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FRONT PORCH SOCIAL

4721 VINCENNES BLVD, Cape Coral FL 33904 · 314-397-4690

Last inspected Nov 7, 2025 · 10 visits since July 2023

Licence typeRestaurant
Seats160
Risk levelRisk Level 2
LicenceSEA4606900
Grade history
NOV 23
AUG 24
NOV 24
JUL 25
OCT 25
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5 inspections, swinging between A and C. Consistency is the problem here, not any single visit.

Worst finding on record
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed Pasta 90F cold hold more than 4 hours. Stop Sale. Operator discarded pasta.
High priority/03A-02-5/Corrective Action Taken/Warning
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Disciplinary actions

2 cases · $360

CaseViolation dateFinal orderAmount
7--2025065047Aug 8, 2025Oct 23, 2025$200
7--2023002259Dec 28, 2022Apr 18, 2023$160

Inspection history

10 visits, newest first

Nov 7, 2025□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection

A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.

0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Oct 31, 2025Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection

Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 7 recorded, 3 high priority.

3 High priority1 Intermediate3 Basic
Show 7 findings ▾
Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale. Observed one 6lb can of tomatoes dented. Operator discarded can.
High priority/01B-01-4/Corrective Action Taken/Warning
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. Observed chlorine concentration at 0 ppm at bar. Educated operator on proper concentration. Operator added sanitizer. Rechecked concentration at 100 ppm. Observed chlorine concentration at 0 ppm in kitchen. Operator called technician.
High priority/22-41-4/Corrected On-Site/Repeat Violation/Warning
Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored near bottled beverages at bar. Operator removed chemicals.
High priority/41-10-4/Corrected On-Site/Warning
Spray bottles in dishwash area containing toxic substance not labeled. Operator labeled bottles. Operator labeled bottles.
Intermediate/41-17-4/Corrected On-Site/Warning
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated dust above cook line.
Basic/36-34-5/Warning
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris underneath shelving in walk in cooler.
Basic/36-73-4/Warning
In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Operator dumped out water.
Basic/10-07-4/Corrected On-Site/Warning
Aug 8, 2025Call Back - Admin. complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection

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

1 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Show 1 finding ▾
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. Observed chlorine concentration at 0 ppm at bar. Operator primed sanitizer and called technician. Note: operator will use working dish machine in kitchen.
High priority/22-41-4/Corrective Action Taken/Warning/Return visit Aug 8, 2025 · Observed chlorine concentration at 0 ppm. Admin Complaint
Jul 31, 2025Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection

Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 9 recorded, 2 high priority.

2 High priority1 Intermediate6 Basic
Show 9 findings ▾
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. Observed chlorine concentration at 0 ppm at bar. Operator primed sanitizer and called technician. Note: operator will use working dish machine in kitchen.
High priority/22-41-4/Corrective Action Taken/Warning
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed Pasta 90F cold hold more than 4 hours. Stop Sale. Operator discarded pasta.
High priority/03A-02-5/Corrective Action Taken/Warning
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris. Can opener. Operator cleaned can opener.
Intermediate/22-02-4/Corrected On-Site/Warning
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense sugar. Operator removed cup.
Basic/14-01-5/Corrected On-Site/Warning
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer. Bar.
Basic/14-69-4/Warning
In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Educated operator on proper storage of tongs. Operator removed tong.
Basic/10-20-4/Repeat Violation/Corrected On-Site/Warning
Open dumpster lid.
Basic/33-16-4/Warning
Silverware/utensils stored upright with the food-contact surface up. Forks. Educated operator on storing utensils inverted. Operator inverted forks.
Basic/24-18-4/Repeat Violation/Warning
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Sugar container. Operator labeled container.
Basic/02D-01-5/Corrected On-Site/Warning
Nov 14, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

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

0 High priority0 Intermediate4 Basic
Show 4 findings ▾
In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses.
Basic/10-20-4
Silverware/utensils stored upright with the food-contact surface up. Forks.
Basic/24-18-4/Corrected On-Site
Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Operator inverted containers.
Basic/25-06-4/Corrected On-Site
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Flour bin and powdered sugar. Educated operator on importance of labeling. Operator labeled containers.
Basic/02D-01-5/Corrected On-Site/Repeat Violation
Aug 21, 2024□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection

A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.

0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Aug 14, 2024Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection

Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 5 recorded, 2 high priority.

2 High priority1 Intermediate2 Basic
Show 5 findings ▾
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. Observed chlorine concentration at 0 ppm. Educated operator on maintaining proper concentration. Operator called technician.
High priority/22-41-4/Corrective Action Taken/Repeat Violation/Warning
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed coleslaw 48F cold hold, raw shrimp 47F cold hold more than 4 hours in reach in cooler across from fryers. Stop Sale. Operator discarded time/temperature control for safety foods.
High priority/03A-02-5/Corrective Action Taken/Warning
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Educated operator on labeling bottles. Operator labeled bottle.
Intermediate/41-17-4/Corrected On-Site/Repeat Violation/Warning
Open dumpster lid. Operator closed lid.
Basic/33-16-4/Corrected On-Site/Warning
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Flour bin. Operator labeled bin.
Basic/02D-01-5/Corrected On-Site/Warning
Nov 21, 2023□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection

A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.

0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Nov 14, 2023Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection

Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 10 recorded, 3 high priority.

3 High priority2 Intermediate5 Basic
Show 10 findings ▾
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. Observed chlorine concentration at 0 ppm at outside bar.
High priority/22-41-4/Warning
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food marked with a date that exceeds 7 days after opening/preparation. Observed coleslaw dated 11/06/23. Stop Sale. Operator discarded coleslaw.
High priority/02C-01-5/Corrective Action Taken/Warning
Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored by food items. Operator removed chemical.
High priority/41-10-4/Corrected On-Site/Warning
Raw/undercooked animal food offered and establishment has no written consumer advisory. Raw animal foods must be fully cooked prior to service. Operator posted sign before leaving inspection.
Intermediate/02B-02-5/Corrected On-Site/Warning
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Operator labeled bottle.
Intermediate/41-17-4/Corrected On-Site/Warning
Ceiling tile missing above dishmachine.
Basic/36-36-4/Warning
Employee drinking from an unenclosed beverage container in a food preparation/clean dishware area and the container does not have a dispensing mechanism to prevent hand contact with lip contact area of drink container.
Basic/12B-12-5/Corrected On-Site/Warning
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer at outside bar.
Basic/14-69-4/Warning
In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Operator removed tongs.
Basic/10-20-4/Corrected On-Site/Warning
Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination.
Basic/25-06-4/Warning
Jul 19, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionLicensing Inspection

Nothing was found. The inspector recorded no violations at all.

0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic

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