RICO CAFE
1404 DEL PRADO BLVD S UNIT 140 · CAPE CORAL · Lee County · FL 33990
Inspection Summary
Violation Summary
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All DBPR Inspector Observations
8 full violation description(s) documented by the inspector during this visit.
High Priority 2
08A-04-5High Priority – Raw animal food stored over or with unwashed produce. Observed raw beef over produce in stand up reach-in cooler in kitchen. The manager moved the raw beef to another reach-in cooler across from cook line. **Corrected On-Site**
03A-02-5High Priority – Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed steak (45F – Cold Holding) in stand up reach-in cooler across from cook line. The manager discarded steak. **Corrected On-Site**
Intermediate 4
31A-09-4Intermediate – Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed handwashing sink blocked by empty container. The manager removed container from handwashing sink. **Corrected On-Site**
31B-02-4Intermediate – No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. The manager placed paper towels at handwashing sink. **Corrected On-Site**
31B-03-4Intermediate – No soap provided at handwash sink beside 3 compartment sink beside 3 compartment sink.
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 yellow beans, white rice and pork not date marked in stand up reach-in cooler across from cook line.
Basic 2
14-74-7Basic – Cold holding equipment not maintained in good repair. Do not store time/temperature control for safety food in this unit until the unit is repaired. Observed stand up reach-in cooler across from cook line ambient temperature 44F.
10-01-5Basic – In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container of sugar.
Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on September 15, 2026 12:35 PM.
Violation category totals
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1 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.