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LA NORTENITA II

1541 DEL PRADO BLVD N, Cape Coral FL 33909 · 239-887-2880

Last inspected Feb 17, 2026 · 5 visits since July 2024

Licence typeRestaurant
Risk levelRisk Level 2
LicenceNOS4607838
Grade history
JUL 24
JAN 25
SEP 25
FEB 26
▲ GETTING WORSE

4 inspections, one direction. The current grade is the worst on record.

Worst finding on record
Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license.
High priority/50-17-3/Warning
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★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined

Awarded on the inspection record alone. What they mean →

Disciplinary actions

1 case · $400

CaseViolation dateFinal orderAmount
7--2026024626Feb 17, 2026Jun 4, 2026$400

Inspection history

5 visits, newest first

Feb 17, 2026Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection

Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 7 violations recorded, 2 high priority.

2 High priority2 Intermediate3 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 7 findings
Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license.
High priority/50-17-3/Admin Complaint
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw talipa over ready to eat frozen fries in reach-in. The owner moved the raw talipa beside the shelled eggs on bottom shelf in reach-in cooler.
High priority/08A-05-6/Corrected On-Site/Repeat Violation/Admin Complaint
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed cutting board soloed.
Intermediate/22-02-4/Warning
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed paper towel dispenser in kitchen broken. The owner placed paper towels at handwashing sink.
Intermediate/31B-02-4/Corrected On-Site/Repeat Violation/Admin Complaint
Show the remaining 3 findings ▾
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.
Basic/22-20-5/Warning
Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair.
Basic/36-32-5/Repeat Violation/Warning
Food stored on floor. Observed bag on onions on floor in kitchen.
Basic/08B-38-4/Warning
The state's own report →
Sep 18, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 6 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

2 High priority2 Intermediate2 Basic
Show 6 findings ▾
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw steak over ready to eat pork in reach-in cooler across from cook line. The owner moved the raw steak beside the raw shrimp on bottom shelf under pork.
High priority/08A-05-6/Corrected On-Site/Repeat Violation
Wiping cloth sanitizer solution exceeds the maximum concentration allowed. The owner added water to get the correct strength.
High priority/41-27-4/Corrected On-Site
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. The owner placed paper towels at handwashing sink in kitchen.
Intermediate/31B-02-4/Corrected On-Site/Repeat Violation
No soap provided at handwash sink.
Intermediate/31B-03-4
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance.
Basic/36-34-5
Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Observed old date mark on rice in reach-in cooler. The owner stated she is changing date stamp on rice.
Basic/16-46-4/Corrective Action Taken
Mar 31, 2025Call Back - Admin. complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection

Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 2 violations recorded, 1 high priority.

1 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
Show 2 findings ▾
Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license.
High priority/50-17-3/Warning/Return visit Mar 31, 2025 · Observed Business License Expired. Admin Complaint
Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair in storage area.
Basic/36-32-5/Warning/Return visit Mar 31, 2025 · Time Extended
Jan 21, 2025Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection

Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 8 recorded, 2 high priority.

2 High priority3 Intermediate3 Basic
Show 8 findings ▾
Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license.
High priority/50-17-3/Warning
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw shrimp over ready to eat chorizo and fries in reach-in cooler. The operator moved the raw shrimp to bottom shelf beside shelled eggs in reach-in cooler.
High priority/08A-05-6/Corrected On-Site/Warning
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink.
Intermediate/31B-02-4/Warning
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.
Intermediate/53B-01-5/Warning
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed shrimp, chorizo and chicken not date marked.
Intermediate/02C-02-5/Warning
Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair in storage area.
Basic/36-32-5/Warning
In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses.
Basic/10-20-4/Warning
In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board.
Basic/21-04-4/Warning
Jul 16, 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.