RICO CAFE
1404 DEL PRADO BLVD S UNIT 140, Cape Coral FL 33990 · 2392420714
Last inspected Jul 29, 2026 · 6 visits since April 2024
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5 inspections, climbing. The current grade is the best 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. Printed out Clean Up of Vomiting and Diarrheal Events DBPR Form HR 5030-204 for Manager. The manager posted form during inspection.
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
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Inspection history
6 visits, newest first
Jul 29, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionLicensing Inspection
Met inspection standards. 2 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority0 Intermediate2 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 2 findings
Establishment charging automatic gratuity without properly disclosing the information on the menu and the bill. Emailed To Management Gratuities, Tips and Operations Charges Industry Bulletin. Include Fees on Credit Card for purchases.
Establishment did not report seating change that affects the license fee, Clean Indoor Air Act, sewage system approval or other related requirements. Observed increase seating to 22. Emailed DBPR Form HR 5021-103 Seating Change Evaluation Form.
Jan 9, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority0 Intermediate3 Basic
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Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw beef over ready to eat sauce in stand up reach-in cooler across from cook line. The manager moved the raw beef beside the shelled eggs on bottom shelf in stand up reach-in cooler. Emailed DBPR HR Form 5030-99 Proper Storage to Owner.
Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors.
Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair in kitchen are.
In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container of sugar.
Aug 12, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority1 Intermediate1 Basic
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Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale. Observed 2 dented cans of tomato sauce. The manager stated she was in the progress of returning the dented cans.
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw swai over ready to eat pork in stand up reach-in cooler in kitchen. The manager moved the raw swai to bottom shelf in reach-in cooler under the ready to eat pork.
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed pork and beef not date marked in stand up reach-in cooler across from cook line.
In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container of rice.
Feb 17, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 8 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority4 Intermediate2 Basic
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Raw animal food stored over or with unwashed produce. Observed raw beef over produce in stand up reach-in cooler in kitchen. The manager moved the raw beef to another reach-in cooler across from cook line.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed steak (45F - Cold Holding) in stand up reach-in cooler across from cook line. The manager discarded steak.
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed handwashing sink blocked by empty container. The manager removed container from handwashing sink.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. The manager placed paper towels at handwashing sink.
No soap provided at handwash sink beside 3 compartment sink beside 3 compartment sink.
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed yellow beans, white rice and pork not date marked in stand up reach-in cooler across from cook line.
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 across from cook line ambient temperature 44F.
In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container of sugar.
Sep 23, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority4 Intermediate0 Basic
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Wiping cloth solution exceeding the maximum concentration allowed stored in a location that could result in the cross contamination of food, equipment, utensils, linens, single-service, or single-use articles. Observed 3 compartment sink to strong. The operator added water to obtain proper strength.
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 manager posted form during inspection.
No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths.
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.
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed shredded beef, black beans and shredded pork not date marked in stand up reach-in cooler in kitchen.
Apr 8, 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.