AJI LIMON RAICES PERUANAS
1480 NE PINE ISLAND RD 2A, Cape Coral FL 33909 · 2396342462
Last inspected Apr 13, 2026 · 13 visits since August 2023
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▲ GETTING WORSE
5 inspections trending down, 12 points off where it started.
Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Observed shrimp (48F - Cold Holding) in reach-in cooler.
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
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Disciplinary actions
3 cases · $760
| Case | Violation date | Final order | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 7--2021012007 | Feb 10, 2021 | Apr 8, 2021 | $400 |
| 7--2019035137 | May 14, 2019 | Aug 1, 2019 | $160 |
| 7--2017012952 | Mar 6, 2017 | Apr 12, 2017 | $200 |
Inspection history
13 visits, newest first
Apr 13, 2026□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 1 finding
Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair.
Feb 11, 2026Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 11 recorded, 1 high priority.
1 High priority6 Intermediate4 Basic
Show 11 findings ▾
Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Observed raw chicken over raw swai in reach-in cooler across from cook line. The operator moved the raw chicken beside the raw swai in reach-in cooler.
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed utensils in handwashing sink in kitchen the operator removed the spoons and forks from handwashing sink.
Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification.
No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths.
No currently certified food service manager on duty with four or more employees engaged in food preparation/handling. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. The operator placed paper towels at handwashing sink.
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.
Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair.
Ice scoop handle in contact with ice.
In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses.
In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board.
Aug 12, 2025□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority3 Intermediate1 Basic
Show 4 findings ▾
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed cutting board soiled.
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed pasta and seafood mix not date marked.
Required employee training expired for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance.
Aug 7, 2025Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 10 violations recorded, 3 high priority.
3 High priority3 Intermediate4 Basic
Show 10 findings ▾
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw chicken over ready to eat mussels in stand up reach-in cooler in kitchen. The manager moved all raw chicken to bottom shelf in reach-in cooler.
Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Observed scrambled eggs (61F - Cold Holding); mixed vegetables (66F - Cold Holding) in reach-in cooler across from cook line.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed raw beef (48F - Cold Holding); raw chicken (49F - Cold Holding); raw calamari (49F - Cold Holding); raw swai (51F - Cold Holding) in reach-in cooler across from cook line. The manager moved all raw products into stand up reach-in cooler in kitchen. Observed scrambled eggs (61F - Cold Holding); mixed vegetables (66F - Cold Holding) in reach-in cooler across from cook line.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed cutting board soiled.
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed pasta and seafood mix not date marked.
Required employee training expired for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance.
Cold holding equipment not maintained in good repair. Do not store time/temperature control for safety food in this unit until the unit is repaired. Observed reach-in cooler across from cook line ambient temperature 54F.
Hood filter missing from automatic fire suppression/exhaust system.
Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Observed raw squid and raw swai thawing in standing water.
Feb 25, 2025□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
Show 1 finding ▾
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance.
Feb 20, 2025Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 10 recorded, 4 high priority.
4 High priority4 Intermediate2 Basic
Show 10 findings ▾
Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly.
Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Observed raw beef over raw fish in stand up reach-in cooler. The manager moved the raw beef under the raw fish.
Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Observed black beans (47F - Cold Holding) in stand up reach-in cooler in kitchen. See Stop Sale.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed raw beef (46F - Cold Holding); raw beef (48F - Cold Holding) in reach-in cooler across from cook line. The manager moved the raw chicken and raw beef to reach-in cooler in kitchen. Observed raw beef (48F - Cold Holding); raw swai (49F - Cold Holding) in reach-in cooler in kitchen across from 3 compartment sink. The manager moved the raw beef and raw swai into reach-in cooler from in kitchen. Observed black beans (47F - Cold Holding) in stand up reach-in cooler in kitchen. See Stop Sale.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink across from reach-in cooler.
No soap provided at handwash sink across from cook line.
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed black beans and soup not date marked in stand up reach-in cooler.
Required employee training expired for all employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance.
In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container or cancha.
Nov 15, 2024□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate2 Basic
Show 2 findings ▾
Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair.
Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair.
Oct 16, 2024Call Back - Extension given, pendingRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems were not fixed yet and the kitchen was given more time.
0 High priority2 Intermediate3 Basic
Show 5 findings ▾
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/
Water with a temperature of least 85 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. Observed handwashing sink in kitchen hot water turned off. The manager turned on hot water at handwashing sink in kitchen.
Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair.
Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair.
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. In storage area black beans and rice.
Aug 9, 2024Call Back - Extension given, pendingRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems were not fixed yet and the kitchen was given more time.
0 High priority2 Intermediate3 Basic
Show 5 findings ▾
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/
Water with a temperature of least 85 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. Observed handwashing sink in kitchen hot water turned off. The manager turned on hot water at handwashing sink in kitchen.
Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair.
Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair.
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. In storage area black beans and rice.
Aug 6, 2024Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 10 recorded, 3 high priority.
3 High priority2 Intermediate5 Basic
Show 10 findings ▾
Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Observed raw chicken over raw beef in stand up reach-in cooler. The operator moved the raw chicken to bottom shelf in stand up reach-in cooler.
Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Observed shrimp (48F - Cold Holding) in reach-in cooler.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed raw chicken (48F - Cold Holding); raw beef (46F - Cold Holding); raw shrimp (49F - Cold Holding); raw calamari (45F - Cold Holding); raw swai (49F - Cold Holding) in reach-in cooler across from cook line. The manager all raw products on ice. Observed shrimp (48F - Cold Holding) in reach-in cooler. See Stop Sale.
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/
Water with a temperature of least 85 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. Observed handwashing sink in kitchen hot water turned off. The manager turned on hot water at handwashing sink in kitchen.
Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair.
Cold holding equipment not maintained in good repair. Do not store time/temperature control for safety food in this unit until the unit is repaired. Observed reach-in cooler across from cook line ambient temperature 53F.
Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair.
Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler.
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. In storage area black beans and rice.
Dec 7, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 10 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority3 Intermediate6 Basic
Show 10 findings ▾
Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Observed raw beef over raw snapper in stand up reach-in cooler. The operator moved raw beef to bottom shelf in stand up reach-in cooler.
Employee washed hands in a sink other than an approved handwash sink. Observed operator wash hands in 3 compartment sink. Educated on only washing hands in designated hand washing sink.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed can opener with rust like substance on it.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink across from reach-in cooler.
Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair.
Equipment in poor repair. Observed reach-in cooler gasket torn.
Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair on cook line.
Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers in reach-in cooler across from cook line.
Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler.
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed black beans and corn in containers not labeled.
Oct 17, 2023□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority1 Intermediate2 Basic
Show 3 findings ▾
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed cutting board soiled.
Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair.
Cold holding equipment not maintained in good repair. Do not store time/temperature control for safety food in this unit until the unit is repaired. Observed reach-in cooler across from cook line ambient temperature 49F.
Aug 14, 2023Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 9 recorded, 2 high priority.
2 High priority4 Intermediate3 Basic
Show 9 findings ▾
Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Observed raw beef over raw calamari in stand up reach-in cooler across from 3 compartment sink. We moved raw beef to bottom shelf in reach-in cooler.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed raw beef (51F - Cold Holding); raw shrimp (51F - Cold Holding); raw chicken (47F - Cold Holding);; raw talipa (48F - Cold Holding) in reach-in cooler across from cook line. The cook moved all raw products into stand up reach-in cooler across from 3 compartment sink.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed cutting board soiled.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink in kitchen. The operator placed paper towels at hand washing sink.
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. Emailed owner DBPR Form HR 5030-103. The owner is having all personnel fill out form.
Required employee training expired for all employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.
Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair.
Cold holding equipment not maintained in good repair. Do not store time/temperature control for safety food in this unit until the unit is repaired. Observed reach-in cooler across from cook line ambient temperature 49F.
Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Observed raw beef and raw fish thawing in standing water in 3 compartment sink.
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