Citanos Cafeteria
Last inspected: Dec 10, 2025
70
Score
Going back to 2022, Citanos Cafeteria has 10 inspections in the public record. The newest entry in the record is dated Dec 10, 2025. Diners should read medium risk as a signal that some issues exist but aren't extreme.
Inspection results have stayed in a similar range over the last few visits, averaging around six violations each.
The most common issue across all inspections has been “equipment in poor repair”, showing up eight times.
By comparison, the average Cape Coral facility scores 77, putting Citanos Cafeteria on the weaker side. Nothing in the record is alarming, but there's room to improve.
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Inspections
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Critical latest
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Major latest
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Minor latest
Inspection History
Dec 10, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
View 4 violations
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**
08A-20-5
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/
53A-05-6
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**
24-05-4
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed stand up reach-in cooler gasket torn. **Repeat Violation**
14-11-5
70
Aug 26, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 3 major violations. 6 minor violations.
View 10 violations
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**
01B-14-4
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. **Repeat Violation**
41-17-4
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/
53A-05-6
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**
31B-02-4
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance.
36-34-5
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed stand up reach-in cooler in kitchen gasket torn. **Repeat Violation**
14-11-5
Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed bottles of water on floor under prep table across from cook line.
08B-38-4
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.
10-01-5
Basic - In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board.
21-04-4
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**
16-46-4
47
Feb 17, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
Wiping Cloths Properly Used and Stored
FL-41
Toilet Rooms Maintained
FL-53
64
Sep 11, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 3 minor violations.
View 4 violations
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**
03A-02-5
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**
36-34-5
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**
14-74-7
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**
14-11-5
74
Sep 5, 2024
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 2 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 8 violations
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**
03A-02-5
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**
01B-02-5
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**
11-26-1
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**
11-27-4
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. **Warning**
36-34-5
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**
14-74-7
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed stand up reach-in cooler gasket torn. **Warning**
14-11-5
Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Observed wrong date labels on pork and beef. **Warning**
16-46-4
50
Feb 21, 2024
Routine - Food
2 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 4 violations
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.
02C-02-5
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.
53B-13-5
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed stand up reach-in cooler across from cook line gasket torn. **Repeat Violation**
14-11-5
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance.
36-34-5
74
Nov 15, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 3 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 7 violations
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**
08A-20-5
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**
53A-05-6
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**
02C-02-5
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**
53B-14-5
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**
36-34-5
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**
14-11-5
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**
10-07-4
55
Sep 15, 2023
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 3 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 8 violations
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**
12A-25-4
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**
08A-20-5
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**
53A-05-6
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**
02C-02-5
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**
53B-14-5
Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit on prep table. **Warning**
10-07-4
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. **Warning**
36-34-5
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed stand up reach-in cooler gasket torn. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
14-11-5
47
May 2, 2023
Routine - Food
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
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**
14-11-5
95
Oct 24, 2022
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Citanos Cafeteria last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Citanos Cafeteria on file is from Dec 10, 2025. The public record contains 10 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Citanos Cafeteria?
Across the inspection record, “equipment in poor repair” has been cited eight times, more than any other issue at Citanos Cafeteria.
How does Citanos Cafeteria compare to other restaurants in Cape Coral?
Citanos Cafeteria most recently scored 70 out of 100, which is lower than the Cape Coral average of 77.
Has Citanos Cafeteria's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Citanos Cafeteria have averaged around six violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a medium risk rating mean?
A medium risk rating at Citanos Cafeteria means the most recent inspection turned up a handful of issues that the health department wrote up but did not classify as critical.
How often is Citanos Cafeteria inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Citanos Cafeteria is inspected around three times per year on average.
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