LUIS BAKERY
2708 SANTA BARBARA BLVD #101, Cape Coral FL 33914 · 239.673.7081
Last inspected Aug 11, 2026 · 10 visits since September 2023
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5 inspections, swinging between B and D. Consistency is the problem here, not any single visit.
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 operator posted on wall in kitchen.
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
Awarded on the inspection record alone. What they mean →
Disciplinary actions
2 cases · $760
| Case | Violation date | Final order | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 7--2018003517 | Dec 27, 2017 | Jun 22, 2018 | $600 |
| 7--2016039987 | Aug 1, 2016 | Sep 29, 2016 | $160 |
Inspection history
10 visits, newest first
Aug 11, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 8 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority2 Intermediate5 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 8 findingsThe state's own report →
Raw animal food stored over or with unwashed produce. Raw shelled eggs stored directly over unwashed potatoes in reach in cooler. Observed operator correct violations in order to meet inspection standards.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Underside of large Hobart mixer has a build up of food debris.
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Pulled pork, ribs, rice sub sandwiches, per operator all,prepared on site more than 24 hours prior not date marked after
Equipment in poor repair. Door gasket on Vortex reach in cooler (#13) damaged.
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Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Build up of grease on cooks line underneath cooking equipment.
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Build up of ice inside reach in freezer on cooks line.
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. Product is missing date prepared and address of establishment. This is a repeat violation from the previous inspection dated 02-17-2026
Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. Partial personal beverages in multiple reach in coolers
Feb 17, 2026Call Back - Admin. complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 7 violations recorded, 1 high priority.
1 High priority4 Intermediate2 Basic
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Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw shelled eggs stored directly over prepared rice and beans in reach in cooler. Observed operator correct violations in order to meet inspection standards.
No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. No test kit available to test chlorine levels in triple sink
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. At kitchen hand sink
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Pork shoulders prepared on site and not date marked. This is a repeat violation from the previous inspection dated 07-07-2025
Required employee training expired for all employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. All training certificates issues on 03-14-2022 and expired on 03-14-2025
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer inside large Kenmore freezer.
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. Sofrito prepared on site and is not labeled with identity/description, date product was packaged and name and address of the establishment. This is a repeat violation from the previous inspection dated 07-07-2025
Dec 15, 2025Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 7 recorded, 1 high priority.
1 High priority4 Intermediate2 Basic
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Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw shelled eggs stored directly over prepared rice and beans in reach in cooler. Observed operator correct violations in order to meet inspection standards.
No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. No test kit available to test chlorine levels in triple sink
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. At kitchen hand sink
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Pork shoulders prepared on site and not date marked. This is a repeat violation from the previous inspection dated 07-07-2025
Required employee training expired for all employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. All training certificates issues on 03-14-2022 and expired on 03-14-2025
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer inside large Kenmore freezer.
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. Sofrito prepared on site and is not labeled with identity/description, date product was packaged and name and address of the establishment. This is a repeat violation from the previous inspection dated 07-07-2025
Jul 7, 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
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Raw animal food stored over or with unwashed produce. Raw shelled eggs stored over onions and limes in reach in cooler.
Time/temperature control for safety food identified in the written procedure as a food held using time as a public health control has no time marking and the time removed from temperature control cannot be determined. Deli ham, sliced tomatoes and Swiss cheese on prep table without time marking. Per operator, food was removed from refrigerator an hour prior.
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Sofrito made more than 24 hours prior and mot date marked. This is a repeat violation from previous inspection dated 01-31-2025
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled on prep shelf.
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Cup of tea and bottle of water on prep table. Operator removed drinks.
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. Sofrito made on aite and not labeled with date prepared, ingredients and address of establishment where food was prepared
Feb 4, 2025□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
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Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance.
Jan 31, 2025Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 12 recorded, 4 high priority.
4 High priority5 Intermediate3 Basic
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Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw pork over ready to eat beans and rice in stand up reach-in freezer.
Shell eggs not stored at an ambient air temperature of 45 degrees Fahrenheit or less. Observed shelled eggs at 78F on prep table across from prep table.
Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Observed ham (67F - Cold Holding); cut leafy greens (74F - Cold Holding) on prep table across from cook line. Observed white rice (51F - Cold Holding); pork (57F - Cold Holding) in stand up reach-in cooler in kitchen.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed ham (67F - Cold Holding); cut leafy greens (74F - Cold Holding) on prep table across from cook line. Observed white rice (51F - Cold Holding); pork (57F - Cold Holding) in stand up reach-in cooler in kitchen.
Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification and no other certified food service manager employed at this location.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink in kitchen.
No soap provided at handwash sink in kitchen.
No written procedures available for use of time as a public health control to hold time/temperature control for safety food. Emailed owner Time As Public Health Form for Ham, Cut Leafy Greens, Cut Tomatoes, Eggs and Cheese on prep table across from coo line.
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed beans and rice and chicken not date marked.
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance.
In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment.
Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Observed raw ground beef thawing out on pan In kitchen.
Aug 15, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 7 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority5 Intermediate0 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 raw pork over ready to eat chicken and rice and beans in stand up reach-in cooler. Emailed HR Form 5030-099 (Safe Proper Storage) to owner.
Shell eggs in use or stored with cracks or broken shells. See stop sale. Observed 3 cracked eggs in container of eggs. The operator discarded cracked eggs.
Employee washed hands in a sink other than an approved handwash sink. Observed operator wash hands in 3 compartment sink. Educated operator to only wash hands in designated handwashing sinks.
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 operator posted on wall in kitchen.
No currently certified food service manager on duty with four or more employees engaged in food preparation/handling. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/
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 5030-203 for Manager. The operator filled out form during inspection.
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed pork and riceand beans not date marked.
Mar 11, 2024□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority2 Intermediate3 Basic
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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.
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed chicken and pork not date marked.
Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured.
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance.
In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment.
Jan 10, 2024Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 9 recorded, 2 high priority.
2 High priority3 Intermediate4 Basic
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Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw steak over ready to eat ham in stand up reach-in cooler in kitchen.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed ham (48F - Cold Holding); raw steak (47F - Cold Holding) in stand up reach-in cooler in kitchen. The operator is moved ham and raw steak into another reach-in cooler. Observed orange rice (56F - Cold Holding) in stand up reach-in cooler in kitchen. The manager is discarded orange rice.
Employee washed hands in a sink other than an approved handwash sink. Observed operator wash hands in 3 compartment sink. Educated operator to only wash hands in designated hand washing sinks.
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.
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed chicken and pork not date marked.
Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured.
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance.
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 ambient temperature 48.
In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment.
Sep 28, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 8 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority3 Intermediate3 Basic
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Employee coughed, sneezed, used a handkerchief or disposable tissue then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Observed cook coughed and sneezed then engaged in food preparation. Educated cook on proper hand washing after sneezing or coughing. Observed cook wash hands after we discussed proper hand washing.
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw pork over ready to eat pork in stand up reach-in cooler in kitchen.
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed pans and utensils in hand washing sink behind front counter. The operator removed pan and utensils from hand washing 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. Emailed owner DBPR Form HR 5030-103.
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed beef and pork in stand up reach-in cooler not date marked.
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance.
Equipment in poor repair. Observed stand up reach-in coolers gaskets torn.
In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container in salt and sugar.
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.