MEXICO LINDO RESTAURANT
3724 DEL PRADO BLVD · CAPE CORAL · Lee County · FL 33904
Inspection Summary
Violation Summary
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All DBPR Inspector Observations
19 full violation description(s) documented by the inspector during this visit.
High Priority 1
14-31-5High Priority – Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with ribs. Operator ribs in food grade container. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
Intermediate 12
11-27-4Intermediate – Establishment has no written procedures for employees to follow in response to a vomiting or diarrheal event where the vomit or diarrhea is discharged onto surfaces in the establishment. Provided operator with written procedures. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
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/. Observed Prometric Manager Certification for Arturo Brawn expired 08/01/24. **Warning**
22-02-4Intermediate – Food-contact surface soiled with food debris. Can opener. **Warning**
31A-11-4Intermediate – Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed soiled utensils stored in hand wash sink in wait station. Educated operator on hand wash sink only. Operator removed utensils. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
02B-01-5Intermediate – Menu does not identify which items contain raw or undercooked animal foods covered by the consumer advisory. Raw Ceviche and steak not designated with consumer advisory. Educated operator on importance of having consumer advisory on menu to designate and inform consumer of raw undercooked animal foods. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
53A-07-6Intermediate – No certified food manager for establishment. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ **Warning**
05-08-4Intermediate – No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products. **Warning**
53B-01-5Intermediate – No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. **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. Operator completed form. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
31B-03-4Intermediate – No soap provided at handwash sink in kitchen. Operator placed soap at hand wash sink. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
02B-02-5Intermediate – Raw/undercooked animal food offered and establishment has no written consumer advisory. Raw animal foods must be fully cooked prior to service. Observed consumer advisory posted at front entrance but not on menu. Educated operator on importance of having consumer advisory on menu to designate and inform consumer of raw undercooked animal foods. **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 precooked rice, beans, and meats not date marked in walk in cooler. **Warning**
Basic 6
51-11-4Basic – Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured on side beverage station. Educated operator on securing co2 tanks. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
12B-12-5Basic – 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. **Warning**
36-11-4Basic – Floors not maintained smooth and durable in walk in cooler. **Warning**
23-03-4Basic – Nonfood-contact surface soiled with encrusted grease on fire suppression above grill. **Warning**
22-16-4Basic – Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Reach in coolers at cook line. **Warning**
21-10-4Basic – Soiled dry wiping cloth in use. Operator discarded soiled cloth. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on September 21, 2026 1:39 PM.
Violation category totals
3 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
2 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
2 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
2 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
3 observation(s)
Inspection records and inspector observations reflect conditions documented by DBPR at the time of the inspection and may not reflect current conditions.