Mamita La Culona

2212 Nw 5 St, Cape Coral, FL 33993
Mexican / Latin
Last inspected: Mar 10, 2026
64
Score
Medium Risk

Going back to 2024, Mamita La Culona has five inspections in the public record. The most recent report on file is from Mar 10, 2026. A medium risk score generally means inspectors found things to fix, though most weren't urgent.

The picture has gotten worse over the last few visits, with the average climbing from around two violations to closer to four violations.

Across the inspection history, “hotel and restaurant license decal not displayed” is the issue that surfaces most often, recorded three times.

That's lower than the typical Cape Coral restaurant, which scores around 77. The record is unremarkable in either direction.

5
Inspections
1
Critical latest
3
Major latest
0
Minor latest
Inspection History
Mar 10, 2026
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 3 major violations.
View 4 violations
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 refrigerator. The operator is moving raw chicken under the raw beef. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
08A-20-5
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed handwashing sink blocked by empty water bottles and hand soap bottle. The operator removed all intend from handwashing sink. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
31A-09-4
Intermediate - Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. **Warning**
53A-01-7
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
64
Apr 9, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 minor violation.
View 2 violations
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw pork over ready to eat shrimp in stand up reach-in cooler. The owner moved the raw pork to bottom shelf in stand up reach-in cooler. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-05-6
Basic - Hotel and Restaurant license decal not displayed on mobile food dispensing vehicle.
50-03-4
82
Feb 11, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 minor violation.
View 2 violations
High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-02-11: Observed Business License Expired. **Admin Complaint**
50-17-3
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Hotel and Restaurant license decal not displayed on mobile food dispensing vehicle. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-02-11: Observed No Business License Decal on Mobile Unit. **Time Extended**
50-03-4
82
Dec 3, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
View 3 violations
High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. **Warning**
50-17-3
Intermediate - Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. **Warning**
53A-01-7
Basic - Hotel and Restaurant license decal not displayed on mobile food dispensing vehicle. **Warning**
50-03-4
74
Feb 2, 2024
Food-Licensing Inspection
No violations found.
100

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Mamita La Culona last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Mamita La Culona on file is from Mar 10, 2026. The public record contains five inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Mamita La Culona?

Across the inspection record, “hotel and restaurant license decal not displayed” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Mamita La Culona.

How does Mamita La Culona compare to other restaurants in Cape Coral?

Mamita La Culona most recently scored 64 out of 100, which is lower than the Cape Coral average of 77.

Has Mamita La Culona's inspection record improved over time?

No. Recent inspections at Mamita La Culona have averaged around four violations per visit, up from roughly two earlier in the record.

What does a medium risk rating mean?

A medium risk rating at Mamita La Culona 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 Mamita La Culona inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Mamita La Culona is inspected around two times per year on average.