EL MAMBO RESTAURANT II INC
1515 SE 47 TERR UNIT B · CAPE CORAL · Lee County · FL 33904
Inspection Summary
Violation Summary
Counts reported for this inspection visit.
All DBPR Inspector Observations
14 full violation description(s) documented by the inspector during this visit.
High Priority 3
14-31-5High Priority – Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with peppers.
08A-02-6High Priority – Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer – not all products commercially packaged. Operator containers of frozen raw beef stored over packages of frozen yucca. Educated operator on proper storage of raw food. **Repeat Violation**
03B-01-6High Priority – Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed Mojo sauce 108F hot hold less than 4 hours. Operator placed sauce inside steam table. Rechecked temperature at 171F. **Corrected On-Site**
Intermediate 7
05-08-4Intermediate – No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products.
31B-03-4Intermediate – No soap provided at front service handwash sink. Operator placed soap at handwash sink. **Corrected On-Site**
02C-04-5Intermediate – Operator is not properly tracking/marking the number of days ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite was held at refrigeration temperatures prior to freezing in order to properly date mark the food when it is thawed and held at refrigeration temperatures again. Observed precooked frozen shrimp not date marked.
31B-05-4Intermediate – Paper towel dispenser at handwash sink not working/unable to dispense paper towels. Restroom. Operator placed napkins in restroom. **Corrected On-Site**
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 precooked shredded pork and beans/rice not date marked.
53B-14-5Intermediate – 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.
31B-06-4Intermediate – Soap dispenser at handwash sink not working/unable to dispense soap. Handwash sink in kitchen. Operator placed soap at handwash sink. **Corrected On-Site**
Basic 4
36-30-4Basic – Wall not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, warewashing areas. Observed acoustic tiles in kitchen. Educated operator on having smooth and easily cleanable ceiling tiles. **Repeat Violation**
08B-49-4Basic – Employee personal food not properly identified and segregated from food to be served to the public. Operator placed employee food on bottom shelf. **Corrected On-Site**
02D-03-4Basic – Label on a food item prepared and packaged onsite for customer self-service does not include product identity/description, date product was packaged and name and address of the establishment that prepared and packaged the food. Observed packaged items at front service area missing date product packaged and address of establishment.
06-01-5Basic – Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Observed raw frozen pork thawing at room temperature. Operator placed pork reach in cooler for proper thawing. **Corrective Action Taken**
Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on August 13, 2026 12:14 PM.
Violation category totals
3 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
2 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
3 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
Inspection records and inspector observations reflect conditions documented by DBPR at the time of the inspection and may not reflect current conditions.