How many health inspections has MANOLO'S CAFÉ had?

MANOLO'S CAFÉ has had 24 inspections according to Florida DBPR records.

Has MANOLO'S CAFÉ ever been shut down?

No, MANOLO'S CAFÉ has no emergency closures on record.

What are the most common violations at MANOLO'S CAFÉ?

The most frequently cited violations at MANOLO'S CAFÉ are: Outer openings protected, Employee health reporting, Proper hand/arm washing.

What does Florida violation V01 (Management awareness) mean?

MANAGEMENT FAILURE: CDC data shows establishments without active managerial control have 3x more critical violations. The person in charge must demonstrate knowledge of foodborne illness prevention, HACCP principles, and Florida food safety law. Without oversight, violations go uncorrected, creating compounding risk of multi-pathogen outbreaks. Person in charge must be present during ALL hours of operation and must demonstrate knowledge of: foodborne illness risk factors, proper cooking temperatures, handwashing procedures, allergen management, and employee health policy. Must hold a valid Food Manager Certification per Florida Statute 509.039.

What does Florida violation V02 (Employee health policy) mean?

DISEASE TRANSMISSION: Without a written employee health policy, sick food workers transmit Norovirus (20 million US cases/year), Hepatitis A (causes liver failure), Salmonella, Shigella, and E. coli O157:H7. CDC estimates 40% of restaurant outbreaks involve ill food workers. A single infected employee can contaminate food for thousands of customers. Maintain written employee health policy addressing: reporting of symptoms (vomiting, diarrhea, jaundice, sore throat with fever), diagnosed illnesses (Norovirus, Hepatitis A, Salmonella, Shigella, E. coli), exclusion and restriction criteria, and return-to-work requirements. Train all employees on policy at hiring and annually.

What does Florida violation V03 (Employee health reporting) mean?

OUTBREAK ENABLER: Food workers who fail to report illness symptoms are the #1 cause of multi-victim outbreaks. Norovirus is shed in billions of viral particles per gram of stool — as few as 18 particles cause infection. One symptomatic worker can infect hundreds of customers before detection. CDC links 70% of Norovirus outbreaks to infected food handlers. Employees must immediately report: vomiting, diarrhea, jaundice, sore throat with fever, infected wounds or boils. Must also report diagnosed illness with Salmonella Typhi, Shigella, E. coli O157:H7, Hepatitis A virus, or Norovirus. Person in charge must exclude or restrict employees per FDA Food Code guidelines.

MANOLO'S CAFÉ

10860 MIROMAR OUTLET DR, Estero, FL 33928

Lee County · Permanent Food Service · Owner: MOURE MANUEL · License: SEA4606234

MANOLO'S CAFÉ in Estero, FL has 24 inspections on record with 100 total violations (4.2 per inspection) and 0 emergency closures.

24Inspections

100Violations

0Closures

Data current as of January 14, 2025

Inspection History (24)

Jan 14, 2025 — Routine - Food· 5 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V01 Management awareness

V02 Employee health policy

V03 Employee health reporting

Basic Violations

V50 Adequate lighting

Aug 21, 2024 — Routine - Food· 2 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V14 Food contact surfaces

Mar 25, 2024 — Routine - Food· 3 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Admin. complaint recommended

High Priority Violations

V08 Proper hand/arm washing

Basic Violations

V53 Outer openings protected

Jan 24, 2024 — Routine - Food· 8 violations (2 high priority)· Warning Issued

High Priority Violations

V05 Handwashing procedures

V06 Handwashing facilities

V08 Proper hand/arm washing

V11 Food in good condition

V13 Parasite destruction

Basic Violations

V50 Adequate lighting

V53 Outer openings protected

Sep 13, 2023 — Routine - Food· 1 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V08 Proper hand/arm washing

Apr 6, 2023 — Routine - Food· 6 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V10 Approved food source

V11 Food in good condition

V12 Shell stock requirements

Intermediate Violations

V31 Clean multi-use utensils

Jan 24, 2023 — Routine - Food· 9 violations (3 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended

Sep 2, 2021 — Routine - Food· 5 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V03 Employee health reporting

V21 Time as control

Intermediate Violations

V40 Wiping cloths usage

V41 Toilet facilities

May 21, 2021 — Routine - Food· 3 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V03 Employee health reporting

V08 Proper hand/arm washing

V21 Time as control

Dec 15, 2020 — Routine - Food· 2 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V03 Employee health reporting

Basic Violations

V50 Adequate lighting

Aug 3, 2020 — Routine - Food· 2 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Intermediate Violations

V41 Toilet facilities

May 20, 2020 — Routine - Food· 4 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V03 Employee health reporting

V10 Approved food source

V21 Time as control

Intermediate Violations

V40 Wiping cloths usage

Feb 15, 2020 — Routine - Food· 3 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V03 Employee health reporting

V21 Time as control

Basic Violations

V53 Outer openings protected

Nov 21, 2018 — Food-Licensing Inspection· 1 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V14 Food contact surfaces

Jul 2, 2018 — Routine - Food· 2 violations · Call Back - Admin. complaint recommended

Basic Violations

V53 Outer openings protected

Apr 30, 2018 — Routine - Food· 6 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Admin. complaint recommended

High Priority Violations

V27 Correct procedures

Intermediate Violations

V31 Clean multi-use utensils

V35 Single-use items

Basic Violations

V53 Outer openings protected

Apr 27, 2018 — Routine - Food· 2 violations · Admin. Complaint Callback Not Complied

Basic Violations

V53 Outer openings protected

Apr 27, 2018 — Routine - Food· 11 violations (5 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended

High Priority Violations

V01 Management awareness

V03 Employee health reporting

V12 Shell stock requirements

V27 Correct procedures

Intermediate Violations

V29 Proper sewage disposal

V31 Clean multi-use utensils

V35 Single-use items

Basic Violations

V53 Outer openings protected

Jan 30, 2018 — Routine - Food· 4 violations · Call Back - Admin. complaint recommended

Intermediate Violations

V40 Wiping cloths usage

Basic Violations

V53 Outer openings protected

Dec 4, 2017 — Routine - Food· 4 violations · Call Back - Extension given, pending

Intermediate Violations

V40 Wiping cloths usage

Basic Violations

V53 Outer openings protected

Dec 1, 2017 — Routine - Food· 10 violations (2 high priority)· Warning Issued

High Priority Violations

V03 Employee health reporting

V13 Parasite destruction

V21 Time as control

Intermediate Violations

V31 Clean multi-use utensils

V40 Wiping cloths usage

V41 Toilet facilities

Basic Violations

V53 Outer openings protected

Mar 8, 2017 — Routine - Food· 1 violations · Call Back - Complied

High Priority Violations

V08 Proper hand/arm washing

Mar 7, 2017 — Routine - Food· 6 violations (2 high priority)· Warning Issued

High Priority Violations

V03 Employee health reporting

V08 Proper hand/arm washing

V10 Approved food source

V12 Shell stock requirements

Intermediate Violations

V31 Clean multi-use utensils

Aug 29, 2016 — Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied

No violations recorded for this inspection.

How Does This Facility Compare?

MANOLO'S CAFÉ has had 0 emergency closures, compared to the Lee County average of 0.07 closures per facility. It has averaged 4.2 violations per inspection vs. the county average of 2.72.

Frequently Asked Questions

How many health inspections has MANOLO'S CAFÉ had?: MANOLO'S CAFÉ has had 24 inspections according to Florida DBPR records.
Has MANOLO'S CAFÉ ever been shut down?: No, MANOLO'S CAFÉ has no emergency closures on record.
What are the most common violations at MANOLO'S CAFÉ?: The most frequently cited violations at MANOLO'S CAFÉ are: Outer openings protected, Employee health reporting, Proper hand/arm washing.

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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.

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