Clase Azul Modern Mexican Cuisine

3922 Del Prado Blvd S, Cape Coral, FL 33904

Mexican / Latin

Last inspected: Oct 14, 2025

Score

Medium Risk

Clase Azul Modern Mexican Cuisine has been inspected four times since 2024. Inspectors last stopped by on Oct 14, 2025. Medium risk typically reflects a handful of issues that inspectors wrote up but didn't deem critical.

The picture has improved over the last few visits: recent inspections have averaged around seven violations, down from roughly 10 violations earlier in the record.

When inspectors have written things up, “handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing” has been the most frequent reason, cited two times.

Restaurants in Cape Coral average 77, so Clase Azul Modern Mexican Cuisine trails the local norm. Taken together, the history looks like that of a busy facility working through the usual inspection cycle.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Oct 14, 2025

Routine - Food

2 major violations. 5 minor violations.

View 7 violations

Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed hand wash sink at cook line blocked by brooms. Operator removed brooms. **Corrected On-Site**

31A-09-4

Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed strainer stored in hand wash sink at bar. Operator removed strainer. Observed foil hose attached to hand wash sink in back food prep area. Operator removed hose. **Corrected On-Site**

31A-11-4

Basic - Ice scoop handle in contact with ice. Operator removed ice scoop. **Corrected On-Site**

10-08-5

Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting.

24-08-4

Basic - Ceiling tile missing above hand wash sink next to ice machine.

36-36-4

Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Observed package of frozen chipotle sauce thawing in standing water.

06-01-5

Basic - Stored food not covered. Container of raw fish in walk in cooler. Operator placed lid in container. **Corrected On-Site**

08B-12-5

Jul 16, 2025

Complaint Full

2 critical violations. 2 major violations. 6 minor violations.

View 10 violations

High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Observed container of raw beef stored over raw shrimp. Operator switched containers. **Corrected On-Site**

08A-20-5

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed cream 57F cold hold less than 4 hours. Operator placed cream in ice. **Corrective Action Taken**

03A-02-5

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with thick dried food debris on can opener. Educated operator on cleaning can opener daily. **Repeat Violation**

22-02-4

Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Handwash sink next to ice machine.

31B-02-4

Basic - Cleaned and sanitized equipment or utensils not properly stored. Observed ice buckets stored on floor. **Corrected On-Site**

24-07-4

Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting.

24-08-4

Basic - In-use ice scoop stored on top of ice machine between uses. **Corrected On-Site**

10-12-5

Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Educated operator on proper storage of tongs. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**

10-20-4

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

25-06-4

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

02D-01-5

Mar 18, 2025

Complaint Full

1 critical violation. 4 major violations. 5 minor violations.

View 10 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 switched sanitizer. Rechecked concentration at 100 ppm.**Corrective Action Taken** **Corrected On-Site**

22-41-4

Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Hand wash sinks at bar.

31B-03-4

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

22-02-4

Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed cup stored in hand wash sinks at service station. Operator removed cup. **Corrected On-Site**

31A-11-4

Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Hand wash sinks at bar.

31B-02-4

Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sinks used by food employees. Educated operator on importance of having hand wash signs. **Repeat Violation**

31B-04-4

Basic - Open dumpster lid.

33-16-4

Basic - Silverware/utensils stored upright with the food-contact surface up. Spoons. **Corrected On-Site**

24-18-4

Basic - Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom.

32-12-6

Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. **Corrected On-Site**

10-20-4

Dec 10, 2024

Food-Licensing Inspection

3 major violations. 1 minor violation.

View 4 violations

Intermediate - Hot water at three-compartment sink does not reach 85 degrees Fahrenheit. Three compartments sink in kitchen.

27-24-5

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

05-08-4

Intermediate - Wash solution in three-compartment sink less than 110 degrees Fahrenheit. Three compartment sink in kitchen.

16-52-4

Basic - No handwashing signs provided at a hand sinks used by food employees.

31B-04-4

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Clase Azul Modern Mexican Cuisine last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Clase Azul Modern Mexican Cuisine on file is from Oct 14, 2025. The public record contains four inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Clase Azul Modern Mexican Cuisine?

Across the inspection record, “handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Clase Azul Modern Mexican Cuisine.

How does Clase Azul Modern Mexican Cuisine compare to other restaurants in Cape Coral?

Clase Azul Modern Mexican Cuisine most recently scored 64 out of 100, which is lower than the Cape Coral average of 77.

Has Clase Azul Modern Mexican Cuisine's inspection record improved over time?

Yes. Recent inspections at Clase Azul Modern Mexican Cuisine have averaged around seven violations per visit, down from roughly 10 earlier in the record.

What does a medium risk rating mean?

A medium risk rating at Clase Azul Modern Mexican Cuisine means the most recent inspection turned up a handful of issues that the health department wrote up but did not classify as critical.

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