Casa Cana/Locals Pub
Last inspected: Apr 21, 2026
43
Score
Going back to 2022, Casa Cana/Locals Pub has nine inspections in the public record. The most recent visit was on Apr 21, 2026. A high risk tier suggests the facility had a rough recent inspection, with multiple violations on record.
Things have been moving the wrong way, with the rolling count rising from around four violations to closer to seven violations per visit.
“No paper towels” accounts for the largest share of issues, appearing six times across the record.
Casa Cana/Locals Pub's latest score of 43 falls below the Tequesta average of 76. This restaurant has more on its record than most do.
9
Inspections
2
Critical latest
4
Major latest
3
Minor latest
Inspection History
Apr 21, 2026
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 4 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 9 violations
High Priority - Live, small flying insects found 5+ live small flying insects on drain pipes under triple sink. 2 live small flying insects on paper towels at hand sink on cook line. 3 live small flying insects on ceiling at cook line. 5 live small flying insects on the wall of walk in cooler facing cook line. 20+ live flying insects on the walls in prep area. **Warning**
35A-02-7
High Priority - Nonexempt fish offered raw or undercooked has not undergone proper parasite destruction. Fish must be fully cooked or discarded. Yellowtail wild caught offered undercooked, no proof of any parasite destruction. Operator received letter of parasite destruction during the inspection. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
01D-01-5
Intermediate - Menu does not identify which items contain raw or undercooked animal foods covered by the consumer advisory. Six cold water oysters and Local Yellowtail and Scallop Crudo, not identified as being raw or undercooked, on menu. **Warning**
02B-01-5
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink at back door. Operator provided. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
31B-02-4
Intermediate - Oyster tags not marked with last date served. **Warning**
01C-03-4
Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Cooked chicken, collard greens and grits cooked 2 days ago not date marked in walk in cooler. Operator date marked **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
02C-02-5
Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust in prep area. **Warning**
36-27-5
Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris in prep area and cook line. **Warning**
36-73-4
Basic - Interior of ovens has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris in prep area and cook line. **Warning**
22-08-4
43
Dec 2, 2025
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Oct 1, 2025
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 6 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 11 violations
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. Tall reach in cooler in prep area: Raw whole duck (56- cold holding) - Per operator, not prepared or portioned today . Per operator, unclear how long product has been out of temperature. See stop sale. **Warning**
01B-02-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Tall reach in cooler in prep area: Raw whole duck (56- cold holding) - Per operator, not prepared or portioned today . Per operator, unclear how long product has been out of temperature. See stop sale. walk in cooler: Cooked chicken wings (46-47F - Cold Holding) Observed stored on speed rack at very front of walk in cooler by the door. Per operator, not prepared or portioned today. Per operator, out of temperature for approximately 30 minutes. Operator placed chicken wings in freezer to quick chill. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
03A-02-5
High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Splitter attached at mop sink. **Warning**
29-34-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed Strainer baskets in hand wash sinks at both bars. Operator removed strainer baskets. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
31A-11-4
Intermediate - Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. Not available at time of inspection. **Warning**
53A-01-7
Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. For chlorine sanitizer at dish machine. **Warning**
16-37-1
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. At prep kitchen hand sink. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
31B-02-4
Intermediate - No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Not available at time of inspection. **Warning**
53B-01-5
Intermediate - Clam/mussel/oyster tags not marked with last date served. Oyster tags missing last order sold date. Educated operator on shellfish tag procedures. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
01C-03-4
Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Cutting boards at flip top cooler on cook line. **Warning**
14-09-4
Basic - Clams/mussels/oysters removed from original container for long-term storage. Pan of oysters missing tag at small flip top cooler in prep kitchen. Educated operator on shellfish tag procedures. Operator provided tag. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
01C-06-5
32
Jan 23, 2025
Routine - Food
4 major violations.
View 4 violations
Intermediate - Clam/mussel/oyster tags not marked with last date served. No date of last order sold for clam and oyster tags. Educated operator on proper shellfish tag procedures.
01C-03-4
Intermediate - Menu does not identify which items contain raw or undercooked animal foods covered by the consumer advisory. Tuna tartar on menu has no indicator for raw animal protein. Operator corrected during course of inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
02B-01-5
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Hand wash sink by floor mixer and bar. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
31B-02-4
Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Hand wash sink by floor mixer. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
31B-03-4
67
Oct 11, 2024
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 3 major violations. 1 minor violation.
View 6 violations
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed Raw bacon over cooked beef at reach in cooler at cook line. Operator stored properly. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
08A-05-6
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. sour cream (50F - Cold Holding) Observed in squeeze bottle at flip top cooler on cook line. Per operator, not prepared or portioned today. Per operator, out of temperature for approximately 30 minutes. Operator decided to use time control. Operator placed time mark for remaining 3.5 hours.
03A-02-5
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Blocked by stacked garbage cans. **Corrected On-Site**
31A-09-4
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. At Hand wash sink by back door. **Corrected On-Site**
31B-02-4
Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. At Hand wash sink by back door. **Corrected On-Site**
31B-03-4
Basic - Wiping cloth quaternary ammonium compound sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. Sanitizer Bucket (Quaternary 0ppm) Operator corrected to 400ppm quat sanitizer. **Corrected On-Site**
21-08-4
52
Feb 13, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
View 3 violations
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw fish behind shredded cheese in drawers under grill. Operator reversed. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-05-6
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink at cook line. Operator provided. **Corrected On-Site**
31B-02-4
Basic - Wiping cloth quaternary ammonium compound sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength 0ppm on cook line. Operator set up fresh solution at 200ppm. **Corrected On-Site**
21-08-4
74
Dec 15, 2023
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 4 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 10 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food held using time as a public health control not discarded at the end of the 4-hour/6-hour period. See stop sale. Sushi rice 67°F prepared yesterday at sushi bar not discarded. **Warning**
03F-04-5
High Priority - Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. Time/temperature control for safety food held using time as a public health control not discarded at the end of the 4-hour/6-hour period. See stop sale. Sushi rice 67°F prepared yesterday at sushi bar not discarded. **Warning**
01B-13-4
High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Exp. 12.1.23 **Warning**
50-17-3
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Employee filled up pitcher of water in hand sink in wait area. Reviewed to only wash hands in hand sinks. Employee filled pitcher at prep sink. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
31A-11-4
Intermediate - Menu does not identify which items contain raw or undercooked animal foods covered by the consumer advisory. Rainbow Roll, spicy tuna roll, tuna roll containing raw fish not identified on menu. **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
02B-01-5
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink at sushi bar and next to ice machine. Operator provided. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
31B-02-4
Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink at sushi bar and next to ice machine.Operator Provided. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
31B-03-4
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. **Warning**
22-20-5
Basic - In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety flour not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Operator removed **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
10-01-5
Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees at Sushi Bar. Operator provided. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
31B-04-4
37
Mar 21, 2023
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 4 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 9 violations
High Priority - Nonexempt fish offered raw or undercooked has not undergone proper parasite destruction. Fish must be fully cooked or discarded. Establishment offers raw salmon and cobia at sushi bar; Operator requested letter from distributors; provided letter before closing inspection ; **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
01D-01-5
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw fish and burgers over cooked beans in reach in cooler at cook line; Operator stored properly **Corrected On-Site**
08A-05-6
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. sushi rice (69F - Cold Holding)at sushi bar; printed out TPHC form ; operator filled out form during inspection; Placed sushi rice on 4 hour plan from 3:30-7:30 **Corrected On-Site**
03A-02-5
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime- cutting boards at sushi and pizza station
22-02-4
Intermediate - Menu does not identify which items contain raw or undercooked animal foods covered by the consumer advisory. Sushi rolls- no asterisk Educated operator **Repeat Violation**
02B-01-5
Intermediate - Raw or undercooked oysters offered and establishment has no consumer advisory sign provided on wall, menu, placard, table tent or by any other written means. Raw animal foods must be fully cooked prior to service. Printed out and posted during inspection **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
02A-01-4
Intermediate - oyster tags not marked with last date served. Educated operator. **Repeat Violation**
01C-03-4
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Sugar and flour containers not labeled Operator labeled **Corrected On-Site**
02D-01-5
Basic - Food stored on floor - oil cases by dry storage area; Operator stored properly **Corrected On-Site**
08B-38-4
39
Oct 12, 2022
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Casa Cana/Locals Pub last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Casa Cana/Locals Pub on file is from Apr 21, 2026. The public record contains nine inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Casa Cana/Locals Pub?
Across the inspection record, “no paper towels” has been cited six times, more than any other issue at Casa Cana/Locals Pub.
How does Casa Cana/Locals Pub compare to other restaurants in Tequesta?
Casa Cana/Locals Pub most recently scored 43 out of 100, which is lower than the Tequesta average of 76.
Has Casa Cana/Locals Pub's inspection record improved over time?
No. Recent inspections at Casa Cana/Locals Pub have averaged around seven violations per visit, up from roughly four earlier in the record.
What does a high risk rating mean?
A high risk rating at Casa Cana/Locals Pub means the most recent inspection flagged either critical violations or a substantial number of smaller ones. Diners may want to read the violation details before deciding to visit.
How often is Casa Cana/Locals Pub inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Casa Cana/Locals Pub is inspected around three times per year on average.
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