Cantina Leon

2955 Ponce de Leon Blvd #134, Coral Gables, FL 33134 · Permanent Food Service · License 2338675

B
Grade B
Safety score 86 of 100
Latest visit: Sep 3, 2026

What drove the grade

Food stored in ice used for drinks.High priority · no follow-up needed · 6 other violations

How the score was calculated

  • Starting score100
  • Violations at the Sep 3 routine inspection
    1 high priority (no follow-up needed), 3 intermediate (1 fixed on the spot), 3 basic
    -14
  • Safety score86

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Inspection history

1 inspection · 1 visit

Routine inspection

7 violations found
  1. First visitSep 3, 2026 No follow-up needed

    Met the state's inspection standards; the inspector didn't need to come back. Any violations cited still count toward the grade.

    7 violations found:

    • 1 High priority
    • 3 Intermediate
    • 3 Basic
    What the inspector cited

    High priority1

    • Code 08, Food protection and cross-contamination: Food stored in ice used for drinks.

    Intermediate3

    • Code 02, Labeling, date marking and consumer advisory: Menu does not identify which items contain raw or undercooked animal foods covered by the consumer advisory.

      Location sells ahi tuna sashimi and ceviche Mexicano.

    • Code 31, Handwash sinks and supplies: No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink.

      Hand sink located at Front bar.

    • Code 53, Manager certification and employee training: Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification.

      Chef manager certified.

      Fixed on the spot

    Basic3

    • Code 10, In-use utensils properly stored: In-use utensil used with moist food stored in running water with insufficient velocity to flush food particles away.

      Front bar.

      Fixed on the spot

    • Code 29, Plumbing and backflow prevention: Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle.

      Hand sink at dishwashing area.

    • Code 50, Current license displayed: Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.

    Official report, on the Florida DBPR website

Reading this report

Priority levels

  • High priority The problems most likely to make someone sick directly.
  • Intermediate Could lead to a high-priority problem if not fixed.
  • Basic Best practices and general upkeep.

Most cited

Labeling, date marking and consumer advisory1
Food protection and cross-contamination1
In-use utensils properly stored1
Plumbing and backflow prevention1
Handwash sinks and supplies1
Current license displayed1
Manager certification and employee training1