Cape Coral, Lee County

CITANOS CAFETERIA INC

30 HANCOCK BRIDGE PKWY UNIT 101, Cape Coral, FL 33991

FoodSeating
Latest violations
4
1 High Priority
Dec 10, 2025
City
Cape Coral
County
Lee
Status
Current / Active
Inspections
14

Violation history

Florida violations grouped by priority level over time.

Inspection history

Florida inspections are violation-priority based, with high priority, intermediate, and basic counts shown separately.

Dec 10, 2025

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 1Intermediate: 1Basic: 2Total: 4

08A-20-5

Detail 24242810

High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Observed raw steaks over raw pork in stand up reach-in cooler. The cook placed the raw steaks under the raw pork. Corrected On-Site

53A-05-6

Detail 24242813

Intermediate - No currently certified food service manager on duty with four or more employees engaged in food preparation/handling. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/

24-05-4

Detail 24242811

Basic - Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Observed plates on prep table unprotected. Educated manager to always protect plates and bowls before serving food on them. Corrective Action Taken

14-11-5

Detail 24242812

Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed stand up reach-in cooler gasket torn. Repeat Violation

Aug 26, 2025

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 1Intermediate: 3Basic: 6Total: 10

01B-14-4

Detail 23986907

High Priority - Shell eggs in use or stored with cracks or broken shells. See stop sale. Observed cracked eggs in egg container on prep table across from cook line. The operator discarded crackers eggs. Corrected On-Site

53A-05-6

Detail 23986909

Intermediate - No currently certified food service manager on duty with four or more employees engaged in food preparation/handling. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/

31B-02-4

Detail 23986911

Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed no paper towels at handwashing sink behind front counter. The operator placed paper towels at handwashing sink during inspection. Corrected On-Site

41-17-4

Detail 23986905

Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Repeat Violation

36-34-5

Detail 23986912

Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance.

14-11-5

Detail 23986910

Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed stand up reach-in cooler in kitchen gasket torn. Repeat Violation

08B-38-4

Detail 23986906

Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed bottles of water on floor under prep table across from cook line.

10-01-5

Detail 23986904

Basic - In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container of rice.

21-04-4

Detail 23986908

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

16-46-4

Detail 23986903

Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Observed wrong date marking on beef, pork tamales and pasta. The manager is changing date marking on all items. Corrective Action Taken

Feb 17, 2025

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 1Intermediate: 2Basic: 2Total: 5

08A-20-5

Detail 23562034

High 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. The manager moved the raw pork beside the raw beef. Corrected On-Site

53B-01-5

Detail 23562038

Intermediate - 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.

41-17-4

Detail 23562037

Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled.

36-34-5

Detail 23562035

Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance.

14-11-5

Detail 23562036

Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed stand up reach-in cooler gasket torn.

Sep 11, 2024

Routine - Food

Call Back - Admin. complaint recommended

High Priority: 1Basic: 3Total: 4

03A-02-5

Detail 23137088

High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed beef (52F - Cold Holding); pork (48F - Cold Holding) and ham (46F - Cold Holding) in stand up reach-in cooler. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-09-11: Observed chorizo 46F, white beans 47F and ham 46F in stand up reach-in cooler. Admin Complaint

36-34-5

Detail 23137090

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-09-11: Time Extended

14-74-7

Detail 23137089

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - 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 ambient temperature of stand up reach-in 48F. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-09-11: Observed ambient temperature on stand up reach-in cooler 46F. Time Extended

14-11-5

Detail 23137087

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed stand up reach-in cooler gasket torn. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-09-11: Time Extended

Sep 5, 2024

Routine - Food

Warning Issued

High Priority: 2Intermediate: 2Basic: 4Total: 8

01B-02-5

Detail 23124688

High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Observed beef (52F - Cold Holding); pork (48F - Cold Holding) and ham (46F - Cold Holding) in stand up reach-in cooler. Warning

03A-02-5

Detail 23124684

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed beef (52F - Cold Holding); pork (48F - Cold Holding) and ham (46F - Cold Holding) in stand up reach-in cooler. Warning

11-27-4

Detail 23124683

Intermediate - 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. Printed out Clean Up of Vomiting and Diarrheal Events DBPR Form HR 5030-104 for Manager. The manager posted form during inspection. Corrected On-Site Warning

11-26-1

Detail 23124686

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. Printed out Employee Reporting Form HR 5030-103 for Manager. The manager filled out form during inspection. Corrected On-Site Warning

36-34-5

Detail 23124682

Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Warning

14-74-7

Detail 23124687

Basic - 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 ambient temperature of stand up reach-in 48F. Warning

14-11-5

Detail 23124685

Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed stand up reach-in cooler gasket torn. Warning

16-46-4

Detail 23124689

Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Observed wrong date labels on pork and beef. Warning

Feb 21, 2024

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Intermediate: 2Basic: 2Total: 4

53B-13-5

Detail 22663228

Intermediate - Proof of required state approved employee training not available for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.

02C-02-5

Detail 22663225

Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed pork and chorizo not date marked.

36-34-5

Detail 22663226

Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance.

14-11-5

Detail 22663227

Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed stand up reach-in cooler across from cook line gasket torn. Repeat Violation

Nov 15, 2023

Routine - Food

Call Back - Admin. complaint recommended

High Priority: 1Intermediate: 3Basic: 3Total: 7

08A-20-5

Detail 22447592

High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Observed raw chicken over shelled eggs in stand up reach-in cooler. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-11-15: Observed raw chicken over shelled eggs in stand-up reach-in cooler. The operator moved raw chicken to bottom shelf in reach-in cooler. Admin Complaint Corrected On-Site

53A-05-6

Detail 22447595

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No currently certified food service manager on duty with four or more employees engaged in food preparation/handling. 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 - From follow-up inspection 2023-11-15: Observed No Proof of CFM of manager on duty. Admin Complaint

02C-02-5

Detail 22447594

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed pork and chorizo not date marked in stand up reach-in cooler across from cook line. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-11-15: Observed pork in reach-in cooler not date marked. Admin Complaint

53B-14-5

Detail 22447591

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Required employee training expired for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-11-15: Observed No Proof Employing Training Certificate. Admin Complaint

36-34-5

Detail 22447593

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-11-15: Time Extended

14-11-5

Detail 22447597

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed stand up reach-in cooler gasket torn. Repeat Violation Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-11-15: Time Extended

10-07-4

Detail 22447596

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit on prep table. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-11-15: The operator dumped out water that utensils were in. Corrected On-Site

Sep 15, 2023

Routine - Food

Warning Issued

High Priority: 2Intermediate: 3Basic: 3Total: 8

12A-25-4

Detail 22288158

High Priority - Employee touched face/hair and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Observed cook touch face and arm while engaging in food preparation. Educated cook on washing hands and not touching skin or cloths while engaging in food preparation. Corrective Action Taken Warning

08A-20-5

Detail 22288162

High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Observed raw chicken over shelled eggs in stand up reach-in cooler. Warning

53A-05-6

Detail 22288164

Intermediate - No currently certified food service manager on duty with four or more employees engaged in food preparation/handling. 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

02C-02-5

Detail 22288160

Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed pork and chorizo not date marked in stand up reach-in cooler across from cook line. Warning

53B-14-5

Detail 22288157

Intermediate - Required employee training expired for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Warning

36-34-5

Detail 22288161

Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Warning

14-11-5

Detail 22288159

Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed stand up reach-in cooler gasket torn. Repeat Violation Warning

10-07-4

Detail 22288163

Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit on prep table. Warning

May 2, 2023

Routine - Food

Call Back - Complied

Basic: 1Total: 1

14-11-5

Detail 21967769

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed stand up reach-in cooler gasket torn. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-05-02: Time Extended

Feb 21, 2023

Routine - Food

Warning Issued

High Priority: 1Intermediate: 4Basic: 1Total: 6

03A-02-5

Detail 21800302

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed raw beef (48F - Cold Holding) in stand up reach-in cooler. The owner moved raw beef into stand up freezer. Corrective Action Taken Warning

11-27-4

Detail 21800303

Intermediate - 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. Emailed manager DBPR Form HR 5030-104. Corrective Action Taken Warning

53B-01-5

Detail 21800299

Intermediate - 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

11-26-1

Detail 21800301

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. Emailed manager DBPR Form HR 5030-103 Corrective Action Taken Warning

03F-10-5

Detail 21800298

Intermediate - No written procedures available for use of time as a public health control to hold time/temperature control for safety food. Emailed manager Time As Public Health Control Paperwork for Guava&Cheese Pastries. Corrective Action Taken Warning

14-11-5

Detail 21800300

Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed stand up reach-in cooler gasket torn. Warning

Oct 24, 2022

Routine - Food

Call Back - Complied

No violations recorded for this inspection.

Aug 23, 2022

Routine - Food

Warning Issued

High Priority: 2Intermediate: 6Basic: 2Total: 10

41-07-4

Detail 21295123

High Priority - Container of medicine improperly stored. Observed bottles of Tylenol and Burn Spray on table above 3 compartment sink. The operator placed medicine into Medicine box. Corrected On-Site Warning

08A-05-6

Detail 21295130

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw chicken and raw pork chops over ready to eat pork in stand up reach-in cooler. Corrected On-Site Warning

11-01-5

Detail 21295129

Intermediate - Certified Food Manager or person in charge failed to notify the division of employee diagnosed with Norovirus, Hepatitis A, Shigella spp., Shiga toxin-producing Escherichia coli, Typhoid fever (caused by Salmonella Typhi) or Salmonella (nontyphoidal). Emailing owner DBPR Form 5030-165 Big 6 Food Borne Illness. Corrective Action Taken Warning

31A-09-4

Detail 21295124

Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times by dish rack. Warning

16-37-1

Detail 21295128

Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Warning

53A-05-6

Detail 21295126

Intermediate - No currently certified food service manager on duty with four or more employees engaged in food preparation/handling. 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

53B-13-5

Detail 21295127

Intermediate - Proof of required state approved employee training not available for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Warning

02C-02-5

Detail 21295132

Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed pork and black beans not date marked in stand up reach-in cooler. Warning

10-17-4

Detail 21295125

Basic - In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. Warning

22-08-4

Detail 21295131

Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Observed interior of microwave soiled. Warning

Mar 16, 2022

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 1Intermediate: 1Basic: 2Total: 4

08A-20-5

Detail 20934599

High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Observed raw chicken over raw pork in stand up reach-in cooler. Corrected On-Site

53B-13-5

Detail 20934601

Intermediate - Proof of required state approved employee training not available for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.

08B-38-4

Detail 20934600

Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed containers of fruit and onions on floor in back of restaurant.

21-04-4

Detail 20934598

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

Oct 20, 2021

Food-Licensing Inspection

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

No violations recorded for this inspection.