Azucar Cafe
Last inspected: Nov 6, 2025
52
Score
Across the available record, Azucar Cafe has eight inspections on file, the first dated 2022. Inspectors last stopped by on Nov 6, 2025. High risk indicates the latest inspection turned up problems worth knowing about.
Violation counts have ticked up lately, averaging around six violations per visit versus roughly four violations earlier in the record.
“Ceiling not smooth” comes up most often, recorded four times in the inspection record.
The city-wide average sits at 78, which Azucar Cafe's 52 doesn't quite reach. Diners may want to scan the inspection details before deciding to visit.
8
Inspections
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Critical latest
3
Major latest
4
Minor latest
Inspection History
Nov 6, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 3 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 8 violations
High Priority - Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale. Observed 1 #10 can of dented ketchup. Operating segregated for return for credit. **Corrective Action Taken** **Repeat Violation**
01B-01-4
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. Observed no from for clean up of bodily fluids, emailed operator proper handout. **Corrective Action Taken**
11-27-4
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. Observed no employee reporting agreements, emailed operator form Employee reporting agreement DBPR FORM HR 5030-103 **Corrective Action Taken**
11-26-1
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. Observed employees hired for less than 60 days per operator.
53B-13-5
Basic - Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. Observed ceiling tiles textured. **Repeat Violation**
36-37-5
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Observed ceiling tile stained with water spot.
36-32-5
Basic - No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted. Observed no choking poster. Emailed copy of choking handout to the operator. **Corrective Action Taken**
51-13-4
Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed wall next to the walk in cooler soiled. **Repeat Violation**
36-27-5
52
Jul 9, 2025
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 4 minor violations.
View 7 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed raw chicken and cooked peppers at 53F in walk in cooler.
03A-02-5
High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Observed raw chicken and cooked peppers at 53F in walk in cooler.
01B-02-5
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed cutting board in the kitchen soiled.
22-02-4
Basic - Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. Observed ceiling tiles above the cook line textured type and not smooth. **Repeat Violation**
36-37-5
Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. Observed license is current although the current license is not displayed.
50-09-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed fan guard in the walk in cooler soiled with food debris.
23-03-4
Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed wall soiled in the kitchen area next to the walk in cooler and around the 3 compartment sink.
36-27-5
55
Dec 19, 2024
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Observed no chemical test kit for chlorine.
16-37-1
Basic - Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas . Observed ceiling tile above cook line textured and not easily cleanable. **Repeat Violation**
36-37-5
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Observed water damage to tile ceiling, operator stated the property management company will repair. **Corrective Action Taken** **Repeat Violation**
36-32-5
Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. Observed current license is not displayed but license is current, operator stated that they are going to print the current license. **Corrective Action Taken**
50-09-4
78
Jul 30, 2024
Routine - Food
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
82
Nov 8, 2023
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 4 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Intermediate - Water with a temperature of at least 100 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. Observed no hot water available at hand wash sink at the front counter towards the coffee maker.
27-16-4
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed gasket on reach in cooler across from cook line torn.
14-11-5
Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Observed floor tile cracked and missing at base of walk in cooler door.
36-17-5
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed walk in cooler shelves soiled with food residue/ white mold like substance.
23-03-4
Basic - Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed walk in cooler shelves rusted.
14-17-4
74
Jul 7, 2023
Routine - Food
4 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Basic - Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. Observed textured ceiling tile above cook line.
36-37-5
Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. Observed current license not displayed. **Repeat Violation**
50-09-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed grease dripping from ansul system and beaded grease spots on front inside of vent hood. **Repeat Violation**
23-03-4
Basic - Plumbing system in disrepair. Observed hand wash sink next to 3 compartment sink with faucet under repair, waiting for parts that are on order according to the operator. **Corrective Action Taken**
29-08-4
82
Mar 10, 2023
Routine - Food
2 major violations. 7 minor violations.
View 9 violations
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.
11-27-4
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.
11-26-1
Basic - Accumulation of gray-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.
22-20-5
Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
50-09-4
Basic - Ice scoop handle in contact with ice. **Corrected On-Site**
10-08-5
Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. **Corrected On-Site**
10-20-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease. Hood filters.
23-03-4
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Sugar container at coffee/beverage station. Operator labeled container. **Corrected On-Site**
02D-01-5
Basic - In-use spatula stored in cracks between pieces of equipment.
10-17-4
58
Dec 29, 2022
Routine - Food
1 critical violation.
View 1 violation
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed 1 case of steak at 55f in kitchen for prep, manager moved into walk in cooler. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
03A-02-5
86
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Azucar Cafe last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Azucar Cafe on file is from Nov 6, 2025. The public record contains eight inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Azucar Cafe?
Across the inspection record, “ceiling not smooth” has been cited four times, more than any other issue at Azucar Cafe.
How does Azucar Cafe compare to other restaurants in Lehigh Acres?
Azucar Cafe most recently scored 52 out of 100, which is lower than the Lehigh Acres average of 78.
Has Azucar Cafe's inspection record improved over time?
No. Recent inspections at Azucar Cafe have averaged around six violations per visit, up from roughly four earlier in the record.
What does a high risk rating mean?
A high risk rating at Azucar Cafe means the most recent inspection flagged either critical violations or a substantial number of smaller ones. Diners may want to read the violation details before deciding to visit.
How often is Azucar Cafe inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Azucar Cafe is inspected around three times per year on average.
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