Manolo's Café
Last inspected: Mar 4, 2026
64
Score
Across the available record, Manolo's Café has nine inspections on file, the first dated 2023. Manolo's Café was last inspected on Mar 4, 2026. When a facility lands in medium risk territory, it usually means a mixed inspection result.
There hasn't been much movement either way: counts have stayed near four violations per visit across recent inspections.
The pattern that stands out is “operating with an expired division of hotels”, which has been cited three times.
The city-wide average sits at 82, which Manolo's Café's 64 doesn't quite reach. The inspection history reads as standard for a restaurant of this size.
9
Inspections
1
Critical latest
2
Major latest
2
Minor latest
Inspection History
Mar 4, 2026
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 5 violations
High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. **Admin Complaint**
50-17-3
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 manager filled out form during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
11-26-1
Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink front counter.
31B-03-4
Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. **Repeat Violation**
50-09-4
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed reach-in cooler behind front counter gasket torn.
14-11-5
64
Sep 15, 2025
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 4 minor 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. Observed no signed copy of employee reporting agreement, printed copy during inspection and had employees sign. **Corrected On-Site**
11-26-1
Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. Observed license current but is not displayed.
50-09-4
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed torn gaskets on reach on cooler under the panini press on the front line.
14-11-5
Basic - No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted. Observed choking poster not posted, printed a copy for the establishment. **Corrected On-Site**
51-13-4
Basic - No copy of latest inspection report available. Observed no copy of last inspection available.
51-18-6
74
Jan 14, 2025
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
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High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Observed current license expired.
50-17-3
High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Observed 11 premade Cuban sandwiches with pork, ham and cheese sitting in a container on the front counter with a temperature of 67F.
01B-02-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed 11 premade Cuban sandwiches with pork, ham and cheese sitting in a container on the front counter with a temperature of 67F.
03A-02-5
Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed bulk containers of cooked pork in reach in refrigerator not date marked prepared over 24 according to operator.
02C-02-5
Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. Observed current license expired 12-1-2024.
50-09-4
55
Aug 21, 2024
Routine - Food
2 minor violations.
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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 reach in make table behind the front counter not properly holding temperature. Refrigerator repair company arrived during inspection. **Corrective Action Taken**
14-74-7
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed door broken on double door reach in make table on the front line. Refrigeration repair service arrived while inspection was on going. **Corrective Action Taken**
14-11-5
90
Mar 25, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation.
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Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Toilet Rooms Maintained
FL-53
70
Jan 24, 2024
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 3 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 8 violations
High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Observed license expired. **Warning**
50-17-3
High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Observed raw eggs stored above uncooked empanadas in reach in refrigerator. **Warning**
08A-20-5
Intermediate - Proof of required state approved employee training not available for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Observed not all employees have food handler training forms. **Warning**
53B-13-5
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 copy of form for operator. HR 5030-104 **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
11-27-4
Intermediate - Food manager certification expired. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ **Warning**
53A-03-7
Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed employee handling food with no hair restraint. **Warning**
13-03-4
Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Observed food thawing at room temperature. **Warning**
06-01-5
Basic - No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. Observed no ambient thermometer in stand up refrigerator next to the oven. **Warning**
05-09-4
47
Sep 13, 2023
Routine - Food
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
95
Apr 6, 2023
Routine - Food
3 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 6 violations
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.
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.
11-27-4
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Front service hand wash sink. Educated operator on importance of having paper towels. Operator placed paper towels at hand wash sink. **Corrected On-Site**
31B-02-4
Basic - In-use spatulas stored in cracks between pieces of equipment.
10-17-4
Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Coffee station. **Repeat Violation**
10-07-4
Basic - Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. Operator removed employee beverage. **Corrected On-Site**
12B-13-4
64
Jan 24, 2023
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 1 major violation. 4 minor violations.
View 8 violations
Supervisor/Person in Charge Present
FL-01
Certified Food Manager Identification
FL-02
Adequate Handwashing Facilities Supplied and Accessible
FL-10
Food Received at Proper Temperature
FL-12
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Personal Cleanliness
FL-40
Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Designed and Constructed
FL-50
45
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Manolo's Café last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Manolo's Café on file is from Mar 4, 2026. The public record contains nine inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Manolo's Café?
Across the inspection record, “operating with an expired division of hotels” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Manolo's Café.
How does Manolo's Café compare to other restaurants in Estero?
Manolo's Café most recently scored 64 out of 100, which is lower than the Estero average of 82.
Has Manolo's Café's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Manolo's Café have averaged around four violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a medium risk rating mean?
A medium risk rating at Manolo's Café 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 Manolo's Café inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Manolo's Café is inspected around three times per year on average.
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