Cantina Italiana

January 28, 2026 · Fail

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official resultFail
resultFail
inspection typeEating & Drinking
failed findings19
critical findings2

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Failed findings

Packaged and Unpackaged Food-Separation Packaging and Segregation (P)critical

Inspector note: Raw chicken observed stored above cooked broccoli . Discontinue (cos)
code 590.003/3-302.11-P*** · critical food-safety factorstatus: Fail
Backflow Prevention (P)critical

Inspector note: Notes:Establishment observed without a food prep sink Per PIC staff washes fruits and vegetables in the 2 bay sink direct to waste. PIC to provide plumber report from a licensed plumber on the install of a prep sink
code 590.005/5-402.11-P*** · critical food-safety factorstatus: Fail
Clean-up of Vomiting and Diarrheal Events (Pf)

Inspector note: PIC unable to provide procedure and kit for vomit & diarrheal clean up events. Provide and maintain accessible (cos)
code 590.002/2-501.11-PF** · serious findingstatus: Fail
(A)-(P) Person-In-Charge-Duties (Pf)

Inspector note: Multiple P's & PF's violations noted on the inspection report. PIC to provide active managerial controls and train staff on violations noted PIC to post updated Letter Grade PIC to provide current Site Cleanliness Certificate
code 590.002(D)/2-103.11-PF** · serious findingstatus: Fail
Ready-To-Eat Time/Temperature Control for Safety Food Date Marking (Pf)

Inspector note: Multiple containers of prepped foods observed without date marking. Provide made/discard date before storing.
code 590.003/3-501.17-PF** · serious findingstatus: Fail
Consumption of Animal Foods that are Raw Undercooked or Not Otherwise Processed to Eliminate Pathogens (Pf)

Inspector note: Asteriks observed missing from foods offered cooked to order on the paper menu. Provide asteriks to the pertaining food items
code 590.003/3-603.11-PF** · serious findingstatus: Fail
Cleaning Agents and Sanitizers Availability (Pf)

Inspector note: PIC unable to provide non rinse sanitzer for the 2 bay sink. Provide
code 590.004/4-303.11-PF** · serious findingstatus: Fail
Using a Handwashing Sink-Operation and Maintenance (Pf)

Inspector note: Salad assemble area handwashing sinks observed blocked by mop bucket. Discontinue and maintain accessible at all time for handwashing.
code 590.005/5-205.11-PF** · serious findingstatus: Fail
Handwashing Cleanser Availability (Pf)

Inspector note: Kitchen main hansinks observed without handwashing soap. Provide. Additional handsinks observed in compliance
code 590.006/6-301.11-PF** · serious findingstatus: Fail
Hand Drying Provision (Pf)

Inspector note: Bar handwashing sink observed paper towels. Provide means to hand drying (cos)
code 590.006/6-301.12-PF** · serious findingstatus: Fail
(A) Certified Food Protection Manager (C)

Inspector note: PIC unable to provide a CFPM . Provide and post.
code 590.002(C)/2-102.12-C* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail
Food Storage Containers Identified with Common Name of Food (C)

Inspector note: Several squeeze bottles bulk bins storage/ condiments at the cookline observed without labels. Provide lables when removed from original containers.
code 590.003/3-302.12-C* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail
Miscellaneous Sources of Contamination (C)

Inspector note: Employee foods observed store above sales items. Discontinue (cos) Bar hand sink observed without barrier between handsink & open ice holder. Provide to protect from contamination
code 590.003/3-307.11-C* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail
Temperature Measuring Devices-Functionality (C)

Inspector note: Multiple refrigeration unit and walkin observed without a conspicious thermometer. Provide a visible thermometer to all the cold unit observed without a thermometer.
code 590.004/4-204.112-C* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail
Service Sink (C)

Inspector note: Establishment observed without a service/mop sink. Per PIC mop water most likely gets disposed outisde. Discontinue PIC to provide plumbers report regarding service sink install.
code 590.005/5-203.13-C* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail
System Maintained in Good Repair (C)

Inspector note: Salad prep area handsinks observed leaking . Repair
code 590.005/5-205.15-C* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail
Floors Walls and Ceilings-Cleanability (C)

Inspector note: Warewashing area flooring observed heavily damaged. Repair Drain located outside by the trash area observed heavily soiled/ trash/ grease build up . Clean to remove
code 590.006/6-201.11-C* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail
Handwashing Signage (C)

Inspector note: Multiple handwashing sinks observed without handwashing sign . Provide
code 590.006/6-301.14-C* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail
flagged at inspection

Inspector note: PIC unable to provide Allergen Awareness Certificate. Post in a conspicious place
code L1status: Fail

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