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
4 inspections, one direction. The current grade is the worst on record.
Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license.
Awarded on the inspection record alone. What they mean →
Disciplinary actions
1 case · $400
| Case | Violation date | Final order | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 7--2026024626 | Feb 17, 2026 | Jun 4, 2026 | $400 |
Inspection history
5 visits, newest first
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 7 violations recorded, 2 high priority.
Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license.
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.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed cutting board soloed.
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.
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Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.
Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair.
Food stored on floor. Observed bag on onions on floor in kitchen.
Met inspection standards. 6 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
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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.
Wiping cloth sanitizer solution exceeds the maximum concentration allowed. The owner added water to get the correct strength.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. The owner placed paper towels at handwashing sink in kitchen.
No soap provided at handwash sink.
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance.
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.
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 2 violations recorded, 1 high priority.
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Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license.
Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair in storage area.
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 8 recorded, 2 high priority.
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Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license.
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.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink.
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.
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.
Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair in storage area.
In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses.
In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board.
Nothing was found. The inspector recorded no violations at all.
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.