Rico Cafe

1404 Del Prado Blvd S Unit 140, Cape Coral, FL 33990

Café / Breakfast

Last inspected: Jan 9, 2026

Score

Medium Risk

Rico Cafe has been inspected five times since 2024. Rico Cafe was last inspected on Jan 9, 2026. When a facility lands in medium risk territory, it usually means a mixed inspection result.

Violation counts have held steady across recent visits, averaging around four violations each.

Across the inspection history, “raw animal food stored over/not properly separated” is the issue that surfaces most often, recorded two times.

Compared to other Cape Coral restaurants (averaging 77), there's room to close the gap. The inspection history reads as standard for a restaurant of this size.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Jan 9, 2026

Routine - Food

1 critical violation. 3 minor violations.

View 4 violations

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw beef over ready to eat sauce in stand up reach-in cooler across from cook line. The manager moved the raw beef beside the shelled eggs on bottom shelf in stand up reach-in cooler. Emailed DBPR HR Form 5030-99 Proper Storage to Owner. **Corrected On-Site**

08A-05-6

Basic - Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors.

32-04-4

Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair in kitchen are.

36-17-5

Basic - In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container of sugar.

10-01-5

Aug 12, 2025

Routine - Food

2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 1 minor violation.

View 4 violations

High Priority - Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale. Observed 2 dented cans of tomato sauce. The manager stated she was in the progress of returning the dented cans. **Corrective Action Taken**

01B-01-4

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw swai over ready to eat pork in stand up reach-in cooler in kitchen. The manager moved the raw swai to bottom shelf in reach-in cooler under the ready to eat pork. **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 pork and beef not date marked in stand up reach-in cooler across from cook line. **Repeat Violation**

02C-02-5

Basic - In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container of rice.

10-01-5

Feb 17, 2025

Routine - Food

2 critical violations. 3 major violations. 1 minor violation.

View 6 violations

Certified Food Manager Identification

FL-02

Employee Health Policies Present

FL-03

Hands Clean and Properly Washed

FL-08

Adequate Handwashing Facilities Supplied and Accessible

FL-10

Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels

FL-14

Approved Thawing Methods Used

FL-31

Sep 23, 2024

Routine - Food

1 critical violation. 4 major violations.

View 5 violations

High Priority - Wiping cloth solution exceeding the maximum concentration allowed stored in a location that could result in the cross contamination of food, equipment, utensils, linens, single-service, or single-use articles. Observed 3 compartment sink to strong. The operator added water to obtain proper strength. **Corrected On-Site**

41-15-5

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 - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed shredded beef, black beans and shredded pork not date marked in stand up reach-in cooler in kitchen.

02C-02-5

Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths.

16-37-1

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. Printed out Clean Up of Vomiting and Diarrheal Events DBPR Form HR 5030-204 for Manager. The manager posted form during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**

11-27-4

Apr 8, 2024

Food-Licensing Inspection

No violations found.

100

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Rico Cafe last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Rico Cafe on file is from Jan 9, 2026. The public record contains five inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Rico Cafe?

Across the inspection record, “raw animal food stored over/not properly separated” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Rico Cafe.

How does Rico Cafe compare to other restaurants in Cape Coral?

Rico Cafe most recently scored 74 out of 100, which is lower than the Cape Coral average of 77.

Has Rico Cafe's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Rico Cafe have averaged around four violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a medium risk rating mean?

A medium risk rating at Rico Cafe 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 Rico Cafe inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Rico Cafe is inspected around three times per year on average.

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