CUBAN RESTAURANT EL TROPICAL INC
106 HANCOCK BRIDGE PKWY W STE B8 · CAPE CORAL · Lee County · FL 33991
Inspection Summary
Violation Summary
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All DBPR Inspector Observations
11 full violation description(s) documented by the inspector during this visit.
High Priority 2
12A-25-4High Priority – Employee touched face/hair and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Observed cook wiping sweat from face while engaging in food preparation. Educated cook on proper hand washing and not touching face or cloths while engaging in food preparation. **Corrective Action Taken**
08A-05-6High Priority – Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw beef over ready to eat plantains in stand up reach-in cooler. The cook moved plantains to top shelf in reach-in cooler above raw products. **Corrected On-Site**
Intermediate 3
22-02-4Intermediate – Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed cutting board heavily soiled in prep area.
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. Emailed operator DBPR Form HR 5030-103. The operator received email and is assuring all personnel is filling out. **Corrective Action Taken**
41-17-4Intermediate – Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled in front counter bar are.
Basic 6
22-20-5Basic – Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. **Repeat Violation**
36-32-5Basic – Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. **Repeat Violation**
35B-01-4Basic – Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. **Repeat Violation**
10-08-5Basic – Ice scoop handle in contact with ice. The operator removed ice scooper from ice bin. **Corrected On-Site**
10-07-4Basic – In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit on steam table.
36-27-5Basic – Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust in dishwashing area.
Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on October 24, 2026 11:55 AM.
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.