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
14 full violation description(s) documented by the inspector during this visit.
High Priority 3
50-17-3High Priority – Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. **Warning**
08A-05-6High Priority – Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw pork over ready to eat pork in walk-in cooler. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
08A-20-5High Priority – Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Observed raw beef over raw pork in stand up reach-in cooler on cook line. The operator moved the raw pork above the raw beef. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
Intermediate 4
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. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
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 beef and pork not date marked in stand up reach-in cooler in kitchen. **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**
27-16-4Intermediate – Water with a temperature of at least 100 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. Observed hot water turned off in both restrooms. **Warning**
Basic 7
22-20-5Basic – Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
36-32-5Basic – Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. **Warning**
35B-01-4Basic – Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
08B-38-4Basic – Food stored on floor. Observed bottles of water on floor in kitchen area and bag of onions on floor in walk-in cooler. **Warning**
10-07-4Basic – In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. **Warning**
21-04-4Basic – In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board. **Warning**
22-08-4Basic – Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Observed interior and exterior of microwave soiled. **Warning**
Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on October 16, 2026 12:34 PM.
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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.