RINCON CUBANO OF CAPE CORAL INC
958 CONTRY CLUB BLVD #A, Cape Coral FL 33990 · 239.772.7790
Last inspected Mar 20, 2026 · 10 visits since August 2023
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5 inspections trending up, 24 points better than where it started.
Pesticide/insecticide labeled for household use only present in establishment. Observed a can of hot shot ant,roach spider killer under across from storage rack beside mop sink. The operator removed the household chemicals.
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
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Disciplinary actions
2 cases · $720
| Case | Violation date | Final order | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 7--2026035232 | Mar 20, 2026 | Jun 25, 2026 | $160 |
| 7--2024018480 | Feb 19, 2024 | Apr 25, 2024 | $560 |
Inspection history
10 visits, newest first
Mar 20, 2026Call Back - Admin. complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 8 violations recorded.
0 High priority1 Intermediate7 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 8 findingsThe state's own report →
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.
Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors both bathroom doors.
Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom.
Equipment in poor repair. Observed stand up reach-in cooler gasket torn.
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Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair in kitchen.
Food stored on floor. Observed boxes of food on floor in walk-in freezer.
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees front counter.
Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Observed raw pork ribs and raw beef thawing out in standing water.
Jan 15, 2026Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 12 recorded, 1 high priority.
1 High priority1 Intermediate10 Basic
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Pesticide/insecticide labeled for household use only present in establishment. Observed a can of hot shot ant,roach spider killer under across from storage rack beside mop sink. The operator removed the household chemicals.
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.
Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors both bathroom doors.
Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom.
Dead roaches on premises. Observed 2 dead roaches in water/storage area. The operator removed and sanitized area were dead roaches were observed.
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils.
Employee eating in a food preparation or other restricted area. Observed operator drinking on cook line.
Equipment in poor repair. Observed stand up reach-in cooler gasket torn.
Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair in kitchen.
Food stored on floor. Observed boxes of food on floor in walk-in freezer.
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees front counter.
Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Observed raw pork ribs and raw beef thawing out in standing water.
Aug 25, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 10 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority3 Intermediate6 Basic
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Shell eggs in use or stored with cracks or broken shells. See stop sale. Observed cracked eggs in egg holder on prep table. The operator discarded cracked eggs.
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/
Required employee training expired for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled.
Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors. Observed both bathroom doors not self closing doors.
Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom.
Equipment in poor repair. Observed stand up reach-in cooler in kitchen gasket torn.
Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed hood filters soiled.
Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers in kitchen.
Feb 21, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 8 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority3 Intermediate4 Basic
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Employee touched face/hair and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Observed operator wipe face while engaging in food preparation of ready to eat rice. Educated operator in proper handwashing and not to touch cloths or face while food preparation.
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed operator use handwashing sink to fill an empty container with water.
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 in walk-in cooler not date marked.
Records/documents for required employee training do not contain all of the required information.
Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom.
Equipment in poor repair. Observed stand up reach-in cooler in kitchen gasket torn.
Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair.
Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Observed raw beef thawing in standing water in prep sink.
Nov 7, 2024□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate3 Basic
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Equipment in poor repair. Observed stand up reach-in cooler in kitchen gasket torn.
Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair.
Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust in kitchen area.
Sep 4, 2024Call Back - Extension given, pendingRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems were not fixed yet and the kitchen was given more time.
0 High priority2 Intermediate3 Basic
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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/
Required employee training expired for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.
Equipment in poor repair. Observed stand up reach-in cooler in kitchen gasket torn.
Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair.
Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust in kitchen area.
Aug 29, 2024Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 11 recorded, 3 high priority.
3 High priority4 Intermediate4 Basic
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Raw animal food stored over or with unwashed produce. Observed raw steaks and raw chicken over unwashed produce (green limes) in walk-in cooler.
Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Observed white rice (46F - Cold Holding); rice and beans (47F - Cold Holding); ground beef (48F - Cold Holding); pork (46F - Cold Holding) in walk-in cooler.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed raw chicken (50F - Cold Holding); raw steaks (50F - Cold Holding) in stand up reach-in cooler in kitchen. The operator is placing raw chicken and raw steaks on ice. Observed white rice (46F - Cold Holding); rice and beans (47F - Cold Holding); ground beef (48F - Cold Holding); pork (46F - Cold Holding) in walk-in cooler. See Stop Sale.
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 placed form on bulletin board during inspection.
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.
Required employee training expired for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.
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 51F and walk-in cooler ambient temperature 45F.
Equipment in poor repair. Observed stand up reach-in cooler in kitchen gasket torn.
Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair.
Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust in kitchen area.
Feb 19, 2024Call Back - Admin. complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 5 violations recorded, 2 high priority.
2 High priority1 Intermediate2 Basic
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Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed shelled eggs on prep table being held at room temperature. Observed pork (46F - Cold Holding); shredded beef (49F - Cold Holding); rice and beans (48F - Cold Holding); ham (45F - Cold Holding) in walk-in cooler. See Stop Sale.
Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed ground beef (101F - Hot Holding); beef (89F - Hot Holding); pork tamales (69F - Hot Holding) in steam table. The cook is reheating all products on stove top.
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed pork and shredded beef in walk-in cooler not date marked.
Equipment in poor repair. Observed stand up reach-in cooler in kitchen gasket torn.
Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair in kitchen area.
Feb 14, 2024Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 11 recorded, 4 high priority.
4 High priority3 Intermediate4 Basic
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Container of medicine improperly stored. Observed a bottle of Tylenol above prep table. The operator removed the bottle of Tylenol. Corrected On-SiteRepeat ViolationWarning**
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw beef over ready to eat pork in walk-in cooler.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed shelled eggs on prep table being held at room temperature. Observed pork (46F - Cold Holding); shredded beef (49F - Cold Holding); rice and beans (48F - Cold Holding); ham (45F - Cold Holding) in walk-in cooler. See Stop Sale.
Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed ground beef (101F - Hot Holding); beef (89F - Hot Holding); pork tamales (69F - Hot Holding) in steam table. The cook is reheating all products on stove top.
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/. The owner/manager arrived during inspection.
No written procedures available for use of time as a public health control to hold time/temperature control for safety food. Emailed Time as Public Health Control Paperwork to owner or shelled eggs and pastry's in front display case.
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed pork and shredded beef in walk-in cooler not date marked.
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 walk-in cooler ambient temperature 46F.
Equipment in poor repair. Observed stand up reach-in cooler in kitchen gasket torn.
Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair in kitchen area.
In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board.
Aug 28, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 10 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
3 High priority2 Intermediate5 Basic
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Container of medicine improperly stored. Observed a bottle of pepto bismol in stand up reach-in cooler. The operator removed bottle of pepto bismol from stand up reach-in cooler.
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw beef and raw chicken over ready to eat beans in walk-in cooler.
Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Observed raw chicken over raw swai fish in walk-in freezer.
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. The owner is printing out and assuring all personnel read, sign and maintain in files.
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed beef and chicken not date marked in walk-in cooler.
Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors men's restroom door.
Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair.
Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair in 3 compartment area.
In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board.
Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. Observed open drinks in stand up reach-in freezer.
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.