Casa Lupita Café
Last inspected: Oct 29, 2025
55
Score
Public records show 10 inspections at Casa Lupita Café stretching back to 2022. Inspectors last stopped by on Oct 29, 2025. The medium risk tier sits in the middle: not spotless, but not alarming either.
Things are looking better lately, with recent visits averaging around six violations compared to roughly eight violations earlier on.
“Ceiling not smooth” comes up most often, recorded five times in the inspection record.
Compared to other Fort Myers restaurants (averaging 80), there's room to close the gap. The inspection history reads as standard for a restaurant of this size.
10
Inspections
2
Critical latest
0
Major latest
6
Minor latest
Inspection History
Oct 29, 2025
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 6 minor violations.
View 8 violations
High Priority - Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooling fast enough from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 70 degrees Fahrenheit in under 2 hours. In kitchen stored inside cold oven, cooked rice (115F - Cooling) for 1 hour 45 minutes per operator. Operator divided product and placed in bags in ice bath, in 20 minutes rice came to 70F. **Corrected On-Site**
03D-01-5
High Priority - Wiping cloth sanitizer solution exceeds the maximum concentration allowed. Sanitizer Bucket (Quaternary 500+ppm) in bar area.
41-27-4
Basic - Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food storage areas, bar storage room between kitchen/bar, pastry room. **Repeat Violation**
36-37-5
Basic - Floors not constructed to be smooth, durable, and easily cleanable in dishwashing area. **Repeat Violation**
36-12-4
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer small white freezer cook line, also bar reach-in cooler. **Repeat Violation**
14-69-4
Basic - Interior of refrigerator or freezer in disrepair/has exposed insulation. Small white freezer cook line. **Repeat Violation**
14-36-5
Basic - Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers in front drink station.
12B-13-4
Basic - Plumbing system in disrepair. Handwash sink in front counter hot water tap leaking.
29-08-4
55
Oct 20, 2025
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
View 2 violations
Intermediate - Establishment has no written procedures for employees to follow in response to a vomiting or diarrheal event where the vomit or diarrhea is discharged onto surfaces in the establishment. Provided Operator with Cleanup Instructions DBPR Form 5030-104 via email. **Corrective Action Taken**
11-27-4
Basic - No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted. Provided Operator with Choking Poster DBPR Form 5030-105 via email. **Corrective Action Taken**
51-13-4
86
Aug 21, 2025
Complaint Full
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 7 minor violations.
View 9 violations
High Priority - Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. 4 live roaches at entrance at wall and floor of table for hot holding, microwave. 1 on wall in dishwashing area by light switch at entrance. **Warning**
35A-05-4
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink at entrance to kitchen. Operator replaced. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
31B-02-4
Basic - Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. In bar storage room. **Warning**
36-37-5
Basic - Dead roaches on premises. 3 dead under counter in far right corner of kitchen. 2 dead and one egg sack on counter under equipment in far right corner of kitchen. **Warning**
35A-03-4
Basic - Floors not maintained smooth and durable in dishwashing area. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
36-11-4
Basic - Ice buildup in small white reach-in freezer cook line. **Warning**
14-69-4
Basic - Interior of small white freezer on cook line in disrepair/has exposed insulation. **Warning**
14-36-5
Basic - Lights in food preparation, food storage or warewashing area missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers in bar storage room. **Warning**
38-07-4
Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust behind cook line equipment on wall with pass through window, bar area, dishwashing area. **Warning**
36-27-5
55
Apr 11, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 8 minor violations.
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High Priority - Nonfood-grade containers used for food storage - direct contact with food. Tortilla chips in non food grade containers in pastry room, bar storage room and kitchen. 5 in total large containers. **Repeat Violation**
14-15-4
Intermediate - Observed: No currently certified food service manager on duty with four or more employees engaged in food preparation/handling. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ 2 servers and 2 cooks handling food, no certified food manager present. Manager arrived at time of inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
53A-05-6
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin in bar.
22-20-5
Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. 3 in bar storage room. **Repeat Violation**
51-11-4
Basic - Food stored on floor in pastry kitchen, containers flour, sprinkles and icing, box tortilla chips. Onions and oil in dishwashing area. **Repeat Violation**
08B-38-4
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer - small white freezer in pastry room. **Repeat Violation**
14-69-4
Basic - Label on a food item prepared and packaged onsite for customer self-service does not include product identity/description, date product was packaged and name and address of the establishment that prepared and packaged the food. Brownies and cookies on front counter without proper labeling. **Repeat Violation**
02D-03-4
Basic - Plumbing system in disrepair. Triple sink drain pipes broken and leaking.
29-08-4
Basic - Wiping cloth chlorine sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. Sanitizer Bucket (Chlorine 0ppm) in bar. **Repeat Violation**
21-07-4
Basic - Floors not maintained smooth and durable in dishwashing area. **Repeat Violation**
36-11-4
52
Dec 11, 2024
Food-Licensing Inspection
No violations found.
100
Sep 16, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 5 major violations. 9 minor violations.
View 15 violations
High Priority - Nonfood-grade containers used for food storage - direct contact with food. Tortilla chips in non food grade containers in kitchen, bar storage room.
14-15-4
Intermediate - No currently certified food service manager on duty with four or more employees engaged in food preparation/handling. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ 2 servers and 2 cooks handling food, no certified food managerA present.
53A-05-6
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink in dishwashing area.
31B-02-4
Intermediate - No proof of required state approved employee training provided for employee hired more than 60 days ago. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Server Judy employed more than 60 days as a food handler, no proof of training.
53B-02-5
Intermediate - No proof provided that food employees are informed of their responsibility to report to the person in charge information about their health and activities related to foodborne illnesses. Provided operator employee reporting agreement, (HR 5030-309) manager health reporting responsibilities (HR 5030-101)and employee health reporting responsibilities (HR 5030-103], discussed with operator importance of employee heath.A Discussed employee heath with operator, operator began filling outform at time of inspection.A **Corrective Action Taken**
11-26-1
Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. In kitchen main reach-in cooler, cooked rice, cooked chicken and housemade sauces no date marking, per operator stored between 1-3 days.
02C-02-5
Basic - One carbon dioxide tank not adequately secured in bar.
51-11-4
Basic - Plumbing system in disrepair. Handwash sink no cold water handle in server station.
29-08-4
Basic - Wiping cloth chlorine sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. Sanitizer Bucket (Chlorine 0ppm) in bar.
21-07-4
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/binin bar area.
22-20-5
Basic - Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. Bar, pastry and bar storage room.
36-37-5
Basic - Floors not maintained smooth and durable in dishwashing area.
36-11-4
Basic - Food stored on floor in pastry kitchen, containers flour, sprinkles and icing. In dishwashing area boxes avocados, peppers and onions on floor.
08B-38-4
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer in behind the bar storage room.
14-69-4
Basic - Label on a food item prepared and packaged onsite for customer self-service does not include product identity/description, date product was packaged and name and address of the establishment that prepared and packaged the food. Brownies on front counter without proper labeling.
02D-03-4
33
Jun 4, 2024
Routine - Food
5 minor violations.
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Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Observed reach in coolers with debris on inside of handles through out kitchen.
23-24-4
Basic - Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom. Observed a wicker basket in ladies room and no covered waste receptacle.
32-12-5
Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed no hair restraints in place in food prep area.
13-03-4
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed torn gaskets in reach in coolers, throughout kitchen.
14-11-5
Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Observed mop stored in mop bucket. Not hung up to dry properly.
42-01-4
78
Mar 12, 2024
Routine - Food
5 major violations. 1 minor violation.
View 6 violations
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Food manager certification expired. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ No other food manager for establishment. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-03-12: Time extension given to allow operator time to train. **Time Extended**
53A-03-7
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed handwash sink by cook line used to fill cup of water. Spoke with operator, operator discontinued using handwash sink for other purposes. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-03-12: **Time Extended**
31A-11-4
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No measuring device available for measuring utensil surface temperature when using hot water as sanitizer in a dishmachine. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-03-12: **Time Extended**
16-62-1
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink by triple sink. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-03-12: **Time Extended**
31B-03-4
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Required employee training expired for all employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-03-12: Time extension given to allow operator time to train. **Time Extended**
53B-05-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. Bar, service station, and behind bar area. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-03-12: **Time Extended**
36-37-5
58
Jan 13, 2023
Routine - Food
2 major violations. 1 minor violation.
View 3 violations
Certified Food Manager Identification
FL-02
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Food Obtained from Approved Sources
FL-11
78
Nov 1, 2022
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed ready to eat foods in freezer not date mark. **Repeat Violation** - From follow-up inspection 2022-11-01: Observed Observed ready to eat foods in freezer not date mark. **Repeat Violation** **Time Extended**
02C-02-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. Observed ceiling over prep area in bakery are not smooth non absorbent tiles. - From follow-up inspection 2022-11-01: Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. Observed ceiling over prep area in bakery are not smooth non absorbent tiles. **Time Extended**
36-37-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom. - From follow-up inspection 2022-11-01: observed Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom. **Time Extended**
32-12-5
82
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Casa Lupita Café last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Casa Lupita Café on file is from Oct 29, 2025. The public record contains 10 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Casa Lupita Café?
Across the inspection record, “ceiling not smooth” has been cited five times, more than any other issue at Casa Lupita Café.
How does Casa Lupita Café compare to other restaurants in Fort Myers?
Casa Lupita Café most recently scored 55 out of 100, which is lower than the Fort Myers average of 80.
Has Casa Lupita Café's inspection record improved over time?
Yes. Recent inspections at Casa Lupita Café have averaged around six violations per visit, down from roughly eight earlier in the record.
What does a medium risk rating mean?
A medium risk rating at Casa Lupita Café means the most recent inspection turned up a handful of issues that the health department wrote up but did not classify as critical.
How often is Casa Lupita Café inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Casa Lupita Café is inspected around three times per year on average.
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