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AZUCAR RESTAURANT AND BAKERY

3326 DEL PRADO BLVD S, STE 7 & 8 · CAPE CORAL · Lee County · FL 33904

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Inspection Summary

Inspection dateAugust 20, 2026
Inspection typeRoutine – Food
Inspection classFood
DBPR dispositionWarning Issued
Resultfollow_up_required
Inspection number3745857
Visit number1
Inspection Visit ID13784359
DBPR license4604697

Violation Summary

Counts reported for this inspection visit.

Full inspector observations available
4 High Priority5 Intermediate5 Basic0 Critical0 Non-Critical14 Total
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All DBPR Inspector Observations

14 full violation description(s) documented by the inspector during this visit.

High Priority 4

#6High Priority22-41-4

High Priority – Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. Observed chlorine concentration at 0 ppm. **Warning**

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#7High Priority01D-01-5

High Priority – Nonexempt fish offered raw or undercooked has not undergone proper parasite destruction. Fish must be fully cooked or discarded. Observed establishment using raw Swai for ceviche. **Warning**

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#8High Priority03A-02-5

High Priority – Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed potato salad 47F cold hold, sliced tomatoes 50F cold hold at buffet. Observed Croquettes 52F cold hold and cooked meat 50F cold hold in upright reach in cooler at cook line. Operator called technician and put foods in reach in freezer to cool. Observed Cut melon 48F cold hold, precooked pork 49F cold hold. Educated operator on maintaining foods at 41F or below. **Corrective Action Taken** **Repeat Violation** **Warning**

Corrective Action TakenRepeat ViolationWarning
#9High Priority03B-01-6

High Priority – Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed Plantains 119F hot hold, chicken stew 109F hot hold at buffet. Educated operator on maintaining foods at 135F or above. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**

Repeat ViolationWarning

Intermediate 5

#10Intermediate31B-02-4

Intermediate – No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at front service handwash sink at buffet. **Warning**

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#11Intermediate51-16-7

Intermediate – No plan review submitted and approved – renovations were made or are in progress. Observed buffet and ice machine added to front. Must submit plans and plan review application to DBPR H and R Plan Review office located at 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-1011. Plans must be submitted AND approved within 60 days. The direct link to the Plan Review page is https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/licensing/plan-review/. **Warning**

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#12Intermediate31B-03-4

Intermediate – No soap provided at front service handwash sink at buffet. **Warning**

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#13Intermediate31B-05-4

Intermediate – Paper towel dispenser at handwash sink not working/unable to dispense paper towels. Handwash sink in men's restroom. Operator fixed. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**

Corrected On-SiteWarning
#14Intermediate27-16-4

Intermediate – Water not provided at employee at front service handwash sink near buffet. **Warning**

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Basic 5

#1Basic10-12-5

Basic – In-use ice scoop stored on top of ice machine between uses. **Warning**

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#2Basic31B-04-4

Basic – No handwashing sign provided at a front service hand sink at buffet used by food employees. **Warning**

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#3Basic06-01-5

Basic – Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Observed frozen beef and pork roasts thawing at room temperature. **Warning**

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#4Basic36-02-5

Basic – Unsealed concrete floor in food preparation, food storage, warewashing areas. **Warning**

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#5Basic29-11-4

Basic – Water leaking from pipe underneath handwash sink at buffet. **Warning**

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Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on August 21, 2026 11:05 AM.

Violation category totals
Category 1 · Approved food source
1 observation(s)
Category 3 · Time/temperature control for safety food
2 observation(s)
Category 6 · Proper thawing of TCS food
1 observation(s)
Category 10 · In-use food dispensing utensils
1 observation(s)
Category 22 · Food-contact surfaces clean and sanitized
1 observation(s)
Category 27 · Safe water source and hot/cold water under pressure
1 observation(s)
Category 29 · Plumbing, mop sink, filters and backflow prevention
1 observation(s)
Category 31 · Handwash sinks, supplies and signage
4 observation(s)
Category 36 · Floors, walls, ceilings, attached equipment and ventilation
1 observation(s)
Category 51 · Other sanitary and safe-operation conditions
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.