EL MAMBO RESTAURANT II INC
1515 SE 47 TERR UNIT B, Cape Coral FL 33904 · 239.945.2587
Last inspected Aug 12, 2026 · 8 visits since August 2023
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5 inspections, one direction. The current grade is the worst 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. Provided operator with written procedures.
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Inspection history
8 visits, newest first
Aug 12, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 14 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
3 High priority7 Intermediate4 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 14 findingsThe state's own report →
Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with peppers.
Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Operator containers of frozen raw beef stored over packages of frozen yucca. Educated operator on proper storage of raw food.
Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed Mojo sauce 108F hot hold less than 4 hours. Operator placed sauce inside steam table. Rechecked temperature at 171F.
No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products.
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No soap provided at front service handwash sink. Operator placed soap at handwash sink.
Operator is not properly tracking/marking the number of days ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite was held at refrigeration temperatures prior to freezing in order to properly date mark the food when it is thawed and held at refrigeration temperatures again. Observed precooked frozen shrimp not date marked.
Paper towel dispenser at handwash sink not working/unable to dispense paper towels. Restroom. Operator placed napkins in restroom.
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed precooked shredded pork and beans/rice 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.
Soap dispenser at handwash sink not working/unable to dispense soap. Handwash sink in kitchen. Operator placed soap at handwash sink.
Wall not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, warewashing areas. Observed acoustic tiles in kitchen. Educated operator on having smooth and easily cleanable ceiling tiles.
Employee personal food not properly identified and segregated from food to be served to the public. Operator placed employee food on bottom shelf.
Label on a food item prepared and packaged onsite for customer self-service does not include product identity/description, date product was packaged and name and address of the establishment that prepared and packaged the food. Observed packaged items at front service area missing date product packaged and address of establishment.
Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Observed raw frozen pork thawing at room temperature. Operator placed pork reach in cooler for proper thawing.
Oct 23, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 7 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority0 Intermediate6 Basic
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Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Observed repackaged raw frozen chicken stored over dough in reach in freezer at kitchen entrance. Educated operator on proper separation of raw animal foods. Operator placed raw chicken on bottom shelf.
Label on a food item prepared and packaged onsite for customer self-service does not include product identity/description, date product was packaged and name and address of the establishment that prepared and packaged the food. Front display items.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debrs on reach in cooler door frames. Operator cleaned frames.
Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. Operator removed employee beverages.
Wall not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, warewashing areas. Observed acoustic tiles in kitchen. Educated operator on having smooth and easily cleanable ceiling tiles.
Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Operator placed cloths in sanitizer.
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Water spray bottle. Operator labeled water spray bottle.
Sep 16, 2025□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Jul 14, 2025Warning 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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Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Observed repackaged raw meat stored over tamales in reach in freezer. Operator switched foods to proper order.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed sliced tomatoes 45F cold hold, cooked plantains 45F cold hold less than 4 hours in reach in cooler next to fryers. Operator turned down reach in cooler and put lids on foods. Observed Pork lard 76F cold hold more than 4 hours. Stop Sale. Operator discarded lard.
Food manager certification expired. Observed Prometric Manager Certification expired for Delmys Garcia on 01/03/25. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/
No certified food manager for establishment. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/
Label on a food item prepared and packaged onsite for customer self-service does not include product identity/description, date product was packaged and name and address of the establishment that prepared and packaged the food. Containers of lard. Operator discarded containers.
Silverware/utensils stored upright with the food-contact surface up. Forks and spoons in bags beverage/wait station.
Wall not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, warewashing areas or bathroom. Observed acoustic tiles in kitchen. Educated operator on having smooth and easily cleanable ceiling tiles.
Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Educated operator on importance of storing wet wiping cloths un sanitizing solution. Operator discarded of cloths.
Oct 24, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 7 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority2 Intermediate4 Basic
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Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed containers of raw chicken stored over containers of cooked rice. Operator placed container of raw chicken on bottom shelf. Educated operator on proper separation of raw animal foods.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris. Can opener.
No soap provided at handwash sink in middle of kitchen at beverage wait station.
Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, warewashing areas. Observed acoustic tiles in kitchen. Educated operator on having smooth and easily cleanable ceiling tiles.
Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. Educated operator on the importance of having current license.
Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Sugar bin and Cocoa container at front service area. Educated operator on the importance of labeling. Operator labeled containers.
Jul 30, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 6 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
3 High priority0 Intermediate3 Basic
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Faucet at three-compartment sink does not reach all compartments. Educated operator on importance of having faucet reach all compartments.
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed containers of raw chicken stored over containers of cooked rice. Operator placed container of raw chicken on bottom shelf.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed cooked plantains 49F cold hold, raw beef 50F cold hold less than 4 hours. Operator double panned time/temperature control for safety foods with ice.
Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, warewashing areas. Observed acoustic tiles in kitchen. Educated operator on having smooth and easily cleanable ceiling tiles.
Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Cocoa container at front service area.
Nov 27, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 13 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority6 Intermediate5 Basic
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Faucet at three-compartment sink does not reach all compartments. Educated operator on replacing faucet at three compartment sink.
Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Observed repackaged raw fish stored over packaged carrots. Operator placed raw fish on bottom.
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.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Back beverage/wait station hand wash sink. Educated operator on having paper towels at hand wash sink. Operator placed paper towels at hand wash 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. Operator completed form.
No soap provided at handwash sink. Back beverage/wait station hand wash sink. Educated operator on having soap at hand wash sink. Operator placed soap at hand wash sink.
No written procedures available for use of time as a public health control to hold time/temperature control for safety food.
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Kitchen. Operator labeled bottle.
Ceiling tile missing. Kitchen.
No copy of latest inspection report available. Educated operator on importance of having last copy of last inspection.
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Hand wash sink in back beverage/wait station. Educated operator on importance of having hand wash sign. Operator placed hand wash sign at hand wash sink.
Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. Educated operator on proper storage of employee beverages. Operator removed employee beverage.
Wall not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, warewashing areas. Observed acoustic ceiling tiles in kitchen. Educated operator on importance of having smooth and easily cleanable ceiling tiles.
Aug 10, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 15 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
3 High priority5 Intermediate7 Basic
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Faucet at three-compartment sink does not reach all compartments. Back kitchen three compartment sink.
Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with yucca in reach in freezer. Educated operator on importance of using food grade containers. Operator switched to food grade containers.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed milk 48F cold hold less than 4 hours. Operator turned down reach in cooler.
Employee washed hands in a sink other than an approved handwash sink. Observed employee washing hands at three compartment sink.
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.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Hand wash sink in back beverage/wait station. Operator placed paper towels at hand wash 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. Operator completed forms before leaving inspection.
No soap provided at handwash sink. Hand wash sink in back beverage/wait station. Operator placed paper towels at hand wash sink.
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense cereal. Operator removed cup.
Employee drinking from an unenclosed beverage container in a food preparation/clean dishware area and the container does not have a dispensing mechanism to prevent hand contact with lip contact area of drink container.
No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. Milk storage reach in cooler.
No copy of latest inspection report available.
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Hand wash sink in back beverage/wait station.
Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers.
Wall not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, warewashing areas. Observed acoustic ceiling tiles in kitchen. Educated operator on importance of having smooth easily cleanable ceiling tiles.
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