El Mambo Restaurant

4716 Del Prado Blvd, Cape Coral, FL 33904

Mexican / Latin

Last inspected: Jan 22, 2026

Score

Medium Risk

Across the available record, El Mambo Restaurant has six inspections on file, the first dated 2022. El Mambo Restaurant was last inspected on Jan 22, 2026. The medium risk tier sits in the middle: not spotless, but not alarming either.

Things are looking better lately, with recent visits averaging around two violations compared to roughly six violations earlier on.

“Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food” accounts for the largest share of issues, appearing two times across the record.

By comparison, the average Cape Coral facility scores 77, putting El Mambo Restaurant on the weaker side. The record is unremarkable in either direction.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Jan 22, 2026

Routine - Food

2 critical violations. 1 minor violation.

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Adequate Handwashing Facilities Supplied and Accessible

FL-10

Hands Clean and Properly Washed

FL-08

Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels

FL-14

Oct 2, 2025

Routine - Food

1 major violation. 1 minor violation.

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Certified Food Manager Identification

FL-02

Hot and Cold Water Available; Adequate Pressure

FL-25

Apr 3, 2025

Routine - Food

No violations found.

100

Mar 26, 2025

Routine - Food

1 critical violation. 5 major violations. 3 minor violations.

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High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Observed containers of raw frozen chicken stored over boxes of frozen croquettes. Operator placed raw chicken on bottom shelf. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**

08A-02-6

Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed precooked shredded beef not date marked. Operator date marked food. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**

02C-02-5

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. Provided operator with written procedures. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**

11-27-4

Intermediate - Handwash sink missing in warewashing area. **Warning**

31A-07-4

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

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** **Warning**

11-26-1

Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense black beans and rice. Operator removed cup. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**

14-01-5

Basic - Ice buildup in mini reach-in freezer at front service area. **Warning**

14-69-4

Basic - Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine. **Warning**

16-21-4

Jun 27, 2023

Routine - Food

No violations found.

100

Aug 31, 2022

Routine - Food

3 critical violations. 2 major violations. 3 minor violations.

View 8 violations

High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. **Admin Complaint**

50-17-2

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 ham. Operator placed raw chicken on bottom shelf. **Corrected On-Site**

08A-02-6

High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored clean food equipment. Operator removed. **Corrected On-Site**

41-10-4

Intermediate - No hot running water on left side of three-compartment sink. Educated operator on importance of having hot water. **Repeat Violation**

27-06-4

Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Front service hand wash sink. Educated operator on importance of hand soap. Operator placed soap at hand wash sink. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**

31B-03-4

Basic - Equipment and utensils not washed, rinsed and sanitized in the correct order in three-compartment sink. Do not use dishes/equipment not properly sanitized. Observed wash and sanitize together.

16-13-5

Basic - Employee personal food not properly identified and segregated from food to be served to the public. Observed employee food stored on shelving above food served to public. Operator placed employee food on bottom shelf. **Corrected On-Site**

08B-49-4

Basic - Reach-in cooler interior have accumulation of soil residues. Refrigerator at end near wall in dry storage room. Operator cleaned. **Corrected On-Site**

22-16-4

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Frequently Asked Questions

When was El Mambo Restaurant last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at El Mambo Restaurant on file is from Jan 22, 2026. The public record contains six inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at El Mambo Restaurant?

Across the inspection record, “raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at El Mambo Restaurant.

How does El Mambo Restaurant compare to other restaurants in Cape Coral?

El Mambo Restaurant most recently scored 67 out of 100, which is lower than the Cape Coral average of 77.

Has El Mambo Restaurant's inspection record improved over time?

Yes. Recent inspections at El Mambo Restaurant have averaged around two violations per visit, down from roughly six earlier in the record.

What does a medium risk rating mean?

A medium risk rating at El Mambo Restaurant 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 El Mambo Restaurant inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, El Mambo Restaurant is inspected around two times per year on average.

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