FATHOMS RESTAURANT & BAR
5785 CAPE HARBOUR DR # 108, Cape Coral FL 33914 · 239.542.0123
Last inspected Nov 19, 2025 · 7 visits since August 2023
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5 inspections within 21 points of each other. Whatever this kitchen does, it does consistently.
Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Raw ground beef stored over raw fish in reach in cooler on cooks line. Operatpr moved foods to proper storage.
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Inspection history
7 visits, newest first
Nov 19, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionComplaint Investigation
Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority2 Intermediate3 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 5 findingsThe state's own report →
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Mold like substance in soda nozzles at soda fountain.
Menu does not identify which items contain raw or undercooked animal foods covered by the consumer advisory. Ahi Tuna not identified as raw on menu. This is a repeat violation from the previous inspection dated 09-20-2025
Employee personal food not properly identified and segregated from food to be served to the public. In reach in cooler behind bar.
In-use utensil stored in sanitizer between uses. In use utensils stored in Sanitizer Bucket (Quaternary 200ppm) Observed operator correct violations in order to meet inspection standards.
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Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning after ware washing.
Nov 19, 2025□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority2 Intermediate0 Basic
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Menu does not identify which items contain raw or undercooked animal foods covered by the consumer advisory. Ahi tuna items not designated as raw on menu.
Operator is doing a special process, conducting reduced oxygen packaging, cooking time/temperature control for safety food to a time and temperature combination lesser than those in the Food Code or operating a molluscan shellfish tank for human consumption without a HACCP plan approved by the Division of Hotels and Restaurants. Provided operator with DBPR Form HR 5030-050 Special Process Guidance
Sep 17, 2025Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 7 recorded, 1 high priority.
1 High priority4 Intermediate2 Basic
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Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Raw ground beef stored over raw fish in reach in cooler on cooks line. Operatpr moved foods to proper storage.
Menu does not identify which items contain raw or undercooked animal foods covered by the consumer advisory. Ahi tuna items not designated as raw on menu.
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.
Operator is doing a special process, conducting reduced oxygen packaging, cooking time/temperature control for safety food to a time and temperature combination lesser than those in the Food Code or operating a molluscan shellfish tank for human consumption without a HACCP plan approved by the Division of Hotels and Restaurants. Provided operator with DBPR Form HR 5030-050 Special Process Guidance
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. On counter behind bar.
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. No hand washing sing in bathroom closest to patio door.
Mar 12, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 7 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority2 Intermediate5 Basic
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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 grilled fish not date marked in reach-in cooler on cook line.
Reduced oxygen packaged food lacking bold type on contrasting background, or other required information.
Duct tape used to repair nonfood-contact surface. Observed gray duct tape used on reach-in cooler on cook line.
Equipment in poor repair. Observed reach-in cooler on cook line gasket torn.
Hood filter missing from automatic fire suppression/exhaust system.
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 or flour.
Aug 28, 2024Inspection 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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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 manager changed out sanitizer bucket.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed raw shrimp (47F - Cold Holding); raw scallops (46F - Cold Holding); raw grouper (46F - Cold Holding) in reach-in cooler beside cook line. The manager placed ice on all raw products.
Water pressure lacking at fixtures that require the use of water. Observed very low water pressure at handwashing sink across from pizza maker.
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance.
Employee personal food not properly identified and segregated from food to be served to the public. Observed personal food yogurt in reach-in cooler beside oven. The personal food was removed from reach-in cooler.
Equipment in poor repair. Observed reach-in cooler gasket beside handwashing sink on cook line gasket torn.
Exhaust system operated with filters removed. No means to capture grease and/or condensation to prevent dripping.
In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. The tongs was removed from oven door.
Dec 12, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 6 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority0 Intermediate6 Basic
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Exhaust system operated with filters removed. No means to capture grease and/or condensation to prevent dripping.
In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. The knife was removed from between equipment.
In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. The tongs were removed from over door.
In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board. The operator removed wiping cloth from under cutting board.
Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. The operator removed open drink from reach-in cooler on cook line.
Wiping cloth sanitizing solution stored on the floor. Observed sanitizer bucket on floor on cook line. The manager placed the sanitizer bucket on sanitizer rack.
Aug 22, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 9 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority2 Intermediate6 Basic
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Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw beef and raw shrimp over ready to eat Shell Pasta in reach-in cooler beside cook line. The cook moved all raw products to bottom shelf in reach-in cooler.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed cutting board soiled.
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 manager DBPR Form HR 5030-103. The manager is printing out for all personnel to read and sign.
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance.
Equipment in poor repair. Observed walk-in freezer gasket torn.
Exhaust system operated with filters removed. No means to capture grease and/or condensation to prevent dripping.
Ice scoop handle in contact with ice in bar.
In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board.
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. In prep area beside soda machine.
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.