Cantina 1942
6429 Tara Blvd, Jonesboro, GA 30236
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Official Inspection History
2 recorded inspectionsPosted: Permit/Inspection/Choking Poster/Handwashing — Inspector Note: Observed previous inspection report from 6-9-2025 displayed. Previous inspection was 3-31-2026. CA: the most current inspection report shall be prominently displayed in public view. Discussed with PIC to display most recent inspection report.
Insects, rodents, and animals not present — Inspector Note: Observed roaches by steamtable in main kitchen coming out of electrical outlet. CA: the presence of insects, rodents and other pests shall be controlled. COS:PIC covered all food to protect from insects. Discussed with PIC to eliminate harborage conditions and seek help from a pest professional
PIC present, demonstrates knowledge, performs duties — Inspector Note: Upon arrival, observed no person in charge of facility. There must be a person in charge on the premises of the food service establishment at all times. COS: PIC arrived. Repeat violation.
Adequate handwashing facilities supplied & accessible — Inspector Note: Observed the lack of hand soap at the handwashing sink by the grill in the main kitchen. Each handwashing sink shall be provided with a supply of hand cleaning liquid.
Adequate handwashing facilities supplied & accessible — Inspector Note: Observed the lack of paper towels at the handwashing sink by the grill in the main kitchen. Each handwashing sink shall be provided with disposable towels or a hand drying device.
Food stored covered — Inspector Note: Observed foods uncovered in the walk-in freezer and reach in cooler. Foods shall be covered to protect from contamination.
Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized — Inspector Note: Observed ice machine with black slime like build-up in the main kitchen near walk in freezer. Observed ice machine in main kitchen near soda machine with black mold-like build-up. CA: equipment food-contact surfaces shall be cleaned at a frequency to preclude food residue accumulation
PIC present, demonstrates knowledge, performs duties — Inspector Note: Upon arrival, observed no person in charge of facility. Advised must have designated person in charge at all times. COS- person in charge arrived
Proper eating, tasting, drinking, or tobacco use — Inspector Note: Observed employee drinking from an open beverage in food prep area. Advised to use single service cup with lid and straw in a designated area
Adequate handwashing facilities supplied & accessible — Inspector Note: Observed straws stored in the hand sink, metal container being filled at the hand sink. Advised hand sink must be used for handwashing only.
Food separated and protected — Inspector Note: Observed raw chicken stored above ready to eat foods, raw chicken above cooked ground beef, raw pork and cooked steak. Advised PIC all raw animal products shall be properly stored according to their final cook temperature.
Food stored covered — Inspector Note: Observed foods uncovered in the walk-in cooler, reach in cooler and reach in freezer. Advised PIC all foods shall be covered to protect against contamination.
Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized — Inspector Note: Observed utensils and pans with encrusted food debris on the surface stored with clean items in the main kitchen. Also observed black substance on interior of ice machines in main kitchen and service area. Advised PIC all food contact surfaces shall be clean to sight and touch.