Cantina Louie in Fernandina Beach
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960062 Gateway Blvd, Fernandina Beach, FL 32034Cantina Louie in Fernandina Beach has experienced two emergency closures and severe recurring compliance failures. The facility was emergency-closed on January 24, 2025 for roach and fly activity, and on February 2, 2022 for rodent activity. Across 39 inspections, the facility accumulated 328 violations—averaging 8.4 per inspection, significantly above the Florida statewide average of 5.2. High-priority violations have been persistent and systemic: employee health reporting violations appeared in at least three inspections between March and November 2025; proper cooking temperature violations were cited in multiple inspections; hand washing violations were documented in at least two inspections; and chemical storage violations recurred. The facility received two disciplinary actions totaling $800 in fines. A fire safety violation from 2019 documented a propane tank larger than code-permitted capacity stored inside the building. The most recent inspection on March 12, 2026 found 45 violations including four high-priority findings (allergen awareness, food contact surfaces, proper cooking temperatures, and chemical storage) and resulted in an administrative complaint recommendation.
Most recent closure: January 24, 2025 for roach & fly activity.
Summary generated from Florida DBPR public inspection records.
Cantina Louie in Fernandina Beach: Comparison to Nassau County Averages
Cantina Louie in Fernandina Beach: Emergency Closure History (2)
Cantina Louie in Fernandina Beach: Fines & Disciplinary Actions (2)
Total fines on record: $800.00
| Action Date | Case Number | Fine | Violation Date | Enforcement Office |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5--2025025961 | $400.00 | Jan 24, 2025 | Tampa | |
| 5--2022005736 | $400.00 | Feb 2, 2022 | Miami (Doral) |
Cantina Louie in Fernandina Beach: Fire Safety & Life Safety Violations (1)
— 1 fire violation
— Routine - Food · 48-04-4 · Warning Issued
Cantina Louie in Fernandina Beach: Full Inspection History — DBPR (39)
— 1 inspection15 violations · 9 high priority
— Complaint Full· 15 violations (9 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended
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— 8 inspections44 violations · 25 high priority
— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— Routine - Food· 1 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Admin. complaint recommended
High Priority Violations
— Routine - Food· 15 violations (9 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— Routine - Food· 11 violations (6 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— Complaint Partial· 0 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Emergency Order Callback Complied
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— Routine - Food· 17 violations (9 high priority)· Emergency order recommended
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Basic Violations
— 5 inspections28 violations · 15 high priority
— Complaint Partial· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— Complaint Partial· 1 violations · Administrative complaint recommended
Intermediate Violations
— Complaint Full· 14 violations (9 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— Complaint Full· 3 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Complaint Full· 10 violations (5 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— 6 inspections30 violations · 17 high priority
— Complaint Full· 2 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
— Complaint Full· 7 violations (5 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 1 violations · Call Back - Complied
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 8 violations (4 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Complaint Full· 5 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 7 violations (5 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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Intermediate Violations
— 5 inspections27 violations · 16 high priority
— Complaint Full· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— Complaint Full· 6 violations (4 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 2 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— Routine - Food· 6 violations (3 high priority)· Emergency Order Callback Complied
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 13 violations (7 high priority)· Emergency order recommended
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— 3 inspections16 violations · 12 high priority
— Routine - Food· 1 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
High Priority Violations
— Routine - Food· 8 violations (5 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— Routine - Food· 7 violations (6 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— 2 inspections13 violations · 9 high priority
— Complaint Partial· 0 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— Complaint Full· 13 violations (9 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— 4 inspections41 violations · 27 high priority
— Routine - Food· 14 violations (9 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (2 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 13 violations (8 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— Routine - Food· 11 violations (8 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— 1 inspection13 violations · 9 high priority
— Routine - Food· 13 violations (9 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— 2 inspections25 violations · 14 high priority
— Complaint Full· 9 violations (5 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— Routine - Food· 16 violations (9 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 2 inspections6 violations · 1 high priority
— Food-Licensing Inspection· 1 violations · Call Back - Complied
Basic Violations
— Food-Licensing Inspection· 5 violations (1 high priority)· Warning Issued
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Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
Cantina Louie in Fernandina Beach: Frequently Asked Questions
- When was Cantina Louie in Fernandina Beach last inspected?
- Cantina Louie in Fernandina Beach was last inspected by Florida DBPR on March 12, 2026. The result was: Administrative complaint recommended.
- When was Cantina Louie in Fernandina Beach last shut down?
- Cantina Louie in Fernandina Beach was last shut down on January 24, 2025 for roach & fly activity. This data reflects state records at time of publication. The facility may have since resolved these issues.
- What are the most common violations at Cantina Louie in Fernandina Beach?
- The most frequently cited violations at Cantina Louie in Fernandina Beach are: Consumer advisory, Employee health reporting, Food contact surfaces.
- How many health inspections has Cantina Louie in Fernandina Beach had?
- Cantina Louie in Fernandina Beach has had 39 inspections on record with Florida DBPR, averaging 8.4 violations per inspection, above the statewide average of 5.2.
- What did the most recent inspection of Cantina Louie in Fernandina Beach find?
- Cantina Louie in Fernandina Beach was most recently inspected on March 12, 2026 with 24 violation(s), including 4 high-priority violation(s). Disposition: Administrative complaint recommended.
- Has Cantina Louie in Fernandina Beach ever been shut down?
- Yes, Cantina Louie in Fernandina Beach has been emergency-closed 2 times by Florida DBPR inspectors.
- What does Florida violation V03 (Employee health reporting) mean?
- Violation 03 (Employee health reporting) is classified as a high priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/03.
- What does Florida violation V08 (Proper hand/arm washing) mean?
- Violation 08 (Proper hand/arm washing) is classified as a high priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/08.
- What does Florida violation V10 (Approved food source) mean?
- Violation 10 (Approved food source) is classified as a high priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/10.
- Has Cantina Louie in Fernandina Beach had any fire safety violations?
- Yes, Cantina Louie in Fernandina Beach has 1 fire safety violation(s) on record from Florida state fire inspections.
- Has Cantina Louie in Fernandina Beach faced any disciplinary actions?
- Yes, Cantina Louie in Fernandina Beach has 2 disciplinary action(s) on record with Florida DBPR totaling $800.00 in fines.
- How much has Cantina Louie in Fernandina Beach been fined?
- Cantina Louie in Fernandina Beach has been fined a total of $800.00 across 2 disciplinary action(s) on record with Florida DBPR.
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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).
Editorial Process: Content generated using AI to synthesize complex regulatory data, then reviewed and verified for accuracy by our editorial team.
Disclaimer: All data reflects official state records at time of publication. Facilities may have since corrected cited violations, resolved enforcement actions, or changed ownership.
Editor: All content reviewed and verified by Christopher F. Nesbitt, Sr., Nationally Registered EMT & BU-trained Paralegal.
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