BACKSTREETS SPORTS BAR
915 SE 47 TERR, Cape Coral FL 33904 · (941)945-7555
Last inspected Jul 28, 2026 · 8 visits since August 2023
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5 inspections trending up, 14 points better than where it started.
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 written procedures.
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Inspection history
8 visits, newest first
Jul 28, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 12 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority2 Intermediate9 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 12 findingsThe state's own report →
Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. Observed chlorine concentration at 0 ppm at outside bar. Operator called technician and will use working dishmachine in kitchen.
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed handwash sink at bar used as a dump sink.
No soap provided at handwash sink in women's accessible bathroom. Operator refilled soap.
Accumulation of gray-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.
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Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Educated operator on importance of air drying containers. Operator separated containers to dry.
Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. Operator placed employee beverage on bottom shelving.
Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Operator inverted containers.
Soiled dry wiping cloth in use. Operator removed cloth.
Storage of maintenance equipment/tools in areas that may result in cross contamination of food, equipment, utensils, linens and/or single-service and single-use articles. Observed drill stored on top of ice machine. Operator removed drill.
Stored food not covered. Observed cooked chicken wings not covered in walk in cooler. Operator covered chicken wings.
Wiping cloth sanitizing solution stored on the floor. Operator placed sanitizer bucket on shelving.
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Flour container. Educated operator on importance of labeling. Operator labeled flour.
Oct 16, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 6 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority1 Intermediate3 Basic
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Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. Observed chlorine concentration at 0 ppm at bar. Operator called technician and will use working dishmachine in kitchen.
Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to left-side hose bibb at outdoor mop sink.
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed plastic container stored inside hand wash sink in dishwash area. Operator removed plastic container.
Employee personal food not properly identified and segregated from food to be served to the public. Operator placed employee food on bottom shelf.
Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting.
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Salt containers. Operator labeled containers.
Jul 23, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 6 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority1 Intermediate4 Basic
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Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale. Observed one 6lb can of pizza sauce dented. Operator separated can to be returned to distributor.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris. Can opener.
Ice buildup in walk-in freezer.
Observed light not functioning in walk in cooler.
Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. Reach in freezer next to hand wash sink at cook line. Educated operator on proper storage of employee beverages. Operator placed employee beverage on bottom shelf.
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Flour bin. Educated operator on the importance of labeling. Operator labeled flour bin.
Nov 18, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority0 Intermediate4 Basic
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Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with zucchini in walk in cooler. Educated on using food grade containers.
Cleaned and sanitized equipment or utensils not properly stored. Observed ice buckets stored on floor next to ice machine in kitchen.
Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. Reach in freezer. Educated operator on proper storage of employee beverages.
Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Flour bin at end of cook line. Educated operator on the importance of labeling.
Aug 26, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 10 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
3 High priority3 Intermediate4 Basic
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Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. Observed chlorine concentration at 0 ppm at bar dishmachine. Note: do not use until fixed. Use main working dishmach in kitchen until fixed. Operator called technician.
Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food.
Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with jalapenos in walk in cooler. Operator placed jalapenos in food grade container.
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 written procedures.
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed hand wash sink in dishwash area blocked by buckets. Operator moved buckets.
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed plastic container stored in hand wash sink in dishwash area.
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed sunglasses stored next to clean food equipment. Operator removed sunglasses.
Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. Walk in cooler.
Soiled dry wiping cloth in use.
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Flour bin.
May 28, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionComplaint Investigation
Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority1 Intermediate2 Basic
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Wiping cloth sanitizer solution exceeds the maximum concentration allowed. Observed chlorine concentration at 200 ppm. Operator redid solution.
Operator is not properly tracking/marking the number of days ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite was held at refrigeration temperatures prior to freezing in order to properly date mark the food when it is thawed and held at refrigeration temperatures again. Precooked frozen chorizo not date marked. Operator date marked chorizo.
Cleaned and sanitized equipment or utensils not properly stored. Ice buckets stored on floor next to ice machine.
Food storage container/container lid cracked or broken. Operator discarded containers.
Nov 28, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 7 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority1 Intermediate5 Basic
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Employee touching ready-to-eat food with their bare hands - food was not being heated as a sole ingredient to 145 degrees F or immediately added to other ingredients to be cooked/heated to the minimum required temperature to allow bare hand contact. Establishment has no approved Alternative Operating Procedure. Observed barehand contact with ready to eat lettuce. Educated employee. Employee washed hands and put on gloves.
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Operator labeled bottle.
Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors. Employee restroom.
Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom.
Food not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor. Observed bags of ice stored on floor in walk in freezer.
Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry.
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Flour container at cook line. Operator labeled containers.
Aug 11, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority0 Intermediate3 Basic
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Ice buildup in reach-in freezer across from kitchen entrance.
Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. Walk in cooler. Operator removed beverage.
Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Observed packaged raw ground beef thawing in standing water. Operator drained water and put ice on top.
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.