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COLLADOS CUBAN CUISINE

1918 DEL PRADO BLVD S UNIT #3, Cape Coral FL 33990 · 239-541-8242

Last inspected Aug 20, 2026 · 7 visits since April 2024

Licence typeRestaurant
Seats22
Risk levelRisk Level 2
LicenceSEA4605335
Grade history
OCT 24
MAR 25
SEP 25
JAN 26
AUG 26
— STEADY

5 inspections within 24 points of each other. Whatever this kitchen does, it does consistently.

Worst finding on record
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 5030-204 for Manager. The owner posted form on wall in kitchen.
Intermediate/11-27-4/Corrected On-Site
Badges — 1 earned
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined

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Inspection history

7 visits, newest first

Aug 20, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

1 High priority0 Intermediate3 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 4 findings
Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Observed raw breaded chicken and raw breaded beef above raw shrimp and raw swai in reach-in cooler. The owner moved the raw breaded chicken and raw breaded beef under the raw fish.
High priority/08A-20-5/Corrected On-Site
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance.
Basic/36-34-5
Equipment in poor repair. Observed stand up reach-in freezer gasket torn.
Basic/14-11-5/Repeat Violation
Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler.
Basic/29-49-6
Jan 27, 2026Inspection 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 food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw breaded chicken and raw breaded beef over ready to eat pork. The owner moved the raw breaded chicken and raw breaded chicken beef to bottom shelf under the ready to eat pork?
High priority/08A-05-6/Corrected On-Site
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed handwashing sink in kitchen being used to thaw out raw fish. Educated operator to only use handwashing sink for handwashing only.
Intermediate/31A-11-4/Corrective Action Taken
Equipment in poor repair. Observed stand up reach-in cooler in kitchen gasket torn.
Basic/14-11-5
Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris.
Basic/22-08-4
Sep 2, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

0 High priority0 Intermediate3 Basic
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Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors.
Basic/32-04-4
Equipment in poor repair. Observed stand up reach-in cooler across from cook line gasket torn.
Basic/14-11-5
Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust in dishwashing area.
Basic/36-27-5
Mar 13, 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.
Basic/36-34-5/Warning/Return visit Mar 13, 2025 · Time Extended
Mar 11, 2025Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection

Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 6 recorded, 2 high priority.

2 High priority1 Intermediate3 Basic
Show 6 findings ▾
Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Observed raw hamburgers over raw snapper and raw shrimps in stand up reach-in cooler. The owner moved the raw hamburgers to bottom shelf in stand up reach-in cooler under the raw fish.
High priority/08A-20-5/Corrected On-Site/Warning
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed raw shrimp (47F - Cold Holding); raw snapper (46F - Cold Holding) in stand up reach-in cooler across from cook line. The operator placed raw shrimp and raw snapper on ice.
High priority/03A-02-5/Corrective Action Taken/Repeat Violation/Warning
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 Employee Report Form but not filled out by employees.
Intermediate/11-26-1/Warning
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance.
Basic/36-34-5/Warning
In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses.
Basic/10-20-4/Warning
Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination above reach-in freezer.
Basic/25-06-4/Warning
Oct 22, 2024Inspection 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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Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed in stand up reach-in cooler across from cook line. The owner moved all raw products into small reach-in cooler beside stand up reach-in cooler.
High priority/03A-02-5/Corrective Action Taken
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 5030-204 for Manager. The owner posted form on wall in kitchen.
Intermediate/11-27-4/Corrected On-Site
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 5030-204 for Owner. The owner filled out form during inspection.
Intermediate/11-26-1/Corrected On-Site
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 stand up reach-in cooler across from cook line ambient temperature 48F.
Basic/14-74-7
Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry.
Basic/42-01-4
Apr 22, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionLicensing Inspection

Nothing was found. The inspector recorded no violations at all.

0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic

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.