LA NORTENITA II
With 4 documented inspections, LA NORTENITA II in CAPE CORAL has achieved a 2.6/5 food safety rating. Recent inspections indicate some food safety concerns.
1541 Del Prado Boulevard North
Cape Coral, Florida, 33909
Lee County County
Overall Food Safety Rating
★★½☆☆ (2.6/5)
Based on 4 health inspection reports
All Inspection Reports
Inspection Date: 9/18/2025
Inspection #: Visit ID: 10940609
- 36-34-5:Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance.
- 16-46-4:Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Observed old date mark on rice in reach-in cooler. The owner stated she is changing date stamp on rice. **Corrective Action Taken**
- 08A-05-6:High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw steak over ready to eat pork in reach-in cooler across from cook line. The owner moved the raw steak beside the raw shrimp on bottom shelf under pork. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation
- 41-27-4:High Priority - Wiping cloth sanitizer solution exceeds the maximum concentration allowed. The owner added water to get the correct strength. Corrected On-Site
- 31B-02-4:Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. The owner placed paper towels at handwashing sink in kitchen. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation
- 31B-03-4:Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink.
Inspection Date: 3/31/2025
Inspection #: Visit ID: 10763793
- 36-32-5:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair in storage area. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-03-31: **Time Extended**
- 50-17-3:High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-03-31: Observed Business License Expired. Admin Complaint
Inspection Date: 1/21/2025
Inspection #: Visit ID: 8830799
- 36-32-5:Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair in storage area. Warning
- 10-20-4:Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Warning
- 21-04-4:Basic - In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board. Warning
- 50-17-3:High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Warning
- 08A-05-6:High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw shrimp over ready to eat chorizo and fries in reach-in cooler. The operator moved the raw shrimp to bottom shelf beside shelled eggs in reach-in cooler. Corrected On-Site Warning
- 31B-02-4:Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Warning
- 53B-01-5: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. Warning
- 02C-02-5:Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed shrimp, chorizo and chicken not date marked. Warning
Inspection Date: 7/16/2024
Inspection #: Visit ID: 8824823
- N/A:No Violations Were Observed