CORK SOAKERS
837 SE 47 TER, Cape Coral FL 33904 · 2395426622
Last inspected Dec 17, 2025 · 11 visits since August 2023
NOV 24
FEB 25
APR 25
SEP 25
DEC 25
— STEADY
5 inspections within 30 points of each other. Whatever this kitchen does, it does consistently.
Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. License expired 12/01/25.
★ 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 7--2024062212 | Sep 6, 2024 | Dec 2, 2024 | $200 |
Inspection history
11 visits, newest first
Dec 17, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 6 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority2 Intermediate3 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 6 findingsThe state's own report →
Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. License expired 12/01/25.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris. Can opener.
No hot running water at three-compartment sink. Operator turned on water.
Open dumpster lid.
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Silverware/utensils stored upright with the food-contact surface up. Spoons at kitchen entrance.
Wiping cloth sanitizing solution stored on the floor at outside bar.
Sep 4, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority0 Intermediate5 Basic
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Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine.
Cleaned and sanitized equipment or utensils not properly stored. Observed ice buckets stored on the floor at bar entrance.
Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. Educated operator on having current license.
Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting.
Open dumpster lid. Educated operator on importance of keeping dumpster lid closed.
Apr 24, 2025□ Call Back - CompliedComplaint Investigation
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Apr 23, 2025Warning IssuedComplaint Investigation
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 10 recorded, 2 high priority.
2 High priority3 Intermediate5 Basic
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Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Observed packaged frozen pork chops stored over ready to eat shrimp sauce in back reach in freezer near back kitchen exit.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed Butter 44F cold hold, pasta 45F cold hold, prime rib 46F cold hold. Note: operator states opening and closing walk in cooler.
Food thermometer(s) not calibrated according to manufacturer's specifications.
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed bottled beverages stored inside hand wash sink at bar. Educated operator on hand wash sink only. Operator removed beverages.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink at bar. Operator placed napkins at hand wash sink.
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. Observed packaged raw grouper not removed package with label to remove. Stop Sale.
Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer near back kitchen exit.
Open dumpster lid. Educated operator on importance of having lid closed.
Ripped/worn tin foil used as shelf cover. Cook line.
Feb 20, 2025Administrative complaint recommendedComplaint Investigation
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 8 violations recorded, 1 high priority.
1 High priority3 Intermediate4 Basic
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Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. License expired 12/01/24.
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed plastic pitcher stored in hand wash sink at cook line. Educated operator on hand wash sink only. Operator removed pitcher.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Hand wash sink in women's restroom. Operator placed paper towels at hand wash sink.
No soap provided at handwash sink at beverage/wait station at inside bar, outside bar, and women's restroom. Educated operator on importance of having hand soap. Operator placed soap at hand wash sinks.
Equipment and utensils not washed, rinsed and sanitized in the correct order in three-compartment sink. Do not use dishes/equipment not properly sanitized. Observed wash in 2nd sink of three compartment sink at outside bar. Educated employee on proper order of three compartment sink.
Ice scoop handle in contact with ice.
Open dumpster lid. Educated operator on importance of having lid closed.
Walk in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues.
Nov 21, 2024Inspection 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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Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed raw chopped beef 48F cold hold less than 4 hours. Observed Butter 45F cold hold, sauce 45F cold hold less than 4 hours in walk in cooler. Operator turned down reach in cooler and walk in cooler.
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed plastic cups stored inside hand wash sink at outside bar. Cups removed.
No soap provided at handwash sink. Hand wash sink in back food prep area, hand wash sink in men's restroom, and hand wash sink at outside bar. Operator placed soap at hand wash sink.
Equipment and utensils not washed, rinsed and sanitized in the correct order in three-compartment sink. Do not use dishes/equipment not properly sanitized. Observed wash in 2nd sink of three compartment sink at outside bar. Educated employee on proper order of three compartment sink.
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer.
In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Operator removed tongs.
Open dumpster lid.
Sep 6, 2024Call Back - Admin. complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 2 violations recorded, 2 high priority.
2 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. Educated operator on importance of proper concentration. Operator changed and primed sanitizer.
Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. License expired 12/01/23.
Aug 29, 2024Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 10 violations recorded, 2 high priority.
2 High priority4 Intermediate4 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. Educated operator on importance of proper concentration. Operator changed and primed sanitizer.
Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. License expired 12/01/23.
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed front service hand wash sink blocked by tray of beverage flavorings. Operator removed tray.
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. Observed employee food safety training expired 10/10/22 for Diaz Javier.
Spray bottle next to reach in cooler at cook line containing toxic substance not labeled. Operator labeled bottle.
Water with a temperature of least 85 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. Front service hand wash sink.
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.
Equipment and utensils not washed, rinsed and sanitized in the correct order in three-compartment sink. Do not use dishes/equipment not properly sanitized. Observed wash in 2nd sink of three compartment sink at outside bar. Educated employee on proper order of three compartment sink.
In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Cook line.
Stored food not covered. Observed sliced tomatoes and asparagus not covered in walk in cooler.
Jan 29, 2024□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Nov 29, 2023Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 14 recorded, 3 high priority.
3 High priority6 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 changed and primed sanitizer.
Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food.
Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with apples in walk in cooler. Operator switched to food grade container.
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. Provided operator with written procedures.
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed hand wash sink in back food prep area used to fill container. Educated operator on hand wash sink only.
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/
No chlorine chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths.
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. Operator completed form.
Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. Educated operator on having current license.
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed car keys stored on counter near clean containers. Operator removed keys.
Equipment and utensils not washed, rinsed and sanitized in the correct order in three-compartment sink. Do not use dishes/equipment not properly sanitized. Outside bar. Operator drained sinks.
Food not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor. Observed bag of onions stored on floor in back food prep area. Operator removed onions from floor.
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Flour containers. Operator labeled containers.
Aug 4, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 8 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority1 Intermediate5 Basic
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Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Observed tray of raw breaded chicken stored over packages of raw beef in walk in cooler. Operator switched raw chicken to bottom shelf.
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food marked with a date that exceeds 7 days after opening/preparation. Observed mushroom sauce date marked 07/24/23. Stop Sale. Operator discarded sauce.
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed hand wash sink at cook line used to rinse knife.
Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Observed water damage on ceiling above food prep area in dishwash area.
Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
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.
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed cellphone stored on cutting board. Operator removed cutting board.
Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting.
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.