Cape Coral, Lee County

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601 DEL PRADO BLVD STE 10, Cape Coral, FL 33909

FoodSeating
Latest violations
8
2 High Priority
Sep 5, 2024
City
Cape Coral
County
Lee
Status
Ownership Changed
Inspections
7

Violation history

Florida violations grouped by priority level over time.

Inspection history

Florida inspections are violation-priority based, with high priority, intermediate, and basic counts shown separately.

Sep 5, 2024

Routine - Food

Administrative complaint recommended

High Priority: 2Intermediate: 5Basic: 1Total: 8

50-17-3

Detail 23123513

High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Repeat Violation Admin Complaint

08A-20-5

Detail 23123514

High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Observed raw chicken over raw pork in reach-in cooler across from cook line. The operator moved the raw chicken beside the raw pork. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation Admin Complaint

11-27-4

Detail 23123511

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. Printed out Clean Up of Vomiting and Diarrheal Events DBPR Form HR 5030-104 for Manager. The operator posted form during inspection. Corrected On-Site

22-02-4

Detail 23123512

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed cutting board soiled.

31B-02-4

Detail 23123517

Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. The operator placed paper towels at handwashing sink. Corrected On-Site

11-26-1

Detail 23123516

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. Printed out Employee Reporting Form HR 5030-103 for Manager. The operator filled out form during inspection. Corrected On-Site

27-16-5

Detail 23123515

Intermediate - Water with a temperature of least 85 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. Observed handwashing sink behind front counter shut off.

36-17-5

Detail 23123518

Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Repeat Violation

Jan 5, 2024

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 2Intermediate: 2Basic: 3Total: 7

50-17-3

Detail 22547621

High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license.

08A-20-5

Detail 22547617

High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Observed raw chicken over raw pork in reach-in cooler across from cook line. The owner moved raw chicken underneath the raw pork. Corrected On-Site

22-02-4

Detail 22547615

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed cutting board soiled.

31B-02-4

Detail 22547618

Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. The owner placed paper towels at hand washing sink. Corrected On-Site

36-17-5

Detail 22547620

Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair.

21-04-4

Detail 22547616

Basic - In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board.

12B-13-4

Detail 22547619

Basic - Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. The owner discarded open drinks from inside stand up reach-in cooler. Corrected On-Site

Sep 19, 2023

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 1Intermediate: 3Basic: 1Total: 5

41-07-4

Detail 22298307

High Priority - Container of medicine improperly stored. Observed container of pesto bismol in reach-in cooler behind front counter. The owner removed medication from reach-in cooler. Corrected On-Site

31B-02-4

Detail 22298306

Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed no paper towels at hand washing sink across from 3 compartment sink. The operator provided paper towels during inspection. Corrected On-Site

53B-13-5

Detail 22298310

Intermediate - 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 and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.

27-16-4

Detail 22298309

Intermediate - Water with a temperature of at least 100 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. Observed hot water turned off behind front counter.

10-17-4

Detail 22298308

Basic - In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment.

May 1, 2023

Routine - Food

Call Back - Admin. complaint recommended

Intermediate: 4Basic: 1Total: 5

11-27-4

Detail 21965556

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : 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. Emailed manager DBPR Form HR 5030-103. Corrective Action Taken Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-03-27: Time Extended - From follow-up inspection 2023-05-01: Observed No written plan of Vomiting or Diarrhea discharged onto surfaces in establishment. Admin Complaint

22-02-4

Detail 21965555

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed cutting board soiled. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-03-27: Time Extended - From follow-up inspection 2023-05-01: Time Extended

53B-01-5

Detail 21965559

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any 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 2023-03-27: Observed No proof of employee training. Time Extended - From follow-up inspection 2023-05-01: Observed No Proof of Employee Training. Admin Complaint

11-26-1

Detail 21965558

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : 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. Emailed manager DBPR Form HR 5030-103. Corrective Action Taken Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-03-27: Time Extended - From follow-up inspection 2023-05-01: Observed No proof of employee training. Admin Complaint

36-34-5

Detail 21965557

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-03-27: Time Extended - From follow-up inspection 2023-05-01: Time Extended

Mar 27, 2023

Routine - Food

Call Back - Extension given, pending

Intermediate: 5Basic: 1Total: 6

11-27-4

Detail 21887119

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : 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. Emailed manager DBPR Form HR 5030-103. Corrective Action Taken Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-03-27: Time Extended

22-02-4

Detail 21887123

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed cutting board soiled. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-03-27: Time Extended

53A-01-7

Detail 21887121

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-03-27: The owner is in the process of retrieving CFM. Time Extended

53B-01-5

Detail 21887120

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any 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 2023-03-27: Observed No proof of employee training. Time Extended

11-26-1

Detail 21887122

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : 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. Emailed manager DBPR Form HR 5030-103. Corrective Action Taken Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-03-27: Time Extended

36-34-5

Detail 21887124

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-03-27: Time Extended

Jan 24, 2023

Routine - Food

Warning Issued

High Priority: 1Intermediate: 7Basic: 3Total: 11

08A-04-5

Detail 21723737

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with unwashed produce. Observed raw beef over unwashed produce in stand up reach-in cooler. The operator moved raw beef to bottom of reach-in cooler. Corrected On-Site Warning

11-27-4

Detail 21723730

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. Emailed manager DBPR Form HR 5030-103. Corrective Action Taken Warning

22-02-4

Detail 21723734

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed cutting board soiled. Warning

31A-09-4

Detail 21723728

Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed sanitizer bucket in hand washing sink behind front counter. Warning

53A-01-7

Detail 21723727

Intermediate - Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. Warning

31B-02-4

Detail 21723729

Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Warning

53B-01-5

Detail 21723736

Intermediate - No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Warning

11-26-1

Detail 21723733

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. Emailed manager DBPR Form HR 5030-103. Corrective Action Taken Warning

36-34-5

Detail 21723732

Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Warning

21-04-4

Detail 21723731

Basic - In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board. Warning

42-01-4

Detail 21723735

Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Warning

Aug 9, 2022

Food-Licensing Inspection

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Basic: 3Total: 3

10-17-4

Detail 21259881

Basic - In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. The operator removed knife from between equipment. Corrected On-Site

10-07-4

Detail 21259880

Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. The operator removed rice scooper from water. Corrected On-Site

06-01-5

Detail 21259882

Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Observed raw shrimp thawing in standing water. Corrected On-Site