Azucar Restaurant & Bakery
Last inspected: Jan 26, 2026
100
Score
Azucar Restaurant & Bakery has been inspected nine times since 2022. The newest entry in the record is dated Jan 26, 2026. Diners can read the low risk label as a sign that recent inspections have gone well.
Violation counts have been trending down, averaging around six violations across recent inspections versus roughly nine violations before.
“Time/temperature control for safety food cold held” comes up most often, recorded four times in the inspection record.
Restaurants in Cape Coral average 77, so Azucar Restaurant & Bakery is doing better than most peers. The record reflects steady performance over time.
9
Inspections
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Critical latest
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Major latest
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Minor latest
Inspection History
Jan 26, 2026
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Nov 25, 2025
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 4 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 9 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed Rice 123F hot hold less than 4 hours. Operator put rice in metal pan to reheat in oven to 165F. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
03B-01-6
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed Ham 44F cold hold, cooked pork 44F cold hold less than 4 hours. Operator turned down walk in cooler. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
03A-02-5
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Observed repackaged raw meat stored over frozen packages of plantains. Educated operator on proper separation of raw foods. Operator placed raw frozen meat on bottom. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
08A-02-6
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed handwashing sink in kitchen blocked by fryer. Operator removed fryer. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
31A-09-4
Intermediate - No certified food manager for establishment. 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**
53A-07-6
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Operator placed paper towels at hand wash sink in kitchen. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
31B-02-4
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**
53B-01-5
Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. **Warning**
50-09-4
Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Educated operator on proper storage of containers. Operator inverted containers. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
25-06-4
39
Aug 1, 2025
Food-Licensing Inspection
4 critical violations. 5 minor violations.
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High Priority - Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food.
12A-07-5
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 50 ppm. **Corrected On-Site**
22-41-4
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Observed repackaged raw frozen chicken stored over raw shrimp and pork. Operator placed raw chicken on bottom shelf. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-02-6
High Priority - Employee handled soiled equipment or utensils and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Observed employee picking up knife from floor and not washing hands before working with food. Educated employee. Employee washed, rinsed, and sanitized knife and washed hands. **Corrected On-Site**
12A-13-4
Basic - Accumulation of dead insects in control devices. Operator discarded device. **Corrected On-Site**
35A-06-4
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.
12B-12-5
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Operator had employee clean freezer. **Corrective Action Taken**
14-69-4
Basic - Observed gasket on walk in cooler in poor repair.
14-11-5
Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. **Corrected On-Site**
25-06-4
43
Oct 21, 2024
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 4 minor violations.
View 7 violations
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 50 ppm. **Corrected On-Site**
22-41-4
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 container of raw beef. Educated operator on proper separation of raw animal foods. Operator switched chicken to bottom shelf. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
08A-20-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed Black beans 44F cold hold, American cheese 44F cold hold, raw hamburger 44F cold hold less than 4 hours in walk in cooler. Operator turned down walk in cooler. **Corrective Action Taken**
03A-02-5
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer at cook line.
14-69-4
Basic - Food storage container/container lid cracked or broken. Salt/sugar bins.
14-38-4
Basic - No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. Walk in cooler. **Corrected On-Site**
05-09-4
Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. **Corrected On-Site**
10-20-4
52
Jul 19, 2024
Routine - Food
4 critical violations. 3 major violations. 6 minor violations.
View 13 violations
Certified Food Manager Identification
FL-02
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Food Received at Proper Temperature
FL-12
Potentially Hazardous Food Held at Proper Temperature
FL-16
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Sewage and Wastewater Properly Disposed
FL-27
Hot and Cold Water Available; Adequate Pressure
FL-25
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Equipment, Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Approved
FL-35
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
21
Nov 28, 2023
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 2 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 7 violations
High Priority - Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food.
12A-07-5
High Priority - Employee touching ready-to-eat food with their bare hands - food was not being heated as a sole ingredient to 145 degrees F or immediately added to other ingredients to be cooked/heated to the minimum required temperature to allow bare hand contact. Establishment has no approved Alternative Operating Procedure. Observed barehand contact with ready to eat bread. Educated operator. Operator educated employee. Employee put on gloves. **Corrected On-Site**
09-01-4
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed Milk 45F cold hold less than 4 hours. Operator turned down reach in cooler. **Corrective Action Taken**
03A-02-5
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed sponge stored inside front service hand wash sink. Operator removed sponge. **Corrected On-Site**
31A-11-4
Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed beef stew not date marked in walk in cooler.
02C-02-5
Basic - Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. Operator discarded employee beverage. **Corrected On-Site**
12B-13-4
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer at cook line.
14-69-4
47
Aug 15, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation.
View 1 violation
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
86
Feb 7, 2023
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Aug 23, 2022
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
View 6 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed Sliced ham 45F cold hold, pasta 45F cold hold less than 4 hours in walk in cooler. Observed cooked plantains 47F cold hold, cooked meat 47F cold hold less than 4 hours. Operator moved time/temperature control for safety foods to working cooler. **Corrective Action Taken**
03A-02-5
High Priority - Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with cut mango/pineapple.
14-31-5
Intermediate - Required employee training expired for all employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.
53B-05-5
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Sugar container at front service area. Operator labeled. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
02D-01-5
Basic - Food storage container/container lid cracked or broken. Operator discarded. **Corrected On-Site**
14-38-4
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer at bar.
14-69-4
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Azucar Restaurant & Bakery last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Azucar Restaurant & Bakery on file is from Jan 26, 2026. The public record contains nine inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Azucar Restaurant & Bakery?
Across the inspection record, “time/temperature control for safety food cold held” has been cited four times, more than any other issue at Azucar Restaurant & Bakery.
How does Azucar Restaurant & Bakery compare to other restaurants in Cape Coral?
Azucar Restaurant & Bakery most recently scored 100 out of 100, which is higher than the Cape Coral average of 77.
Has Azucar Restaurant & Bakery's inspection record improved over time?
Yes. Recent inspections at Azucar Restaurant & Bakery have averaged around six violations per visit, down from roughly nine earlier in the record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Azucar Restaurant & Bakery means inspectors found minimal or no significant issues at the most recent visit. Most facilities at this tier have a clean recent inspection report.
How often is Azucar Restaurant & Bakery inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Azucar Restaurant & Bakery is inspected around three times per year on average.
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