Cape Coral, Lee County

TITO'S CANTINA TEQUILA BAR AND GRILLE

1334 CAPE CORAL PKWY E, Cape Coral, FL 33904

FoodSeating
Latest violations
0
No violations
Apr 30, 2026
City
Cape Coral
County
Lee
Status
Current / Active
Inspections
9

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.

Apr 30, 2026

Complaint Full

Call Back - Complied

No violations recorded for this inspection.

Apr 22, 2026

Complaint Full

Warning Issued

High Priority: 5Intermediate: 5Basic: 8Total: 18

03D-02-5

Detail 24532319

High Priority - Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 6 hours. Observed cooked pork 117F cooling more than 6 hours. Stop Sale. Operator discarded pork. Corrective Action Taken Warning

22-41-4

Detail 24532325

High Priority - Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. Observed chlorine concentration a 0 ppm. Warning

12A-07-5

Detail 24532316

High Priority - Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food. Warning

03A-02-5

Detail 24532321

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed raw shrimp 47F cold hold less than 4 hours. Note: operator states just prepped. Operator placed bags of ice on top, filled in empty spaces in drawer, and turned down reach in cooler. Corrective Action Taken Warning

03B-01-6

Detail 24532328

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed Cheese sauce 100F hot hold less than 4 hours. Operator reheated cheese sauce to 165F on stove. Corrective Action Taken Warning

05-07-4

Detail 24532315

Intermediate - Food thermometer(s) not calibrated according to manufacturer's specifications. Warning

31A-09-4

Detail 24532320

Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed handwash sink in kitchen blocked by brooms. Operator removed brooms. Corrected On-Site Warning

27-16-4

Detail 24532324

Intermediate - Hot Water shut off at employee handwash sink in kitchen. Warning

16-37-1

Detail 24532318

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

05-08-4

Detail 24532326

Intermediate - No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products. Warning

50-09-4

Detail 24532332

Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. Warning

14-09-4

Detail 24532329

Basic - Cutting board in front of hot hold unit has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Warning

12B-12-5

Detail 24532317

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. Warning

14-42-4

Detail 24532330

Basic - Hood filters missing from automatic fire suppression/exhaust system. Warning

31B-04-4

Detail 24532322

Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Women's restroom. Warning

23-03-4

Detail 24532331

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease. Observed heavy grease buildup on suppression system. Warning

12B-13-4

Detail 24532327

Basic - Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. Warning

02D-01-5

Detail 24532323

Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Spice. Warning

Nov 13, 2025

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 2Basic: 4Total: 6

41-07-4

Detail 24190556

High Priority - Container of medicine improperly stored clean equipment. Operator removed medicine. Corrected On-Site

03A-02-5

Detail 24190555

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed Raw pork belly 47F cold hold, cut cabbage 44F cold hold less than 4 hours. Operator filled in empty places with pans and turned down reach in cooler near dishmachine. Corrective Action Taken

32-07-5

Detail 24190557

Basic - Bathrooms facility not clean. Operator in the process of cleaning. Corrective Action Taken

36-22-4

Detail 24190553

Basic - Floor area at cook line covered with standing water.

08B-47-4

Detail 24190554

Basic - Food not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor. Observed container of sugar stored on floor in kitchen. Operator placed container on table. Corrected On-Site

14-13-4

Detail 24190558

Basic - Food-contact surface not smooth and easily cleanable. Observed can opener blade rusting.

Aug 8, 2025

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 2Intermediate: 3Basic: 2Total: 7

22-41-4

Detail 23943000

High Priority - Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. Observed chlorine concentration at 0 ppm. Operator changed and primed sanitizer. Rechecked concentration at 100 ppm. Corrected On-Site

03A-02-5

Detail 23943002

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed raw beef steak 57F cold hold less than 4 hours. Operator placed beefin working reach in cooler. Corrective Action Taken

22-02-4

Detail 23942999

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris. Can opener. Educated operator on cleaning can opener daily. Operator cleaned can opener. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

31A-09-4

Detail 23943003

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

41-17-4

Detail 23943001

Intermediate - Spray bottles containing toxic substance not labeled. Educated operator on importance of labeling. Operator labeled bottles. Corrected On-Site

14-01-5

Detail 23942997

Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense sugar. Operator removed bowl. Corrected On-Site

02D-01-5

Detail 23942998

Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Salt container. Educated operator on importance of labeling. Operator labeled containers. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

Oct 29, 2024

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

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

01B-01-4

Detail 23317781

High Priority - Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale. Observed two 6lb cans of garbanzo beans rusted. Operator discarded cans. Corrective Action Taken

22-02-4

Detail 23317780

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris. Can opener. Operator cleaned can opener. Corrected On-Site

41-17-4

Detail 23317779

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

24-05-4

Detail 23317782

Basic - Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner.

02D-01-5

Detail 23317778

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

Jul 30, 2024

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 2Basic: 1Total: 3

03A-02-5

Detail 23019848

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed raw chopped fish 47F cold hold, sour cream 49F cold hold less than 4 hours. Educated operator on maintaining temperature at 41F or below. Operator turned down reach in cooler double panned with ice, and pulled reach in cooler away from wall. Corrective Action Taken Repeat Violation

03B-01-6

Detail 23019847

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed corn 116F hot hold more than 4 hours. Stop Sale. Operator discarded corn. Corrective Action Taken

02D-01-5

Detail 23019846

Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Flour/sugar containers. Educated operator on importance of labeling. Operator labeled containers. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

Mar 7, 2024

Complaint Full

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 3Intermediate: 5Basic: 7Total: 15

08A-05-6

Detail 22701873

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

03A-02-5

Detail 22701869

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

41-10-4

Detail 22701870

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

22-02-4

Detail 22701875

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

31A-09-4

Detail 22701868

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

31B-02-4

Detail 22701877

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

11-26-1

Detail 22701878

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

41-17-4

Detail 22701872

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

12B-12-5

Detail 22701874

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.

40-06-5

Detail 22701867

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

10-01-5

Detail 22701879

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

21-04-4

Detail 22701866

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

31B-04-4

Detail 22701871

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

25-06-4

Detail 22701876

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

02D-01-5

Detail 22701865

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

Nov 28, 2023

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 3Basic: 2Total: 5

22-41-4

Detail 22468447

High Priority - Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. Observed chlorine concentration at 0 ppm. Operator primed sanitizer. Rechecked concentration at 100 ppm. Corrected On-Site

08A-20-5

Detail 22468443

High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Observed container of raw chicken stored over raw beef in drawer reach in cooler at cook line. Operator switched chicken to bottom shelf. Corrected On-Site

41-10-4

Detail 22468446

High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored by clean plates. Operator removed chemical. Corrected On-Site

32-04-4

Detail 22468444

Basic - Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors. Employee restroom.

21-05-5

Detail 22468445

Basic - Cloth used as a food-contact surface with peppers and onions. Operator removed cloths. Corrected On-Site

Aug 4, 2023

Food-Licensing Inspection

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Intermediate: 1Total: 1

31B-02-4

Detail 22176642

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