La Nortenita II in Cape Coral
1541 Del Prado Blvd N, Cape Coral, FL 33909La Nortenita II in Cape Coral had a significant pest infestation documented in April 2023. During an inspection on April 6, 2023, rodent droppings were observed below unused ovens, behind the water heater, and in retail storage areas. A stop-use order was issued on April 20, 2023 for affected equipment and storage areas. The facility was required to develop and implement a pest management control program, completely clear and sanitize all affected storage areas, and obtain written inspector release before resuming operations in those areas. The facility was cited with 17 violations during that inspection, including high-priority findings for rodent activity and equipment sanitation, as well as intermediate-priority violations for employee training deficiencies and missing written procedures. A follow-up check-back inspection on May 10, 2023 confirmed that compliance issues had been resolved and no rodent activity was observed. The facility has passed all subsequent inspections, with a focused inspection on April 3, 2026 showing zero violations.
Summary generated from Florida DBPR public inspection records.
La Nortenita II in Cape Coral: Comparison to Lee County Averages
This Facility
0
violations / inspection
0 violations per inspection
Lee County Avg
4.36
violations / inspection
4.36 county average
This Facility
0
emergency closures
0 closures
Lee County Avg
0.1
closures / facility
0.1 county average
La Nortenita II in Cape Coral: FDACS Inspection History (8)
Inspections conducted by the Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services (FDACS), which oversees grocery stores, convenience stores, bakeries, food manufacturers, mobile vendors, and vending machines.
— 1 inspection
— Focused Inspection· Focused Inspection
Comments: Conducted Routine Offsite Inspection. Lab results provided.
No violations or enforcement actions recorded for this inspection.
— 2 inspections
— Met Sanitation Inspection Requirements· 2 violations· Met Requirements
Comments: When citations have been corrected and initialed, an electronic copy of the completed report may be emailed to
[email protected].
Please note each observation that has been corrected.
The Minimum Construction Standards checklist has been used in accordance with 500.12(2)(a) Florida Statutes by the food
safety inspector to determine compliance before obtaining a food permit.
Request #5134437.
Thank you for submitting your food establishment permit application. Water sample test results must be emailed to
[email protected] within 3 months. Food establishment can print the food permit by logging in to their
account at https://foodpermit.fdacs.gov/.
Risk-Based Violations
114
Records of cleaning and maintenance operations not maintained or not made
available upon request for each water vending machine. 5K-4.023(4)(b)7 F.A.C.
Record of cleaning and maintenance operations not maintained in the unit or available
during inspection.
o
217
Water vending machine and/or ice vending machine does not have required
information displayed in a conspicuous location on the machine. 5K-4.023(6) F.A.C.
Vended water unit not displaying prominently the operating permit number.
— Focused Inspection· Focused Inspection
Comments: Conducted routine offsite inspection. Lab results provided.
No violations or enforcement actions recorded for this inspection.
— 1 inspection
— Met Inspection Requirements· Met Requirements
Comments: Conducted Routine Offsite Inspection. Lab results provided.
No violations or enforcement actions recorded for this inspection.
— 3 inspections
— Met Inspection Requirements· 2 violations· Met Requirements
Comments: This check-back inspection conducted to verify compliance of food safety citations observed during previous inspection. The
compliance issues that required a Check-Back have been resolved and this food establishment has Met Inspection Requirements.
No rodent activity observed.
Good Retail Practice Violations
5-203.14
Plumbing system not installed to preclude backflow of a solid, liquid, or gas contaminant
into the water supply system at each point of use, including on a hose bibb, by providing an air gap or installation
of an approved backflow prevention device. 5-203.14 Pf
OUTSIDE: backflow device needed for faucet at the side of the building.
o
5-501.11
Drains in receptacles or waste handling units for refuse, recyclables, and returnables do
not have drain plugs in place. 5-501.114
OUTSIDE: dumpster drain plug missing.
o
— Focused Inspection· Focused Inspection
Comments: Trainee present during inspection. All violations verified by primary inspector.
The original Stop-Use Order/Stop-Sale Order remains in effect. Food establishment can visit https://foodpermit.fdacs.gov or contact
the Business Center at (850) 245-5520 when corrections have been made and/or when required documents have been obtained to
request food safety inspector visit for written release of product and/or equipment. Failure to comply with the request for written
release may or will result in Administrative Action. The stop use order was in effect April 20th 2023. Rodant droppings observed
inside unsed cabinets, in the corner near the cooler door, and the retail candy bars.
No violations or enforcement actions recorded for this inspection.
— Re-Inspection Required· 17 violations· Re-Inspection Required
Comments: Trainee present during inspection. All violations verified by primary inspector.
Re-inspection visit required due to pests. Food establishment can visit https://foodpermit.fdacs.gov or contact the Business Center
at (850) 245-5520 to request food safety inspector visit for written release when all affected areas have been adequately cleaned
and sanitized. Failure to comply with the request for written release may or will result in Administrative Action. In addition, food
establishment must develop and implement a pest management control program.
The affected storage areas must be completely cleared of all merchandise, cleaned and sanitized by the next inspection; no other
merchandise may be added to the storage area or a Broken Stop-use will be issued. The affected area was cleaned and sanitized
during the visit.
If evidence of pest infestation is observed on the next inspection, a Stop-Use Order will be issued on all receiving areas of the
establishment and the establishment will no longer be allowed to receive additional food items, a Stop-Use Order of all processing
equipment (if applicable) will be issued and a Stop-Sale Order of all exposed food items (if applicable) will be issued until the
infestation is eradicated. A copy of the Pest Control Plan Checklist has been provided to the establishment.
Re-inspection visit required issued for food establishment. A re-inspection will be conducted on or about 14 days.
Risk-Based Violations
4-601.11(A)
Equipment food-contact surface or utensil not clean to sight and touch. 4-601.11(A) PfPf
RETAIL: tongs stored on counter with food residue (cos) tongs cleaned
x
2-102.11(C)(2)-(3)
Person in charge does not correctly respond to questions that relate to preventing
transmission of foodborne disease by a food employee who has a disease or medical condition that may cause
foodborne disease, can not describe symptoms associated with diseases that are transmissible through food, or
can not explain how to comply with reporting responsibilities and exclusion or restriction of food employees.
2-102.11(C)(2)-(3) and (17) PfPf
RETAIL: person in charge did not respond correctly to all questions
o
2-501.11
Establishment does not have written procedures for employees to follow when responding
to an event that involves the discharge of vomitus or diarrhea onto surfaces at the food establishment, or
procedures do not address specific actions employees must take to minimize the spread of contamination and
the exposure of employees, consumers, food, and surfaces to vomitus or fecal matter. 2-501.11 PfPf
RETAIL: written procedures not available.
o
Print Date: 4/6/2023
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26
P
Citation Description: Poisonous or toxic materials not stored to prevent contamination of food, equipment,
utensils, linens, and single-service and single-use articles by separating the poisonous or toxic material by
spacing or partitioning, or locating the poisonous or toxic material in an area that is not above food, equipment,
utensils, linens, and single-service and single-use articles. 7-201.11 P
Observation: BACKROOM: chemicals on the shelf above the warewash sink
o
6-301.11
Handwashing sink or group of 2 adjacent handwashing sinks not provided with hand
cleaning liquid, powder, or bar soap. Handwashing sink or group of adjacent handwashing sinks not provided
with: individual, disposable towels; continuous towel system that supplies the user with a clean towel; a
heated-air hand drying device; or a device that employs an air-knife system that delivers high velocity,
pressurized air at ambient temperatures. 6-301.11 and 6-301.12 PfPf
BACKROOM: no towels at the hand sink
o
95
Establishment does not have a certified food protection manager who has passed a test
through a recognized accredited program. 5K-4.021(1), F.A.C.
RETAIL: no certified food manager
o
Print Date: 4/6/2023
Page 2 of 5
Good Retail Practice Violations
4-302.12
Food temperature measuring device not provided or not readily accessible for use in
ensuring food temperatures are attained and maintained; or food temperature measuring device with a suitable
small-diameter probe not provided or not readily accessible to accurately measure the temperature in thin foods.
4-302.12 Pf
RETAIL: probe thermometer not available
o
6-501.11
Premises not maintained free of roaches and rodents; or not controlled to eliminate their
presence on the premise by routinely inspecting incoming shipments of food and supplies; routinely inspecting
the premises for evidence of pests; and using methods, if pests are found, such as trapping devices or other
means of pest control. 6-501.111 (A)-(C) P
BACKROOM: rodent droppings observed below unused ovens and behind the water heater / area
was cleaned and sanitized
o
6-202.15
Outer opening not protected against the entry of insects and rodents by filling or closing
holes and other gaps along floors, walls, and ceilings; closed, tight-fitting windows; and solid, self-closing,
tight-fitting doors. Windows or doors kept open for ventilation or other purposes not protected against the entry of
insects and rodents by 16 mesh to 1 inch screens; properly designed and installed air curtains to control flying
insects; or other effective means. 6-202.15
BACKROOM: gap at the bottom of the read exit door
o
6-202.16
Perimeter walls and roofs not effective in protecting the establishment from the weather or
the entry of insects, rodents, or other animals. 6-202.16
OUTSIDE: HOLE IN SOFFIT AT THE REAR OF THE BUILDING
o
4-904.11
Single-service or single-use articles handled, displayed or dispensed without protection
from contamination of food- and lip-contact surfaces; single-service or single-use knives, forks or spoons not
presented so that only the handles are touched by employees or consumers; or single-service or single-use
articles that are intended for food- or lip-contact not furnished for consumer self-service with the original
individual wrapper intact or from an approved dispenser. 4-904.11
RETAIL: foam cups not in the original container on counter
o
4-202.16
Nonfood-contact surfaces not free of unnecessary ledges, projections, and crevices or not
designed and constructed to allow easy cleaning and to facilitate maintenance. 4-202.16
RETAIL: inverted drink crates used for storage of water near front counter
o
5-203.14
Plumbing system not installed to preclude backflow of a solid, liquid, or gas contaminant
into the water supply system at each point of use, including on a hose bibb, by providing an air gap or installation
of an approved backflow prevention device. 5-203.14 Pf
OUTSIDE: backflow device missing on faucet at the dumpster side of the building
o
5-501.11
Drains in receptacles or waste handling units for refuse, recyclables, and returnables do
not have drain plugs in place. 5-501.114
OUTSIDE: drain plug missing
o
5-501.11
Receptacles and waste handling units for refuse, recyclables, and returnables not kept
covered with tight-fitting lids or doors when located outdoors; or indoor receptacles that contain food not kept
covered when not in continuous use or after they are filled. 5-501.113
OUTSIDE: dumpster lid open
o
6-501.11
Physical facilities not maintained in good repair. 6-501.11
BACKROOM: missing ceiling panels
o
6-501.16
After use, mop not placed in a position that allows air-drying without soiling walls,
equipment or supplies. 6-501.16
BACKROOM: mop dried in the mop bucket
o
6-501.11
Premises not free of litter and items that are unnecessary to the operation or maintenance
of the establishment such as equipment that is nonfunctional or no longer used. 6-501.114
BACKROOM: unused equipment stored in the backroom
o
Print Date: 4/6/2023
Page 3 of 5
— 1 inspection
— Focused Inspection· Focused Inspection
Comments: Check Back Inspection,
No violations or enforcement actions recorded for this inspection.
La Nortenita II in Cape Coral: Frequently Asked Questions
- How many health inspections has La Nortenita II in Cape Coral had?
- La Nortenita II in Cape Coral has had 0 inspections on record with Florida DBPR, averaging 0 violations per inspection, below the statewide average of 5.2.
- Has La Nortenita II in Cape Coral ever been shut down?
- No, La Nortenita II in Cape Coral has no emergency closures on record with Florida DBPR.
- When was La Nortenita II in Cape Coral last inspected?
- La Nortenita II in Cape Coral was last inspected by the Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services (FDACS) on April 3, 2026. Inspection type: Focused Inspection.
- How many inspections has La Nortenita II in Cape Coral had?
- La Nortenita II in Cape Coral has 8 FDACS food safety inspection(s) on record from January 2022 to present.
- What did the most recent FDACS inspection of La Nortenita II in Cape Coral find?
- La Nortenita II in Cape Coral was most recently inspected by FDACS on April 3, 2026 (Focused Inspection).
- Has La Nortenita II in Cape Coral had any stop-sale or stop-use orders?
- No, La Nortenita II in Cape Coral has no stop-sale or stop-use orders on record with Florida FDACS.
- What are the most common violations at La Nortenita II in Cape Coral?
- The most frequently cited FDACS violations at La Nortenita II in Cape Coral are: 5-203.14: Plumbing system not installed to preclude backflow of a solid, liquid, or gas contaminant into the water supply system at each point of use, including on a hose bibb, by providing an air gap or installation of an approved backflow prevention device. 5-203.14 Pf; 5-501.11: Drains in receptacles or waste handling units for refuse, recyclables, and returnables do not have drain plugs in place. 5-501.114; 2-102.11(C)(2)-(3): Person in charge does not correctly respond to questions that relate to preventing transmission of foodborne disease by a food employee who has a disease or medical condition that may cause foodborne disease, can not describe symptoms associated with diseases that are transmissible through food, or can not explain how to comply with reporting responsibilities and exclusion or restriction of food employees. 2-102.11(C)(2)-(3) and (17) Pf.
- Does La Nortenita II in Cape Coral have any repeat violations?
- Yes, La Nortenita II in Cape Coral has had the following violations cited on multiple FDACS inspections: 5-203.14: Plumbing system not installed to preclude backflow of a solid, liquid, or gas contaminant into the water supply system at each point of use, including on a hose bibb, by providing an air gap or installation of an approved backflow prevention device. 5-203.14 Pf; 5-501.11: Drains in receptacles or waste handling units for refuse, recyclables, and returnables do not have drain plugs in place. 5-501.114.
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