Cantina Grill in Miami
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14713 Sw 42 St #104, Miami, FL 33185Cantina Grill in Miami has been inspected 25 times since 2016, accumulating 246 violations—an average of 9.8 violations per inspection, nearly double the Florida statewide average of 5.2. The facility has not experienced an emergency closure. Chemical storage violations have appeared repeatedly across inspections, cited in at least 12 of the most recent 8 inspections alone. Employee health policy violations were documented in multiple inspections, including both the August 2024 routine inspection and the March 2026 inspection. High-priority violations for proper cooking temperatures, hand washing, and food contact surface sanitation have also been recurring findings. A portable fire extinguisher was documented missing from its designated location during a January 2018 inspection. The most recent inspection on March 13, 2026 identified 33 violations and was completed with no further action required, though it included high-priority citations for employee health policy, parasite destruction, proper cooking temperatures, consumer advisory, and chemical storage. Prior complaint-based inspections in late July 2025 resulted in an administrative complaint recommendation.
Summary generated from Florida DBPR public inspection records. This facility has an active inspection record with the Florida DBPR.
Cantina Grill in Miami: Comparison to Miami-Dade County Averages
Cantina Grill in Miami: Fire Safety & Life Safety Violations (1)
— 1 fire violation
— Routine - Food · 45-05-4 · Inspection Completed - No Further Action
Cantina Grill in Miami: Full Inspection History — DBPR (26)
— 2 inspections23 violations · 12 high priority
— Routine - Food· 12 violations (7 high priority)· Warning Issued
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— Routine - Food· 11 violations (5 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 3 inspections22 violations · 10 high priority
— Complaint Full· 3 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
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— Complaint Full· 4 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Admin. complaint recommended
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— Complaint Full· 15 violations (8 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended
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— 3 inspections25 violations · 13 high priority
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Routine - Food· 15 violations (8 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Routine - Food· 6 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 3 inspections14 violations · 7 high priority
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Routine - Food· 1 violations · Call Back - Complied
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— Routine - Food· 9 violations (4 high priority)· Warning Issued
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— 2 inspections13 violations · 8 high priority
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (2 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
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— Routine - Food· 10 violations (6 high priority)· Warning Issued
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— 2 inspections13 violations · 5 high priority
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Routine - Food· 8 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 3 inspections26 violations · 11 high priority
— Routine - Food· 9 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Routine - Food· 10 violations (5 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Routine - Food· 7 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 2 inspections11 violations · 5 high priority
— Routine - Food· 7 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Routine - Food· 4 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 3 inspections26 violations · 12 high priority
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (2 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
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— Routine - Food· 10 violations (4 high priority)· Warning Issued
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— Routine - Food· 11 violations (6 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 2 inspections13 violations · 5 high priority
— Routine - Food· 4 violations · Call Back - Complied
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— Routine - Food· 9 violations (5 high priority)· Warning Issued
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— 1 inspection11 violations · 7 high priority
— Complaint Full· 11 violations (7 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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Cantina Grill in Miami: Frequently Asked Questions
- When was Cantina Grill in Miami last inspected?
- Cantina Grill in Miami was last inspected by Florida DBPR on July 27, 2026. The result was: Warning Issued.
- What are the most common violations at Cantina Grill in Miami?
- The most frequently cited violations at Cantina Grill in Miami are: Proper ventilation, Clean multi-use utensils, Chemical properly stored.
- How many health inspections has Cantina Grill in Miami had?
- Cantina Grill in Miami has had 26 inspections on record with Florida DBPR, averaging 10 violations per inspection, above the statewide average of 5.2.
- What did the most recent inspection of Cantina Grill in Miami find?
- Cantina Grill in Miami was most recently inspected on July 27, 2026 with 15 violation(s), including 3 high-priority violation(s). Disposition: Warning Issued.
- Has Cantina Grill in Miami ever been shut down?
- No, Cantina Grill in Miami has no emergency closures on record with Florida DBPR.
- What does Florida violation V01 (Management awareness) mean?
- Violation 01 (Management awareness) is classified as a high priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/01.
- 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.
- Has Cantina Grill in Miami had any fire safety violations?
- Yes, Cantina Grill in Miami has 1 fire safety violation(s) on record from Florida state fire inspections.
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Editorial Standards & Data Oversight
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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