La Cantina Cocina Mexicana in Port Orange
Last inspected:
4085 S Ridgewood Ave, Port Orange, FL 32127LA Cantina Cocina Mexicana in Port Orange has accumulated 325 violations across 28 inspections since 2016, averaging 11.6 per visit. The facility has not been shut down but shows a pattern of repeated compliance failures, with warnings issued nearly every year followed by callback inspections. Fire inspections documented a locked exit door in 2026 and flammable materials stored near a gas water heater in 2019. The restaurant faces recurring violations in sewage disposal, exterior opening protection, and food contact surfaces.
Summary generated from Florida DBPR public inspection records.
La Cantina Cocina Mexicana in Port Orange: Comparison to Volusia County Averages
This Facility
11.3
violations / inspection
11.3 violations per inspection
Volusia County Avg
5.87
violations / inspection
5.87 county average
This Facility
0
emergency closures
0 closures
Volusia County Avg
0.18
closures / facility
0.18 county average
La Cantina Cocina Mexicana in Port Orange: Fines & Disciplinary Actions (1)
Total fines on record: $400.00
| Action Date | Case Number | Fine | Violation Date | Enforcement Office |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4--2022057636 | $400.00 | Aug 5, 2022 | Miami (Doral) |
La Cantina Cocina Mexicana in Port Orange: Fire Safety & Life Safety Violations (2)
— 1 fire violation
— Routine - Food · Warning Issued
Inspector Observation: Exit door locked. For reporting purposes only.
-front door unable to be opened at start of inspection, advised to look into problem causing malfunction. All doors marked with fire exits must remain accessible and unobstructed/unlocked when establishment is operating.
Legal Basis: Reporting: (d) The division, or its agent, shall notify the local firesafety authority or the State Fire Marshal of any readily observable violation of a rule adopted under chapter 633 which relates to public lodging establishments or public food establishments, and the identification of such violation does not require any firesafety inspection certification. For reporting purposes only.
— 1 fire violation
— Food-Licensing Inspection · 49-03-4 · Inspection Completed - No Further Action
Inspector Observation: Flammables stored/debris present in gas water heater room. For reporting purposes only. Boxes of papers
Legal Basis: Reporting: (6) Attics, basements, boiler rooms, meter rooms, laundry rooms, and storage rooms shall be kept clean and free of debris and flammables. For reporting purposes only.
La Cantina Cocina Mexicana in Port Orange: Full Inspection History — DBPR (29)
— 2 inspections12 violations · 4 high priority
— Routine - Food· 2 violations · Call Back - Complied
— Routine - Food· 10 violations (4 high priority)· Warning Issued
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— 2 inspections15 violations · 8 high priority
— Routine - Food· 6 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Routine - Food· 9 violations (6 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 3 inspections28 violations · 14 high priority
— Routine - Food· 7 violations (2 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
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— Routine - Food· 13 violations (7 high priority)· Warning Issued
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— Routine - Food· 8 violations (5 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 3 inspections30 violations · 18 high priority
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (2 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
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— Routine - Food· 9 violations (6 high priority)· Warning Issued
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— Routine - Food· 16 violations (10 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 4 inspections38 violations · 23 high priority
— Routine - Food· 2 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
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— Routine - Food· 8 violations (4 high priority)· Call Back - Admin. complaint recommended
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— Routine - Food· 12 violations (8 high priority)· Warning Issued
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— Routine - Food· 16 violations (10 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 2 inspections21 violations · 13 high priority
— Routine - Food· 3 violations · Call Back - Complied
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— Routine - Food· 18 violations (13 high priority)· Warning Issued
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— 4 inspections27 violations · 16 high priority
— Routine - Food· 1 violations · Call Back - Complied
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 11 violations (7 high priority)· Warning Issued
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— Routine - Food· 6 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Routine - Food· 9 violations (6 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 3 inspections14 violations · 9 high priority
— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— Routine - Food· 11 violations (9 high priority)· Warning Issued
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— Food-Licensing Inspection· 3 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 5 inspections46 violations · 25 high priority
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
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— Routine - Food· 7 violations (3 high priority)· Call Back - Extension given, pending
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— Routine - Food· 9 violations (4 high priority)· Call Back - Extension given, pending
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— Routine - Food· 15 violations (9 high priority)· Warning Issued
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— Routine - Food· 11 violations (8 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 1 inspection9 violations · 6 high priority
— Routine - Food· 9 violations (6 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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La Cantina Cocina Mexicana in Port Orange: Frequently Asked Questions
- When was La Cantina Cocina Mexicana in Port Orange last inspected?
- La Cantina Cocina Mexicana in Port Orange was last inspected by Florida DBPR on May 6, 2026. The result was: Call Back - Complied.
- What are the most common violations at La Cantina Cocina Mexicana in Port Orange?
- The most frequently cited violations at La Cantina Cocina Mexicana in Port Orange are: Proper sewage disposal, Outer openings protected, Food contact surfaces.
- How many health inspections has La Cantina Cocina Mexicana in Port Orange had?
- La Cantina Cocina Mexicana in Port Orange has had 29 inspections on record with Florida DBPR, averaging 11.3 violations per inspection, above the statewide average of 5.2.
- What did the most recent inspection of La Cantina Cocina Mexicana in Port Orange find?
- La Cantina Cocina Mexicana in Port Orange was most recently inspected on May 6, 2026 with 2 violation(s). Disposition: Call Back - Complied.
- Has La Cantina Cocina Mexicana in Port Orange ever been shut down?
- No, La Cantina Cocina Mexicana in Port Orange has no emergency closures on record with Florida DBPR.
- What does Florida violation V31 (Clean multi-use utensils) mean?
- Violation 31 (Clean multi-use utensils) is classified as a intermediate priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/31.
- What does Florida violation V53 (Outer openings protected) mean?
- Violation 53 (Outer openings protected) is classified as a basic priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/53.
- Has La Cantina Cocina Mexicana in Port Orange had any fire safety violations?
- Yes, La Cantina Cocina Mexicana in Port Orange has 2 fire safety violation(s) on record from Florida state fire inspections.
- Has La Cantina Cocina Mexicana in Port Orange faced any disciplinary actions?
- Yes, La Cantina Cocina Mexicana in Port Orange has 1 disciplinary action(s) on record with Florida DBPR totaling $400.00 in fines.
- How much has La Cantina Cocina Mexicana in Port Orange been fined?
- La Cantina Cocina Mexicana in Port Orange has been fined a total of $400.00 across 1 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.
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