CAPE BRAZILIAN GRILL
159 HANCOCK BRIDGE PKWY UNIT 2, Cape Coral FL 33990 · 239-766-3663
Last inspected Feb 17, 2026 · 7 visits since April 2024
APR 24
AUG 24
MAR 25
OCT 25
DEC 25
▲ GETTING WORSE
5 inspections trending down, 16 points off 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. Printed Out Clean Up of Vomiting and Diarrheal Events DBPR Form HR 5030-204 for Manager. The manager posted form during inspection.
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
Awarded on the inspection record alone. What they mean →
Disciplinary actions
2 cases · $650
| Case | Violation date | Final order | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 7--2022052557 | Oct 14, 2022 | Feb 15, 2023 | $250 |
| 7--2015047417 | Oct 27, 2015 | Nov 23, 2015 | $400 |
Inspection history
7 visits, newest first
Feb 17, 2026□ Call Back - CompliedComplaint Investigation
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate3 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 3 findings
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance.
Equipment in poor repair. Observed reach-in cooler gasket torn.
Self-closing device on bathroom door disconnected/broken. Observed bathroom doors not tight fitting.
Dec 16, 2025Warning IssuedComplaint Investigation
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 8 recorded.
0 High priority2 Intermediate6 Basic
Show 8 findings ▾
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed soup in walk-in not date marked.
Records/documents for required employee training do not contain all of the required information.
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance.
Equipment in poor repair. Observed reach-in cooler gasket torn.
In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses.
In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board.
Self-closing device on bathroom door disconnected/broken. Observed bathroom doors not tight fitting.
Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Observed plastic plated not inverted above prep table. The operator inverted plastic plates.
Dec 16, 2025□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate2 Basic
Show 2 findings ▾
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance.
Equipment in poor repair. Observed reach-in cooler in kitchen gasket torn.
Oct 14, 2025Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 11 recorded, 1 high priority.
1 High priority5 Intermediate5 Basic
Show 11 findings ▾
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 in kitchen and raw chicken over raw beef in walk-in cooler. Emailed HR Form 5030-099 Proper Storage.
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 5030-204 for Manager. The manager posted form during inspection.
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed handwashing sink in kitchen used to fill up a container with water. Educated operator to only use handwashing sink for handwashing only.
Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification.
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.
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 manager filled out form during inspection.
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance.
Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom.
Equipment in poor repair. Observed reach-in cooler in kitchen gasket torn.
In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses.
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed containers of black beans, sugar and rice in kitchen not labeled.
Mar 5, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionLicensing Inspection
Nothing was found. The inspector recorded no violations at all.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Aug 26, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority1 Intermediate2 Basic
Show 3 findings ▾
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 Control Paperwork for pizza slices.
Ceiling tile missing.
In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses.
Apr 8, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionLicensing Inspection
Met inspection standards. 1 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
Show 1 finding ▾
Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair in kitchen.
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.