CAPE GRILL & BAR
1000 SHOREWOOD DR, Cape Canaveral FL 32920 · 407-395-6928
Last inspected Aug 25, 2026 · 11 visits since July 2023
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▲ GETTING WORSE
5 inspections, one direction. The current grade is the worst on record.
Live, small flying insects found Observed live flying insects; 10 at exterior bar
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
Awarded on the inspection record alone. What they mean →
Disciplinary actions
1 case · $200
| Case | Violation date | Final order | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 4--2025037805 | Mar 27, 2025 | Aug 7, 2025 | $200 |
Inspection history
11 visits, newest first
Aug 25, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 17 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
6 High priority2 Intermediate9 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 17 findingsThe state's own report →
Live, small flying insects found. 3 small flying insects observed on indoor bar area 1 small flying insect observed on server area by kitchen entrance
Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Open pack of Raw shrimp stored above open bags of French fries and country fries in reach in freezer by cook line. Operator removed
Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. In hot box by hand sink on cook line cooked chicken reheating for 3 hours (140F - Reheating); cooked pork reheating for 3 hours (145F - Reheating) Raw mahi and raw swordfish stored in walk in cooler completely thawed in package
Time/temperature control for safety food reheated for hot holding not reaching 165 degrees Fahrenheit for 15 seconds within 2 hours. hot box by hand sink on cook line cooked chicken reheating for 3 hours (140F - Reheating); cooked pork reheating for 3 hours (145F - Reheating)
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Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. On two way splitter on hose side, and on outside tiki bar hose bib by ice machine behind
Wiping cloth sanitizer solution exceeds the maximum concentration allowed. Sanitizer buckets in multiple locations at 500++ ppm. Operator changed solution and remade. New reading 200 ppm.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Ice chute of soda machine in server area by kitchen entrance soiled
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Two spray bottles unlabeled on server area by kitchen entrance. Operator labeled "sanitizer" during inspection
Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Server area by kitchen entrance and on indoor bar area, and by ice machine behind bar area, and outside tiki bar area
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Throughout kitchen
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. See stop sale. Raw mahi and raw swordfish stored in walk in cooler completely thawed in package
Drain cover(s) missing. In mop sink and on outside tiki bar area
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employee cellphone on cutting board on cook line. Operator removed
Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Cook wearing watch and prepping food
Food stored on floor. Boxes of syrup stored on floor by back door. Operator picked up
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. On hand sink at outside tiki bar
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Salt on cook line not labeled. Operator labeled
Feb 13, 2026□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Feb 12, 2026Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 20 recorded, 4 high priority.
4 High priority5 Intermediate11 Basic
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Live, small flying insects found Observed live flying insects; 10 at exterior bar
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw shelled eggs stored above liquid eggs. Operator moved
Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. Dead flies in 3 liquor bottles at tiki bar
Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. No vacuum breaker installed on non-chemical side of splitter at mop sink
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Soda guns and holsters at each bar are soiled.
No proof of required state approved employee training provided for employee hired more than 60 days ago. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Jonathan hired 3 months ago
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. Not up to date with most recent hires
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Spray bottle not labeled identifying liquid contents
Water treatment device has not been inspected or serviced according to manufacturer's instructions. Water filters on service line last serviced in May 2024
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Ice machine has an accumulation of mold like substances behind deflector plate Cool breeze frozen drink maker has an accumulation of mold like substances in dispenser chute
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Plastic bowl used as scoop in rice. Operator discarded
Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Compressed air tanks not secured at tiki bar
Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Ice buckets not stored inverted
Food stored on floor. Cooking oil container.
In-use ice scoop stored on soiled surface between uses. Stored on ledge of ice machine
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Walk-in cooler shelves have an accumulation of mold like substances
Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Savaday and pizza boxes stored with food contact surfaces facing upwards. Multiple cases of single service items stored on the floor in closet near office. Coffee filters not stored protected manner
Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Under sink next to dish washer
Water softener salt (food) stored in a location that is not clean and dry. Salt pellets stored on the floor in mechanical room
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. White granular substance removed from original packaging not identified. Labeled as sugar
Oct 15, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 10 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
4 High priority4 Intermediate2 Basic
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Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. In reach in cooler at corner of cook line. Raw shrimp stored above krab. Operator moved
Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. Fully thawed raw grouper and raw sea bass in vacuum sealed packaging bearing indicator label for thawing requirements.
Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. In flip top of reach in cooler at pizza area shredded cheese (56F - Cold Holding). Stocked above fill line over night.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. In flip top of reach in cooler at pizza area shredded cheese (56F - Cold Holding). Stocked above fill line over night. SEE STOP SALE In flip top of reach in cooler on cook line sliced cheese (52F - Cold Holding)
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Table mounted can opener is soiled. Dispenser chutes for soda machine in service aisle and for iced drink maker at exterior bar are soiled. Soba gun nozzle at interior bar is soiled
Menu does not identify which items contain raw or undercooked animal foods covered by the consumer advisory. Paradise nachos and aloha poke bowl. Operator marked all menus.
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Multiple Spray bottles not labeled identifying liquid contents.
Water treatment device has not been inspected or serviced according to manufacturer's instructions. Filters in servers aisle last serviced in May 2024
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. Fully thawed raw grouper and raw sea bass in vacuum sealed packaging bearing indicator label for thawing requirements. SEE STOP SALE
Single-service articles improperly stored. Open case of cups on the floor in dry storage room
Mar 31, 2025□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Mar 27, 2025Call 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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Live, small flying insects found Observed live flying insects; 2 in service aisle next to kitchen. 5 behind interior bar. Over 100 at exterior tiki bar
Mar 26, 2025Call 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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Live, small flying insects found Observed live flying insects; 2 in service aisle next to kitchen. 5 behind interior bar. Over 100 at exterior tiki bar
Mar 25, 2025Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 14 violations recorded, 3 high priority.
3 High priority2 Intermediate9 Basic
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Live, small flying insects found Observed live flying insects; 2 in service aisle next to kitchen. 5 behind interior bar. Over 100 at exterior tiki bar
Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. Fully thawed raw tuna in vacuum sealed packaging bearing indicator label for thawing requirements.
Wiping cloth solution exceeding the maximum concentration allowed stored in a location that could result in the cross contamination of food, equipment, utensils, linens, single-service, or single-use articles. 500+ppm
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Oasis machines at each bar have an accumulation of mold like substance in dispenser chutes
Water treatment device has not been inspected or serviced according to manufacturer's instructions. Multiple filters expired for water supplies to equipment
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Ice machine has an accumulation of mold like substance behind the deflector plate
Cardboard used to line nonfood-contact shelves. Liquor room shelves
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. Fully thawed raw tuna in vacuum sealed packaging bearing indicator label for thawing requirements. SEE STOP SALE
Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Tiki bar floor
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Walk in cooler shelves have an accumulation of mold like substance
Plumbing system in disrepair. Plumbing lines at tiki bar have consistent drip
Single-service articles improperly stored. Case of styrofoam cups on the floor in dry storage room between interior bar and office
Ten (10) foot-candles of light at least 30 inches from floor not provided in walk-in cooler. Converted walk in freezer to walk in cooler
Waste line missing at soda gun holster. At tiki bar
Oct 21, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 6 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority2 Intermediate2 Basic
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Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. Fully thawed raw tuna and grouper in vacuum sealed packaging bearing indicator label for thawing requirements
Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. No vacuum breaker installed on the non chemical side of the split at mop sink
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Dispenser chutes for oasis and slushy machines at tiki bar have an accumulation of mold like substance
Menu does not identify which items contain raw or undercooked animal foods covered by the consumer advisory. Tuna poke on lunch and dinner menus. Operator marked all menus
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. Fully thawed raw tuna and grouper in vacuum sealed packaging bearing indicator label for thawing requirements
Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Reach in cooler in service line used for sauces has standing water in lower holding area
Jan 25, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority1 Intermediate3 Basic
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Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. 10 liquor bottles at exterior bar have dead flies inside
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Oasis machines behind each bar have an accumulation of mold like substance in dispenser chute
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Ice machine has an accumulation of mold like substance behind the deflector plate
Cardboard used to line nonfood-contact shelves. Cardboard used to line shelves in liquor room
Walk-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Shelves in walk in cooler are soiled
Jul 19, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 14 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority5 Intermediate7 Basic
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Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Raw shelled eggs stored over raw beef in reach in cooler on cook line. Operator moved
Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. No vacuum breaker installed on the non chemical side of the split at mop sink
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Surface area on the underside of beer tower behind inside bar is soiled. Soda gun at inside bar nearest glass doors has an accumulation of mold like substance inside nozzle
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Hand wash sink in service area near kitchen entry is being used as a dump sink. Ice in well
No currently certified food service manager on duty with four or more employees engaged in food preparation/handling. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/
No measuring device available for measuring utensil surface temperature when using hot water as sanitizer in a dishmachine. Operator is unable to locate
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. Newest dishwasher hired 90 prior and Mac the supervisor hired on June 26th never signed documentation
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Ice machine has an accumulation of mold like substance behind the deflector plate
Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors. Employee restroom in kitchen does not fully close under own weight
Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. Over multiple areas in kitchen
Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom. In unisex employee restroom in kitchen
Waste line missing at soda gun holster. At tiki bar
Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Multiple wet wiping cloths on countertops. Operator moved
Wiping cloth quaternary ammonium compound sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. 500+ ppm. Operator diluted to 200ppm
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.