CROOKED COW
3310 DEL PRADO BLVD S, Cape Coral FL 33904
Last inspected Jan 7, 2026 · 6 visits since January 2024
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5 inspections, swinging between A and D. Consistency is the problem here, not any single visit.
Water with a temperature of least 85 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. Observed no water at hand wash sink in dishwasher area.
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
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Inspection history
6 visits, newest first
Jan 7, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionComplaint Investigation (Partial)
Met inspection standards. 2 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority0 Intermediate2 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 2 findings
Ice buildup in ice cream reach-in freezer.
Sanitizing solution for wiping cloths not free of food debris and visible soil.
Nov 7, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 2 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority2 Intermediate0 Basic
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Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed hand wash sink in dish wash area blocked by unused freezer.
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed front service hand wash sink used as a dump sink. Educated operator on hand wash sink only.
Jul 28, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 13 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
4 High priority4 Intermediate5 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. Observed barehand contact with ready to eat bagel. Educated employee. Employee used deli paper and tongs.
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed container of raw shell eggs stored over ready to eat butter in mini refrigerator in kitchen. Operator placed raw eggs in proper location.
Spray hose at dish sink lower than flood rim of mop sink. Operator put hose above flood rim.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed Milk 51F cold hold less than 4 hours. Operator double panned milk with ice.
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed front service hand wash sink used to store plastic container. Educated operator on hand wash sink only. Operator removed plastic container.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink in dishwash area and restroom. Operator placed paper towels at hand wash sinks.
No quaternary ammonium chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Educated operator on importance of having test strips.
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Operator labeled bottle.
Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
Drain cover missing in front of dry storage/walk in cooler.
Floor area in front of pastry display with standing water.
Observed light not functioning in dry storage/walk in cooker.
Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry.
Oct 22, 2024□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Aug 23, 2024Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 12 recorded, 2 high priority.
2 High priority6 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 proper concentration. Operator primed sanitizer. Rechecked concentration at 50 ppm.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed precooked sausage 50F cold hold, American cheese 48F cold hold more than 4 hours. Stop Sale. Operator discarded of time/temperature control for safety foods.
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed front service hand wash sink used to store sanitizer bucket.
No chlorine and quaternary ammonium chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Hand wash sink next to mop sink. Operator placed paper towels at hand wash sink.
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.
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed tuna salad not date marked in reach in cooler.
Water with a temperature of least 85 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. Observed no water at hand wash sink in dishwasher area.
Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured.
Ice buildup in reach-in cooler in kitchen.
No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit.
Unwrapped single-service utensils not presented so that only the handles are touched. Tasting spoons.
Jan 18, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionLicensing Inspection
Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority2 Intermediate2 Basic
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No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Front service sink.
No soap provided at handwash sink. Front service sink.
Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom.
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Front service sink.
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.