La Roca Restaurant in Cape Coral
Last inspected:
103 Del Prado Blvd N, Cape Coral, FL 33909LA ROCA RESTAURANT in Cape Oral has accumulated 214 violations across 29 inspections since 2016, averaging 7.4 violations per visit. The facility previously operated as El Mambo Restaurant III and was cited four times for fire safety violations, all involving portable fire extinguisher gauges in the red zone. The restaurant's top recurring violations involve proper hand and arm washing, ventilation, and employee health policies.
Summary generated from Florida DBPR public inspection records.
La Roca Restaurant in Cape Coral: Comparison to Lee County Averages
This Facility
7.4
violations / inspection
7.4 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 Roca Restaurant in Cape Coral: Fire Safety & Life Safety Violations (4)
— 4 fire violations
— Routine - Food · 45-02-4 · Call Back - Complied
Inspector Observation: Portable fire extinguisher gauge in red zone. For reporting purposes only. **Repeat Violation** Next unannounced inspection.
Legal Basis: Reporting: (d) The division, or its agent, shall notify the local firesafety authority or the State Fire Marshal of any readily observable violation of a rule adopted under chapter 633 which relates to public lodging establishments or public food establishments, and the identification of such violation does not require any firesafety inspection certification. For reporting purposes only.
— Routine - Food · 45-02-4 · Warning Issued
Inspector Observation: Portable fire extinguisher gauge in red zone. For reporting purposes only. **Repeat Violation**
Legal Basis: Reporting: (d) The division, or its agent, shall notify the local firesafety authority or the State Fire Marshal of any readily observable violation of a rule adopted under chapter 633 which relates to public lodging establishments or public food establishments, and the identification of such violation does not require any firesafety inspection certification. For reporting purposes only.
— Routine - Food · 45-02-4 · Call Back - Complied
Inspector Observation: Portable fire extinguisher gauge in red zone. For reporting purposes only. Next to hand wash sink in back of kitchen. **Warning** Next unannounced inspection .
Legal Basis: Reporting: (d) The division, or its agent, shall notify the local firesafety authority or the State Fire Marshal of any readily observable violation of a rule adopted under chapter 633 which relates to public lodging establishments or public food establishments, and the identification of such violation does not require any firesafety inspection certification. For reporting purposes only.
— Routine - Food · 45-02-4 · Warning Issued
Inspector Observation: Portable fire extinguisher gauge in red zone. For reporting purposes only. Next to hand wash sink in back of kitchen. **Warning**
Legal Basis: Reporting: (d) The division, or its agent, shall notify the local firesafety authority or the State Fire Marshal of any readily observable violation of a rule adopted under chapter 633 which relates to public lodging establishments or public food establishments, and the identification of such violation does not require any firesafety inspection certification. For reporting purposes only.
La Roca Restaurant in Cape Coral: Full Inspection History — DBPR (29)
— 3 inspections16 violations · 9 high priority
— Routine - Food· 7 violations (5 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Routine - Food· 5 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Routine - Food· 4 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 1 inspection4 violations · 1 high priority
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 4 inspections26 violations · 15 high priority
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Routine - Food· 7 violations (6 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Routine - Food· 2 violations · Call Back - Complied
— Routine - Food· 12 violations (7 high priority)· Warning Issued
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— 3 inspections24 violations · 15 high priority
— Routine - Food· 9 violations (5 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Routine - Food· 8 violations (5 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Routine - Food· 7 violations (5 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended
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— 2 inspections13 violations · 9 high priority
— Routine - Food· 7 violations (5 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Routine - Food· 6 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 4 inspections13 violations · 10 high priority
— Routine - Food· 1 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
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— Routine - Food· 2 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Extension given, pending
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— Routine - Food· 4 violations (3 high priority)· Warning Issued
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— Routine - Food· 6 violations (5 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 4 inspections24 violations · 15 high priority
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Routine - Food· 8 violations (6 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Food-Licensing Inspection· 2 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
— Food-Licensing Inspection· 9 violations (6 high priority)· Warning Issued
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— 5 inspections34 violations · 21 high priority
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Admin. complaint recommended
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— Routine - Food· 3 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Extension given, pending
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— Routine - Food· 11 violations (8 high priority)· Warning Issued
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— Routine - Food· 3 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
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— Routine - Food· 14 violations (10 high priority)· Warning Issued
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— 2 inspections14 violations · 11 high priority
— Routine - Food· 7 violations (6 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Routine - Food· 7 violations (5 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 1 inspection6 violations · 5 high priority
— Routine - Food· 6 violations (5 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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La Roca Restaurant in Cape Coral: Frequently Asked Questions
- When was La Roca Restaurant in Cape Coral last inspected?
- La Roca Restaurant in Cape Coral was last inspected by Florida DBPR on November 18, 2025. The result was: Inspection Completed - No Further Action.
- What are the most common violations at La Roca Restaurant in Cape Coral?
- The most frequently cited violations at La Roca Restaurant in Cape Coral are: Proper hand/arm washing, Proper ventilation, Employee health policy.
- How many health inspections has La Roca Restaurant in Cape Coral had?
- La Roca Restaurant in Cape Coral has had 29 inspections on record with Florida DBPR, averaging 7.4 violations per inspection, above the statewide average of 5.2.
- What did the most recent inspection of La Roca Restaurant in Cape Coral find?
- La Roca Restaurant in Cape Coral was most recently inspected on November 18, 2025 with 8 violation(s), including 2 high-priority violation(s). Disposition: Inspection Completed - No Further Action.
- Has La Roca Restaurant in Cape Coral ever been shut down?
- No, La Roca Restaurant in Cape Coral has no emergency closures on record with Florida DBPR.
- What does Florida violation V01 (Management awareness) mean?
- Violation 01 (Management awareness) is classified as a high priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/01.
- What does Florida violation V02 (Employee health policy) mean?
- Violation 02 (Employee health policy) is classified as a high priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/02.
- 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.
- Has La Roca Restaurant in Cape Coral had any fire safety violations?
- Yes, La Roca Restaurant in Cape Coral has 4 fire safety violation(s) on record from Florida state fire inspections.
- Has La Roca Restaurant in Cape Coral operated under other names?
- Yes, this location previously operated as: El Mambo Restaurant III (2015-2015).
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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).
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