ANTHONYS ON THE BLVD
1303 DEL PRADO BLVD S, Cape Coral FL 33990
Last inspected May 6, 2026 · 8 visits since December 2024
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▲ GETTING WORSE
5 inspections, one direction. The current grade is the worst on record.
Rodent activity present as evidenced by rodent droppings found. Observed 4 rodent dropping under 3 compartment sink. The owner cleaned and sanitized area under 3 compartment sink and scheduled a pest control service for Wednesday 5/6/2026.
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
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Inspection history
8 visits, newest first
May 6, 2026□ Call Back - CompliedComplaint Investigation
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate5 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 5 findingsThe state's own report →
Bathroom door left open other than during cleaning or maintenance. Observed women's restroom door left open.
Equipment in poor repair. Observed reach-in cooler across from cook line gasket torn and not attached to door hinges.
Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair on cook line.
Hole in or other damage to wall. Observed hole in wall under ice machine.
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Unsealed concrete floor in food preparation, food storage, warewashing area or bathroom under dishwashing machine.
May 5, 2026Warning IssuedComplaint Investigation
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 11 recorded, 2 high priority.
2 High priority2 Intermediate7 Basic
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Rodent activity present as evidenced by rodent droppings found. Observed 4 rodent dropping under 3 compartment sink. The owner cleaned and sanitized area under 3 compartment sink and scheduled a pest control service for Wednesday 5/6/2026.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed raw hamburgers (46F - Cold Holding) in reach-in across from cook line. The chef moved the raw hamburgers in walk-in cooler.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed no paper towels at handwashing sink in kitchen. The owner paced paper towels at handwashing sink.
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled.
Bathroom door left open other than during cleaning or maintenance. Observed women's restroom door left open.
Equipment in poor repair. Observed reach-in cooler across from cook line gasket torn and not attached to door hinges.
Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair on cook line.
Hole in or other damage to wall. Observed hole in wall under ice machine.
Ice scoop handle in contact with ice.
Open dumpster lid.
Unsealed concrete floor in food preparation, food storage, warewashing area or bathroom under dishwashing machine.
May 4, 2026Call Back - Admin. complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 4 violations recorded.
0 High priority3 Intermediate1 Basic
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Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed cutting board across from cook line cutting board soiled.
Handwash sink does not provide water through a mixing valve or combination faucet. Observed handwashing sink in bar hot water shut off.
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.
Equipment in poor repair. Observed reach-in cooler across from cook line gasket torn.
Mar 2, 2026Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 5 recorded.
0 High priority3 Intermediate2 Basic
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Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed cutting board across from cook line cutting board soiled.
Handwash sink does not provide water through a mixing valve or combination faucet. Observed handwashing sink in bar hot water shut off.
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.
Accumulation of lime scale on the inside of the dishmachine.
Equipment in poor repair. Observed reach-in cooler across from cook line gasket torn.
Oct 1, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 6 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority2 Intermediate3 Basic
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Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed French Onion Soup (111F - Hot Holding) meatballs (123F - Hot Holding) in steam table. The cook placed both items on stove top to reheat. See Reheating Temperatures.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. The manager placed paper towels at handwashing sink in kitchen.
Records/documents for required employee training do not contain all of the required information. The manager have all SafeStaff Certificates put missing information.
Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors both men's and women's restrooms doors.
Equipment in poor repair. Observed reach-in cooler in prep station across from dish rack off door hinges and reach-in cooler gasket torn.
Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris.
Apr 29, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 8 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority2 Intermediate5 Basic
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Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Observed raw hamburgers over raw swai in walk-in cooler. The manager moved the raw hamburgers to bottom shelf in walk-in cooler.
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed operator using handwashing sink to fill containers. Educated operator in only using handwashing sink for handwashing only.
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.
Accumulation of lime scale on the inside of the dishmachine.
Equipment in poor repair. Observed reach-in coolers gasket torn.
Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris.
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees in bar.
Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Observed old date label on chicken wings. The manager is changing date mark on chicken wings.
Dec 10, 2024□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
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Observed: Equipment in poor repair. Observed reach-in cooler across from cook line gasket torn. Priority: Basic
Dec 3, 2024Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 4 recorded, 1 high priority.
1 High priority1 Intermediate2 Basic
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Observed: Establishment operating without a license from the Division of Hotels and Restaurants. Operator must obtain a public food service license from the Division of Hotels and Restaurants within 60 days. Submit a license application and payment to DBPR/Bureau of Central Intake Unit, 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-0783. To apply online or obtain an application for license visit http:// www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/. Establishment is open and operating to the public. Priority: High Priority
Observed: 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. Priority: Intermediate
Observed: Equipment in poor repair. Observed reach-in cooler across from cook line gasket torn. Priority: Basic
Observed: Wiping cloth sanitizing solution stored on the floor in kitchen. The manager re-moved sanitizer bucket off floor. Priority: Basic
This record follows the licence, not the owner. Restaurants change hands and the licence history normally does not, so an older entry may describe people who no longer run the place. Every inspection above links to the state's own report. Something wrong? Tell us.