La Bamba Mexican Grill

2555 Ne Pine Island Rd, Cape Coral, FL 33909

Mexican / Latin

Last inspected: Oct 15, 2025

Score

Low Risk

Inspectors have visited La Bamba Mexican Grill five times, with records going back to 2022. The newest entry in the record is dated Oct 15, 2025. Diners can read the low risk label as a sign that recent inspections have gone well.

Recent inspections have turned up roughly the same number of issues each time, hovering near two violations per visit.

“Equipment in poor repair” accounts for the largest share of issues, appearing three times across the record.

Restaurants in Cape Coral average 77, so La Bamba Mexican Grill is doing better than most peers. There isn't much in the file that would give a customer pause.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Oct 15, 2025

Routine - Food

1 minor violation.

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Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed stand up reach-in cooler across from cook line gasket torn.

14-11-5

Mar 28, 2025

Routine - Food

1 minor violation.

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Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed stand up reach-in cooler gasket torn.

14-11-5

Oct 18, 2024

Routine - Food

3 major violations. 1 minor violation.

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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 5030-204 for owner. The owner posted during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**

11-27-4

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed cutting board soiled.

22-02-4

Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed steak and chorizo not date marked in stand up reach-in cooler.

02C-02-5

Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed reach-in cooler gasket torn.

14-11-5

Nov 4, 2023

Routine - Food

2 major violations.

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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. Provided forms to operator and operator had all employees currently working sign forms. **Corrected On-Site**

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. Provided Operator with printed copy. **Corrected On-Site**

11-27-4

Jul 12, 2022

Complaint Full

1 critical violation. 3 minor violations.

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High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed in top rail of reach in cooler : pico de Gallo (49F - Cold Holding). Operator states that he had reach in cooler open for an extended period for prep work. Operator closed lid for rapid cooling. **Corrective Action Taken**

03A-02-5

Basic - Mobile food dispensing vehicle license number not permanently affixed on the side of the unit in figures at least 2 inches high and in contrasting colors from the background of the vehicle.

50-04-4

Basic - No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted.

51-13-4

Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Observed pork thawing on counter. Operator moved item to reach in cooler. **Corrected On-Site**

06-01-5

Frequently Asked Questions

When was La Bamba Mexican Grill last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at La Bamba Mexican Grill on file is from Oct 15, 2025. The public record contains five inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at La Bamba Mexican Grill?

Across the inspection record, “equipment in poor repair” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at La Bamba Mexican Grill.

How does La Bamba Mexican Grill compare to other restaurants in Cape Coral?

La Bamba Mexican Grill most recently scored 95 out of 100, which is higher than the Cape Coral average of 77.

Has La Bamba Mexican Grill's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at La Bamba Mexican Grill have averaged around two violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at La Bamba Mexican Grill 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 La Bamba Mexican Grill inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, La Bamba Mexican Grill is inspected around two times per year on average.

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