HURRICANE GRILL & WINGS
756 SW PINE ISLAND RD, Cape Coral FL 33991 · 239.800-3141
Last inspected Aug 19, 2026 · 10 visits since July 2023
JAN 25
FEB 25
AUG 25
JAN 26
AUG 26
▼ IMPROVING
5 inspections trending up, 14 points better than where it started.
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. Printed out DBPR Forms HR 5030-103 and HR 5030-203 Employee Reporting form Manager. The manager posted form on bulletin board during inspection.
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
Awarded on the inspection record alone. What they mean →
Disciplinary actions
1 case · $160
| Case | Violation date | Final order | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 7--2016026664 | May 17, 2016 | Jun 23, 2016 | $160 |
Inspection history
10 visits, newest first
Aug 19, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 6 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority1 Intermediate5 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 6 findingsThe state's own report →
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.
Accumulation of lime scale on the inside of the dishmachine.
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance.
Equipment in poor repair. Observed stand up reach-in cooler on cook line gasket torn.
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Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed handwashing sink handles in weigh station near restrooms has white residue on handles.
Jan 28, 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
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Records/documents for required employee training do not contain all of the required information. Observed some employee training certificates missing dates of training. The manager was in the process of completing all food handler certificates.
Equipment in poor repair. Observed reach-in cooler across from cook line gasket torn.
Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair.
Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris on storage rack by to go window.
Aug 12, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 6 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority0 Intermediate5 Basic
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Raw animal food stored over or with unwashed produce. Observed raw ground beef over produce in walk-in cooler. The manager moved raw ground beef ton bottom shelf beside the raw chicken.
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance in preparation area.
Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation.
Equipment in poor repair. Observed stand up reach-in cooler beside storage rack gasket torn.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed handwashing sink in prep station has white like mold substance on it.
Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Observed plastic to go containers not inverted for protection above prep table. The manager inverted to go containers during inspection.
Feb 14, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionLicensing Inspection
Nothing was found. The inspector recorded no violations at all.
Recorded at 4529 BAYSHORE RD, N Ft Myers — this licence has since moved.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Jan 8, 2025Inspection 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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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 during inspection.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed can opener soiled.
No soap provided at handwash sink. The operator placed soap at handwashing sink in bar.
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.
Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured.
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance.
In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container of raw chicken wings. The manager removed utensil from container of raw chicken wings.
Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Observed microwave soiled in drive up window area.
Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler.
Jul 25, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionComplaint Investigation
Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority2 Intermediate2 Basic
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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. Printed out DBPR Forms HR 5030-103 and HR 5030-203 Employee Reporting form Manager. The manager posted form on bulletin board during inspection.
No soap provided at handwash sink in bar. The operator placed soap at handwashing sink in bar.
Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair over cook line.
Equipment in poor repair. Observed reach-in cooler gasket torn.
Apr 9, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionComplaint Investigation
Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority0 Intermediate5 Basic
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Equipment in poor repair. Observed reach-in cooler gasket across from cook line gasket torn.
In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. The manager removed knife from in between equipment.
In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container on bread crumbs. The manager removed scooper from bread crumbs.
Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris in drive up window area.
Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. The manager discarded open drink from stand up reach-in cooler.
Jan 23, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionComplaint Investigation
Met inspection standards. 7 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority0 Intermediate6 Basic
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Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Observed raw shrimp over ready to eat sauces in walk-in cooler. The manager placed raw shrimp on bottom of food rack.
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 above prep table on cook line.
Equipment in poor repair. Observed reach-in cooler gasket torn under cook line and walk-in freezer gasket is torn.
Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair in bar area.
In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. The manager removed knives from in between equipment.
Interior of ice machine/bin with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed rust like substance on ice strainer ear pick up window in kitchen. The manager stated they were order a new ice strainer.
Jan 4, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 7 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority3 Intermediate4 Basic
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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 GM DBPR Form HR 5030-103. The GM will assure all personnel read, sign and maintain in files.
No soap provided at handwash sink. The manager placed soap at hand washing sink beside storage rack.
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.
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance.
Light shield damaged/in disrepair in storage area.
Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Observed plastic plates not inverted in drink station #3. The operator inverted plastic plates.
Stored food not covered. Observed container of white rice uncovered in walk-in cooler. The Manager covered white rice with plastic wrap foil.
Jul 5, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionComplaint Investigation
Met inspection standards. 7 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority1 Intermediate4 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 set up 3 compartment sink.
Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Observed raw chicken over raw breaded shrimp in stand up reach-in cooler. The manager moved raw chicken under raw breaded shrimp.
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.
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance.
Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair on cook line.
In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container of flour. The manager removed scooper from flour container.
Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. In reach-in cooler across from cook line. The manager removed open drink from 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.