MEXICO LINDO RESTAURANT
3724 Del Prado Boulevard South
Cape Coral, Florida, 33904
Lee County County
Overall Food Safety Rating
★★☆☆☆ (2.3/5)
Based on 8 health inspection reports
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Inspection on 2/4/2025
High Priority
0
Intermediate
2
Basic
0
Total
3
Disposition: Follow-up Inspection Required
Inspection Details:
- 53A-03-7:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Food manager certification expired. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/. Observed Prometric Manager Certification for Arturo Brawn expired 08/01/24. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-12-03: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2025-02-04: Observed Prometric Manager Certification for Arturo Brawn expired 08/01/24. Admin Complaint
- 53A-07-6:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : 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 - From follow-up inspection 2024-12-03: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2025-02-04: Observed No certified food manager for establishment. Admin Complaint
- 45-04-4:- From initial inspection : Use of cooking equipment producing grease laden vapors/smoke with no hood suppression system installed. Observed tortilla flat grill on side wait/beverage station. Notified Fire AHJ. For reporting purposes only. - From follow-up inspection 2024-12-03: Time extend for next unannounced inspection. - From follow-up inspection 2025-02-04: Time extend for next unannounced inspection.
Food safety inspection conducted on 2/4/2025 revealed 3 total violations (0 high priority, 2 intermediate, 0 basic).
Inspection on 12/3/2024
High Priority
0
Intermediate
10
Basic
3
Total
14
Disposition: Follow-up Inspection Required
Inspection Details:
- 51-11-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured on side beverage station. Educated operator on securing co2 tanks. Repeat Violation Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-12-03: **Time Extended**
- 23-03-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with encrusted grease on fire suppression above grill. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-12-03: **Time Extended**
- 22-16-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Reach in coolers at cook line. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-12-03: **Time Extended**
- 11-27-4:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : 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 Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-12-03: **Time Extended**
- 53A-03-7:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Food manager certification expired. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/. Observed Prometric Manager Certification for Arturo Brawn expired 08/01/24. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-12-03: **Time Extended**
- 02B-01-5:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Menu does not identify which items contain raw or undercooked animal foods covered by the consumer advisory. Raw Ceviche and steak not designated with consumer advisory. Educated operator on importance of having consumer advisory on menu to designate and inform consumer of raw undercooked animal foods. Repeat Violation Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-12-03: **Time Extended**
- 53A-07-6:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : 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 - From follow-up inspection 2024-12-03: **Time Extended**
- 05-08-4:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-12-03: **Time Extended**
- 53B-01-5:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : 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 - From follow-up inspection 2024-12-03: **Time Extended**
- 11-26-1:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : 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 Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-12-03: **Time Extended**
- 31B-03-4:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink in kitchen. Operator placed soap at hand wash sink. Corrected On-Site Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-12-03: **Time Extended**
- 02B-02-5:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Raw/undercooked animal food offered and establishment has no written consumer advisory. Raw animal foods must be fully cooked prior to service. Observed consumer advisory posted at front entrance but not on menu. Educated operator on importance of having consumer advisory on menu to designate and inform consumer of raw undercooked animal foods. Repeat Violation Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-12-03: **Time Extended**
- 02C-02-5:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed precooked rice, beans, and meats not date marked in walk in cooler. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-12-03: **Time Extended**
- 45-04-4:- From initial inspection : Use of cooking equipment producing grease laden vapors/smoke with no hood suppression system installed. Observed tortilla flat grill on side wait/beverage station. Notified Fire AHJ. For reporting purposes only. - From follow-up inspection 2024-12-03: Time extend for next unannounced inspection.
Food safety inspection conducted on 12/3/2024 revealed 14 total violations (0 high priority, 10 intermediate, 3 basic).
Inspection on 11/21/2024
High Priority
1
Intermediate
12
Basic
6
Total
20
Disposition: Follow-up Inspection Required
Inspection Details:
- 51-11-4:Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured on side beverage station. Educated operator on securing co2 tanks. Repeat Violation Warning
- 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. Warning
- 36-11-4:Basic - Floors not maintained smooth and durable in walk in cooler. Warning
- 23-03-4:Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with encrusted grease on fire suppression above grill. Warning
- 22-16-4:Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Reach in coolers at cook line. Warning
- 21-10-4:Basic - Soiled dry wiping cloth in use. Operator discarded soiled cloth. Corrected On-Site Warning
- 14-31-5:High Priority - Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with ribs. Operator ribs in food grade container. Corrected On-Site Warning
- 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 Warning
- 53A-03-7:Intermediate - Food manager certification expired. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/. Observed Prometric Manager Certification for Arturo Brawn expired 08/01/24. Warning
- 22-02-4:Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris. Can opener. Warning
- 31A-11-4:Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed soiled utensils stored in hand wash sink in wait station. Educated operator on hand wash sink only. Operator removed utensils. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation Warning
- 02B-01-5:Intermediate - Menu does not identify which items contain raw or undercooked animal foods covered by the consumer advisory. Raw Ceviche and steak not designated with consumer advisory. Educated operator on importance of having consumer advisory on menu to designate and inform consumer of raw undercooked animal foods. Repeat Violation 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
- 05-08-4:Intermediate - No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products. 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
- 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 Warning
- 31B-03-4:Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink in kitchen. Operator placed soap at hand wash sink. Corrected On-Site Warning
- 02B-02-5:Intermediate - Raw/undercooked animal food offered and establishment has no written consumer advisory. Raw animal foods must be fully cooked prior to service. Observed consumer advisory posted at front entrance but not on menu. Educated operator on importance of having consumer advisory on menu to designate and inform consumer of raw undercooked animal foods. Repeat Violation 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 precooked rice, beans, and meats not date marked in walk in cooler. Warning
- 45-04-4:Use of cooking equipment producing grease laden vapors/smoke with no hood suppression system installed. Observed tortilla flat grill on side wait/beverage station. Notified Fire AHJ. For reporting purposes only.
Food safety inspection conducted on 11/21/2024 revealed 20 total violations (1 high priority, 12 intermediate, 6 basic).
Inspection on 10/1/2024
High Priority
0
Intermediate
1
Basic
0
Total
1
Disposition: Follow-up Inspection Required
Inspection Details:
- 53B-01-5:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : 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 - From follow-up inspection 2024-10-01: Observed No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. Admin Complaint
Food safety inspection conducted on 10/1/2024 revealed 1 total violations (0 high priority, 1 intermediate, 0 basic).
Inspection on 7/30/2024
High Priority
2
Intermediate
7
Basic
10
Total
19
Disposition: Follow-up Inspection Required
Inspection Details:
- 14-01-5:Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense rice in dry storage room. Warning
- 51-11-4:Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured on side beverage station. Educated operator on securing co2 tanks. Repeat Violation Warning
- 36-34-5:Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease above tortilla warmer/flat grill in wait station. Warning
- 50-09-4:Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. Warning
- 14-09-4:Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Steam table cutting board. Warning
- 14-72-4:Basic - Exhaust system operated with filters removed. No means to capture grease and/or condensation to prevent dripping above tortilla warmer/flat grill in wait station. Warning
- 08B-47-4:Basic - Food not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor. Observed containers of onions stored on floor near dishwash area. Operator placed container of onions off of floor. Corrected On-Site Warning
- 14-38-4:Basic - Food storage container cracked or broken inside bean bin. Warning
- 29-49-6:Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Reach in cooler in corner near at end of cook line near steam table. Warning
- 08B-12-5:Basic - Stored food not covered. Observed containers of cheese and beans not covered in walk in cooler. Warning
- 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 in reach in cooler at wait station. Operator double panned milk with ice. **Corrective Action Taken** Warning
- 41-10-4:High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored on top of reach in cooler. Operator removed chemical. Corrected On-Site Warning
- 31A-11-4:Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed hand wash sink in dishwash area used as a dump sink. Educated operator on hand wash sink only. Repeat Violation Warning
- 02B-01-5:Intermediate - Menu does not identify which items contain raw or undercooked animal foods covered by the consumer advisory. Raw Ceviche and steak not designated with consumer advisory. Warning
- 31B-02-4:Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Hand wash sink at bar. 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
- 02B-02-5:Intermediate - Raw/undercooked animal food offered and establishment has no written consumer advisory. Raw animal foods must be fully cooked prior to service. Observed consumer advisory posted at front entrance but not on menu. Corrected On-Site 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 precooked meats and beans not date marked in walk in cooler. Educated operator on importance of date marking Repeat Violation Warning
- 41-17-4:Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled in dishwasher area. Educated operator on importance of labeling bottles. Repeat Violation Warning
Food safety inspection conducted on 7/30/2024 revealed 19 total violations (2 high priority, 7 intermediate, 10 basic).
Inspection on 11/30/2023
High Priority
3
Intermediate
6
Basic
9
Total
18
Disposition: Met Inspection Standards
Inspection Details:
- 51-11-4:Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured at side beverage station. Educated operator on importance of securing co2 tanks. Repeat Violation
- 08B-49-4:Basic - Employee personal food not properly identified and segregated from food to be served to the public. Observed employee food stored on shelving in reach in cooler above food served to public at end of cook line.
- 40-06-5:Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed cellphone stored on shelving above reach in cooler. Operator removed cellphone. Corrected On-Site
- 36-12-4:Basic - Floors not constructed to be easily cleanable. Observed walk in cooler floor not smooth and easily cleanable. Educated operator on having smooth and easily cleanable floor. Repeat Violation
- 10-12-5:Basic - In-use ice scoop stored inside hand wash sink between uses in back dry storage room.
- 10-07-4:Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit.
- 21-04-4:Basic - In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board.
- 33-16-4:Basic - Open dumpster lid. Educated operator on importance of having dumpster lid closed. Repeat Violation
- 36-30-4:Basic - Wall not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in side wait station. Educated operator on having smooth and easily cleanable surface. Repeat Violation
- 03A-02-5:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed Flan 46F cold hold less than 4 hours. Operator turned down reach in cooler. **Corrective Action Taken**
- 03B-01-6:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed cheese sauce 117F hot hold less than 4 hours. Operator reheated sauce to 165F. Corrected On-Site
- 41-10-4:High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored soda syrup boxes. Operator removed chemicals. Corrected On-Site
- 31A-11-4:Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed hand wash sink used to rinse utensil.
- 02B-01-5:Intermediate - Menu does not identify which items contain raw or undercooked animal foods covered by the consumer advisory. Ceviche on menu.
- 02C-04-5:Intermediate - Operator is not properly tracking/marking the number of days ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite was held at refrigeration temperatures prior to freezing in order to properly date mark the food when it is thawed and held at refrigeration temperatures again. Observed frozen tamales and burritos not date marked.
- 31B-05-4:Intermediate - Paper towel dispenser at handwash sink not working/unable to dispense paper towels in women's restroom. Educated operator on importance of having access to paper towels. Repeat Violation
- 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 precooked beans and precooked meats in walk in cooler not date marked.
- 41-17-4:Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled in women's restroom. Educated operator on labeling bottles. Repeat Violation
Food safety inspection conducted on 11/30/2023 revealed 18 total violations (3 high priority, 6 intermediate, 9 basic).
Inspection on 8/4/2023
High Priority
0
Intermediate
0
Basic
1
Total
1
Disposition: Follow-up Inspection Required
Inspection Details:
- 35A-03-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Dead roaches on premises. Observed 5 dead roaches inside insect control device on floor on side of upright reach in cooler at end of side wait station. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-08-04: Observed 1 dead roach on floor in wait station. Admin Complaint
Food safety inspection conducted on 8/4/2023 revealed 1 total violations (0 high priority, 0 intermediate, 1 basic).
Inspection on 8/3/2023
High Priority
3
Intermediate
7
Basic
13
Total
23
Disposition: Follow-up Inspection Required
Inspection Details:
- 51-11-4:Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Side beverage station near right side dining room. Warning
- 36-37-5:Basic - Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. Observed grated fence-like material above dry storage/above walk in cooler. Warning
- 36-32-5:Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Observed holes in ceiling in women's restroom. Educated operator on importance of sealing holes. Note: Operator called technician and is in the process of fixing **Corrective Action Taken** Repeat Violation Warning
- 50-09-4:Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. Educated operator on importance of having license. Repeat Violation
- 14-09-4:Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Cook line. Warning
- 35A-03-4:Basic - Dead roaches on premises. Observed 5 dead roaches inside insect control device on floor on side of upright reach in cooler at end of side wait station. Warning
- 36-22-4:Basic - Floor area around side beverage station in right side dining room covered with standing water. Warning
- 36-12-4:Basic - Floors not constructed to be easily cleanable. Observed floor in walk in cooler not smooth and easily cleanable. Warning
- 33-16-4:Basic - Open dumpster lid. Educated operator on importance of having dumpster lid closed. Operator closed before leaving inspection. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation Warning
- 08B-12-5:Basic - Stored food (sauces and salsas) not covered in walk in cooler. Warning
- 14-17-4:Basic - Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Warning
- 36-30-4:Basic - Wall not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable next to hand wash sink in wait station. Warning
- 36-27-5:Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated gray-like substance behind shelving in walk in cooler. Warning
- 01D-01-5:High Priority - Nonexempt fish (Tilapia) offered raw or undercooked has not undergone proper parasite destruction. Fish must be fully cooked or discarded. Warning
- 14-31-5:High Priority - Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with burritos I reach in freezer at cook line. Warning
- 35A-02-6:High Priority - Observed 3 live, small flying insects around side beverage station on right side dining. Warning
- 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. Warning
- 31B-02-4:Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Hand wash sink next to ice machine in dry storage room. Educated operator on importance of having paper towels. Repeat Violation 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
- 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. Warning
- 31B-03-4:Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Hand wash sink next ice machine in dry storage room. Educated operator on importance of having hand soap. Repeat Violation Warning
- 31B-05-4:Intermediate - Paper towel dispenser at handwash sink not working/unable to dispense paper towels. Women's restroom. Warning
- 41-17-4:Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Restrooms. Warning
Food safety inspection conducted on 8/3/2023 revealed 23 total violations (3 high priority, 7 intermediate, 13 basic).