CAVS KITCHEN AND COCKTAILS
701 BALD EAGLE DR, Marco Island FL 34145 · 239-389-5639
Last inspected Feb 5, 2026 · 11 visits since August 2023
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5 inspections within 13 points of each other. Whatever this kitchen does, it does consistently.
Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. In bar area, observed fifteen small flying insects near the floor drains and shelving.
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
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Inspection history
11 visits, newest first
Feb 5, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 6 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority5 Intermediate1 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 6 findingsThe state's own report →
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. The two center soda guns at the bar gave a mold like substance inside them.
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. There is a cooler blocking access to the hand washing sink between the ice machines. Operator removed the cooler.
No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. There is no test kit for chlorine sanitizer in the dishwasher.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. There are no paper towels at the hand washing sink in the back of the kitchen.
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No soap provided at handwash sink. There is no soap at the hand washing sink at the dishwasher.
Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. There is a pan of mashed potatoes thawing at room temperature on a prep table in the back kitchen.
Oct 3, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority0 Intermediate3 Basic
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Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. 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. In the drawer cooler in front of the range there are 5, 8 ounce portions of commercially reduced oxygen packaged salmon that are marked "open before thawing" still in the sealed reduced oxygen packaging while fully thawed.
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. In the drawer cooler in front of the range there are 5, 8 ounce portions of commercially reduced oxygen packaged salmon that are marked "open before thawing" still in the sealed reduced oxygen packaging while fully thawed. See stop sale.
Equipment in poor repair. Both door gaskets on the middle make table and the walk in freezer are damaged.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. There is a buildup of dust on the fan housing and fan covers in the walkin cooler.
Apr 1, 2025Inspection 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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Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. On a table next to the cook line tomato sauce (44F - Cold Holding). Operator moved the tomato sauce to the walk in cooler.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. There are no paper towels at the hand wash sink between the ice machines. Operator supplied paper towels.
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. There is a plastic ramekin inside a container of salad dressing. Operator removed the plastic ramekin.
Food stored on floor. There are cases of pizza crust and a strip loin of beef on the floor of the walk in freezer.
Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. There are breaded chicken breasts thawing at room temperature. Operator moved the chicken to the walk in cooler.
Feb 18, 2025Call 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 plan review submitted and approved - renovations were made or are in progress. 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/. The operator has moved the dishwashing area without submitting plans to plan review.
Dec 16, 2024Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 9 recorded.
0 High priority5 Intermediate4 Basic
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Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. There are plastic to go bags inside the hand washing sink in the middle of the bar by the front door.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. There are no paper towels at the hand washing sinks at the bar.
No plan review submitted and approved - renovations were made or are in progress. 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/. The operator has moved the dishwashing area without submitting plans to plan review.
Proof of required state approved employee training not available for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.
Raw/undercooked animal food offered and establishment has no written consumer advisory. Raw animal foods must be fully cooked prior to service. Provided operator with the consumer advisory, operator placed the advisory at the front door.
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.
Ice scoop handle in contact with ice. There is a ice scoop with the handle in the ice at the service station at the gar. Operated moved the ice scoop to proper storage.
In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. There are tongs on a oven door handle. Operator moved the tongs to proper storage.
In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Next go the grill there are utensils in 85F standing water. Operate moved the container of water to the grill.
Sep 6, 2024□ Call Back - CompliedComplaint Investigation
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate2 Basic
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Equipment in poor repair. Near Three compartment sink, observed lower table shelving, heavily rusted.
Plumbing system in disrepair. Hand washing sink near floor mixer is turned off. Per operator, sink is being repaired.
Sep 4, 2024Warning IssuedComplaint Investigation
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 4 recorded, 1 high priority.
1 High priority1 Intermediate2 Basic
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Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. In bar area, observed fifteen small flying insects near the floor drains and shelving.
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. In bar area, observed lemons and limes soaking in a third pan in Hand washing sink. Operator removed third pan.
Equipment in poor repair. Near Three compartment sink, observed lower table shelving, heavily rusted.
Plumbing system in disrepair. Hand washing sink near floor mixer is turned off. Per operator, sink is being repaired.
Aug 16, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
3 High priority1 Intermediate1 Basic
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Employee touching ready-to-eat food with their bare hands - food was not being heated as a sole ingredient to 145 degrees F or immediately added to other ingredients to be cooked/heated to the minimum required temperature to allow bare hand contact. Establishment has no approved Alternative Operating Procedure. An employee handled a sandwich roll with their bare hands.
Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Pizza station; pizza sauce (59F - Cold Holding).
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Pizza station; pizza sauce (59F - Cold Holding). See stop sale.
No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. No chlorine test kit for dishwasher and triple sink.
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. There is a mold like substance inside the ice machine on the right hand side. Operator cleaned and sanitized the wall if the ice machine.
Feb 15, 2024□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate3 Basic
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Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. There are multiple unsecured carbon dioxide tanks by the back door.
In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. There are tongs on the oven door handle on the cook line.
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. There are unlabeled containers of sugar and salt in the prep area.
Feb 13, 2024Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 11 recorded, 1 high priority.
1 High priority1 Intermediate9 Basic
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Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. In the make table cooler in the salad/sandwich area tuna salad (48F - Cold Holding); chicken salad (50F - Cold Holding); hard boiled eggs (47F - Cold Holding). All item pans are n top of ice in the top of the make table. Operator submerged the pans into the ice. Ambient temperature inside bottom of cooler 54F.
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. There are multiple five gallon buckets blocking the hand sink by the dishwasher.
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. There is a mold like substance on the ice chute in the ice machine closest to the pizza kitchen.
Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine. There is a buildup of dried food debris on the top of the dishwasher.
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. There are plastic ramekins inside containers of sugar and salt in the prep area.
Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. There are multiple unsecured carbon dioxide tanks by the back door.
Food stored on floor. There are red onions, tomato sauce, cooked pasta and chicken stored on the floor in the walk-in cooler.
In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. There are tongs on the oven door handle on the cook line.
In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. There are utensils in 80F standing water on the cook line between the range and grill.
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. There is no hand washing sign at the handwashing sink in the pizza area.
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. There are unlabeled containers of sugar and salt in the prep area.
Aug 8, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 9 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority6 Intermediate2 Basic
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Wiping cloth sanitizer solution exceeds the maximum concentration allowed. Bucket (Chlorine 200ppm) at the bar. Operator dumped and remade the sanitizer bucket. 50ppm.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. There us a buildup of old food debris on the can opener blade. There is is a mold like substance on the ice chutes in both ice machines by the back door. There is a mold like substance inside the soda gun nozzle at the closed end of the bar.
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. The hand washing sink at the bar is filled with to go bags.
No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. There is no chlorine chemical test kit for the dishwasher and triple sink.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. There are no paper towels at the hand sink between the ice machines. Operator provided paper towels.
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 had employees read and sign the employee reporting agreement.
No soap provided at handwash sink. There is no soap at the hand washing sinks at the bar.
Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine. There is a buildup of food debris on top of the dishwasher.
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. There is an employee cellphone on a shelf over the back make table in the pizza area.
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.