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4810 VINECENNES ST, Cape Coral FL 33904 · 239-980-7630

Last inspected Aug 13, 2026 · 8 visits since September 2023

Licence typeRestaurant
Seats49
Risk levelRisk Level 2
LicenceSEA4607406
Grade history
SEP 24
NOV 24
AUG 25
NOV 25
AUG 26
▲ GETTING WORSE

5 inspections, one direction. The current grade is the worst on record.

Worst finding on record
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.
Intermediate/11-27-4/Corrected On-Site/Repeat Violation/Warning
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Awarded on the inspection record alone. What they mean →

Disciplinary actions

3 cases · $1,000

CaseViolation dateFinal orderAmount
7--2022005322Jan 7, 2022Aug 18, 2022$440
7--2021057227Nov 8, 2021Jan 25, 2022$400
7--2021027698May 11, 2021Jul 14, 2021$160

Inspection history

8 visits, newest first

Aug 13, 2026Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection

Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 10 recorded, 1 high priority.

1 High priority4 Intermediate5 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 10 findings
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed swiss cheese 47F cold hold less than 4 hours in reach in cooler in corner in front of handwash sink in kitchen. Operator states just had reach in cooler open. Operator turned down reach in cooler.
High priority/03A-02-5/Warning
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sinks at inside bar and outside service bar. Educated operator on importance of having paper towels. Operator placed paper towels at handwash sink.
Intermediate/31B-02-4/Corrected On-Site/Repeat Violation/Warning
No plan review submitted and approved - bar area 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. Observed front service bar in use. Plans must be resubmitted AND approved within 60 days. The direct link to the Plan Review page is https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/licensing/plan-review/. PLEASE RESUBMIT PLANS FOR REMODEL INSPECTION. TO RESUBMIT PLANS PLEASE VISIT WWW.MYFLORIDALICENSE.COM with File # 327130 and Log No. HQ-24-2722. Note: Plan Review was previously Submitted and Approved for front bar area on 12/05/23. Plan review approval is valid for 18 Months from 12/05/23. Plan Review Approval has expired on 06/05/25.
Intermediate/51-14-7/Warning
No soap provided at front service bar handwash sink. Operator placed soap at handwash sink.
Intermediate/31B-03-4/Corrected On-Site/Warning
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Spray bottle at inside bar containing toxic substance not labeled. Educated operator on labeling bottles. Operator labeled bottle.
Intermediate/41-17-4/Corrected On-Site/Repeat Violation/Warning
Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured at outside front service bar.
Basic/51-11-4/Warning
Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom.
Basic/32-12-6/Warning
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 sanitizer in middle compartment at bars. Educated operator on proper order of three compartment sink. Operator drained middle sink.
Basic/16-13-5/Corrective Action Taken/Repeat Violation/Warning
Hole in or other damage on wall above door inside women's restroom. Educated operator on fixing hole.
Basic/36-24-5/Repeat Violation/Warning
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink at outside service bar used by food employees.
Basic/31B-04-4/Warning
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Nov 3, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 8 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

1 High priority5 Intermediate2 Basic
Show 8 findings ▾
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed sauerkraut 48F cold hold, chili 48F cold hold less than 4 hours in sliding door reach in cooler at inside bar. Operator turned down reach in cooler and double panned time/temperature control for safety foods with ice.
High priority/03A-02-5/Corrective Action Taken
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink at inside bar. Operator placed paper towels at hand wash sink. Operator turned on water.
Intermediate/31B-02-4/Corrected On-Site
No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products.
Intermediate/05-08-4
No quaternary ammonium chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths.
Intermediate/16-37-1
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Educated operator on importance of labeling. Operator labeled bottle.
Intermediate/41-17-4/Corrected On-Site
Water with a temperature of least 85 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink at inside bar. Educated operator on importance of having water at hand wash sink.
Intermediate/27-16-4/Repeat Violation
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 sanitizer in middle compartment at bars.
Basic/16-13-5
Hole in or other damage on wall facing door inside women's restroom.
Basic/36-24-5
Aug 8, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 6 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

1 High priority3 Intermediate2 Basic
Show 6 findings ▾
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed hot dogs 49F cold hold less than 4 hours. Operator turned down reach in cooler and pulled cooler away from wall.
High priority/03A-02-5/Corrective Action Taken
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed bucket stored in hand wash sink at bar. Operator removed bucket.
Intermediate/31A-11-4/Corrected On-Site
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Educated operator on importance of labeling. Operator labeled bottle.
Intermediate/41-17-4/Repeat Violation
Water with a temperature of least 85 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink at bar.
Intermediate/27-16-4
Employee personal food not properly identified and segregated from food to be served to the public in reach in cooler across from three door upright reach in cooler at bar.
Basic/08B-49-4
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease and debris on reach in cooler sliding door tracks.
Basic/23-03-4
Nov 25, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

0 High priority3 Intermediate1 Basic
Show 4 findings ▾
No quaternary ammonium chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths.
Intermediate/16-37-1
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Educated operator on the importance of labeling. Operator labeled bottles.
Intermediate/41-17-4/Corrected On-Site/Repeat Violation
Water pressure lacking at fixtures that require the use of water in women's accessible bathroom.
Intermediate/27-17-4
Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. Observed acoustic ceiling tiles in kitchen. Educated operator on having smooth and easily cleanable ceiling tiles.
Basic/36-37-5/Repeat Violation
Sep 4, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 6 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

0 High priority2 Intermediate4 Basic
Show 6 findings ▾
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed tuna salad, precooked ground beef, and precooked rice not date marked. Educated operator on the importance of date marking. Operator date marked foods before leaving inspection.
Intermediate/02C-02-5/Corrected On-Site/Repeat Violation
Spray bottles containing toxic substance not labeled. Operator labeled bottles.
Intermediate/41-17-4/Corrected On-Site
Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. Observed acoustic ceiling tiles in kitchen. Educated operator on having smooth and easily cleanable ceiling tiles.
Basic/36-37-5/Repeat Violation
Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
Basic/50-09-4
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris underneath beer reach in cooler near entrance to front outdoor bar.
Basic/36-73-4
Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Reach in cooler across from hand wash sink at indoor bar.
Basic/22-16-4
Jan 5, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

1 High priority2 Intermediate1 Basic
Show 4 findings ▾
Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food. Educated employee. Operator washed hands.
High priority/12A-07-5/Corrected On-Site/Repeat Violation
Commercially processed ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food opened and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. Observed hot dogs, tomato sauce, and deli turkey not date marked.
Intermediate/02C-03-5
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed hand wash sink in kitchen blocked by boxes of chips. Educated operator on having hand wash sink accessible.
Intermediate/31A-09-4/Repeat Violation
Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. Observed acoustic ceiling tiles in kitchen. Educated operator on having smooth and easily cleanable ceiling tiles
Basic/36-37-5/Repeat Violation
Nov 14, 2023Call Back - Admin. complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection

Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 1 violations recorded.

0 High priority1 Intermediate0 Basic
Show 1 finding ▾
No plan review submitted and approved - front outside bar area 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/.
Intermediate/51-14-7/Warning/Return visit Nov 14, 2023 · Observed No plan review submitted and approved - front outside bar area added. Admin Complaint
Sep 11, 2023Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection

Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 21 recorded, 2 high priority.

2 High priority9 Intermediate10 Basic
Show 21 findings ▾
Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food.
High priority/12A-07-5/Warning
Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored by food. Operator removed chemicals.
High priority/41-10-4/Corrected On-Site/Warning
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.
Intermediate/11-27-4/Corrected On-Site/Repeat Violation/Warning
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed cardboard box blocking hand wash sink at inside bar. Observed box of chips blocking hand wash sink in kitchen. Educated operator on hand wash sink only. Operator removed boxes.
Intermediate/31A-09-4/Corrected On-Site/Repeat Violation/Warning
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/
Intermediate/53A-07-6/Warning
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Hand wash sink at inside bar. Operator placed paper towels at hand wash sink.
Intermediate/31B-02-4/Corrected On-Site/Warning
No plan review submitted and approved - front outside bar area 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/.
Intermediate/51-14-7/Warning
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.
Intermediate/53B-01-5/Warning
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 forms before leaving inspection.
Intermediate/11-26-1/Corrected On-Site/Repeat Violation/Warning
No soap provided at handwash sink. Hand wash sink at inside bar. Operator placed soap at hand wash sink.
Intermediate/31B-03-4/Corrected On-Site/Warning
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled at inside bar. Educated operator on labeling bottles.
Intermediate/41-17-4/Repeat Violation/Warning
Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Educated operator on having tanks secured.
Basic/51-11-4/Repeat Violation/Warning
Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. Observed acoustic ceiling tiles in kitchen. Educated operator on having smooth and easily cleanable ceiling tiles.
Basic/36-37-5/Repeat Violation/Warning
Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom.
Basic/32-12-5/Repeat Violation/Warning
Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
Basic/50-09-4/Repeat Violation/Warning
Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Observed preparer wearing bracelet.
Basic/13-07-4/Warning
Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Food preparer in kitchen.
Basic/13-03-4/Warning
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime on reach in cooler sliding tracks.
Basic/23-03-4/Warning
Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers.
Basic/12B-13-4/Repeat Violation/Warning
Outdoor ice machine with no overhead protection.
Basic/08B-61-5/Warning
Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Upright reach in cooler at inside bar kitchen entrance.
Basic/29-49-6/Warning

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.