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
5 full violation description(s) documented by the inspector during this visit.
High Priority 1
03A-02-5High Priority – – From initial inspection : High 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** – From follow-up inspection 2025-07-15: Observed rice and beans 46F in stand up reach-in cooler in kitchen. The manager discarded container of rice and beans. **Admin Complaint**
Intermediate 2
53A-03-7Intermediate – – From initial inspection : Intermediate – 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** – From follow-up inspection 2025-07-15: The manager is scheduled to Re-Taking Certified Manager Test on Thursday 7/17/2025. **Time Extended**
53B-01-5Intermediate – – From initial inspection : Intermediate – 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** – From follow-up inspection 2025-07-15: Observed No Proof of Employee Training Certificates. **Admin Complaint**
Basic 2
36-32-5Basic – – From initial inspection : Basic – Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. **Warning** – From follow-up inspection 2025-07-15: **Time Extended**
36-17-5Basic – – From initial inspection : Basic – Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair dishwashing area. **Warning** – From follow-up inspection 2025-07-15: **Time Extended**
Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on September 7, 2026 1:46 PM.
Violation category totals
1 observation(s)
2 observation(s)
2 observation(s)
Inspection records and inspector observations reflect conditions documented by DBPR at the time of the inspection and may not reflect current conditions.