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EL MAMBO RESTAURANT II INC

Based on 7 health inspections, EL MAMBO RESTAURANT II INC in CAPE CORAL has earned a 1.9/5 food safety rating. Recent inspections indicate some food safety concerns.

1515 SE 47 TERR UNIT B

Overall Food Safety Rating

★½☆☆☆ (1.9/5)
Based on 7 health inspection reports

All Inspection Reports

Inspection Date: 10/23/2025

Inspection #: Visit ID: 13460607

  • 02D-03-4:Basic - Label on a food item prepared and packaged onsite for customer self-service does not include product identity/description, date product was packaged and name and address of the establishment that prepared and packaged the food. Front display items.
  • 23-03-4:Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debrs on reach in cooler door frames. Operator cleaned frames. Corrected On-Site
  • 12B-13-4:Basic - Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. Operator removed employee beverages. Corrected On-Site
  • 36-30-4:Basic - Wall not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, warewashing areas. Observed acoustic tiles in kitchen. Educated operator on having smooth and easily cleanable ceiling tiles. Repeat Violation
  • 21-12-4:Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Operator placed cloths in sanitizer. Corrected On-Site
  • 02D-01-5:Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Water spray bottle. Operator labeled water spray bottle. Corrected On-Site
  • 08A-02-6:High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Observed repackaged raw frozen chicken stored over dough in reach in freezer at kitchen entrance. Educated operator on proper separation of raw animal foods. Operator placed raw chicken on bottom shelf. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

Inspection Date: 9/16/2025

Inspection #: Visit ID: 13459941

  • N/A:No Violations Were Observed

Inspection Date: 7/14/2025

Inspection #: Visit ID: 10935745

  • 02D-03-4:Basic - Label on a food item prepared and packaged onsite for customer self-service does not include product identity/description, date product was packaged and name and address of the establishment that prepared and packaged the food. Containers of lard. Operator discarded containers. Corrected On-Site Warning
  • 24-18-4:Basic - Silverware/utensils stored upright with the food-contact surface up. Forks and spoons in bags beverage/wait station. Warning
  • 36-30-4:Basic - Wall not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, warewashing areas or bathroom. Observed acoustic tiles in kitchen. Educated operator on having smooth and easily cleanable ceiling tiles. Repeat Violation Warning
  • 21-12-4:Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Educated operator on importance of storing wet wiping cloths un sanitizing solution. Operator discarded of cloths.Repeat Violation Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation Warning
  • 08A-02-6:High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Observed repackaged raw meat stored over tamales in reach in freezer. Operator switched foods to proper order. Corrected On-Site Warning
  • 03A-02-5:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed sliced tomatoes 45F cold hold, cooked plantains 45F cold hold less than 4 hours in reach in cooler next to fryers. Operator turned down reach in cooler and put lids on foods. Observed Pork lard 76F cold hold more than 4 hours. Stop Sale. Operator discarded lard. **Corrective Action Taken** Warning
  • 53A-03-7:Intermediate - Food manager certification expired. Observed Prometric Manager Certification expired for Delmys Garcia on 01/03/25. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ Warning
  • 53A-07-6:Intermediate - No certified food manager for establishment. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ Warning

Inspection Date: 10/24/2024

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8844655

  • 36-30-4:Basic - Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, warewashing areas. Observed acoustic tiles in kitchen. Educated operator on having smooth and easily cleanable ceiling tiles. Repeat Violation
  • 50-09-4:Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. Educated operator on the importance of having current license. Repeat Violation
  • 21-12-4:Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Corrected On-Site
  • 02D-01-5:Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Sugar bin and Cocoa container at front service area. Educated operator on the importance of labeling. Operator labeled containers. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation
  • 08A-05-6:High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed containers of raw chicken stored over containers of cooked rice. Operator placed container of raw chicken on bottom shelf. Educated operator on proper separation of raw animal foods. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation
  • 22-02-4:Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris. Can opener.
  • 31B-03-4:Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink in middle of kitchen at beverage wait station. Corrected On-Site

Inspection Date: 7/30/2024

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8730713

  • 36-30-4:Basic - Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, warewashing areas. Observed acoustic tiles in kitchen. Educated operator on having smooth and easily cleanable ceiling tiles. Repeat Violation
  • 50-09-4:Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
  • 02D-01-5:Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Cocoa container at front service area.
  • 16-20-4:High Priority - Faucet at three-compartment sink does not reach all compartments. Educated operator on importance of having faucet reach all compartments. Repeat Violation
  • 08A-05-6:High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed containers of raw chicken stored over containers of cooked rice. Operator placed container of raw chicken on bottom shelf. Corrected On-Site
  • 03A-02-5:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed cooked plantains 49F cold hold, raw beef 50F cold hold less than 4 hours. Operator double panned time/temperature control for safety foods with ice. **Corrective Action Taken**

Inspection Date: 11/27/2023

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8469302

  • 36-36-4:Basic - Ceiling tile missing. Kitchen.
  • 51-18-6:Basic - No copy of latest inspection report available. Educated operator on importance of having last copy of last inspection. Repeat Violation
  • 31B-04-4:Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Hand wash sink in back beverage/wait station. Educated operator on importance of having hand wash sign. Operator placed hand wash sign at hand wash sink. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation
  • 12B-13-4:Basic - Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. Educated operator on proper storage of employee beverages. Operator removed employee beverage. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation
  • 36-30-4:Basic - Wall not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, warewashing areas. Observed acoustic ceiling tiles in kitchen. Educated operator on importance of having smooth and easily cleanable ceiling tiles. Repeat Violation
  • 16-20-4:High Priority - Faucet at three-compartment sink does not reach all compartments. Educated operator on replacing faucet at three compartment sink. Repeat Violation
  • 08A-02-6:High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Observed repackaged raw fish stored over packaged carrots. Operator placed raw fish on bottom. Corrected On-Site
  • 11-27-4: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 operator with written procedures. Corrected On-Site
  • 31B-02-4:Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Back beverage/wait station hand wash sink. Educated operator on having paper towels at hand wash sink. Operator placed paper towels at hand wash sink. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation
  • 11-26-1:Intermediate - No proof provided that food employees are informed of their responsibility to report to the person in charge information about their health and activities related to foodborne illnesses. Operator completed form. Corrected On-Site
  • 31B-03-4:Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Back beverage/wait station hand wash sink. Educated operator on having soap at hand wash sink. Operator placed soap at hand wash sink. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation
  • 03F-10-5:Intermediate - No written procedures available for use of time as a public health control to hold time/temperature control for safety food.
  • 41-17-4:Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Kitchen. Operator labeled bottle. Corrected On-Site

Inspection Date: 8/10/2023

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8351941

  • 14-01-5:Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense cereal. Operator removed cup. Corrected On-Site
  • 12B-12-5:Basic - Employee drinking from an unenclosed beverage container in a food preparation/clean dishware area and the container does not have a dispensing mechanism to prevent hand contact with lip contact area of drink container.
  • 05-09-4:Basic - No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. Milk storage reach in cooler.
  • 51-18-6:Basic - No copy of latest inspection report available.
  • 31B-04-4:Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Hand wash sink in back beverage/wait station.
  • 12B-13-4:Basic - Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers.
  • 36-30-4:Basic - Wall not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, warewashing areas. Observed acoustic ceiling tiles in kitchen. Educated operator on importance of having smooth easily cleanable ceiling tiles. Repeat Violation
  • 16-20-4:High Priority - Faucet at three-compartment sink does not reach all compartments. Back kitchen three compartment sink.
  • 14-31-5:High Priority - Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with yucca in reach in freezer. Educated operator on importance of using food grade containers. Operator switched to food grade containers. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation
  • 03A-02-5:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed milk 48F cold hold less than 4 hours. Operator turned down reach in cooler. **Corrective Action Taken**
  • 12A-03-4:Intermediate - Employee washed hands in a sink other than an approved handwash sink. Observed employee washing hands at three compartment sink.
  • 11-27-4: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 operator with written procedures. Corrected On-Site
  • 31B-02-4:Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Hand wash sink in back beverage/wait station. Operator placed paper towels at hand wash sink. Corrected On-Site
  • 11-26-1:Intermediate - No proof provided that food employees are informed of their responsibility to report to the person in charge information about their health and activities related to foodborne illnesses. Operator completed forms before leaving inspection. Corrected On-Site
  • 31B-03-4:Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Hand wash sink in back beverage/wait station. Operator placed paper towels at hand wash sink. Corrected On-Site