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2612 SANTA BARBARA BLVD STE 20, Cape Coral FL 33914 · 239-800-2884

Last inspected Aug 25, 2026 · 5 visits since October 2023

Licence typeRestaurant
Seats50
Risk levelRisk Level 1
LicenceSEA4606874
Grade history
OCT 23
SEP 24
FEB 25
JUL 25
AUG 26
— STEADY

5 inspections within 15 points of each other. Whatever this kitchen does, it does consistently.

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. Emailed GM Clean Up of Vomiting and Diarrheal Events DBPR Form HR 5030-104. The manager posted form during inspection.
Intermediate/11-27-4/Corrected On-Site
Badges — 1 earned
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined

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Inspection history

5 visits, newest first

Aug 25, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionComplaint Investigation

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

2 High priority0 Intermediate2 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 4 findings
Quaternary ammonium sanitizer not at proper minimum strength for manual warewashing. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. Triple Sink (Quaternary 000ppm); operator refilled to achieve: Triple Sink (Quaternary 200ppm)
High priority/22-43-4/Corrected On-Site
Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Splitter added to mop sink and no vacuum breakers are present.
High priority/29-34-4
Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation.
Basic/13-03-4
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Build up of food debris under front prep counters, back prep counters and behind reach in freezer. Operator began cleaning during inspection
Basic/36-73-4/Corrective Action Taken
Jul 7, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 1 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

0 High priority1 Intermediate0 Basic
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Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Hand sink used to fill large measuring cup. This is a repeat violation from previous inspection dated 02-21-2025
Intermediate/31A-11-4
Feb 21, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

0 High priority1 Intermediate2 Basic
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Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed handwashing sink behind front counter used to fill empty container. The manager removed the container from handwashing sink.
Intermediate/31A-11-4/Corrected On-Site
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.
Basic/22-20-5/Repeat Violation
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance.
Basic/36-34-5
Sep 20, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

0 High priority1 Intermediate4 Basic
Show 5 findings ▾
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. Emailed GM Clean Up of Vomiting and Diarrheal Events DBPR Form HR 5030-104. The manager posted form during inspection.
Intermediate/11-27-4/Corrected On-Site
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. The manager wiped down the ice bin during inspection.
Basic/22-20-5/Corrected On-Site
Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair.
Basic/36-32-5
Equipment in poor repair. Observed walk-in gasket torn.
Basic/14-11-5
In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit beside steam table. The manager emptied water the utensils were in.
Basic/10-07-4/Corrected On-Site
Oct 18, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

0 High priority1 Intermediate4 Basic
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No currently certified food service manager on duty with four or more employees engaged in food preparation/handling. 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-05-6
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. The manager had ice machine wiped down during inspection.
Basic/22-20-5/Corrected On-Site
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance.
Basic/36-34-5
Soda machine dispenser not cleaned at least once every 24 hours. The manager had soda machine cleaned during inspection.
Basic/22-13-5/Corrected On-Site
Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Observed standing water in stand up reach-in cooler behind front counter.
Basic/29-49-6

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.