HART + SOUL CAFE
1722 DEL PRADO BLVD S UNIT 1 C, Cape Coral FL 33990 · 2398002270
Last inspected Mar 17, 2026 · 9 visits since August 2023
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Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Observed hamburgers over raw salmon in reach-in cooler across from cook line. The cook placed the raw salmon above the raw hamburgers.
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Inspection history
9 visits, newest first
Mar 17, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority1 Intermediate3 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 4 findings
Required employee training expired for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.
Hole in or other damage to wall.
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer.
In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container of sugar.
Oct 6, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority1 Intermediate3 Basic
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Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Observed hamburgers over raw salmon in reach-in cooler across from cook line. The cook placed the raw salmon above the raw hamburgers.
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 the Employee Reporting Form HR 5030-103 for Owner.
Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair in kitchen area.
In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board. The cook removed wiping cloth from under cutting board.
Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust in kitchen near stand up reach-in cooler.
Jun 24, 2025□ Call Back - CompliedComplaint Investigation
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority1 Intermediate1 Basic
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Handwash sink missing in warewashing or food preparation area. Observed No handwashing sink in food preparation area.
Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair.
Apr 22, 2025Warning IssuedComplaint Investigation
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 7 recorded, 2 high priority.
2 High priority1 Intermediate4 Basic
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Employee touched soiled apron/clothes and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Observed cook touching cloths and face while preparing food. Educated cook on proper handwashing after touching cloths or skin.
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw salmon over ready to eat sausage patties in stand up reach-in freezer in storage area. The operator moved the salmon on the same storage rack with raw frozen shrimp.
Handwash sink missing in warewashing or food preparation area. Observed No handwashing sink in food preparation area.
Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair.
In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed built up grease under deep frier.
Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers in reach-in cooler across from cook line.
Apr 2, 2025□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority1 Intermediate0 Basic
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No written procedures available for use of time as a public health control to hold time/temperature control for safety food. Emailed owner Time As Public for Pastries in display case.
Jan 29, 2025Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 6 recorded, 1 high priority.
1 High priority5 Intermediate0 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 operator changed out sanitizer bucket during inspection.
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed handwashing sink behind front counter used as dump sink for ice. Educated operator in only using handwashing sink for handwashing only.
Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification.
No written procedures available for use of time as a public health control to hold time/temperature control for safety food. Emailed owner Time As Public for Pastries in display case.
Required employee training expired for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.
Water pressure lacking at fixtures that require the use of water. Observed handwashing behind front counter very low water pressure.
Aug 15, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority1 Intermediate1 Basic
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Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw steaks and raw hamburgers over ready to eat ham and ready to eat sausage patties. The cook moved the raw steaks and raw hamburgers to bottom shelf in reach-in cooler.
Shell eggs in use or stored with cracks or broken shells. See stop sale. Observed 2 cracked eggs in stand up reach-in cooler in kitchen. The cook discarded cracked eggs.
Required employee training expired for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.
Hole in or other damage to wall.
Dec 5, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority1 Intermediate3 Basic
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Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw salmon over ready to eat deli meat in stand up reach-in cooler. The manager moved deli meat to other side of stand up reach-in cooler.
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed hand washing sink behind front counter used as a dump sink.
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed cell phone on prep table. The manager removed cell phone from prep table.
Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation.
Aug 2, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 7 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority3 Intermediate3 Basic
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Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food. Observed cooks place gloves on but did not wash hands prior. Educated cooks on proper hand washing prior to placing on gloves before engaging in food preparation.
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 had employees fill out.
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled.
Water pressure lacking at fixtures that require the use of water. Observed low water pressures at hand washing sink behind front counter.
Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation.
Equipment in poor repair. Observed reach-in cooler door is in need of repairs. The manager stated a work order is in place for doors.
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.