AZUCAR CAFE INC
With 6 documented inspections, AZUCAR CAFE INC in LEHIGH ACRES has achieved a 3.0/5 food safety rating. Food safety practices have remained consistent.
25 HOMESTEAD RD N STE-23
Overall Food Safety Rating
★★★☆☆ (3.0/5)
Based on 6 health inspection reports
All Inspection Reports
Inspection Date: 11/6/2025
Inspection #: Visit ID: 13457374
- 36-37-5:Basic - Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. Observed ceiling tiles textured. Repeat Violation
- 36-32-5:Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Observed ceiling tile stained with water spot.
- 51-13-4:Basic - No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted. Observed no choking poster. Emailed copy of choking handout to the operator. **Corrective Action Taken**
- 36-27-5:Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed wall next to the walk in cooler soiled. Repeat Violation
- 01B-01-4:High Priority - Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale. Observed 1 #10 can of dented ketchup. Operating segregated for return for credit. **Corrective Action Taken** Repeat Violation
- 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. Observed no from for clean up of bodily fluids, emailed operator proper handout. **Corrective Action Taken**
- 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. Observed no employee reporting agreements, emailed operator form Employee reporting agreement DBPR FORM HR 5030-103 **Corrective Action Taken**
- 53B-13-5:Intermediate - Proof of required state approved employee training not available for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Observed employees hired for less than 60 days per operator.
Inspection Date: 7/9/2025
Inspection #: Visit ID: 10943256
- 36-37-5:Basic - Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. Observed ceiling tiles above the cook line textured type and not smooth. Repeat Violation
- 50-09-4:Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. Observed license is current although the current license is not displayed.
- 23-03-4:Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed fan guard in the walk in cooler soiled with food debris.
- 36-27-5:Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed wall soiled in the kitchen area next to the walk in cooler and around the 3 compartment sink.
- 01B-02-5:High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Observed raw chicken and cooked peppers at 53F in walk in cooler.
- 03A-02-5:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed raw chicken and cooked peppers at 53F in walk in cooler.
- 22-02-4:Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed cutting board in the kitchen soiled.
Inspection Date: 12/19/2024
Inspection #: Visit ID: 8844661
- 36-37-5:Basic - Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas . Observed ceiling tile above cook line textured and not easily cleanable. Repeat Violation
- 36-32-5:Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Observed water damage to tile ceiling, operator stated the property management company will repair. **Corrective Action Taken** Repeat Violation
- 50-09-4:Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. Observed current license is not displayed but license is current, operator stated that they are going to print the current license. **Corrective Action Taken**
- 16-37-1:Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Observed no chemical test kit for chlorine.
Inspection Date: 7/30/2024
Inspection #: Visit ID: 8730983
- 36-37-5:Basic - Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. Observed ceiling tile above cook line textured and not easily cleanable.
- 36-32-5:Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Observed signs of water leak on ceiling tile in rear area of the kitchen in the ware washing area.
- 08B-38-4:Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed 2 boxes of chicken stored on the floor in the walk in freezer.
- 14-17-4:Basic - Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed walk in cooler shelves rusted. Repeat Violation
Inspection Date: 11/8/2023
Inspection #: Visit ID: 8439493
- 14-11-5:Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed gasket on reach in cooler across from cook line torn.
- 36-17-5:Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Observed floor tile cracked and missing at base of walk in cooler door.
- 23-03-4:Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed walk in cooler shelves soiled with food residue/ white mold like substance.
- 14-17-4:Basic - Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed walk in cooler shelves rusted.
- 27-16-4:Intermediate - Water with a temperature of at least 100 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. Observed no hot water available at hand wash sink at the front counter towards the coffee maker.
Inspection Date: 7/7/2023
Inspection #: Visit ID: 8352243
- 36-37-5:Basic - Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. Observed textured ceiling tile above cook line.
- 50-09-4:Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. Observed current license not displayed. Repeat Violation
- 23-03-4:Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed grease dripping from ansul system and beaded grease spots on front inside of vent hood. Repeat Violation
- 29-08-4:Basic - Plumbing system in disrepair. Observed hand wash sink next to 3 compartment sink with faucet under repair, waiting for parts that are on order according to the operator. **Corrective Action Taken**
- 47-03-4:Observed electrical wiring in disrepair. For reporting purposes only. Observed outlet in ladies room missing plate cover.