EL MAMBO RESTAURANT
4716 DEL PRADO BLVD, Cape Coral FL 33904 · 239-542-9995
Last inspected Jan 22, 2026 · 4 visits since March 2025
3 inspections trending up, 13 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. Provided operator with written procedures.
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Inspection history
4 visits, newest first
Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Observed uncovered container of raw frozen chicken stored over packaged beef roast.
Raw animal food stored over or with unwashed produce. Observed raw shell eggs stored over whole lettuce, peppers, and tomatoes in reach in cooler near sandwich station. Operator placed eggs on bottom shelf.
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer at end of wait station.
In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. Operator removed knives.
Met inspection standards. 2 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
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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 precooked shredded chicken not date marked. Educated operator on importance of date marking. Operator date marked foods.
Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Operator inverted containers.
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 9 recorded, 1 high priority.
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Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Observed containers of raw frozen chicken stored over boxes of frozen croquettes. Operator placed raw chicken on bottom shelf.
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.
Handwash sink missing in warewashing area.
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.
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.
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed precooked shredded beef not date marked. Operator date marked food.
Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine.
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense black beans and rice. Operator removed cup.
Ice buildup in mini reach-in freezer at front service area.
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