CAPE CABARET
4725 VINCENNES BLVD, Cape Coral FL 33904 · 239.549.3000
Last inspected Aug 6, 2026 · 11 visits since July 2023
SEP 24
FEB 25
AUG 25
NOV 25
AUG 26
▼ IMPROVING
5 inspections trending up, 19 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.
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
Awarded on the inspection record alone. What they mean →
Disciplinary actions
2 cases · $700
| Case | Violation date | Final order | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 7--2026018042 | Jan 22, 2026 | Apr 8, 2026 | $300 |
| 7--2024068955 | Oct 2, 2024 | Jan 14, 2025 | $400 |
Inspection history
11 visits, newest first
Aug 6, 2026Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 12 recorded, 1 high priority.
1 High priority5 Intermediate6 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 12 findingsThe state's own report →
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed tray of raw shrimp stored over cooked ribs. Operator switched trays.
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed handwash sink in beverage/wait station used as a dump sink. Educated operator on importance of handwash only. Operator placed bucket with strainer by handwash.
Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification.
No certified food manager for establishment. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/
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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. Operator completed form.
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed precooked soups and meats in walk in cooler.
Accumulation of gray-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Operator had employee clean ice machine.
Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Cook.
Food not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor. Observed boxes of frozen foods stored on floor in walk in freezer.
Open dumpster lid.
Stored food not covered in walk in cooler. Operator covered foods.
Jan 22, 2026Call Back - Admin. complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 1 violations recorded.
0 High priority1 Intermediate0 Basic
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No certified food manager for establishment. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/
Nov 19, 2025Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 7 recorded, 1 high priority.
1 High priority4 Intermediate2 Basic
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Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored by clean equipment. Operator removed chemical.
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed sanitizer bucket stored in hand wash sink near three compartment sink. Operator removed bucket.
No certified food manager for establishment. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/
Required employee training expired for all employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled in beverage/wait station.
Dead roaches on premises. Observed two dead roaches around water heater. Operator discarded roaches.
Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Observed packaged roast thawing at room temperature. Operator placed packaged roast in colander with ice and cool running water.
Aug 14, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 12 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority3 Intermediate8 Basic
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Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed tray of stuffed raw shrimp stored over container of sauce/chili in walk in cooler.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris behind slicer blade.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink at side stage dining room bar.
No soap provided at handwash sink at side stage dining room bar and outside bar.
Ceiling vent soiled with accumulated dust in men's restroom in stage dining room area.
Food not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor. Observed boxes of food and frozen chicken stored underneath shelving in walk in freezer.
No copy of latest inspection report available.
Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning.
Open dumpster lid.
Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers.
Stored food not covered. Roast and sauce in walk in cooler.
Wall soiled with accumulated gray-like substance between ice bin and hand wash sunk at outside bar.
Feb 4, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 6 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority1 Intermediate5 Basic
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No quaternary ammonium chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths.
Commercially processed reduced oxygen packaged fish bearing a label indicating that it is to remain frozen until time of use no longer frozen and not removed from reduced oxygen package. Operator removed fish from packaging.
Employee personal food not properly identified and segregated from food to be served to the public. Operator placed employee food on bottom shelf
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris on side of dressing storage reach in cooler.
Soiled dry wiping cloth in use. Operator removed cloths.
Wiping cloth quaternary ammonium compound sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. Observed quaternary ammonium at 100 ppm. Operator redid sanitizer.
Oct 2, 2024Call Back - Admin. complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 1 violations recorded, 1 high priority.
1 High priority0 Intermediate0 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. Operator primed sanitizer and called technician.
Sep 24, 2024Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 11 recorded, 5 high priority.
5 High priority1 Intermediate5 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. Operator primed sanitizer and called technician.
Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Observed repackaged raw frozen beef stored over ready to eat precooked meat. Operator properly stored raw animal foods.
Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Observed knives stored in sanitizer. Operator removed knives.
Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb next to outside ice machine.
Wiping cloth sanitizer solution exceeds the maximum concentration allowed. Observed quaternary ammonium concentration at 400+ppm. Operator redid sanitizer. Rechecked concentration at 300ppm.
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Outside bar.
Accumulation of gray-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Operator cleaned.
Food not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor. Observed bottled water stored on floor.
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Outside bar.
Silverware/utensils stored upright with the food-contact surface up. Spoons.
Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Observed raw fish thawing in standing water.
May 14, 2024□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Mar 13, 2024Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 12 recorded, 1 high priority.
1 High priority6 Intermediate5 Basic
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Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed tray of raw seafood stored over cooked seafood. Operator switched trays.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris. Can opener and Microwave oven. Educated operator on cleaning daily. Operator cleaned.
No plan review submitted and approved - renovations were made or are in progress. Observed ice machine moved outside behind kitchen exit and front bar added. Must submit plans and plan review application to DBPR H and R Plan Review office located at 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-1011. Plans must be submitted AND approved within 60 days. The direct link to the Plan Review page is https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/licensing/plan-review/.
No soap provided at bar handwash sink. Operator placed soap at hand wash sink.
Operator is doing a special process, conducting reduced oxygen packaging, cooking time/temperature control for safety food to a time and temperature combination lesser than those in the Food Code or operating a molluscan shellfish tank for human consumption without a HACCP plan approved by the Division of Hotels and Restaurants. Observed establishment conducting reduced oxygen packaging with raw meats.
Raw/undercooked animal food offered and establishment has no written consumer advisory. Raw animal foods must be fully cooked prior to service. Operator posted sign.
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed precooked ribs and meats not date marked in walk in cooler.
Accumulation of dead insects in control devices. Fly strips in dishwash area. Operator removed fly strips.
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.
Open dumpster lid.
Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Blast reach in cooler.
Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Educated operator on storing wet wiping cloths in sanitizing solution.
Sep 14, 2023Call Back - Admin. complaint recommendedComplaint Investigation
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 2 violations recorded.
0 High priority2 Intermediate0 Basic
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No plan review submitted and approved - renovations were made or are in progress. Observed ice machine moved outside behind kitchen exit and front bar added. Must submit plans and plan review application to DBPR H and R Plan Review office located at 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-1011. Plans must be submitted AND approved within 60 days. The direct link to the Plan Review page is https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/licensing/plan-review/.
Operator is doing a special process, conducting reduced oxygen packaging, cooking time/temperature control for safety food to a time and temperature combination lesser than those in the Food Code or operating a molluscan shellfish tank for human consumption without a HACCP plan approved by the Division of Hotels and Restaurants. Observed establishment conducting reduced oxygen packaging with raw meats.
Jul 12, 2023Warning IssuedComplaint Investigation
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 13 recorded, 1 high priority.
1 High priority6 Intermediate6 Basic
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Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored by clean rice cooker. Operator removed chemical.
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.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris. Can opener. Operator cleaned can opener.
No plan review submitted and approved - renovations were made or are in progress. Observed ice machine moved outside behind kitchen exit and front bar added. Must submit plans and plan review application to DBPR H and R Plan Review office located at 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-1011. Plans must be submitted AND approved within 60 days. The direct link to the Plan Review page is https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/licensing/plan-review/.
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.
Operator is doing a special process, conducting reduced oxygen packaging, cooking time/temperature control for safety food to a time and temperature combination lesser than those in the Food Code or operating a molluscan shellfish tank for human consumption without a HACCP plan approved by the Division of Hotels and Restaurants. Observed establishment conducting reduced oxygen packaging with raw meats.
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. Observed frozen cooked sausage not date marked. Operator date marked before leaving inspection.
Accumulation of gray-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.
Food not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor. Observed boxes of food stored on floor underneath shelving in walk in freezer.
In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Operator removed tongs.
No handwashing signs provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Restrooms.
Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
Wiping cloth sanitizing solution stored on the floor. Educated operator on proper storage of sanitizing buckets. Operator placed bucket inside of another bucket.
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.