Cuscatlan Restaurant
Last inspected: Apr 21, 2026
45
Score
The health department has logged 10 inspections at Cuscatlan Restaurant, the earliest from 2023. The most recent visit was on Apr 21, 2026. A high risk tier suggests the facility had a rough recent inspection, with multiple violations on record.
Recent visits have produced comparable findings, with counts hovering near four violations per visit.
The most common issue across all inspections has been “time/temperature control for safety food cold held”, showing up three times.
Restaurants in Lehigh Acres average 78, so Cuscatlan Restaurant trails the local norm. Diners may want to scan the inspection details before deciding to visit.
10
Inspections
2
Critical latest
3
Major latest
4
Minor latest
Inspection History
Apr 21, 2026
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 3 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 9 violations
High Priority - Evidence of mop/cleaning wastewater dumped onto ground.
28-14-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed cut lettuce 54F cold hold, cooked yucca 51F cold hold less than 4 hours. Operator switched foods to working reach in cooler. **Corrective Action Taken**
03A-02-5
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed handwash sink in dishwash area blocked by soiled pots and pans.
31A-09-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed soiled containers stored inside handwash sink at cook line. Operator removed containers. **Corrected On-Site**
31A-11-4
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink at cook line. Operator placed paper towels near handwash sink. **Corrected On-Site**
31B-02-4
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense sugar. Operator removed bowl. **Corrected On-Site**
14-01-5
Basic - Drain cover(s) missing at front service area.
29-18-4
Basic - Wiping cloth sanitizing solution stored on the floor at front service area. **Corrected On-Site**
21-38-4
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Sugar container.
02D-01-5
45
Nov 18, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 minor violations.
View 3 violations
High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from one another based upon minimum required cooking temperature when stored in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Raw chicken over raw beef in large silver 3 door freezer middle section across from cook line. Operator rearranged for proper food storage. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-17-6
Basic - Ice buildup in tall white reach-in freezer across from cook line. **Repeat Violation**
14-69-4
Basic - Garbage on the ground and/or pad around shared plaza dumpster.
33-19-4
78
Apr 22, 2025
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. In large 2 door reach-in cooler at end of cook line, diced tomatoes, cooked pork and shredded cabbage all made 2 days ago per operator, no date marking. **Repeat Violation**
02C-02-5
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Ripped gaskets on main cook line reach-in cooler doors.
14-11-5
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer, smaller white reach-in freezer by cook line. **Repeat Violation**
14-69-4
Basic - Utensils in poor condition. On cook line observed wooden spoons in poor repair, with cracks. **Repeat Violation**
14-12-4
78
Nov 5, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 4 minor violations.
View 6 violations
High Priority - Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. Beetles in dry beans, dry rice, and flour bins with beetles inside in direct cont with food. Operator immediately discarded all foods.
01B-13-4
Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. In tall double door reach-in cooler on cook line, cooked chicken, cooked pork, cooked beans no date label per operator made two days ago.
02C-02-5
Basic - Equipment or utensils not designed or constructed in a durable manner. On cook line observed heavily worn utensils in pot by stovetop.
14-10-4
Basic - Frozen time/temperature control for safety food being slacked at room temperature is no longer frozen solid. Raw ground beef slacking in triple sink, no longer frozen solid.
06-06-5
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer by register in front of restaurant.
14-69-4
Basic - Open shared dumpster lid, garbage on pad.
33-16-4
64
May 1, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 minor violation.
View 2 violations
High Priority - Single-use gloves not changed as needed after changing tasks or when damaged or soiled. Observed employee wash hands with gloves on at cook line. Operator spoke with employee, employee rewashed hands and changed gloves properly. **Corrected On-Site**
12A-09-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. In front bar area water bottles and soda cans stored on floor.
08B-38-4
82
Mar 5, 2024
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
View 2 violations
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No plan review submitted and approved - renovations were made or are in progress. Must submit plans and plan review application to DBPR H and R Plan Review office located at 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-1011. Plans must be submitted AND approved within 60 days. The direct link to the Plan Review page is https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/licensing/plan-review/. Ice machine has been moved to new area, from front bar area into kitchen by dishwashing area across from cook line. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-03-01: Time extension given to allow operator time to submit plans. **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2024-03-05: Time extension given to allow operator time to submit plans. **Time Extended**
51-16-7
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Wall not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, warewashing areas or bathroom. Repairs to wall in dishwashing area, foam filler is not easily cleanable. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-03-01: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2024-03-05: **Time Extended**
36-30-4
86
Mar 1, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
View 3 violations
High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Two door silver reach-in cooler at end of cook line; milk (56F - Cold Holding); cooked beans (48F - Cold Holding); cooked pork (47F - Cold Holding); shredded mozzarella cheese (46F - Cold Holding); cooked chicken tamales for two hours per operator. After speaking with employees operator states door was open often during busy prep period before lunch. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-03-01: Two door silver reach-in cooler at end of cook line: cooked black beans 45F co,d holding, cooked mashed beans 44F cold holding, fresh cooked tomatoes salsa 50F cold holding, cooked yucca 45F cold holding, per operator for 5 and a half hours. See stop sale **Admin Complaint**
03A-02-5
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No plan review submitted and approved - renovations were made or are in progress. Must submit plans and plan review application to DBPR H and R Plan Review office located at 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-1011. Plans must be submitted AND approved within 60 days. The direct link to the Plan Review page is https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/licensing/plan-review/. Ice machine has been moved to new area, from front bar area into kitchen by dishwashing area across from cook line. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-03-01: Time extension given to allow operator time to submit plans. **Time Extended**
51-16-7
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Wall not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, warewashing areas or bathroom. Repairs to wall in dishwashing area, foam filler is not easily cleanable. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-03-01: **Time Extended**
36-30-4
74
Feb 29, 2024
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 4 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 9 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Two door silver reach-in cooler at end of cook line; milk (56F - Cold Holding); cooked beans (48F - Cold Holding); cooked pork (47F - Cold Holding); shredded mozzarella cheese (46F - Cold Holding); cooked chicken tamales for two hours per operator. After speaking with employees operator states door was open often during busy prep period before lunch. **Warning**
03A-02-5
High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from one another based upon minimum required cooking temperature when stored in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Raw chicken over raw beef in large triple door reach-in freezer in main kitchen. **Warning**
08A-17-6
Intermediate - No plan review submitted and approved - renovations were made or are in progress. Must submit plans and plan review application to DBPR H and R Plan Review office located at 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-1011. Plans must be submitted AND approved within 60 days. The direct link to the Plan Review page is https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/licensing/plan-review/. Ice machine has been moved to new area, from front bar area into kitchen by dishwashing area across from cook line. **Warning**
51-16-7
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 Clean-up Of Vomiting And Diarrheal Events handout HR 5030-104. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
11-27-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink removed from food preparation/dishwashing area. Must be reinstalled in the same location where removed. Handwash sink next to triple sink in kitchen has been removed. **Warning**
31A-04-4
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. **Warning**
11-26-1
Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Coffee filters uncovered at bar. **Warning**
25-06-4
Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Raw chicken defrosting in triple sink in standing water. Operator turned on running water for proper thaw. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
06-01-5
Basic - Wall not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, warewashing areas or bathroom. Repairs to wall in dishwashing area, foam filler is not easily cleanable. **Warning**
36-30-4
43
May 19, 2023
Routine - Food
2 major violations. 1 minor violation.
View 3 violations
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Procedures for Responding to Vomiting/Diarrheal Events
FL-05
Food Temperature Measuring Devices Provided and Accurate
FL-46
86
Feb 14, 2023
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 2 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 7 violations
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Observed repackaged raw frozen chicken stored over raw frozen beef.
08A-02-6
High Priority - Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with cilantro. Operator switched to food grade container. **Corrected On-Site**
14-31-5
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.
11-26-1
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.
11-27-4
Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Cups. Operator inverted cups. **Corrected On-Site**
25-06-4
Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
21-12-4
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Salt container. Operator labeled container. **Corrected On-Site**
02D-01-5
52
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Cuscatlan Restaurant last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Cuscatlan Restaurant on file is from Apr 21, 2026. The public record contains 10 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Cuscatlan Restaurant?
Across the inspection record, “time/temperature control for safety food cold held” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Cuscatlan Restaurant.
How does Cuscatlan Restaurant compare to other restaurants in Lehigh Acres?
Cuscatlan Restaurant most recently scored 45 out of 100, which is lower than the Lehigh Acres average of 78.
Has Cuscatlan Restaurant's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Cuscatlan Restaurant have averaged around four violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a high risk rating mean?
A high risk rating at Cuscatlan Restaurant means the most recent inspection flagged either critical violations or a substantial number of smaller ones. Diners may want to read the violation details before deciding to visit.
How often is Cuscatlan Restaurant inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Cuscatlan Restaurant is inspected around three times per year on average.
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