El Mambo Restaurant, 4716 Del Prado Blvd, Cape Coral, FL - Restaurant inspection findings and violations



Business Info

Name: EL MAMBO RESTAURANT
Type: Permanent Food Service
Address: 4716 Del Prado Blvd, Cape Coral, FL 33904
License #: 4604563
Total inspections: 23
Last inspection: 11/12/2014

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Inspection findings

Inspection Date

Type

Disposition

  • Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Salt container. **Corrected On-Site**
  • High Priority - Chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength for manual warewashing. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. Over 200 ppm. **Corrected On-Site**
  • High Priority - Employee washed hands with no soap. **Corrected On-Site**
  • High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from one another based upon minimum required cooking temperature in reach-in freezer - all products not commercially packaged. Chicken over beef in standing reach in freezer in back storage area. **Corrected On-Site**
  • High Priority - Shell eggs in use or stored with cracks or broken shells at cook line. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Intermediate - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine.
  • Intermediate - Slicer blade soiled with old food debris. **Corrected On-Site**
11/12/2014Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Build-up of grease/dust/debris on hood filters.
  • Basic - Nonfood-grade plastic to-go/thank you bags used in direct contact to store food. Chicken in standing reach in freezer in dry storage area.
  • Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use due to items stored in the sink. Plastic bowl in sink next to 3 compartment sink. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink next to 3 compartment sink. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink next to 3 compartment sink. **Corrected On-Site**
07/14/2014Complaint FullInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Nonfood-grade plastic to-go/thank you bags used in direct contact to store food. Chicken in standing reach in freezer.
  • High Priority - Employee cracked raw shell eggs and then handled ready-to-eat food and/or clean equipment or utensils without washing hands. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Chicken steak. **Corrected On-Site**
07/01/2014Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Interior of microwave soiled with encrusted food debris above prep station in front kitchen area.
  • Basic - Lights in food preparation, food storage or warewashing area missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers. In dry storage area and in kitchen area above cookline.
  • High Priority - Employee failed to wash hands before putting on new set of gloves to work with food. **Corrected On-Site**
  • High Priority - Shell eggs in use or stored with cracks or broken shells. Voluntarily discarded. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use due to items stored in the sink. 3 metal trays in hand wash sink next to 3 compartment sink. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink next to 3 compartment sink.
2/17/2014Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Build-up of grease/dust/debris on hood filters.
  • Basic - Employee beverage container in a food preparation/clean dishware area does not have a lid and a straw or equivalent dispensing mechanism to prevent hand contact with lip contact area of drink container. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Interior of microwave soiled with encrusted food debris across from cookline. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Lights in food preparation, food storage or warewashing area missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers in dry storage area and above ice bin. **Repeat Violation**
  • Basic - Storage of tools on shelf above or with clean equipment and utensils. Observed hand tools stored next to tongs above 3 compartment sink. **Corrected On-Site**
  • High Priority - Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to work with food. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Intermediate - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance inside the ice bin.
  • Intermediate - Cold water not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink in women's bathroom. **Repeat Violation**
10/1/2013Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Clean knives/utensils stored in crevices between equipment. Observed knives in outside enclosed food prep area.
  • Basic - Equipment and utensils not washed, rinsed and sanitized in the correct order in three-compartment sink. Do not use dishes/equipment not properly sanitized. Observed three compartment sink set up in the order of wash, sanitize, then rinse.
  • Basic - Faucet/handle loose at handwash sink in men's restrooms.
  • Basic - Food-contact surface not smooth and easily cleanable. Can opener rusting.
  • Basic - Leaking pipe at plumbing fixture. Handwash sink at cookline.
  • Basic - Lights in food preparation, food storage or warewashing area missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers. Back outside enclosed food prep area above food prep table/slicer.
  • High Priority - Nonfood-grade containers used for food storage y direct contact with food. Observed grocery bags used to store raw frozen meats in horizontal reach in freezer in back dry storage room.
  • High Priority - Potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Milk 50?F in reach in cooler in beverage/wait station and raw shell eggs 57?F in three door reach in cooler in second dry storage room. **Corrected On-Site**
  • High Priority - Potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit or above. Precooked chicken hot holding at 92?F. **Corrected On-Site**
  • High Priority - Raw animal food stored over cooked food. Observed container of raw beef stored over container of precooked pork in reach in cooler in back dry storage room. **Corrected On-Site**
  • High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb near back dry storage room.
  • Intermediate - Cold water not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. Women's restroom.
  • Intermediate - Commercially processed ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food opened and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening.
  • Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Handwash sink at cookline used to store metal tray. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Intermediate - Interior of horizontal reach-in freezer in dry storage room soiled with accumulation of food residue.
  • Intermediate - Operator is not properly tracking/marking the number of days ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food prepared onsite was held at refrigeration temperatures prior to freezing in order to properly date mark the food when it is thawed and held at refrigeration temperatures again. Observed precooked ground beef in reach in freezer near dishwash area not date marked.
  • Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Precooked foods in reach in cooler in dry storage room and three door reach in cooler in middle of kitchen.
1/9/2013Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical - Cold water not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink--women's restroom.
  • In-use utensil not stored with handle above the top of potentially hazardous food and the container--observed plastic container with no handle used to scoop precooked rice.
  • Observed gaskets/seals on cold holding unit in poor repair--gaskets in disrepair in reach in cooler in back dry storage room.
  • Critical - Observed interior of microwaves in kitchen soiled.
  • Critical - Observed raw animal food stored over ready-to-eat food--container of raw eggs stored over vegetables and container of raw chicken stored over precooked pork in reach in coolers in kitchen. Corrected On Site.
  • Observed sandwich prep reach in cooler gaskets with buildup of foodlike debris.
  • Critical - Observed unlabeled spray bottle in sandwich prep area. Corrected On Site.
8/30/2012Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • No Violations Were Observed
4/30/2012Routine - FoodCall Back - Complied
  • Critical - Cold water not provided/shut off at three compartment sink in dishwash area. Repeat Violation.
  • Critical - Cooked potentially hazardous food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 6 hours.
  • Critical - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times--handwash sink at cookline blocked by metal baking sheet
  • Critical - Handwashing cleanser lacking at handwashing lavatory--front wait/beverage station handwash sink.
  • Critical - Hot water not provided/shut off at outside mop sink.
  • In-use utensil in nonpotentially hazardous food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container--observed plastic containers with no handles used to scoop sugar inside separate dry storage room.
  • In-use utensil in nonpotentially hazardous food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container--observed styrofoam cup with no handle used to scoop bread crumbs.
  • Critical - No currently certified food service manager on duty with four or more employees engaged in food preparation--observed 5 employees on duty during time of inspection.
  • Critical - Observed 2 dead roaches on roach trap underneath sandwich prep table in sandwich prep area.
  • Critical - Observed boxes of raw pork loin sitting out at room temperature 50F in back food prep area.
  • Critical - Observed buildup of dried orange juice and orange pulp around parts and inside orange juicer machine.
  • Observed cutting board in back food prep area near slicer grooved/pitted and no longer cleanable.
  • Critical - Observed employee engage in food preparation, handle clean equipment or utensils, or touch unwrapped single-service items, without washing hands--observed employees not washing hands between tasks.
  • Critical - Observed encrusted material on can opener.
  • Observed equipment in poor repair--observed reach in freezer door inside separate dry storage room in disrepair with insulation of door exposed to food.
  • Critical - Observed food being cooled by nonapproved method--precooked rice sitting out cooling in deep containers covered 119F and 137F. Corrected On Site.
  • Observed gaskets/seals on cold holding unit in poor repair--reach in cooler gaskets inside separate dry storage room in disrepair.
  • Critical - Observed handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing--handwash sink at cookline used store metal baking sheet.
  • Critical - Observed no proof provided upon request of required employee food safety training.
  • Critical - Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit--coldcuts for cuban sandwich 57F in sandwich prep reach in cooler.
  • Critical - Observed potentially hazardous food thawed at room temperature--bags of plantains sitting out at room temperature thawing on shelving in back food prep area.
  • Critical - Observed raw animal food stored over ready-to-eat food--packages of raw sausage links stored over precooked chicken in middle upright True reach in cooler.
  • Critical - Observed roach activity as evidenced by live roaches found--observed 1 live roach underneath sandwich prep table in sandwich prep area.
  • Critical - Potentially hazardous food not held at 135 degrees Fahrenheit or above--sausages 77F and precooked onions 89F at cookline in kitchen.
  • Critical - Single-use gloves not changed as needed after changing tasks or when damaged or soiled--observed employees not changing gloves between tasks.
  • Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses--back food prep and cookline area.
  • Critical - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name--sugar, salt, flour, bread crumb containers inside kitchen and separate dry storage room.
4/27/2012Routine - FoodWarning Issued
  • Critical - Cold water not provided/shut off at three compartment sink in dishwash area. Repeat Violation. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Hand wash sink lacking proper hand drying provisions--front service handwash sink. Repeat Violation. Corrected On Site.
  • In-use utensil in nonpotentially hazardous food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container--container with no handle used to scoop bread crumbs. Corrected On Site.
  • In-use utensil not stored with handle above the top of potentially hazardous food and the container--container with no handle used scoop egg whites. Corrected On Site.
  • Observed dusty ceiling tiles and/or air conditioning vent covers--dining area.
  • Critical - Observed employee engage in food preparation, handle clean equipment or utensils, or touch unwrapped single-service items, without washing hands--observed employee at sandwich prep station not changing gloves and washing hands between tasks after working with soiled dishes and then food. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed food employee (cook, dishwasher, wait staff, etc.) washing hands in a sink other than an approved hand wash sink--observed employee washing hands in three compartment sink.
  • Observed one spot of dried foodlike debris on wall at establishment entrance and one spot on wall in dining room.
  • Critical - Observed packaged food not labeled as specified by law--tilapia in reach in freezer in dry storage. Repeat Violation. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit--milk in wait station reach in cooler 47F. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed unlabeled spray bottle at sandwich prep area. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Single-use gloves not changed as needed after changing tasks or when damaged or soiled--observed employees not changing gloves and washing hands after working with soiled dishes and then working with food. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name--bread crumb and sugar container. Corrected On Site.
11/9/2011Complaint FullInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical - Cold water not provided/shut off at three compartment sink.
  • Critical - Hand wash sink lacking proper hand drying provisions--front service handwash sink. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Handwashing cleanser lacking at handwashing lavatory. Corrected On Site.
  • In-use utensil in nonpotentially hazardous food not stored with no handle above top of food within a closed container--container of bread crumbs.
  • In-use utensil not stored with no handle above the top of potentially hazardous food and the container--observed plastic container with no handle used to scoop black beans/rice.
  • Lights missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers--front pastry/cookie display cabinet.
  • Critical - Observed encrusted material on can opener.
  • Observed gaskets/seals on cold holding unit in poor repair--reach in cooler in dry storage room.
  • Critical - Observed handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing--handwash sink in kitchen used to store pitcher.
  • Critical - Observed interior of reach-in freezer soiled with accumulation of food residue--reach in cooler in corner in dry storage room.
  • Observed nonfood-contact equipment in poor repai--reach in freezer door in disrepair coming apart in corner inside dry storage room.
  • Critical - Observed packaged food not labeled as specified by law--raw packaged fish not labeled in reach in freezer at entrance of dry storage room. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit--cheese 50F, milk 50F, and precooked sausage 50F in upright True reach in cooler. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed raw animal food stored over ready-to-eat food--observed container of raw shell eggs stored over precooked sausage in reach in cooler. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Potentially hazardous food not held at 135 degrees Fahrenheit or above--sauteed onion at cookline 101F. Corrected On Site.
  • Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses--back food prep area.
  • Critical - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name--container of sugar at front service area not labeled. Corrected On Site.
7/29/2011Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical - Hand wash sink lacking proper hand drying provisions--wait/beverage station. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed an open beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed encrusted material on can opener. Repeat Violation. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed packaged food not labeled as specified by law--raw fish in reach in freezer in dry storage room. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed raw animal food stored over ready-to-eat food--raw beef stored over box of tomatoes and container of raw chicken stored mojo sauce. Corrected On Site.
  • Observed single-service articles handled, displayed, or dispensed in a manner that allows for contamination--single-service spoons at beverage/wait station not stored inverted.
  • Critical - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name--salt bin. Corrected On Site.
2/24/2011Complaint FullInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical - Cooked potentially hazardous food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 70 degrees Fahrenheit within 2 hours--beans 115 and 110F in reach in cooler. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Hand wash sink lacking proper hand drying provisions--front handwash sink at wait station.
  • Critical - Observed encrusted material on can opener.
  • Critical - Observed food being cooled by nonapproved method. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed interior of reach-in freezer soiled with accumulation of food residue--dry storage.
  • Critical - Observed packaged food not labeled as specified by law--fish.
  • Critical - Observed processed ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening.
  • Critical - Observed raw animal food stored over ready-to-eat food--raw meats stored above vegetables in reach in cooler in dry storage. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food prepared on site and held more than 24 hours with not properly date marked.
  • Critical - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name--flour, sugar, and salt bins.
2/9/2011Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical. Observed processed ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening--coldcuts and milk.
  • Critical. Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food prepared on site and held more than 24 hours with not properly date marked--precooked foods.
  • Critical. Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name--bread crumbs flour sugar bins.
  • In-use utensil not stored with no handle above the top of potentially hazardous food and the container. Corrected On Site.
  • Observed equipment in poor repair--reach-in freezer door in disrepair in dry storage.
  • Observed nonfood-grade containers used for food storage--plastic bags used to store foods.
  • Critical. Observed sanitizing solution exceeding the maximum concentration allowed--three compartment sinks
10/13/2010Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical. Observed processed ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening--coldcuts
  • Critical. Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food prepared on site and held more than 24 hours with not properly date marked--precooked meats
  • Critical. Observed food being cooled by nonapproved method. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Cooked potentially hazardous food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 6 hours. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed potentially hazardous food thawed at room temperature--bags of frozen plantains. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed improper use of bowl/plastic food container or other container with no handle used to dispense ready-to-eat food--bread crumbs and sugar bin. Corrected On Site.
  • Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
  • Critical. Observed encrusted material on can opener.
  • Observed build-up of grease on nonfood-contact surface--fyers and hood filters.
  • Critical. Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing--handwash sink next near cookline blocked by metal pot. Corrected On Site.
  • Observed buildup of debris and foodlike debris underneath front display cases and along walls under equipment.
  • Observed wall soiled with accumulated foodlike debris--back food prep area and above three compartment sink nearest cookline.
  • Observed dusty ceiling tiles and/or air conditioning vent covers--above dishwash aa.
1/13/2010Complaint FullInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • No Violations Were Observed
12/2/2009Routine - FoodCall Back - Complied
  • Critical. Violation: 02-05-1 Observed ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food prepared on-site and frozen not properly date marked--soups and precooked meats.
  • Critical. Violation: 02-22-1 Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food prepared on site and held more than 24 hours with not properly date marked--soups
  • Critical. Violation: 06-04-1 Observed potentially hazardous food thawed at room temperature--beef thawing at room temperature in dry storage in dry storage. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Violation: 08B-09-1 Single-use gloves not changed as needed after changing tasks or when damaged or soiled.
  • Critical. Violation: 09-01-1 Observed improper use of bowl/plastic food container or other container with no handle used to dispense ready-to-eat food--sugar bin. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Violation: 09-04-1 Observed bare hand contact of ready-to-eat food by employees and establishment has no approved Alternative Operating Procedure in effect--observed employee at cookline touching RTE french fries.
  • Critical. Violation: 09-05-1 Observed improper use of bowl/plastic food container or other container with no handle used to dispense food that is not ready-to-eat--plastic container used to scoop out egg. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Violation: 12A-16-1 Observed employee engage in food preparation, handle clean equipment or utensils, or touch unwrapped single-service items, without washing hands.
  • Critical. Violation: 12B-07-1 Observed an open beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils--kitchen.
  • Violation: 13-03-1 Observed employee with no hair restraint--kitchen staff.
  • Violation: 14-51-1 Observed nonfood-grade containers used for food storage--grocery bags.
  • Violation: 21-05-1 Observed soiled dry wiping cloth in use.
  • Violation: 21-12-1 Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
  • Critical. Violation: 22-17-1 Observed soiled reach-in cooler gaskets--sandwich prep reach-in cooler.
  • Critical. Violation: 22-22-1 Observed encrusted foodlike debris on can opener.
  • Violation: 23-03-1 Observed build-up of grease on nonfood-contact surface--hood filters.
  • Violation: 26-02-1 Observed reuse of single-service articles--plastic containers reused to mold rice.
  • Critical. Violation: 31-12-1 Observed handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing--handwash sink at front wait station used to rinse out cups.
  • Critical. Violation: 32-10-1 Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom.
  • Violation: 37-19-1 Observed moldy ceiling tiles and/or air conditioning vent covers.
  • Violation: 38-07-1 Lights missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers--above dishwash area and pastry display case.
  • Violation: 40-04-1 Observed personal care item stored with food. Corrected On Site.
10/2/2009Routine - FoodCall Back - Extension given, pending
  • No Violations Were Observed
10/1/2009Routine - FoodCall Back - Complied
  • Critical. Observed ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food prepared on-site and frozen not properly date marked--soups and precooked meats.
  • Critical. Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food prepared on site and held more than 24 hours with not properly date marked--soups
  • Critical. Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit--marinated onions 62F. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Potentially hazardous food not held at 135 degrees Fahrenheit or above--chicken 109F. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed potentially hazardous food thawed at room temperature--beef thawing at room temperature in dry storage in dry storage. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Single-use gloves not changed as needed after changing tasks or when damaged or soiled.
  • Critical. Observed improper use of bowl/plastic food container or other container with no handle used to dispense ready-to-eat food--sugar bin. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed bare hand contact of ready-to-eat food by employees and establishment has no approved Alternative Operating Procedure in effect--observed employee at cookline touching RTE french fries.
  • Critical. Observed improper use of bowl/plastic food container or other container with no handle used to dispense food that is not ready-to-eat--plastic container used to scoop out egg. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed employee engage in food preparation, handle clean equipment or utensils, or touch unwrapped single-service items, without washing hands.
  • Critical. Observed an open beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils--kitchen.
  • Observed employee with no hair restraint--kitchen staff.
  • Observed nonfood-grade containers used for food storage--grocery bags.
  • Observed soiled dry wiping cloth in use.
  • Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
  • Critical. Observed soiled reach-in cooler gaskets--sandwich prep reach-in cooler.
  • Critical. Observed encrusted foodlike debris on can opener.
  • Observed build-up of grease on nonfood-contact surface--hood filters.
  • Observed reuse of single-service articles--plastic containers reused to mold rice.
  • Critical. Observed handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing--handwash sink at front wait station used to rinse out cups.
  • Critical. Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom.
  • Critical. Observed 5 dead roaches behind reach-in coolers in dry storage. This violation must be corrected by : 10.02.09.
  • Critical. Observed roach activity as evidenced by live roaches found--observed 1 dead roach in plastic bin with blackbeans in dry storage room. This violation must be corrected by : 10.02.09.
  • Critical. Observed roach activity as evidenced by live roaches found--observed 1 dead roach in light shield above sandwich prep station.
  • Critical. Observed 3 live flies in kitchen.
  • Critical. Outer openings of establishment cannot be properly sealed when not in operation--back kitchen exit.
  • Observed moldy ceiling tiles and/or air conditioning vent covers.
  • Lights missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers--above dishwash area and pastry display case.
  • Observed personal care item stored with food. Corrected On Site.
10/1/2009Routine - FoodWarning Issued
  • Critical. Observed no box or invoice for snapper.
  • Critical. Stop Sale issued on potentially hazardous food due to food from an unapproved source--Snapper type fish. (see Stop Sale Notice).
  • Critical. Observed processed ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening--coldcuts.
  • Critical. Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit--milk 46F in beverage reach-in cooler. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed improper use of bowl/plastic food container or other container with no handle used to dispense ready-to-eat food--RTE bread crumbs. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed employee engage in food preparation, handle clean equipment or utensils, or touch unwrapped single-service items, without washing hands--observed employees not washing hands before putting on gloves.
  • Critical. Observed an open beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils.
  • Critical. Sanitizing solution not maintained clean.
  • Critical. Observed interior of microwave at cookline with buildup of foodlike debris.
  • Critical. Observed encrusted foodlike debris behind slicer blade.
  • Critical. Cold water not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink--handwash sink in kitchen
  • Critical. Hot water not provided/shut off at employee hand wash sink--womens restroom.
  • Critical. Observed handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing--handwash sink in kitchen used to sto pitcher. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Hand wash sink lacking proper hand drying provisions--handwash sink in kitchen.
  • Critical. Observed 2 live flies in kitchen.
  • Ceiling tile missing at end of hallway near men's restroom.
  • Critical. Identity of food or food product misrepresented--establishment selling as grouper
7/31/2009Routine - FoodAdministrative complaint recommended
No report available. 2/12/2009Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
No report available. 12/1/2008Routine - FoodCall Back - Complied
No report available. 9/26/2008Routine - FoodWarning Issued

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1 User Review:

Chavely Lozano

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Mambo 3 in cape coral parway food is terrible .Wensday I went to buy lunch and the rice was old luck like was left over . the meat was to salted no good at all .I have to wait because the people talking with friend and do not servise apropied.Tha was my firth and last time and i do not recomend no one for Mambo III.Bad place bad people
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EL MAMBO RESTAURANT
LA CUBANITA CAFE
SLOW ZONE GRILL AND BAIT SHOP LLC
BAHAMA MAMMA'S
CULVERS
EL MAMBO RESTAURANT II INC
HOLIDAY INN EXPRESS CAPE CORAL
HIDE AWAY BAR & GRILL

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