CAFE (THE)
2301 DEL PRADO BLVD, Cape Coral FL 33990 · (941)574-7554
Last inspected Jul 28, 2026 · 8 visits since July 2023
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5 inspections, swinging between A and D. Consistency is the problem here, not any single visit.
Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license.
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
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Disciplinary actions
1 case · $200
| Case | Violation date | Final order | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 7--2017045593 | Aug 1, 2017 | Oct 11, 2017 | $200 |
Inspection history
8 visits, newest first
Jul 28, 2026□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority1 Intermediate3 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 4 findings
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 Owner Employee Reporting Form DBPR HR 5030-103.
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance.
Equipment in poor repair. Observed stand up reach-in cooler on cook line gasket torn.
Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair.
Jul 21, 2026Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 6 recorded, 1 high priority.
1 High priority1 Intermediate4 Basic
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Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed raw steaks (45F - Cold Holding); raw swai (46F - Cold Holding) in reach-in cooler across from cook line. The owner placed raw steaks and raw swai on ice. Observed raw steak (48F - Cold Holding) in walk-in cooler. The owner moved the raw steak into walk-in freezer. Observed turkey (48F - Cold Holding); ham (47F - Cold Holding) in walk-in cooler. The owner moved ham and turkey into walk-in freezer.
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 Owner Employee Reporting Form DBPR HR 5030-103.
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance.
Cold holding equipment not maintained in good repair. Do not store time/temperature control for safety food in this unit until the unit is repaired. Observed ambient temperature 46F in walk-in cooler.
Equipment in poor repair. Observed stand up reach-in cooler on cook line gasket torn.
Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair.
Dec 16, 2025Inspection 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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Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license.
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance.
Equipment in poor repair. Observed walk- cooler gasket torn.
Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. Observed open drink in stand up reach-in cooler in kitchen.
Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Observed coffee filters unprotected.
Aug 21, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 7 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority2 Intermediate4 Basic
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Employee began working with food, handling clean equipment or utensils, or touching unwrapped single-service items without first washing hands. Observed operator begin work placed gloves on without washing hands first. Educated operator to always wash hands first before placing gloves on and preparing food.
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.
Required employee training expired for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.
Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair.
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils.
Equipment in poor repair. Observed stand up reach-in cooler on cook line and walk-in cooler gasket torn.
Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Observed coffee filters unprotected in the coffee station.
Feb 20, 2025Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 12 violations recorded, 3 high priority.
3 High priority5 Intermediate4 Basic
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Bare hand contact with ready-to-eat food while the establishment is under a foodborne illness investigation. Observed cook touching toast with bare hands prior to serving to guest. The cook discarded the toast then washed hands prior to returning to cook line.
Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license.
Shell eggs not stored at an ambient air temperature of 45 degrees Fahrenheit or less. Observed shelled eggs at 67°F on cook line. The cook placed shelled eggs in walk-in cooler and The manager will be filling out Time As Public Health Form.
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 Owner Clean Up of Vomiting and Diarrheal Events DBPR Form HR 5030-104 for Manager.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed can opener soiled.
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 Owner Employee Reporting Form HR 5030-103 for Manager.
No written procedures available for use of time as a public health control to hold time/temperature control for safety food. Emailed manager Time As Public Health Form for Shelled Eggs.
Water with a temperature of least 85 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. Observed hot water shut off in men's restroom.
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance.
Equipment in poor repair. Observed walk-in cooler gasket torn.
Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair.
In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board.
Aug 14, 2024Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 6 violations recorded, 2 high priority.
2 High priority0 Intermediate4 Basic
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Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed sausage patties (46F - Cold Holding); corn beef hash (47F - Cold Holding) in stand up reach-in cooler across from cook line. The owner moved the corn beef hash and sausage patties to another reach-in cooler. Observed corn beef (50F - Cold Holding) in walk-in cooler. The owner placed the corn beef on ice.
Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair.
Equipment in poor repair. Observed stand up reach-in cooler and walk-in cooler gasket torn.
Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair.
Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Observed coffee filters unprotected above coffee machine.
Dec 6, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 7 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority2 Intermediate5 Basic
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Employee washed hands in a sink other than an approved handwash sink. Observed operator wash hands in prep sink. Educated operator to only wash hands in designated hand washing sinks.
Required employee training expired for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.
Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured.
Ceiling tile missing.
Equipment in poor repair. Observed walk-in cooler gasket torn.
Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair in kitchen area.
Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Observed coffee filter unprotected above coffee machine.
Jul 25, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority2 Intermediate2 Basic
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No written procedures available for use of time as a public health control to hold time/temperature control for safety food. Emailed owner Time Public Health for Shelled Eggs.
Water pressure lacking at fixtures that require the use of water. Observed low water pressure in both hand washing sinks in restrooms.
Food stored on floor. Observed boxes of fries on floor in walk-in freezer.
Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Observed coffee filters unprotected on coffee machine.
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.