Rincon Cubano of Cape Coral
Last inspected: Mar 20, 2026
64
Score
Public records show 12 inspections at Rincon Cubano of Cape Coral stretching back to 2023. The most recent visit was on Mar 20, 2026. Diners should read medium risk as a signal that some issues exist but aren't extreme.
The picture has gotten worse over the last few visits, with the average climbing from around five violations to closer to 10 violations.
“No currently certified food service manager on duty” comes up most often, recorded four times in the inspection record.
Rincon Cubano of Cape Coral's latest score of 64 falls below the Cape Coral average of 77. The full record sits in fairly typical territory for a working restaurant.
12
Inspections
0
Critical latest
1
Major latest
7
Minor latest
Inspection History
Mar 20, 2026
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 7 minor violations.
View 8 violations
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. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2026-03-20: Observed All Food Handler Certificates Still Expired. **Admin Complaint**
53B-05-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed boxes of food on floor in walk-in freezer. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2026-03-20: **Time Extended**
08B-38-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees front counter. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2026-03-20: **Time Extended**
31B-04-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Observed raw pork ribs and raw beef thawing out in standing water. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2026-03-20: **Time Extended**
06-01-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors both bathroom doors. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2026-03-20: **Time Extended**
32-04-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2026-03-20: **Time Extended**
32-12-6
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed stand up reach-in cooler gasket torn. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2026-03-20: **Time Extended**
14-11-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair in kitchen. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2026-03-20: **Time Extended**
36-17-5
64
Jan 15, 2026
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 10 minor violations.
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High Priority - Pesticide/insecticide labeled for household use only present in establishment. Observed a can of hot shot ant,roach spider killer under across from storage rack beside mop sink. The operator removed the household chemicals. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
41-05-4
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. **Warning**
53B-05-5
Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair in kitchen. **Warning**
36-17-5
Basic - Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors both bathroom doors. **Warning**
32-04-4
Basic - Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom. **Warning**
32-12-6
Basic - Dead roaches on premises. Observed 2 dead roaches in water/storage area. The operator removed and sanitized area were dead roaches were observed. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
35A-03-4
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. **Warning**
12B-07-4
Basic - Employee eating in a food preparation or other restricted area. Observed operator drinking on cook line. **Warning**
12B-02-4
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed stand up reach-in cooler gasket torn. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
14-11-5
Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed boxes of food on floor in walk-in freezer. **Warning**
08B-38-4
Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees front counter. **Warning**
31B-04-4
Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Observed raw pork ribs and raw beef thawing out in standing water. **Warning**
06-01-5
47
Aug 25, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 3 major violations. 6 minor violations.
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High Priority - Shell eggs in use or stored with cracks or broken shells. See stop sale. Observed cracked eggs in egg holder on prep table. The operator discarded cracked eggs. **Corrected On-Site**
01B-14-4
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 - Required employee training expired for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.
53B-14-5
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled.
41-17-4
Basic - Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors. Observed both bathroom doors not self closing doors.
32-04-4
Basic - Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom. **Repeat Violation**
32-12-6
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed stand up reach-in cooler in kitchen gasket torn. **Repeat Violation**
14-11-5
Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. **Repeat Violation**
36-17-5
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed hood filters soiled.
23-03-4
Basic - Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers in kitchen.
12B-13-4
47
Feb 21, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 3 major violations. 4 minor violations.
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Certified Food Manager Identification
FL-02
Proper Eating, Tasting, Drinking, or Tobacco Use
FL-06
Food Received at Proper Temperature
FL-12
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Toxic Substances Properly Identified, Stored, Used
FL-32
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
Toilet Rooms Maintained
FL-53
52
Nov 7, 2024
Routine - Food
2 minor violations.
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Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
86
Sep 4, 2024
Routine - Food
2 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : 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/ **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-09-04: Observed Certified Manager Present during call back inspection. **Time Extended**
53A-05-6
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Required employee training expired for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-09-04: **Time Extended**
53B-14-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed stand up reach-in cooler in kitchen gasket torn. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-09-04: **Time Extended**
14-11-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-09-04: **Time Extended**
36-17-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust in kitchen area. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-09-04: **Time Extended**
36-27-5
70
Aug 29, 2024
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 4 major violations. 4 minor violations.
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High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with unwashed produce. Observed raw steaks and raw chicken over unwashed produce (green limes) in walk-in cooler. **Warning**
08A-04-5
High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Observed white rice (46F - Cold Holding); rice and beans (47F - Cold Holding); ground beef (48F - Cold Holding); pork (46F - Cold Holding) in walk-in cooler. **Warning**
01B-02-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed raw chicken (50F - Cold Holding); raw steaks (50F - Cold Holding) in stand up reach-in cooler in kitchen. The operator is placing raw chicken and raw steaks on ice. Observed white rice (46F - Cold Holding); rice and beans (47F - Cold Holding); ground beef (48F - Cold Holding); pork (46F - Cold Holding) in walk-in cooler. See Stop Sale. **Corrective Action Taken** **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
03A-02-5
Intermediate - Required employee training expired for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. **Warning**
53B-14-5
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 out Clean Up of Vomiting and Diarrheal Events DBPR Form HR 5030-204. for Manager. The operator placed form on bulletin board during inspection. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
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/ **Warning**
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** **Warning**
11-26-1
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 51F and walk-in cooler ambient temperature 45F. **Warning**
14-74-7
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed stand up reach-in cooler in kitchen gasket torn. **Warning**
14-11-5
Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. **Warning**
36-17-5
Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust in kitchen area. **Warning**
36-27-5
35
Feb 19, 2024
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
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High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed shelled eggs on prep table being held at room temperature. Observed pork (46F - Cold Holding); shredded beef (49F - Cold Holding); rice and beans (48F - Cold Holding); ham (45F - Cold Holding) in walk-in cooler. See Stop Sale. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-02-19: Pork 47F, shredded beef 46F and short ribs 53F in walk-in cooler. The manager stated they were bringing items out of walk-in cooler to reheat. **Admin Complaint**
03A-02-5
High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed ground beef (101F - Hot Holding); beef (89F - Hot Holding); pork tamales (69F - Hot Holding) in steam table. The cook is reheating all products on stove top. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-02-19: White rice 105F in steam table. The operator is placing white rice in stove top to reheat. **Admin Complaint**
03B-01-6
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 pork and shredded beef in walk-in cooler not date marked. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-02-19: Observed pork and shredded beef not date marked in walk-in cooler. **Admin Complaint**
02C-02-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed stand up reach-in cooler in kitchen gasket torn. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-02-19: **Time Extended**
14-11-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair in kitchen area. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-02-19: **Time Extended**
36-17-5
61
Feb 14, 2024
Routine - Food
4 critical violations. 3 major violations. 4 minor violations.
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High Priority - Container of medicine improperly stored. Observed a bottle of Tylenol above prep table. The operator removed the bottle of Tylenol. **Corrected On-Site* **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
41-07-4
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw beef over ready to eat pork in walk-in cooler. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
08A-05-6
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed shelled eggs on prep table being held at room temperature. Observed pork (46F - Cold Holding); shredded beef (49F - Cold Holding); rice and beans (48F - Cold Holding); ham (45F - Cold Holding) in walk-in cooler. See Stop Sale. **Warning**
03A-02-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed ground beef (101F - Hot Holding); beef (89F - Hot Holding); pork tamales (69F - Hot Holding) in steam table. The cook is reheating all products on stove top. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
03B-01-6
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/. The owner/manager arrived during inspection. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
53A-05-6
Intermediate - No written procedures available for use of time as a public health control to hold time/temperature control for safety food. Emailed Time as Public Health Control Paperwork to owner or shelled eggs and pastry's in front display case. **Corrective Action Taken** **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 pork and shredded beef in walk-in cooler not date marked. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
02C-02-5
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed stand up reach-in cooler in kitchen gasket torn. **Warning**
14-11-5
Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair in kitchen area. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
36-17-5
Basic - In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board. **Warning**
21-04-4
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 walk-in cooler ambient temperature 46F. **Warning**
14-74-7
33
Aug 28, 2023
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 2 major violations. 4 minor violations.
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Certified Food Manager Identification
FL-02
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Food Obtained from Approved Sources
FL-11
Food Received at Proper Temperature
FL-12
Proper Hot and Cold Holding Temperatures
FL-21
Toxic Substances Properly Identified, Stored, Used
FL-32
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
Wiping Cloths Properly Used and Stored
FL-41
41
Mar 20, 2023
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 5 major violations. 4 minor violations.
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High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Observed raw beef and raw pork over ready to eat pork in walk-in cooler.
08A-02-6
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with unwashed produce. Observed raw beef over produce in stand up reach-in cooler. The manager moved produce (tomatoes) to another reach-in cooler. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-04-5
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed dishes in hand washing sink in kitchen. The operator removed dishes from hand washing sink. **Corrected On-Site**
31A-09-4
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. The operator placed paper towels at hand washing sink. **Corrected On-Site**
31B-02-4
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 manager DBPR Form HR 5030-103. **Corrective Action Taken**
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 beef not date marked in walk-in cooler.
02C-02-5
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. Emailed manager DBPR Form HR 5030-104. **Corrective Action Taken**
11-27-4
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance on cook line.
36-34-5
Basic - Food not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor in walk-in freezer.
08B-47-4
Basic - Food-contact surface not cleaned and sanitized between contact with different raw animal products. Educated on cleaning and sanitizing between contact with different raw animal and food products. **Corrective Action Taken**
08B-23-5
Basic - In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment.
10-17-4
37
Jan 18, 2023
Routine - Food
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
95
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Rincon Cubano of Cape Coral last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Rincon Cubano of Cape Coral on file is from Mar 20, 2026. The public record contains 12 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Rincon Cubano of Cape Coral?
Across the inspection record, “no currently certified food service manager on duty” has been cited four times, more than any other issue at Rincon Cubano of Cape Coral.
How does Rincon Cubano of Cape Coral compare to other restaurants in Cape Coral?
Rincon Cubano of Cape Coral most recently scored 64 out of 100, which is lower than the Cape Coral average of 77.
Has Rincon Cubano of Cape Coral's inspection record improved over time?
No. Recent inspections at Rincon Cubano of Cape Coral have averaged around 10 violations per visit, up from roughly five earlier in the record.
What does a medium risk rating mean?
A medium risk rating at Rincon Cubano of Cape Coral 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 Rincon Cubano of Cape Coral inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Rincon Cubano of Cape Coral is inspected around four times per year on average.
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