El Mazorcazo
Last inspected: Feb 13, 2026
70
Score
Public records show 12 inspections at El Mazorcazo stretching back to 2022. Inspectors last stopped by on Feb 13, 2026. Medium risk typically reflects a handful of issues that inspectors wrote up but didn't deem critical.
Inspection results have stayed in a similar range over the last few visits, averaging around six violations each.
“Bathroom facility in disrepair” accounts for the largest share of issues, appearing six times across the record.
El Mazorcazo's latest score of 70 falls below the Cape Coral average of 77. The inspection history reads as standard for a restaurant of this size.
12
Inspections
0
Critical latest
1
Major latest
5
Minor latest
Inspection History
Feb 13, 2026
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 5 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Intermediate - Handwash sink does not provide water through a mixing valve or combination faucet. Observed cold water not working at handwashing sink in kitchen but hot water is above 85°F.
27-05-5
Basic - Bathroom facility in disrepair. Observed restroom missing door handle.
32-05-4
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair.
36-32-5
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance.
36-34-5
Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation.
13-03-4
Basic - Open dumpster lid.
33-16-4
70
Sep 17, 2025
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : 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** - From follow-up inspection 2025-09-17: Observed No Proof of Employee Training Certificates. **Admin Complaint**
53B-01-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer in storage area beside reach-in freezer. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-09-17: **Time Extended**
14-69-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Bathroom facility in disrepair. Observed men's bathroom out of order. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-09-17: **Time Extended**
32-05-4
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 2025-09-17: **Time Extended**
36-34-5
78
Jul 16, 2025
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 3 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 9 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed chorizo (49F - Cold Holding) in stand up reach-in cooler in kitchen. The operator discarded the container of chorizo. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
03A-02-5
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw beef over ready to eat plantains in stand up reach-in freezer. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
08A-05-6
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed handwashing sink blocked by utensils and plastic bowls. The operator removed all items from handwashing sink. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
31A-09-4
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. The operator placed paper towels at handwashing sink. **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 - Bathroom facility in disrepair. Observed men's bathroom out of order. **Warning**
32-05-4
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. **Warning**
36-34-5
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer in storage area beside reach-in freezer. **Warning**
14-69-4
Basic - Open dumpster lid. **Warning**
33-16-4
45
Jan 10, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 6 violations
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw beef over ready to eat fish in reach-in cooler. The owner moved the raw beef to bottom shelf in reach-in cooler. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-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 beef stew and pork not date marked in reach-in cooler.
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.
53B-14-5
Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed bottles of water on floor in kitchen. The operator moved water from off the floor in kitchen. **Corrected On-Site**
08B-38-4
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. **Repeat Violation**
36-32-5
Basic - Bathroom facility in disrepair. Observed bathroom missing door handle.
32-05-4
61
Aug 13, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 minor violation.
View 2 violations
High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed raw beef in reach-in cooler at room temperature 79F. The owner placed ice on raw beef. Observed white rice (55F - Cold Holding); rice and sausage (54F - Cold Holding); fish (55F - Cold Holding); goat (53F - Cold Holding); beef (52F - Cold Holding) in stand up reach-in cooler. See Stop Sale. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-08-13: Observed pork 55F, rice and beans 52F and white rice 49F in stand up reach-in cooler. The operator is discarding all food. **Admin Complaint**
03A-02-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ceiling tile missing. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-08-13: **Time Extended**
36-36-4
82
Aug 9, 2024
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 1 major violation. 4 minor violations.
View 8 violations
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Supervisor/Person in Charge Present
FL-01
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Proper Hot and Cold Holding Temperatures
FL-21
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Proper Sanitizer Contact Time and Concentration
FL-33
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
47
Jan 29, 2024
Routine - Food
2 major violations. 1 minor violation.
View 3 violations
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No hot water provided at handwash sink/three-compartment sink/mop sink when dishmachine is running. The owner turned on hot water during inspection. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-01-29: Observed No hot water at hand washing sink but has hot water at 3 compartment sink. **Admin Complaint**
27-08-4
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No written procedures available for use of time as a public health control to hold time/temperature control for safety food. Emailed owner Time Public Health Control for pork skins, cut tomatoes and salsa. The owner is filling out paperwork during inspection. **Corrective Action Taken** **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-01-29: The operator was unable to provide Time As Public Health Control Paperwork. **Time Extended**
03F-10-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ceiling tile missing. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-01-29: **Time Extended**
36-36-4
78
Nov 29, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 5 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 8 violations
High Priority - Employee washed hands with no soap. Observed operator wash hands without using soap after the owner turned on hot water. Educated operator on washing hands with soap. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
12A-20-4
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. Emailed owner DBPR Form HR 5030-104. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
11-27-4
Intermediate - No hot water provided at handwash sink/three-compartment sink/mop sink when dishmachine is running. The owner turned on hot water during inspection. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
27-08-4
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. The operator placed paper towels at hand washing sink. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
31B-02-4
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. Emailed owner DBPR Form HR 5030-103. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
11-26-1
Intermediate - No written procedures available for use of time as a public health control to hold time/temperature control for safety food. Emailed owner Time Public Health Control for pork skins, cut tomatoes and salsa. The owner is filling out paperwork during inspection. **Corrective Action Taken** **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
03F-10-5
Basic - Ceiling tile missing. **Warning**
36-36-4
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed cell phone on prep table. The operator removed cell phone from prep table. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
40-06-5
47
Sep 12, 2023
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No hot water provided at handwash sink/three-compartment sink/mop sink when dishmachine is running. Observed cold water at 3 compartment sink but no hot water. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-09-12: Work order has been placed for repairs hand washing sink. **Corrective Action Taken**
27-08-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-09-12: **Time Extended**
32-12-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Bathroom facility in disrepair. Observed bathroom door with no door handle. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-09-12: **Time Extended**
32-05-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-09-12: **Time Extended**
36-32-5
78
Jul 13, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 4 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 9 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed shredded pork (49F - Cold Holding) in cold holding unit. The operator placed shredded pork in stand up refrigerator. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
03A-02-5
Intermediate - No written procedures available for use of time as a public health control to hold time/temperature control for safety food. Printed out Time as Public Health for smoked sausage, smoked ham and produce. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
03F-10-5
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. Printed out Emailed DBPR Form HR 5030-104. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
11-27-4
Intermediate - No hot water provided at handwash sink/three-compartment sink/mop sink when dishmachine is running. Observed cold water at 3 compartment sink but no hot water. **Warning**
27-08-4
Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed oxtail and beef stew not date marked in stand up reach-in cooler. **Warning**
02C-02-5
Basic - Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom. **Warning**
32-12-5
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. **Warning**
36-32-5
Basic - Bathroom facility in disrepair. Observed bathroom door with no door handle. **Warning**
32-05-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed boxes of Cuban Crackers on floor in dining area. **Warning**
08B-38-4
47
Dec 13, 2022
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Intermediate - Employee washed hands in a sink other than an approved handwash sink. Observed operator wash hands in 3 compartment sink. Educated operator on only washing in designated hand washing sinks. **Corrective Action Taken**
12A-03-4
Basic - Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom in employee's restroom.
32-12-5
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. **Repeat Violation**
36-32-5
82
Jul 28, 2022
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
View 5 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed smoked pork 48F on front counter. The operator placed smoked pork in reach-in cooler. **Corrective Action Taken**
03A-02-5
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw beef over ready to eat pork in walk-in reach-in cooler.
08A-05-6
Intermediate - Certified food manager unable to answer basic Food Code questions pertaining to safe operation of establishment. Operators could not answer basic questions pertaining safe operations.
53A-10-4
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair.
36-32-5
Basic - Water draining onto floor surface from hand washing sink in kitchen.
29-03-4
61
Frequently Asked Questions
When was El Mazorcazo last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at El Mazorcazo on file is from Feb 13, 2026. The public record contains 12 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at El Mazorcazo?
Across the inspection record, “bathroom facility in disrepair” has been cited six times, more than any other issue at El Mazorcazo.
How does El Mazorcazo compare to other restaurants in Cape Coral?
El Mazorcazo most recently scored 70 out of 100, which is lower than the Cape Coral average of 77.
Has El Mazorcazo's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at El Mazorcazo have averaged around six violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a medium risk rating mean?
A medium risk rating at El Mazorcazo 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 Mazorcazo inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, El Mazorcazo is inspected around three times per year on average.
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