Rico Cafe in Cape Coral
Last inspected:
1404 Del Prado Blvd S Unit 140, Cape Coral, FL 33990Rico Cafe in Cape Coral has been inspected 5 times since April 2024, accumulating 21 violations across routine food inspections. High-priority violations have appeared in every inspection except the licensing inspection, with hand washing cited 4 times, employee health policy violations 3 times, and approved food source violations 4 times. The facility averaged 5.25 violations per inspection over this period, slightly above the statewide average of 5.2. No emergency closures have been issued. The most recent inspection on January 9, 2026 found 1 high-priority violation for proper hand and arm washing alongside 3 basic violations, with the inspection completed and no further action required.
Summary generated from Florida DBPR public inspection records. This facility has an active inspection record with the Florida DBPR.
Rico Cafe in Cape Coral: Comparison to Lee County Averages
Rico Cafe in Cape Coral: Full Inspection History — DBPR (6)
— 2 inspections6 violations · 2 high priority
— Food-Licensing Inspection· 2 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— 2 inspections10 violations · 9 high priority
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
— Routine - Food· 6 violations (5 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— 2 inspections4 violations · 3 high priority
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Food-Licensing Inspection· 0 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action
No violations recorded for this inspection.
Rico Cafe in Cape Coral: Frequently Asked Questions
- When was Rico Cafe in Cape Coral last inspected?
- Rico Cafe in Cape Coral was last inspected by Florida DBPR on July 29, 2026. The result was: Inspection Completed - No Further Action.
- What are the most common violations at Rico Cafe in Cape Coral?
- The most frequently cited violations at Rico Cafe in Cape Coral are: Proper hand/arm washing, Employee health policy, Approved food source.
- How many health inspections has Rico Cafe in Cape Coral had?
- Rico Cafe in Cape Coral has had 6 inspections on record with Florida DBPR, averaging 3.8 violations per inspection, below the statewide average of 5.2.
- What did the most recent inspection of Rico Cafe in Cape Coral find?
- Rico Cafe in Cape Coral was most recently inspected on July 29, 2026 with 2 violation(s). Disposition: Inspection Completed - No Further Action.
- Has Rico Cafe in Cape Coral ever been shut down?
- No, Rico Cafe in Cape Coral has no emergency closures on record with Florida DBPR.
- What does Florida violation V51 (Premises clean) mean?
- Violation 51 (Premises clean) is classified as a basic priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/51.
- What does Florida violation V55 (Employee training) mean?
- Violation 55 (Employee training) is classified as a basic priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/55.
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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).
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.
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