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4810 VINECENNES ST, Cape Coral FL 33904 · 239-980-7630
Last inspected Aug 13, 2026 · 8 visits since September 2023
5 inspections, one direction. The current grade is the worst 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.
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Disciplinary actions
3 cases · $1,000
| Case | Violation date | Final order | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 7--2022005322 | Jan 7, 2022 | Aug 18, 2022 | $440 |
| 7--2021057227 | Nov 8, 2021 | Jan 25, 2022 | $400 |
| 7--2021027698 | May 11, 2021 | Jul 14, 2021 | $160 |
Inspection history
8 visits, newest first
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 10 recorded, 1 high priority.
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.
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.
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.
No soap provided at front service bar handwash sink. Operator placed soap at handwash sink.
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Spray bottle at inside bar containing toxic substance not labeled. Educated operator on labeling bottles. Operator labeled bottle.
Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured at outside front service bar.
Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom.
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.
Hole in or other damage on wall above door inside women's restroom. Educated operator on fixing hole.
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink at outside service bar used by food employees.
Met inspection standards. 8 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
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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.
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.
No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products.
No quaternary ammonium chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths.
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Educated operator on importance of labeling. Operator labeled bottle.
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.
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.
Hole in or other damage on wall facing door inside women's restroom.
Met inspection standards. 6 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
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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.
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed bucket stored in hand wash sink at bar. Operator removed bucket.
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Educated operator on importance of labeling. Operator labeled bottle.
Water with a temperature of least 85 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink at bar.
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.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease and debris on reach in cooler sliding door tracks.
Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
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No quaternary ammonium chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths.
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Educated operator on the importance of labeling. Operator labeled bottles.
Water pressure lacking at fixtures that require the use of water in women's accessible bathroom.
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.
Met inspection standards. 6 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
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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.
Spray bottles containing toxic substance not labeled. Operator labeled bottles.
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.
Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris underneath beer reach in cooler near entrance to front outdoor bar.
Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Reach in cooler across from hand wash sink at indoor bar.
Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
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Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food. Educated employee. Operator washed hands.
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.
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.
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
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 1 violations recorded.
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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/.
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 21 recorded, 2 high priority.
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Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food.
Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored by food. Operator removed chemicals.
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 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.
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 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.
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/.
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 forms before leaving inspection.
No soap provided at handwash sink. Hand wash sink at inside bar. Operator placed soap at hand wash sink.
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled at inside bar. Educated operator on labeling bottles.
Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Educated operator on having tanks secured.
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.
Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom.
Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Observed preparer wearing bracelet.
Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Food preparer in kitchen.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime on reach in cooler sliding tracks.
Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers.
Outdoor ice machine with no overhead protection.
Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Upright reach in cooler at inside bar kitchen entrance.
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.