MANOLO'S CAFÉ
10860 MIROMAR OUTLET DR, Estero FL 33928 · 786-367-7515
Last inspected Aug 10, 2026 · 8 visits since September 2023
AUG 24
JAN 25
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MAR 26
AUG 26
≈ ERRATIC
5 inspections, swinging between A and C. Consistency is the problem here, not any single visit.
Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license.
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
Awarded on the inspection record alone. What they mean →
Disciplinary actions
3 cases · $1,060
| Case | Violation date | Final order | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 7--2024025049 | Mar 25, 2024 | May 21, 2024 | $320 |
| 7--2018028772 | Apr 27, 2018 | Sep 6, 2018 | $300 |
| 7--2018010508 | Jan 30, 2018 | Mar 21, 2018 | $440 |
Inspection history
8 visits, newest first
Aug 10, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority1 Intermediate2 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 3 findings
No soap provided at handwash sink. Observed no hand wash soap at hand wash sink on the front counter area. operator replaced soap.
Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. Observed license current but not displayed.
Equipment in poor repair. Observed gasket torn on reach in stainless steel refrigerator on the back line. observed gasket purchased and waiting to be installed.
Mar 4, 2026Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 5 violations recorded, 1 high priority.
1 High priority2 Intermediate2 Basic
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Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license.
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 manager filled out form during inspection.
No soap provided at handwash sink front counter.
Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
Equipment in poor repair. Observed reach-in cooler behind front counter gasket torn.
Sep 15, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority1 Intermediate4 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. Observed no signed copy of employee reporting agreement, printed copy during inspection and had employees sign.
Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. Observed license current but is not displayed.
Equipment in poor repair. Observed torn gaskets on reach on cooler under the panini press on the front line.
No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted. Observed choking poster not posted, printed a copy for the establishment.
No copy of latest inspection report available. Observed no copy of last inspection available.
Jan 14, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
3 High priority1 Intermediate1 Basic
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Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Observed current license expired.
Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Observed 11 premade Cuban sandwiches with pork, ham and cheese sitting in a container on the front counter with a temperature of 67F.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed 11 premade Cuban sandwiches with pork, ham and cheese sitting in a container on the front counter with a temperature of 67F.
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed bulk containers of cooked pork in reach in refrigerator not date marked prepared over 24 according to operator.
Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. Observed current license expired 12-1-2024.
Aug 21, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 2 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority0 Intermediate2 Basic
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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 reach in make table behind the front counter not properly holding temperature. Refrigerator repair company arrived during inspection.
Equipment in poor repair. Observed door broken on double door reach in make table on the front line. Refrigeration repair service arrived while inspection was on going.
Mar 25, 2024Call Back - Admin. complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 3 violations recorded, 1 high priority.
1 High priority2 Intermediate0 Basic
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Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Observed raw eggs stored above uncooked empanadas in reach in refrigerator.
Food manager certification expired. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/
Proof of required state approved employee training not available for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Observed not all employees have food handler training forms.
Jan 24, 2024Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 8 recorded, 2 high priority.
2 High priority3 Intermediate3 Basic
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Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Observed license expired.
Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Observed raw eggs stored above uncooked empanadas in reach in refrigerator.
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 copy of form for operator. HR 5030-104
Food manager certification expired. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/
Proof of required state approved employee training not available for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Observed not all employees have food handler training forms.
Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed employee handling food with no hair restraint.
No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. Observed no ambient thermometer in stand up refrigerator next to the oven.
Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Observed food thawing at room temperature.
Sep 13, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 1 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
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Food not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor. Observed 5 pounds bags of sugar in plastic wrap stored on floor next to coffee machine. Operator moved sugar corrected on site.
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.