CASA LUPITA CAFÉ
13120 WESTLINKS TERR STE 10 · FORT MYERS · Lee County · FL 33913
Inspection Summary
Violation Summary
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All DBPR Inspector Observations
12 full violation description(s) documented by the inspector during this visit.
High Priority 3
12A-07-5High Priority – Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food. Observed employee wash dirty rag and put on gloves, no handwash. Spoke with operator, operator removed gloves and washed hands properly before returning to work. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
01B-02-5High Priority – Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Two door large reach-in cooler:; tortilla with cooked pork (54F – Cold Holding); cooked tomatillo sauce (45F – Cold Holding); white cheese sauce (45F – Cold Holding); cooked rice (55F – Cold Holding); cooked seasoned rice (51F – Cold Holding); cooked pork (52F – Cold Holding); cooked chicken tamales (51F – Cold Holding) stored overnight per operator. **Warning**
03A-02-5High Priority – Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Two door large reach-in cooler:; tortilla with cooked pork (54F – Cold Holding); cooked tomatillo sauce (45F – Cold Holding); white cheese sauce (45F – Cold Holding); cooked rice (55F – Cold Holding); cooked seasoned rice (51F – Cold Holding); cooked pork (52F – Cold Holding); cooked chicken tamales (51F – Cold Holding) stored overnight per operator. **Warning**
Intermediate 6
53A-03-7Intermediate – Food manager certification expired. 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 other food manager for establishment. **Warning**
31A-11-4Intermediate – Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed handwash sink by cook line used to fill cup of water. Spoke with operator, operator discontinued using handwash sink for other purposes. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
16-62-1Intermediate – No measuring device available for measuring utensil surface temperature when using hot water as sanitizer in a dishmachine. **Warning**
11-26-1Intermediate – 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. Provided operator employee reporting agreement, (HR 5030-309) manager health reporting responsibilities (HR 5030-101)and employee health reporting responsibilities (HR 5030-103], discussed with operator importance of employee heath. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
31B-03-4Intermediate – No soap provided at handwash sink by triple sink. **Warning**
53B-05-5Intermediate – 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. **Warning**
Basic 3
22-20-5Basic – Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. In bar area. **Warning**
36-37-5Basic – Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. Bar, service station, and behind bar area. **Warning**
36-73-4Basic – Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris under bar equipment and in left corner service station. **Warning**
Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on October 9, 2026 2:49 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.