TAINO PUERTO RICAN CUISINE
303 NE 3 AVE UNIT 14 · CAPE CORAL · Lee County · FL 33909
Inspection Summary
Violation Summary
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All DBPR Inspector Observations
9 full violation description(s) documented by the inspector during this visit.
High Priority 2
08A-05-6High Priority – 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 to bottom shelf under the ready to eat pork. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
03A-02-5High Priority – Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed white rice (58F – Cold Holding) in stand up reach-in cooler in kitchen. The owner discarded the white rice. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
Intermediate 4
53A-03-7Intermediate – Food manager certification expired. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ **Warning**
31B-02-4Intermediate – No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink in kitchen. **Warning**
53B-01-5Intermediate – 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. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
02C-02-5Intermediate – Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed beans and pork in reach-in cooler not date marked. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
Basic 3
36-32-5Basic – Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. **Warning**
36-17-5Basic – Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair dishwashing area. **Warning**
22-08-4Basic – Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. **Warning**
Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on September 9, 2026 12:45 PM.
Violation category totals
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Inspection records and inspector observations reflect conditions documented by DBPR at the time of the inspection and may not reflect current conditions.