La Fondita Mexican Food
303 NE 3 Ave #4, Cape Coral, FL 33909 · Permanent Food Service · License 4606767
What drove the grade
Container of medicine improperly stored.
How the score was calculated
- Starting score100
- Violations at the Sep 29 routine inspection1 high priority (fixed on the spot), 2 intermediate (1 fixed on the spot), 3 basic-11
- Safety score89
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Inspection history
1 inspection · 1 visitRoutine inspection
- First visitSep 29, 2026 No follow-up needed
Met the state's inspection standards; the inspector didn't need to come back. Any violations cited still count toward the grade.
6 violations found:
Official report, on the Florida DBPR websiteWhat the inspector cited
High priority1
Code 41, Chemicals and toxic substances: Container of medicine improperly stored.
Observed a bottle of Advil above prep table in kitchen. The bottle of Advil was removed from above prep table.
Fixed on the spot
Intermediate2
Code 31, Handwash sinks and supplies: Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times.
Observed handwashing sink blocked by sanitizer bucket. The sanitizer bucket was removed by operator.
Fixed on the spot
Code 53, Manager certification and employee training: Proof of required state approved employee training not available for some employees.
To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant & Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.
Basic3
Code 08, Food protection and cross-contamination: Food stored on floor.
Observed bottles of water on floor in storage area.
Code 10, In-use utensils properly stored: Ice scoop handle in contact with ice.
The ice scoop was removed from ice bin.
Fixed on the spot
In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment.
The knife was removed from in between reach-in coolers by manager.
Fixed on the spot
Reading this report
Priority levels
- High priority The problems most likely to make someone sick directly.
- Intermediate Could lead to a high-priority problem if not fixed.
- Basic Best practices and general upkeep.