Miami Beach, Miami-Dade County

KANTINA

834 OCEAN DRIVE, Miami Beach, FL 33139

FoodSeating
Latest violations
6
1 High Priority
Mar 18, 2026
City
Miami Beach
County
Miami-Dade
Status
Current / Active
Inspections
11

Violation history

Florida violations grouped by priority level over time.

Inspection history

Florida inspections are violation-priority based, with high priority, intermediate, and basic counts shown separately.

Mar 18, 2026

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 1Intermediate: 1Basic: 4Total: 6

12A-07-5

Detail 24451844

High Priority - Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food.

31A-11-4

Detail 24451843

Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed food residue inside HWS.

22-20-5

Detail 24451840

Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.

14-09-4

Detail 24451841

Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Repeat Violation

36-22-4

Detail 24451842

Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Repeat Violation

23-03-4

Detail 24451839

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed gaskets soiled. Repeat Violation

Oct 16, 2025

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 2Intermediate: 1Basic: 6Total: 9

01B-02-5

Detail 24121187

High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Observed Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed shredded chicken (52F - Cold Holding) inside WIC, as per chef from 10-11-25. Repeat Violation

03A-02-5

Detail 24121193

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed shredded chicken (52F - Cold Holding) inside WIC, as per chef from 10-11-25. Repeat Violation

22-02-4

Detail 24121191

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed can opener blade soiled.

14-09-4

Detail 24121186

Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Repeat Violation

14-11-5

Detail 24121185

Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed gaskets in disrepair.

36-22-4

Detail 24121188

Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Repeat Violation

10-17-4

Detail 24121190

Basic - In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. Repeat Violation

10-07-4

Detail 24121192

Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit.

23-03-4

Detail 24121189

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed gaskets soiled. Repeat Violation

Apr 25, 2025

Routine - Food

Call Back - Complied

Basic: 4Total: 4

14-09-4

Detail 23733399

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed at preparation area across cook line. Repeat Violation - From follow-up inspection 2025-04-25: Time Extended

24-08-4

Detail 23733398

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Repeat Violation - From follow-up inspection 2025-04-25: Time Extended

23-03-4

Detail 23733400

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed gaskets soiled throughout the reach in coolers at kitchen. - From follow-up inspection 2025-04-25: Time Extended

14-17-4

Detail 23733401

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed walk in cooler shelves rusted. - From follow-up inspection 2025-04-25: Time Extended

Jan 3, 2025

Routine - Food

Warning Issued

High Priority: 2Intermediate: 2Basic: 8Total: 12

01B-02-5

Detail 23450746

High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Observed spaghetti (58F - Cooking); yellow rice (59F - Cold Holding) held for more than 24 hours at the reach in cooler across cook line.

03A-02-5

Detail 23450749

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed spaghetti (58F - Cooking); yellow rice (59F - Cold Holding) held for more than 24 hours at the reach in cooler across cook line. Repeat Violation

53A-03-7

Detail 23450741

Intermediate - Food manager certification expired. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ Observed food manager certificate for Elena Ermolaeva expired on - 12-18-2024.

02B-01-5

Detail 23450738

Intermediate - Menu does not identify which items contain raw or undercooked animal foods covered by the consumer advisory. Observed tuna tartare not linked to consumer advisory on menu.

24-05-4

Detail 23450748

Basic - Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Observe plates not inverted stored above reach in cooler at kitchen. Repeat Violation

14-09-4

Detail 23450740

Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed at preparation area across cook line. Repeat Violation

24-08-4

Detail 23450747

Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Repeat Violation

36-22-4

Detail 23450743

Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Observed by dishwasher area.

10-17-4

Detail 23450745

Basic - In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment.

10-20-4

Detail 23450742

Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. At cook line.

23-03-4

Detail 23450744

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed gaskets soiled throughout the reach in coolers at kitchen.

14-17-4

Detail 23450739

Basic - Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed walk in cooler shelves rusted.

Sep 17, 2024

Routine - Food

Call Back - Complied

Intermediate: 2Basic: 6Total: 8

11-27-4

Detail 23151477

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Establishment has no written procedures for employees to follow in response to a vomiting or diarrheal event where the vomit or diarrhea is discharged onto surfaces in the establishment. Provided via email to operator. - From follow-up inspection 2024-09-17: Time Extended

31B-03-4

Detail 23151472

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Observed at hand sink located at dishwasher area. - From follow-up inspection 2024-09-17: Time Extended

36-34-5

Detail 23151475

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed ceiling tiles soiled throughout the kitchen. Observed ceiling tiles vents throughout the establishment. - From follow-up inspection 2024-09-17: Time Extended

14-09-4

Detail 23151476

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed at preparation table across cook line and preparation area near walk in cooler. - From follow-up inspection 2024-09-17: Time Extended

14-11-5

Detail 23151474

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed reach in cooler handle at bar area in disrepair. - From follow-up inspection 2024-09-17: Time Extended

14-69-4

Detail 23151478

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed ice buildup up at reach in freezer located by walk in cooler. - From follow-up inspection 2024-09-17: Time Extended

23-03-4

Detail 23151473

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed gasket soiled throughout the kitchen. - From follow-up inspection 2024-09-17: Time Extended

14-17-4

Detail 23151471

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed walk in cooler shelves rusted. - From follow-up inspection 2024-09-17: Time Extended

Sep 16, 2024

Routine - Food

Warning Issued

High Priority: 3Intermediate: 5Basic: 12Total: 20

12A-07-5

Detail 23151164

High Priority - Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food. Observed employee placed gloves on without washing hands at cookline. Informed her on proper procedure.

01B-02-5

Detail 23151159

High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Observed cheese (48F - Cold Holding); marinara sauce (48F - Cold Holding); tuna (49F - Cold Holding) at preparation area near walk in cooler. As per chef since previous day.

03A-02-5

Detail 23151170

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed cheese (48F - Cold Holding); marinara sauce (48F - Cold Holding); tuna (49F - Cold Holding) at preparation area near walk in cooler. As per chef since previous day.

01C-03-4

Detail 23151166

Intermediate - Clam/mussel/oyster tags not marked with last date served.

11-27-4

Detail 23151171

Intermediate - Establishment has no written procedures for employees to follow in response to a vomiting or diarrheal event where the vomit or diarrhea is discharged onto surfaces in the establishment. Provided via email to operator.

53A-05-6

Detail 23151162

Intermediate - No currently certified food service manager on duty with four or more employees engaged in food preparation/handling. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/

31B-03-4

Detail 23151168

Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Observed at hand sink located at dishwasher area.

02C-02-5

Detail 23151167

Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed cooked chicken stored at walk in cooler with no date marked, held more than 24 hours.

36-34-5

Detail 23151157

Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed ceiling tiles soiled throughout the kitchen. Observed ceiling tiles vents throughout the establishment.

24-05-4

Detail 23151165

Basic - Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Observed plates not inverted stored above prep table across cook line.

14-09-4

Detail 23151169

Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed at preparation table across cook line and preparation area near walk in cooler.

11-12-4

Detail 23151173

Basic - Employee experiencing persistent sneezing, coughing, runny nose, or discharge from eyes working with food, clean equipment or utensils, and/or unwrapped single-service items. At the time of the inspection observed chef coughing and with runny nose preparing food.

24-08-4

Detail 23151161

Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting.

14-11-5

Detail 23151174

Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed reach in cooler handle at bar area in disrepair.

36-73-4

Detail 23151172

Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Observed throughout kitchen.

14-69-4

Detail 23151163

Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed ice buildup up at reach in freezer located by walk in cooler.

40-01-4

Detail 23151176

Basic - No suitable facilities provided to store employee clothing and other possessions. Observed employees wallet and AirPod stored at preparation table across cook line.

23-03-4

Detail 23151158

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed gasket soiled throughout the kitchen.

14-17-4

Detail 23151175

Basic - Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed walk in cooler shelves rusted.

21-12-4

Detail 23151160

Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed throughout the kitchen.

Feb 22, 2024

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 1Basic: 9Total: 10

08A-05-6

Detail 22665871

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw comminuted meat over sliced cheese and other ready to eat items, operator moved the burger patties. Corrected On-Site

22-20-5

Detail 22665873

Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.

24-08-4

Detail 22665879

Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting.

36-73-4

Detail 22665877

Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Floors under equipment and bar area

22-08-4

Detail 22665880

Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris.

23-03-4

Detail 22665872

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Sides of equipment

22-16-4

Detail 22665878

Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues.

06-01-5

Detail 22665874

Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Shrimp thawing at room temperature in hand wash sink, operator moved them. Corrected On-Site

29-11-4

Detail 22665876

Basic - Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Hand wash sink leaking into bucket in dish room area Repeat Violation

21-12-4

Detail 22665875

Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.

Nov 17, 2023

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 1Intermediate: 2Basic: 6Total: 9

41-10-4

Detail 22453589

High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Rubbing Alcohol stored on shelf above reach in cooler.

31A-11-4

Detail 22453583

Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Employee using hand washing station to fill container with water.

31B-03-4

Detail 22453585

Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. At all hand washing stations in kitchen.

10-20-4

Detail 22453588

Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses.

10-07-4

Detail 22453590

Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Utensils on cook line inside water. Water temperature 94f.

23-03-4

Detail 22453584

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust.

22-16-4

Detail 22453586

Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues.

29-11-4

Detail 22453591

Basic - Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Hand washing station pipe leaking in kitchen.

02D-01-5

Detail 22453587

Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name.

Dec 12, 2022

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 3Intermediate: 2Basic: 11Total: 16

02C-01-5

Detail 21626568

High Priority - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food marked with a date that exceeds 7 days after opening/preparation.

01B-02-5

Detail 21626571

High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed mixed ceviche (48F - Cold Holding); ham (51F - Cold Holding) at reach in cooler at preparation area across from cook line. As per employee, since the previous day.

03A-02-5

Detail 21626579

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed mixed ceviche (48F - Cold Holding); ham (51F - Cold Holding) at reach in cooler at preparation area across from cook line. As per employee, since the previous day. Repeat Violation

22-02-4

Detail 21626569

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed interior of sugar container soiled. Observed interior of microwave at preparation area soiled with accumulated food debris. Repeat Violation

31A-11-4

Detail 21626577

Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed plastic pitcher stored I hand sink at ware washing area. Corrected On-Site

36-51-4

Detail 21626578

Basic - Building components, attachments or fixtures in poor repair. Observed walk in cooler gasket in disrepair.

36-34-5

Detail 21626574

Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed ceiling vents soiled with accumulated dust at ware washing area.

14-74-7

Detail 21626575

Basic - Cold holding equipment not maintained in good repair. Do not store time/temperature control for safety food in this unit until the unit is repaired. Observed ambient temperature at reach in cooler at preparation area across from cook line at 60F.

32-12-5

Detail 21626572

Basic - Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom.

50-09-4

Detail 21626567

Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. Observed license displayed expired on 10-1-22. Provided Self-Print licensing handout. Corrective Action Taken

36-24-5

Detail 21626566

Basic - Hole in or other damage to wall. Observed hole in wall at ware washing area across from dish machine.

10-20-4

Detail 21626565

Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses.

14-36-5

Detail 21626564

Basic - Interior of refrigerator or freezer in disrepair/has exposed insulation. Observed at reach in cooler at cook line across from grill.

23-03-4

Detail 21626570

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed reach in cooler gaskets soiled at cook line.

16-46-4

Detail 21626576

Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Observed at storage rack near cook line.

36-27-5

Detail 21626573

Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed wall soiled with food debris near hand sink across from cook line.

Mar 3, 2022

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 2Intermediate: 1Basic: 6Total: 9

08A-20-5

Detail 20903738

High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Observed raw chicken over raw shrimp inside reach in cooler. Operator rearrange. Corrected On-Site

03A-02-5

Detail 20903736

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Reach in cooler-ham (51F - Cold Holding); sausages (46F - Cold Holding);

22-02-4

Detail 20903733

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris. Observed can opener soiled with build up of old food debri.

24-05-4

Detail 20903741

Basic - Clean bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner, on storage shelf in ware wash area.

08B-49-4

Detail 20903737

Basic - Employee personal food not properly identified and segregated from food to be served to the public. Observed employee personal drink stored inside reach in cooler. Operator removed. Corrected On-Site

23-03-4

Detail 20903735

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled. Observed fan cover in walk in cooler soiled. Observed hood filters soiled.

16-46-4

Detail 20903734

Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Observed old labels on clean containers on storage shelf.

29-17-4

Detail 20903740

Basic - Waste line missing at soda gun holster at bar.

21-12-4

Detail 20903739

Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Operator removed towel from off table. Corrected On-Site

Jul 21, 2021

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 2Intermediate: 3Basic: 9Total: 14

08B-27-4

Detail 20363192

High Priority - Food placed in soiled container. Observed food storage bins (flour, sugar) soiled.

03B-01-6

Detail 20363203

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. white rice (115°F - hot holding at room temperature ) Rice was placed in a container and put inside walk in cooler to cool. Corrective Action Taken

01C-03-4

Detail 20363198

Intermediate - Clam/mussel/oyster tags not marked with last date served.

22-02-4

Detail 20363201

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed cleaning racks for dishes to be placed inside dish machine soiled.

31B-02-4

Detail 20363204

Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink, in ware wash area.

24-05-4

Detail 20363195

Basic - Clean bowls and plates not stored inverted or in a protected manner, in ware wash area. Manager inverted. Corrected On-Site

36-22-4

Detail 20363202

Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water.

06-06-5

Detail 20363193

Basic - Frozen time/temperature control for safety food being slacked at room temperature is no longer frozen solid. Observed pork defrosting at room temperature on storage shelf.

36-24-5

Detail 20363194

Basic - Hole in or other damage to wall, in ware wash area.

10-01-5

Detail 20363199

Basic - In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Observed scoop with handle submerged inside container of flour. Operator removed. Corrected On-Site

38-07-4

Detail 20363200

Basic - Lights in food preparation, food storage or warewashing area missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers. Also observed another light shield damaged.

23-03-4

Detail 20363197

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with food debris, dirt, slime. Observed soiled air curtains inside walk in cooler. Also observed reach in cooler gasket soiled.

29-19-4

Detail 20363205

Basic - Standing water in floor drain at bar.

14-17-4

Detail 20363196

Basic - Storage shelves with rust that has pitted the surface, in back kitchen near three compartment sink .