Cantina Mexican Grill and Bar in Tampa
Last inspected:
10032 Cross Creek Blvd, Tampa, FL 33647Cantina Mexican Grill and Bar in Tampa has accumulated 217 violations across 27 inspections since 2016, averaging 8 per visit. The facility has never been shut down but shows a pattern of repeated non-compliance with warnings followed by callback inspections, including an administrative complaint in January 2023. Food contact surface violations (23 total) and approved food source issues (15 total) are the most frequently cited problems. In January 2026, inspectors issued a warning for 17 violations, followed by a March callback with an administrative complaint recommended.
Summary generated from Florida DBPR public inspection records.
Cantina Mexican Grill and Bar in Tampa: Comparison to Hillsborough County Averages
This Facility
7.9
violations / inspection
7.9 violations per inspection
Hillsborough County Avg
5.75
violations / inspection
5.75 county average
This Facility
0
emergency closures
0 closures
Hillsborough County Avg
0.25
closures / facility
0.25 county average
Cantina Mexican Grill and Bar in Tampa: Full Inspection History — DBPR (28)
— 3 inspections19 violations · 10 high priority
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Routine - Food· 3 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Admin. complaint recommended
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— Routine - Food· 12 violations (7 high priority)· Warning Issued
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— 3 inspections9 violations · 6 high priority
— Routine - Food· 6 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (2 high priority)· Warning Issued
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— 1 inspection14 violations · 11 high priority
— Routine - Food· 14 violations (11 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 3 inspections16 violations · 13 high priority
— Routine - Food· 6 violations (5 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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— Routine - Food· 4 violations (3 high priority)· Call Back - Admin. complaint recommended
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— 2 inspections13 violations · 10 high priority
— Routine - Food· 8 violations (5 high priority)· Warning Issued
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— Routine - Food· 5 violations (5 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 4 inspections20 violations · 12 high priority
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
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— Routine - Food· 8 violations (4 high priority)· Warning Issued
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— Routine - Food· 2 violations (2 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
— Routine - Food· 6 violations (5 high priority)· Warning Issued
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— 3 inspections16 violations · 9 high priority
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
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— Routine - Food· 9 violations (5 high priority)· Warning Issued
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— Routine - Food· 4 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 4 inspections28 violations · 13 high priority
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Routine - Food· 7 violations (4 high priority)· Call Back - Admin. complaint recommended
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— Routine - Food· 7 violations (4 high priority)· Call Back - Extension given, pending
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— Routine - Food· 9 violations (4 high priority)· Warning Issued
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— 3 inspections27 violations · 14 high priority
— Routine - Food· 8 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Routine - Food· 7 violations (5 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Routine - Food· 12 violations (6 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 1 inspection9 violations · 4 high priority
— Routine - Food· 9 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 1 inspection9 violations · 4 high priority
— Routine - Food· 9 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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Cantina Mexican Grill and Bar in Tampa: Frequently Asked Questions
- When was Cantina Mexican Grill and Bar in Tampa last inspected?
- Cantina Mexican Grill and Bar in Tampa was last inspected by Florida DBPR on May 5, 2026. The result was: Inspection Completed - No Further Action.
- What are the most common violations at Cantina Mexican Grill and Bar in Tampa?
- The most frequently cited violations at Cantina Mexican Grill and Bar in Tampa are: Food contact surfaces, Approved food source, Proper hand/arm washing.
- How many health inspections has Cantina Mexican Grill and Bar in Tampa had?
- Cantina Mexican Grill and Bar in Tampa has had 28 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 Mexican Grill and Bar in Tampa find?
- Cantina Mexican Grill and Bar in Tampa was most recently inspected on May 5, 2026 with 4 violation(s). Disposition: Inspection Completed - No Further Action.
- Has Cantina Mexican Grill and Bar in Tampa ever been shut down?
- No, Cantina Mexican Grill and Bar in Tampa has no emergency closures on record with Florida DBPR.
- 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.
- 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 V29 (Proper sewage disposal) mean?
- Violation 29 (Proper sewage disposal) is classified as a intermediate priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/29.
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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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