El Mambo Restaurant in Cape Coral
Last inspected:
4716 Del Prado Blvd, Cape Coral, FL 33904El Mambo Restaurant in Cape Coral has averaged 6.2 violations per inspection across 25 inspections dating back to 2021, slightly above Florida's statewide average of 5.2. The facility has never been emergency-closed. High-priority violations have appeared frequently across the record, with handwashing and proper cooking temperature violations cited repeatedly, along with recurring employee health policy violations. Administrative complaints were recommended in 2022 following inspections in August and February that documented multiple high-priority violations. The most recent inspection on January 22, 2026 identified 9 violations including high-priority issues with hand washing, approved food sources, and food contact surfaces, and was completed with no further action required.
Summary generated from Florida DBPR public inspection records.
El Mambo Restaurant in Cape Coral: Comparison to Lee County Averages
El Mambo Restaurant in Cape Coral: Full Inspection History — DBPR (25)
— 1 inspection3 violations · 3 high priority
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
— 3 inspections9 violations · 7 high priority
— Routine - Food· 2 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— Routine - Food· 7 violations (5 high priority)· Warning Issued
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Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— 1 inspection0 violations
— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— 2 inspections16 violations · 9 high priority
— Routine - Food· 7 violations (4 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— Routine - Food· 9 violations (5 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended
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Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— 3 inspections23 violations · 16 high priority
— Routine - Food· 12 violations (8 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Basic Violations
— Routine - Food· 8 violations (6 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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Basic Violations
— 5 inspections18 violations · 10 high priority
— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— Routine - Food· 8 violations (4 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (3 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
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Basic Violations
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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Intermediate Violations
— 3 inspections21 violations · 14 high priority
— Complaint Full· 12 violations (9 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Routine - Food· 6 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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Intermediate Violations
— 3 inspections17 violations · 12 high priority
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
— Complaint Full· 7 violations (5 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 6 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— 3 inspections18 violations · 12 high priority
— Complaint Full· 5 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Complaint Full· 10 violations (6 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
— 1 inspection5 violations · 4 high priority
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
El Mambo Restaurant in Cape Coral: Frequently Asked Questions
- When was El Mambo Restaurant in Cape Coral last inspected?
- El Mambo Restaurant in Cape Coral was last inspected by Florida DBPR on January 22, 2026. The result was: Inspection Completed - No Further Action.
- What are the most common violations at El Mambo Restaurant in Cape Coral?
- The most frequently cited violations at El Mambo Restaurant in Cape Coral are: Food contact surfaces, Proper hand/arm washing, Chemical properly stored.
- How many health inspections has El Mambo Restaurant in Cape Coral had?
- El Mambo Restaurant in Cape Coral has had 25 inspections on record with Florida DBPR, averaging 6.2 violations per inspection, above the statewide average of 5.2.
- What did the most recent inspection of El Mambo Restaurant in Cape Coral find?
- El Mambo Restaurant in Cape Coral was most recently inspected on January 22, 2026 with 4 violation(s), including 2 high-priority violation(s). Disposition: Inspection Completed - No Further Action.
- Has El Mambo Restaurant in Cape Coral ever been shut down?
- No, El Mambo Restaurant in Cape Coral has no emergency closures on record with Florida DBPR.
- What does Florida violation V08 (Proper hand/arm washing) mean?
- Violation 08 (Proper hand/arm washing) is classified as a high priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/08.
- What does Florida violation V10 (Approved food source) mean?
- Violation 10 (Approved food source) is classified as a high priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/10.
- What does Florida violation V14 (Food contact surfaces) mean?
- Violation 14 (Food contact surfaces) is classified as a high priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/14.
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Editorial Standards & Data Oversight
Data Source: This report is based on official public inspection records from the Florida Department of Business and Professional Regulation (DBPR) and the Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services (FDACS).
Editorial Process: Content generated using AI to synthesize complex regulatory data, then reviewed and verified for accuracy by our editorial team.
Disclaimer: All data reflects official state records at time of publication. Facilities may have since corrected cited violations, resolved enforcement actions, or changed ownership.
Editor: All content reviewed and verified by Christopher F. Nesbitt, Sr., Nationally Registered EMT & BU-trained Paralegal.
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