Inspection Report

Florida DBPR Inspection Report
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TITO'S CANTINA TEQUILA BAR AND GRILLE

1334 CAPE CORAL PKWY E · CAPE CORAL · Lee County · FL 33904

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Inspection Summary

Inspection dateMarch 7, 2024
Inspection typeComplaint Full
Inspection classFood
DBPR dispositionInspection Completed – No Further Action
Resultmet_inspection_standards
Inspection number3421117
Visit number1
Inspection Visit ID8626424
DBPR license4606388

Violation Summary

Counts reported for this inspection visit.

Full inspector observations available
3 High Priority5 Intermediate7 Basic0 Critical0 Non-Critical15 Total
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All DBPR Inspector Observations

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

High Priority 3

#8High Priority08A-05-6

High Priority – Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed containers of raw chicken and beef stored over containers of chopped pineapple. Educated operator on proper separation of raw animal foods. Operator switched containers. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**

Corrected On-SiteRepeat Violation
#9High Priority03A-02-5

High Priority – Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed Cheese 45F cold hold, raw beef 45F cold hold, sour cream 46F cold hold, cut cabbage 48F cold hold less than 4 hours. Operator turned down reach in cooler. **Corrective Action Taken**

Corrective Action Taken
#10High Priority41-10-4

High Priority – Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Observed chemical stored on top of dishmachine. Operator removed chemical. **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site

Intermediate 5

#11Intermediate22-02-4

Intermediate – Food-contact surface soiled with food debris. Can opener.

#12Intermediate31A-09-4

Intermediate – Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed hand wash sink in kitchen blocked by container of peppers. Operator removed container. **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site
#13Intermediate31B-02-4

Intermediate – No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Hand wash sink in kitchen. Operator placed paper towels at hand wash sink. **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site
#14Intermediate11-26-1

Intermediate – 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. Operator completed form. **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site
#15Intermediate41-17-4

Intermediate – Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Operator labeled bottle. **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site

Basic 7

#1Basic12B-12-5

Basic – Employee drinking from an unenclosed beverage container in a food preparation/clean dishware area and the container does not have a dispensing mechanism to prevent hand contact with lip contact area of drink container.

#2Basic40-06-5

Basic – Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed purses and backpack stored on table next to food items. Operator removed items. **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site
#3Basic10-01-5

Basic – In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Tortilla chips. Operator fixed scoop. **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site
#4Basic21-04-4

Basic – In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board.

#5Basic31B-04-4

Basic – No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Restrooms.

#6Basic25-06-4

Basic – Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Operator inverted containers. **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site
#7Basic02D-01-5

Basic – Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Salt/sugar container. Operator labeled container. **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site

Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on October 9, 2026 2:49 PM.

Violation category totals
Category 2 · Original container, labeling, date marking and consumer advisory
1 observation(s)
Category 3 · Time/temperature control for safety food
1 observation(s)
Category 8 · Food protection and cross-contamination
1 observation(s)
Category 10 · In-use food dispensing utensils
1 observation(s)
Category 11 · Employee health knowledge / ill employees
1 observation(s)
Category 12 · Handwashing and hygienic practices
1 observation(s)
Category 21 · Wiping cloths, linens and laundry facilities
1 observation(s)
Category 22 · Food-contact surfaces clean and sanitized
1 observation(s)
Category 25 · Single-service and single-use items
1 observation(s)
Category 31 · Handwash sinks, supplies and signage
3 observation(s)
Category 40 · Employee personal belongings
1 observation(s)
Category 41 · Chemicals and toxic substances
2 observation(s)

Inspection records and inspector observations reflect conditions documented by DBPR at the time of the inspection and may not reflect current conditions.