BLACK SALT CULINARY
5785 CAPE HARBOUR DR STE 108, Cape Coral FL 33914 · 239-677-4347
Last inspected Jan 26, 2026 · 14 visits since October 2023
FEB 25
AUG 25
NOV 25
JAN 26
JAN 26
≈ ERRATIC
5 inspections, swinging between A and C. Consistency is the problem here, not any single visit.
28 Live, small flying insects at non-food contact areas; in kitchen, food preparation, dining room, and bar areas.
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
Awarded on the inspection record alone. What they mean →
Inspection history
14 visits, newest first
Jan 26, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Nothing was found. The inspector recorded no violations at all.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Jan 5, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionComplaint Investigation
Met inspection standards. 6 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
Recorded at 13451 MCGREGOR BLVD #23, Fort Myers — this licence has since moved.
2 High priority0 Intermediate4 Basic
Show 6 findings ▾
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed container of raw shrimp over ready to eat sauces in reach in cooler at cook line. Operator properly stored raw shrimp.
Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored food items at sushi bar. Operator removed chemical.
Accumulation of dead insects in control device on floor around air handler.
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense salt/sugar.
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed cellphone on cutting board. Operator removed cellphone.
Food not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor. Observed container of cooked rice stored on floor in kitchen.
Nov 24, 2025□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
Recorded at 13451 MCGREGOR BLVD #23, Fort Myers — this licence has since moved.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Nov 14, 2025Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 12 recorded, 2 high priority.
Recorded at 13451 MCGREGOR BLVD #23, Fort Myers — this licence has since moved.
2 High priority1 Intermediate9 Basic
Show 12 findings ▾
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. Kitchen and bar. Operator changed, primed sanitizer, and called technician.
Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb behind establishment.
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed hand wash sink in dishwash area used as a food prep sink. Educated operator on hand wash sink only.
Accumulation of lime scale on the inside of the dishmachine. Educated operator on removing lime from dishmachine.
Accumulation of pink/slime-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Educated operator on cleaning ice machine daily. Operator cleaned ice machine.
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense sugar/salt containers. Educated operator on the importance of having scoops with handles.
Employee drinking from an unenclosed beverage container in a food preparation/clean dishware area and the container does not have a dispensing mechanism to prevent hand contact with lip contact area of drink container.
Employee personal food not properly identified and segregated from food to be served to the public. Educated operator on proper storage of employee food. Operator placed employee food on bottom shelf.
Floor area in front of ice machine covered with standing water.
Observed paint peeling on inside door in women's restroom.
Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues and broken glass on bottom of reach in cooler. Beverage reach in cooler at bar. Educated operator on routine cleaning of reach in coolers
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Salt/sugar containers. Educated operator on the importance of labeling. Operator labeled containers.
Aug 22, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 11 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
Recorded at 13451 MCGREGOR BLVD #23, Fort Myers — this licence has since moved.
1 High priority1 Intermediate9 Basic
Show 11 findings ▾
Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food. Educated operator. Operator educated employee. Employee washed hands and put on new gloves.
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed pitcher stored inside hand wash sink in dishwash area. Operator removed pitcher.
Accumulation of gray-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Operator cleaned ice machine.
Accumulation of lime scale on the inside of the dishmachine.
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense sugar. Operator removed cup.
Employee personal food not properly identified and segregated from food to be served to the public. Operator placed employee food on bottom shelf.
Food not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor. Observed container of rice stored in floor. Operator placed rice off of floor.
In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Observed handle of scoop touching bread crumbs.
Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Beverage reach in cooler at bar.
Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Sugar container. Operator labeled sugar.
Feb 6, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Nothing was found. The inspector recorded no violations at all.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Jan 17, 2025□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
Recorded at 13451 MCGREGOR BLVD #23, Fort Myers — this licence has since moved.
0 High priority1 Intermediate0 Basic
Show 1 finding ▾
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Dish rack soiled with mold like substance at dishmachine area.
Jan 16, 2025Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 5 recorded, 2 high priority.
Recorded at 13451 MCGREGOR BLVD #23, Fort Myers — this licence has since moved.
2 High priority1 Intermediate2 Basic
Show 5 findings ▾
28 Live, small flying insects at non-food contact areas; in kitchen, food preparation, dining room, and bar areas.
Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Chemical spray bottle stored with mayonnaise container. Operator removed spray bottle to proper storage.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Dish rack soiled with mold like substance at dishmachine area.
Employee wearing watch other than a plain ring on their arms while preparing food. Discussed operators about proper food preparation procedures and employee removed his watch.
Employee with no beard guard/restraint while engaging in food preparation.
Aug 30, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 9 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
Recorded at 13451 MCGREGOR BLVD #23, Fort Myers — this licence has since moved.
2 High priority3 Intermediate4 Basic
Show 9 findings ▾
Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. In Walk-in cooler; Commercially processed reduced oxygen packaged raw mahi and raw wahoo bearing a label indicating that it is to remain frozen until time of use no longer frozen and not removed from reduced oxygen package.
Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Spray bottles containing toxic substances stored over clean plates and utensils at dinning room entrance, and stored over ice tea containers at kitchen. Operator removed the spray bottles
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Handwashing sink near by dish machine used to wash green onion. Operator removed green onions.
No soap provided at handwash sink near by Dish machine. Operator provided soap.
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. In Walk-in cooler near by sushi bar entrance; cooked brown rice prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Operator labeled cooked brown rice with date marked.
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employee cell phone at food prep area at kitchen. Operator removed cell phone.
Ice scoop handle in contact with ice at soda machine. Operator removed the scoop.
In Walk-in cooler; commercially processed reduced oxygen packaged raw mahi and raw wahoo bearing a label indicating that it is to remain frozen until time of use no longer frozen and not removed from reduced oxygen package.
Single-service articles improperly stored. Coffee filters stored improperly not protected at dry storage. Operator stored coffee filters protected.
Aug 28, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority0 Intermediate2 Basic
Show 3 findings ▾
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. The manager changed out the sanitizer bucket during inspection.
Exhaust system operated with filters removed. No means to capture grease and/or condensation to prevent dripping.
In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. The knives were removed from under equipment.
Mar 18, 2024□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
Recorded at 13451 MCGREGOR BLVD #23, Fort Myers — this licence has since moved.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Mar 15, 2024Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 5 recorded, 2 high priority.
Recorded at 13451 MCGREGOR BLVD #23, Fort Myers — this licence has since moved.
2 High priority1 Intermediate2 Basic
Show 5 findings ▾
Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Per operator; 2 pounds of raw salmon (46F - Cold Holding); 1 pound of raw tuna (45F - Cold Holding), prepared and hold more than 6 hours at reach-in cooler left side of sushi bar entrance. Operator voluntarily discarded.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Per operator; 2 pounds of raw salmon (46F - Cold Holding); 1 pound of raw tuna (45F - Cold Holding), prepared and hold more than 6 hours at reach-in cooler left side of sushi bar entrance. Operator voluntarily discarded.
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Stored sanitizing solution bucket at handwashing sink at sushi bar. Operator removed correct storage.
Stored food not covered. Stored ice not covered front of soda machine at server station. Operator removed ice to container with lid.
Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Two wet wiping clothes not stored in sanitizing solution at sushi bar. Operator replaced them in sanitizing solution bucket.
Oct 26, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Nothing was found. The inspector recorded no violations at all.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Oct 23, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 11 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
Recorded at 13451 MCGREGOR BLVD #23, Fort Myers — this licence has since moved.
3 High priority2 Intermediate6 Basic
Show 11 findings ▾
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed container of raw shrimp stored over bowl of ready to eat seaweed and tofu. Educated operator on proper separation of raw food. Operator switched container to bottom shelf.
Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored bottled beverages at bar. Operator placed chemicals on floor.
Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb behind establishment..
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Hand wash sink at bar. Operator placed paper towels at hand wash sink.
No soap provided at handwash sink. Left side hand wash sink at sushi bar.
Accumulation of pink/gray-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Educated operator on cleaning ice machine daily.
Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. Educated operator on having smooth easily cleanable ceiling tiles.
Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom.
Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Left side hand wash sink at sushi bar.
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Flour bin.
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.