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KEG AND COW

2384 SURFSIDE BLVD STE A-101, Cape Coral FL 33991 · 239-558-5001

Last inspected Feb 18, 2026 · 7 visits since August 2023

Licence typeRestaurant
Seats110
Risk levelRisk Level 2
LicenceSEA4606999
Grade history
JUL 24
JAN 25
SEP 25
FEB 26
FEB 26
— STEADY

5 inspections within 10 points of each other. Whatever this kitchen does, it does consistently.

Worst finding on record
Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. The business license was updated during inspection.
High priority/50-17-3/Corrected On-Site
Badges — 1 earned
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined

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Inspection history

7 visits, newest first

Feb 18, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionComplaint Investigation

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

0 High priority0 Intermediate4 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 4 findings
Equipment in poor repair. Observed reach-in cooler across from deep fryer gasket torn.
Basic/14-11-5/Repeat Violation
Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair.
Basic/36-17-5/Repeat Violation
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer.
Basic/14-69-4
In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment.
Basic/10-17-4
Feb 4, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionComplaint Investigation

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

1 High priority0 Intermediate3 Basic
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Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale. Observed a dented can of Italian peeled tomatoes on can rack across from cook line. The manager discarded the dented can off of can rack.
High priority/01B-01-4/Corrected On-Site
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance.
Basic/36-34-5
Equipment in poor repair. Observed reach-in cooler across from potato container gasket torn.
Basic/14-11-5/Repeat Violation
Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair in back near walk-in cooler entrance.
Basic/36-17-5
Sep 18, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

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

1 High priority0 Intermediate3 Basic
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Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed pasta (48F - Cold Holding); cheese (49F - Cold Holding); brisket (50F - Cold Holding) in stand up reach-in cooler in kitchen. The manager discarded the brisket, cheese and pasta.
High priority/03A-02-5/Corrected On-Site
Accumulation of lime scale on the inside of the dishmachine.
Basic/16-23-4
Cold holding equipment not maintained in good repair. Do not store time/temperature control for safety food in this unit until the unit is repaired. Observed stand up reach-in cooler in kitchen ambient temperature 48F. The manager called in for service on stand up reach-in cooler.
Basic/14-74-7/Corrective Action Taken
Equipment in poor repair. Observed reach-in cooler across from cook line gasket torn.
Basic/14-11-5
Jan 9, 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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Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed pasta (103F - Hot Holding); pork (99F - Hot Holding); brisket (103F) in steam table. The manager placed all items on stove top to reheat them to 165F.
High priority/03B-01-6/Corrective Action Taken
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed cutting board soiled.
Intermediate/22-02-4
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance.
Basic/36-34-5
Employee personal food not properly identified and segregated from food to be served to the public. Observed personal drink in stand up reach-in cooler in kitchen. The manager removed drink from stand up reach-in cooler.
Basic/08B-49-4/Corrected On-Site
Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair.
Basic/36-17-5
Jul 11, 2024Inspection 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 being used as a dump sink. Educated operator to only use handwashing sink for handwashing.
Intermediate/31A-11-4/Corrective Action Taken
Equipment in poor repair. Observed reach-in cooler under cook line gasket torn.
Basic/14-11-5
Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair.
Basic/36-17-5/Repeat Violation
Jan 16, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

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

1 High priority1 Intermediate2 Basic
Show 4 findings ▾
Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. The business license was updated during inspection.
High priority/50-17-3/Corrected On-Site
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.
Intermediate/53B-14-5
Employee personal food not properly identified and segregated from food to be served to the public. Observed personal food in stand up reach-in cooler across from storage rack. The manager removed personal food from stand up reach-in cooler.
Basic/08B-49-4/Corrected On-Site
Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair front of walk-in cooler.
Basic/36-17-5
Aug 17, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

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

0 High priority1 Intermediate2 Basic
Show 3 findings ▾
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 and assuring all personnel is reading and signing form.
Intermediate/11-26-1/Corrective Action Taken
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance.
Basic/36-34-5
Wiping cloth quaternary ammonium compound sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. The manager changed out quaternary sanitizer bucket.
Basic/21-08-4/Corrected On-Site

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.