CITANOS CAFETERIA INC
30 HANCOCK BRIDGE PKWY UNIT 101, Cape Coral FL 33991 · 239-599-8955
Last inspected Aug 10, 2026 · 9 visits since September 2023
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▼ IMPROVING
5 inspections trending up, 12 points better than where it started.
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. Printed out Clean Up of Vomiting and Diarrheal Events DBPR Form HR 5030-104 for Manager. The manager posted form during inspection.
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
Awarded on the inspection record alone. What they mean →
Disciplinary actions
2 cases · $1,080
| Case | Violation date | Final order | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 7--2024063490 | Sep 11, 2024 | Feb 24, 2025 | $400 |
| 7--2024001589 | Nov 15, 2023 | Apr 23, 2024 | $680 |
Inspection history
9 visits, newest first
Aug 10, 2026Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 5 recorded, 1 high priority.
1 High priority1 Intermediate3 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 5 findingsThe state's own report →
Container of medicine improperly stored. Observed burn medicine in stand up reach-in cooler. The operator removed the medicine from stand up reach-in cooler.
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/. The manager is currently in the process of completing the Manager Certification Course.
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance.
Equipment in poor repair. Observed stand up reach-in cooler gasket torn.
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In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit.
Dec 10, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority1 Intermediate2 Basic
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Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Observed raw steaks over raw pork in stand up reach-in cooler. The cook placed the raw steaks under the raw pork.
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/
Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Observed plates on prep table unprotected. Educated manager to always protect plates and bowls before serving food on them.
Equipment in poor repair. Observed stand up reach-in cooler gasket torn.
Aug 26, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 10 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority3 Intermediate6 Basic
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Shell eggs in use or stored with cracks or broken shells. See stop sale. Observed cracked eggs in egg container on prep table across from cook line. The operator discarded crackers eggs.
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. Observed no paper towels at handwashing sink behind front counter. The operator placed paper towels at handwashing sink during inspection.
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled.
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance.
Equipment in poor repair. Observed stand up reach-in cooler in kitchen gasket torn.
Food stored on floor. Observed bottles of water on floor under prep table across from cook line.
In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container of rice.
In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board.
Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Observed wrong date marking on beef, pork tamales and pasta. The manager is changing date marking on all items.
Feb 17, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority2 Intermediate2 Basic
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Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Observed raw beef over raw pork in stand up reach-in cooler. The manager moved the raw pork beside the raw beef.
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.
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled.
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance.
Equipment in poor repair. Observed stand up reach-in cooler gasket torn.
Sep 11, 2024Call Back - Admin. complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 4 violations recorded, 1 high priority.
1 High priority0 Intermediate3 Basic
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Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed beef (52F - Cold Holding); pork (48F - Cold Holding) and ham (46F - Cold Holding) in stand up reach-in cooler.
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 ambient temperature of stand up reach-in 48F.
Equipment in poor repair. Observed stand up reach-in cooler gasket torn.
Sep 5, 2024Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 8 recorded, 2 high priority.
2 High priority2 Intermediate4 Basic
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Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Observed beef (52F - Cold Holding); pork (48F - Cold Holding) and ham (46F - Cold Holding) in stand up reach-in cooler.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed beef (52F - Cold Holding); pork (48F - Cold Holding) and ham (46F - Cold Holding) in stand up reach-in cooler.
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. Printed out Clean Up of Vomiting and Diarrheal Events DBPR Form HR 5030-104 for Manager. The manager posted form during inspection.
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. Printed out Employee Reporting Form HR 5030-103 for Manager. The manager filled out form during inspection.
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 ambient temperature of stand up reach-in 48F.
Equipment in poor repair. Observed stand up reach-in cooler gasket torn.
Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Observed wrong date labels on pork and beef.
Feb 21, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority2 Intermediate2 Basic
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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.
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed pork and chorizo not date marked.
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance.
Equipment in poor repair. Observed stand up reach-in cooler across from cook line gasket torn.
Nov 15, 2023Call Back - Admin. complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 7 violations recorded, 1 high priority.
1 High priority3 Intermediate3 Basic
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Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Observed raw chicken over shelled eggs in stand up reach-in cooler.
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/
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed pork and chorizo not date marked in stand up reach-in cooler across from cook line.
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.
Equipment in poor repair. Observed stand up reach-in cooler gasket torn.
In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit on prep table.
Sep 15, 2023Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 8 recorded, 2 high priority.
2 High priority3 Intermediate3 Basic
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Employee touched face/hair and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Observed cook touch face and arm while engaging in food preparation. Educated cook on washing hands and not touching skin or cloths while engaging in food preparation.
Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Observed raw chicken over shelled eggs in stand up reach-in cooler.
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/
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed pork and chorizo not date marked in stand up reach-in cooler across from cook line.
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.
Equipment in poor repair. Observed stand up reach-in cooler gasket torn.
In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit on prep table.
This record follows the licence, not the owner. Restaurants change hands and the licence history normally does not, so an older entry may describe people who no longer run the place. Every inspection above links to the state's own report. Something wrong? Tell us.