most recent inspection on November 5, 2025 found 21 violations and resulted in a Call Back - Complied disposition, but this followed two prior inspections within a week—on October 29 (21 violations, pending extension) and October 28 (48 violations, warning issued). The pattern of multiple inspections in rapid succession indicates ongoing enforcement activity and failure to sustain corrections.
Summary generated from Florida DBPR public inspection records.
Cantina's Mexican Grill in Clermont: Comparison to Lake County Averages
Cantina's Mexican Grill in Clermont: Full Inspection History — DBPR (22)
— 4 inspections45 violations · 28 high priority
— Routine - Food· 7 violations (4 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
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— Routine - Food· 7 violations (4 high priority)· Call Back - Extension given, pending
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— Routine - Food· 16 violations (10 high priority)· Warning Issued
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— Routine - Food· 15 violations (10 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 4 inspections26 violations · 16 high priority
— Routine - Food· 8 violations (4 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
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— Routine - Food· 9 violations (5 high priority)· Warning Issued
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— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— Routine - Food· 9 violations (7 high priority)· Warning Issued
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— 2 inspections10 violations · 9 high priority
— Routine - Food· 7 violations (6 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Complaint Full· 3 violations (3 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
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— 6 inspections37 violations · 27 high priority
— Complaint Full· 6 violations (3 high priority)· Call Back - Extension given, pending
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— Complaint Full· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— Complaint Full· 15 violations (11 high priority)· Warning Issued
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— Complaint Full· 1 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Extension given, pending
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— Complaint Full· 13 violations (11 high priority)· Warning Issued
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— Routine - Food· 2 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 1 inspection2 violations · 2 high priority
— Routine - Food· 2 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— 2 inspections5 violations · 2 high priority
— Routine - Food· 2 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Routine - Food· 3 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 3 inspections11 violations · 8 high priority
— Complaint Full· 4 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Routine - Food· 6 violations (5 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Food-Licensing Inspection· 1 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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Cantina's Mexican Grill in Clermont: Frequently Asked Questions
- When was Cantina's Mexican Grill in Clermont last inspected?
- Cantina's Mexican Grill in Clermont was last inspected by Florida DBPR on November 5, 2025. The result was: Call Back - Complied.
- What are the most common violations at Cantina's Mexican Grill in Clermont?
- The most frequently cited violations at Cantina's Mexican Grill in Clermont are: Consumer advisory, Food contact surfaces, Proper hand/arm washing.
- How many health inspections has Cantina's Mexican Grill in Clermont had?
- Cantina's Mexican Grill in Clermont has had 22 inspections on record with Florida DBPR, averaging 7.9 violations per inspection, above the statewide average of 5.2.
- What did the most recent inspection of Cantina's Mexican Grill in Clermont find?
- Cantina's Mexican Grill in Clermont was most recently inspected on November 5, 2025 with 7 violation(s), including 2 high-priority violation(s). Disposition: Call Back - Complied.
- Has Cantina's Mexican Grill in Clermont ever been shut down?
- No, Cantina's Mexican Grill in Clermont has no emergency closures on record with Florida DBPR.
- What does Florida violation V12 (Shell stock requirements) mean?
- Violation 12 (Shell stock requirements) is classified as a high priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/12.
- What does Florida violation V22 (Consumer advisory) mean?
- Violation 22 (Consumer advisory) is classified as a high priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/22.
- What does Florida violation V23 (Chemical properly stored) mean?
- Violation 23 (Chemical properly stored) is classified as a high priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/23.
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Data Source: This report is based on official public inspection records from the Florida Department of Business and Professional Regulation (DBPR) and the Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services (FDACS).
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