La Cantinita Restaurant in Royal Palm Beach
Last inspected:
11111 Southern Blvd, Royal Palm Beach, FL 33411LA CANTINITA RESTAURANT in Royal Palm Beach has averaged 4.6 violations per inspection over 16 inspections between 2023 and March 2026, slightly below the statewide average of 5.2. However, the facility's compliance history shows a pattern of serious violations concentrated in employee health and management oversight. High-priority violations for employee health reporting, employee health policy, proper hand washing, and management awareness have appeared in 9 of the 16 inspections, indicating recurring systemic issues in basic food safety practices. The facility received an administrative complaint recommendation following inspections on January 21 and August 27, 2025, both citing multiple high-priority violations related to employee health and handwashing. A single disciplinary action resulted in a $200 fine. The most recent inspection on March 10, 2026 followed a complaint and identified 12 violations including four high-priority findings related to management awareness, employee health reporting, and toxic substance control, though the inspection was completed with no further action required.
Summary generated from Florida DBPR public inspection records. This facility has an active inspection record with the Florida DBPR.
La Cantinita Restaurant in Royal Palm Beach: Comparison to Palm Beach County Averages
La Cantinita Restaurant in Royal Palm Beach: Fines & Disciplinary Actions (2)
Total fines on record: $600.00
| Action Date | Case Number | Fine | Violation Date | Enforcement Office |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2--2026019137 | $400.00 | Jan 21, 2026 | Miami (Doral) | |
| 2--2025071103 | $200.00 | Aug 27, 2025 | Miami (Doral) |
La Cantinita Restaurant in Royal Palm Beach: Full Inspection History — DBPR (17)
— 4 inspections15 violations · 12 high priority
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Complaint Full· 4 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— Routine - Food· 7 violations (6 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— 3 inspections16 violations · 10 high priority
— Routine - Food· 7 violations (4 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— Routine - Food· 9 violations (6 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— 1 inspection1 violations
— Food-Licensing Inspection· 1 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action
Intermediate Violations
— 6 inspections22 violations · 15 high priority
— Complaint Full· 3 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Complaint Full· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— Complaint Full· 4 violations (2 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 2 violations (2 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
— Routine - Food· 9 violations (6 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— 3 inspections6 violations · 4 high priority
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Food-Licensing Inspection· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— Food-Licensing Inspection· 1 violations · Warning Issued
Basic Violations
La Cantinita Restaurant in Royal Palm Beach: Frequently Asked Questions
- When was La Cantinita Restaurant in Royal Palm Beach last inspected?
- La Cantinita Restaurant in Royal Palm Beach was last inspected by Florida DBPR on August 17, 2026. The result was: Inspection Completed - No Further Action.
- What are the most common violations at La Cantinita Restaurant in Royal Palm Beach?
- The most frequently cited violations at La Cantinita Restaurant in Royal Palm Beach are: Proper hand/arm washing, Toilet facilities, Employee health reporting.
- How many health inspections has La Cantinita Restaurant in Royal Palm Beach had?
- La Cantinita Restaurant in Royal Palm Beach has had 17 inspections on record with Florida DBPR, averaging 4.5 violations per inspection, below the statewide average of 5.2.
- What did the most recent inspection of La Cantinita Restaurant in Royal Palm Beach find?
- La Cantinita Restaurant in Royal Palm Beach was most recently inspected on August 17, 2026 with 4 violation(s), including 2 high-priority violation(s). Disposition: Inspection Completed - No Further Action.
- Has La Cantinita Restaurant in Royal Palm Beach ever been shut down?
- No, La Cantinita Restaurant in Royal Palm Beach has no emergency closures on record with Florida DBPR.
- 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 V14 (Food contact surfaces) mean?
- Violation 14 (Food contact surfaces) is classified as a high priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/14.
- 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.
- Has La Cantinita Restaurant in Royal Palm Beach faced any disciplinary actions?
- Yes, La Cantinita Restaurant in Royal Palm Beach has 2 disciplinary action(s) on record with Florida DBPR totaling $600.00 in fines.
- How much has La Cantinita Restaurant in Royal Palm Beach been fined?
- La Cantinita Restaurant in Royal Palm Beach has been fined a total of $600.00 across 2 disciplinary action(s) on record with Florida DBPR.
Nearby Establishments to La Cantinita Restaurant
Poor Inspection Records Near Royal Palm Beach
Stories You May Have Missed Royal Palm Beach
Royal Palm Beach Mofongo Restaurant Racked Up 6 High-Severity Violations, Stayed Open
Food contamination, no handwashing, improper sewage disposal: El Palacio del Mofongo drew 6 high-severity violations in …
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.
This page is maintained by FloridaFoodSafety.org and is not affiliated with La Cantinita Restaurant. How we collect and verify this data.