Luis Bakery
Last inspected: Feb 17, 2026
52
Score
Going back to 2022, Luis Bakery has 12 inspections in the public record. The most recent visit was on Feb 17, 2026. A high risk tier suggests the facility had a rough recent inspection, with multiple violations on record.
There hasn't been much movement either way: counts have stayed near seven violations per visit across recent inspections.
Across the inspection history, “no proof provided that food employees are informed” is the issue that surfaces most often, recorded four times.
That's lower than the typical Cape Coral restaurant, which scores around 77. There are enough flags in the record to merit a second thought.
12
Inspections
1
Critical latest
4
Major latest
2
Minor latest
Inspection History
Feb 17, 2026
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 4 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 7 violations
High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw shelled eggs stored directly over prepared rice and beans in reach in cooler. Observed operator correct violations in order to meet inspection standards. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2026-02-17: Raw bacon stored directly over prepared beef in reach in cooler **Admin Complaint**
08A-05-6
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. No test kit available to test chlorine levels in triple sink **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2026-02-17: No test kit available to test chlorine levels. . **Admin Complaint**
16-37-1
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. At kitchen hand sink **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2026-02-17: No paper towels available. **Admin Complaint**
31B-02-4
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. Pork shoulders prepared on site and not date marked. This is a repeat violation from the previous inspection dated 07-07-2025 **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2026-02-17: Multiple food it,es prepared more than 24 hours prior not date marked. **Admin Complaint**
02C-02-5
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Required employee training expired for all employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. All training certificates issues on 03-14-2022 and expired on 03-14-2025 **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2026-02-17: All employee training certificates still expired. **Admin Complaint**
53B-05-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer inside large Kenmore freezer. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2026-02-17: Ice buildup still present in large Kenmore reach in freezer. **Admin Complaint**
14-69-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Label on a food item prepared and packaged onsite for customer self-service does not include product identity/description, date product was packaged and name and address of the establishment that prepared and packaged the food. Sofrito prepared on site and is not labeled with identity/description, date product was packaged and name and address of the establishment. This is a repeat violation from the previous inspection dated 07-07-2025 **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2026-02-17: Items are labeled, however, date of packaging and establishment address is not included on label. **Admin Complaint**
02D-03-4
52
Dec 15, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 4 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 7 violations
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw shelled eggs stored directly over prepared rice and beans in reach in cooler. Observed operator correct violations in order to meet inspection standards. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
08A-05-6
Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. No test kit available to test chlorine levels in triple sink **Warning**
16-37-1
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. At kitchen hand sink **Warning**
31B-02-4
Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Pork shoulders prepared on site and not date marked. This is a repeat violation from the previous inspection dated 07-07-2025 **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
02C-02-5
Intermediate - Required employee training expired for all employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. All training certificates issues on 03-14-2022 and expired on 03-14-2025 **Warning**
53B-05-5
Basic - Label on a food item prepared and packaged onsite for customer self-service does not include product identity/description, date product was packaged and name and address of the establishment that prepared and packaged the food. Sofrito prepared on site and is not labeled with identity/description, date product was packaged and name and address of the establishment. This is a repeat violation from the previous inspection dated 07-07-2025 **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
02D-03-4
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer inside large Kenmore freezer. **Warning**
14-69-4
52
Jul 7, 2025
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 2 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 6 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food identified in the written procedure as a food held using time as a public health control has no time marking and the time removed from temperature control cannot be determined. Deli ham, sliced tomatoes and Swiss cheese on prep table without time marking. Per operator, food was removed from refrigerator an hour prior.
03F-02-5
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with unwashed produce. Raw shelled eggs stored over onions and limes in reach in cooler.
08A-04-5
Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Sofrito made more than 24 hours prior and mot date marked. This is a repeat violation from previous inspection dated 01-31-2025 **Repeat Violation**
02C-02-5
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled on prep shelf.
41-17-4
Basic - Label on a food item prepared and packaged onsite for customer self-service does not include product identity/description, date product was packaged and name and address of the establishment that prepared and packaged the food. Sofrito made on aite and not labeled with date prepared, ingredients and address of establishment where food was prepared
02D-03-4
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Cup of tea and bottle of water on prep table. Operator removed drinks. **Corrected On-Site**
12B-07-4
55
Feb 4, 2025
Routine - Food
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
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 2025-02-04: **Time Extended**
36-34-5
95
Jan 31, 2025
Routine - Food
4 critical violations. 5 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 12 violations
High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Observed ham (67F - Cold Holding); cut leafy greens (74F - Cold Holding) on prep table across from cook line. Observed white rice (51F - Cold Holding); pork (57F - Cold Holding) in stand up reach-in cooler in kitchen. **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
01B-02-5
High Priority - Shell eggs not stored at an ambient air temperature of 45 degrees Fahrenheit or less. Observed shelled eggs at 78F on prep table across from prep table. **Warning**
03A-03-5
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw pork over ready to eat beans and rice in stand up reach-in freezer. **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
08A-05-6
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed ham (67F - Cold Holding); cut leafy greens (74F - Cold Holding) on prep table across from cook line. Observed white rice (51F - Cold Holding); pork (57F - Cold Holding) in stand up reach-in cooler in kitchen. **Warning**
03A-02-5
Intermediate - Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification and no other certified food service manager employed at this location. **Warning**
53A-02-7
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink in kitchen. **Warning**
31B-02-4
Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink in kitchen. **Warning**
31B-03-4
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 As Public Health Form for Ham, Cut Leafy Greens, Cut Tomatoes, Eggs and Cheese on prep table across from coo line. **Warning**
03F-10-5
Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed beans and rice and chicken not date marked. **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
02C-02-5
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. **Warning**
36-34-5
Basic - In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. **Warning**
10-17-4
Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Observed raw ground beef thawing out on pan In kitchen. **Warning**
06-01-5
29
Aug 15, 2024
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 5 major violations.
View 7 violations
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Observed raw pork over ready to eat chicken and rice and beans in stand up reach-in cooler. Emailed HR Form 5030-099 (Safe Proper Storage) to owner. **Corrective Action Taken** **Repeat Violation**
08A-02-6
High Priority - Shell eggs in use or stored with cracks or broken shells. See stop sale. Observed 3 cracked eggs in container of eggs. The operator discarded cracked eggs. **Corrected On-Site**
01B-14-4
Intermediate - Employee washed hands in a sink other than an approved handwash sink. Observed operator wash hands in 3 compartment sink. Educated operator to only wash hands in designated handwashing sinks. **Corrective Action Taken**
12A-03-4
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. Printed out Clean Up of Vomiting and Diarrheal Events DBPR Form HR 5030-204 for Manager. The operator posted on wall in kitchen. **Corrected On-Site**
11-27-4
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 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 5030-203 for Manager. The operator filled out form during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
11-26-1
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 riceand beans not date marked.
02C-02-5
45
Mar 11, 2024
Routine - Food
2 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : 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. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-03-11: Printed out form for establishment to read, sign and maintain in files. **Corrected On-Site**
11-26-1
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 chicken and pork not date marked. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-03-11: The operator date marked pork during CB Inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
02C-02-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-03-11: The operator removed knives under cooking unit on prep table. **Corrected On-Site**
10-17-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-03-11: **Time Extended**
36-34-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-03-11: **Time Extended**
51-11-4
70
Jan 10, 2024
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 ham (48F - Cold Holding); raw steak (47F - Cold Holding) in stand up reach-in cooler in kitchen. The operator is moved ham and raw steak into another reach-in cooler. Observed orange rice (56F - Cold Holding) in stand up reach-in cooler in kitchen. The manager is discarded orange rice. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
03A-02-5
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw steak over ready to eat ham in stand up reach-in cooler in kitchen. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
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 chicken and pork not date marked. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
02C-02-5
Intermediate - Employee washed hands in a sink other than an approved handwash sink. Observed operator wash hands in 3 compartment sink. Educated operator to only wash hands in designated hand washing sinks. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
12A-03-4
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. **Warning**
11-26-1
Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. **Warning**
51-11-4
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. **Repeat Violation** **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 stand up reach-in cooler ambient temperature 48. **Warning**
14-74-7
Basic - In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. **Warning**
10-17-4
45
Sep 28, 2023
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 3 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 8 violations
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw pork over ready to eat pork in stand up reach-in cooler in kitchen.
08A-05-6
High Priority - Employee coughed, sneezed, used a handkerchief or disposable tissue then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Observed cook coughed and sneezed then engaged in food preparation. Educated cook on proper hand washing after sneezing or coughing. Observed cook wash hands after we discussed proper hand washing. **Corrected On-Site**
12A-14-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed pans and utensils in hand washing sink behind front counter. The operator removed pan and utensils from hand washing sink. **Corrected On-Site**
31A-09-4
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. **Corrective Action Taken** **Repeat Violation**
11-26-1
Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed beef and pork in stand up reach-in cooler not date marked. **Repeat Violation**
02C-02-5
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed stand up reach-in coolers gaskets torn.
14-11-5
Basic - In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container in salt and sugar.
10-01-5
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance.
36-34-5
47
Jun 22, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 3 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Certified Food Manager Identification
FL-02
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Adequate Handwashing Facilities Supplied and Accessible
FL-10
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Plumbing Maintained; Sewage Disposal
FL-51
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
55
Jan 10, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 3 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Certified Food Manager Identification
FL-02
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Food Obtained from Approved Sources
FL-11
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Toilet Rooms Maintained
FL-53
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
41
Aug 10, 2022
Routine - Food
4 critical violations. 2 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 9 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed white rice (57F - Cold Holding); ham (56F - Cold Holding); cut tomatoes (78F - Cold Holding) in stand up reach-in cooler across from cook line. The owner discarded white rice and cut tomatoes. The owner moved ham to another stand up reach-in cooler. **Corrective Action Taken** **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
03A-02-5
High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Observed raw chicken over raw beef in stand up reach-in cooler beside door entry. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
08A-20-5
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw beef over ready to eat beans and rice in stand up reach-in cooler. **Warning**
08A-05-6
High Priority - Container of medicine improperly stored. Observed a bottle of cooling burn spray stored with dry storage. The owner removed burn spray. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
41-07-4
Intermediate - Employee washed hands in a sink other than an approved handwash sink. Observed operator wash hands in 3 compartment sink. **Warning**
12A-03-4
Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed chicken and beans and rice not date marked in stand up reach-in cooler. **Warning**
02C-02-5
Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
51-11-4
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 stand up reach-in cooler across from cook line not maintaining cold holding. **Warning**
14-74-7
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed stand up reach-in cooler gasket torn. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
14-11-5
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Luis Bakery last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Luis Bakery on file is from Feb 17, 2026. The public record contains 12 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Luis Bakery?
Across the inspection record, “no proof provided that food employees are informed” has been cited four times, more than any other issue at Luis Bakery.
How does Luis Bakery compare to other restaurants in Cape Coral?
Luis Bakery most recently scored 52 out of 100, which is lower than the Cape Coral average of 77.
Has Luis Bakery's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Luis Bakery have averaged around seven violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a high risk rating mean?
A high risk rating at Luis Bakery means the most recent inspection flagged either critical violations or a substantial number of smaller ones. Diners may want to read the violation details before deciding to visit.
How often is Luis Bakery inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Luis Bakery is inspected around three times per year on average.
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