EL PATIO ON THE CAPE
603 DEL PRADO BLVD S STE C & D, Cape Coral FL 33990 · 239.800.2276
Last inspected Aug 3, 2026 · 9 visits since August 2023
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Shell eggs not stored at an ambient air temperature of 45 degrees Fahrenheit or less. Observed container of shelled eggs above prep table. The owner moved the shelled eggs into reach-in cooler.
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Disciplinary actions
1 case · $200
| Case | Violation date | Final order | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 7--2018011686 | Feb 1, 2018 | Mar 14, 2018 | $200 |
Inspection history
9 visits, newest first
Aug 3, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionComplaint Investigation (Partial)
Nothing was found. The inspector recorded no violations at all.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Jul 13, 2026Inspection 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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Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw swai over ready to eat shrimp and calimara in walk-in cooler. The chef moved the ready to eat products on another shelf with produce.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed cutting board across from cook line soiled.
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled.
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance.
Equipment in poor repair. Observed reach-in cooler in prep area gasket torn.
In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. The tongs were removed from oven door.
Open dumpster lid.
Nov 13, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 10 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority3 Intermediate5 Basic
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Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw fish over ready to eat white rice in walk-in cooler. The chef moved the white rice on top shelf above all raw products in walk-in cooler.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed raw grouper (48F - Cold Holding); raw shrimp (47F - Cold Holding) in reach-in cooler across from walk-in cooler. The chef moved all items into walk-in cooler.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink.
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed white beans and black beans not date marked.
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled.
Cold holding equipment not maintained in good repair. Do not store time/temperature control for safety food in this unit until the unit is repaired. Observed reach-in cooler across from walk-in cooler ambient temperature 48F.
Equipment in poor repair. Observed reach-in cooler across from walk-in cooler gasket torn.
Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair.
In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses.
Open dumpster lid.
Jul 7, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionComplaint Investigation
Met inspection standards. 7 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority3 Intermediate4 Basic
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Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed cutting boards across from cook line soiled.
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed rice and shrimp not date marked in walk-in cooler.
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled hanging on dishwashing machine.
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance.
Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner in kitchen.
In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses.
Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Observed raw calamari and raw shrimp thawing in standing water.
Mar 27, 2025Inspection 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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Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw fish calamari over ready to eat pasta in reach-in cooler across from cook line. The cook moved the pasta to top shelf in reach-in cooler.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed cutting board soiled.
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled.
Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors.
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance.
Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris.
Presetting of unwrapped silverware and/or tableware outdoors.
Oct 24, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 10 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority3 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. The owner changed out sanitizer bucket during inspection. See Sanitizer Details.
Shell eggs not stored at an ambient air temperature of 45 degrees Fahrenheit or less. Observed container of shelled eggs above prep table. The owner moved the shelled eggs into reach-in cooler.
Employee washed hands in a sink other than an approved handwash sink. Observed cook wash hands in 3 compartment sink. Educated cook to only wash hands in designated handwashing sinks.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed cutting board across from cook line soiled.
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed shrimp, calimara and black beans not date marked in walk-in cooler.
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance.
In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses.
In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container of white rice.
Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers in stand up reach-in cooler in kitchen.
Silverware/utensils stored upright with the food-contact surface up on prep table.
Mar 20, 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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Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw steaks over ready to eat chicken in reach-in cooler. The operator moved the raw steaks under the ready to eat chicken.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed cutting board soiled.
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled.
Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair.
Equipment in poor repair. Observed reach-in cooler in kitchen gasket torn.
Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair.
In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses.
Sep 6, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionComplaint Investigation
Met inspection standards. 12 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority2 Intermediate8 Basic
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Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw steaks over ready to eat chicken wings in walk-in cooler. Emailed owner DBPR Form 5030-098 Proper Storage.
Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Observed raw chicken over raw steak in reach-in cooler across from cook line. The cook moved raw chicken to bottom shelf in reach-in cooler.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed cutting board soiled.
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed container of raw shrimp and raw calamari In hand washing sink near dishwasher machine. The operator removed raw shrimp and raw calamari from hand washing sink.
Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair.
Equipment in poor repair. Observed reach-in cooler gasket torn across from cook line.
Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair.
Food stored on floor. Observed bag of onions on floor in walk-in cooler.
In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses.
Open dumpster lid.
Smoking or vaping in an enclosed indoor workplace. Observed a package of strawberry cigarillos above prep table. The pack of cigarillos was removed from inside establishment.
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed containers of black beans, white beans and peanuts not labeled under paper plates storage rack
Aug 14, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 9 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority3 Intermediate5 Basic
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Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw fish over ready to eat hotdogs in walk-in cooler. The hotdogs was moved to another shelf in walk-in cooler.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed cutting board soiled across from cook line.
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. Emailed owner DBPR Form HR 5030-103. The owner printed out for employees to fill out and sign.
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled hanging on dishwashing machine.
Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation.
Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair.
In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses.
In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board.
Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers in stand up reach-in cooler.
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.