CUSCATLAN RESTAURANT

Name: CUSCATLAN RESTAURANT
Address: 5612 8 ST W UNIT 6, LEHIGH ACRES, FL, 33971, US
Rating: 68.1

5612 8 ST W UNIT 6, LEHIGH ACRES, FL 33971

License #4606000

68.1 Grade F / 100

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April 21, 2026 · 9 findings · 2 critical

Routine - Food

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CUSCATLAN RESTAURANT in LEHIGH ACRES currently holds an InspectFL Health Score of 68.1 out of 100 — an F grade — a serious pattern of repeat or critical violations. This restaurant has been inspected 9 times from Florida DBPR, with the most recent inspection on April 21, 2026. Across those visits, inspectors documented 38 total violations — 8 critical, 11 major, 19 minor.

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The latest inspection on April 21, 2026 shows 9 observation rows: 2 critical, 3 major, and 4 minor.

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Disposition: Met Inspection Standards
[14-01-5] Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense sugar. Operator removed bowl.
[29-18-4] Drain cover(s) missing at front service area.
[21-38-4] Wiping cloth sanitizing solution stored on the floor at front service area.
[02D-01-5] Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Sugar container.
[28-14-5] Evidence of mop/cleaning wastewater dumped onto ground.
[03A-02-5] 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.
[31A-09-4] Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed handwash sink in dishwash area blocked by soiled pots and pans.
[31A-11-4] Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed soiled containers stored inside handwash sink at cook line. Operator removed containers.
[31B-02-4] No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink at cook line. Operator placed paper towels near handwash sink.

Disposition: Warning Issued
[25-06-4] Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Coffee filters uncovered at bar.
[06-01-5] 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.
[36-30-4] 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.
[08A-17-6] 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.
[03A-02-5] 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.
[11-27-4] 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.
[31A-04-4] 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.
[51-16-7] 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.
[11-26-1] 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.