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KNICKER'S PUB

1800 NW 28 AVE, Cape Coral FL 33993 · (941)283-4264

Last inspected Jun 15, 2026 · 8 visits since September 2023

Licence typeRestaurant
Seats80
Risk levelRisk Level 2
LicenceSEA4603933
Grade history
FEB 24
NOV 24
MAR 25
SEP 25
APR 26
≈ ERRATIC

5 inspections, swinging between A and C. Consistency is the problem here, not any single visit.

Worst finding on record
Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license.
High priority/50-17-3/Admin Complaint
Badges — 1 earned
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined

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Inspection history

8 visits, newest first

Jun 15, 2026□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection

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

0 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 1 finding
Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured.
Basic/51-11-4/Warning/Return visit Jun 15, 2026 · Observed multiple tanks not adequately secured. Time Extended
Apr 13, 2026Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection

Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 5 violations 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. The manager changed out sanitizer bucket.
High priority/22-41-4/Corrected On-Site/Warning
Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license.
High priority/50-17-3/Admin Complaint
No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.
Intermediate/53B-01-5/Warning
Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured.
Basic/51-11-4/Warning
In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses.
Basic/10-20-4/Warning
Sep 16, 2025Inspection 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 ▾
Accumulation of lime scale on the inside of the dishmachine.
Basic/16-23-4
Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured.
Basic/51-11-4/Repeat Violation
Equipment in poor repair. Observed stand up reach-in cooler gasket torn.
Basic/14-11-5
Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair on cook line.
Basic/36-17-5
Mar 31, 2025Inspection 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 ▾
Accumulation of lime scale on the inside of the dishmachine.
Basic/16-23-4
Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured.
Basic/51-11-4
Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair.
Basic/36-17-5
Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris.
Basic/22-08-4
Nov 22, 2024□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection

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

0 High priority1 Intermediate1 Basic
Show 2 findings ▾
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed cutting board soiled.
Intermediate/22-02-4/Warning/Return visit Nov 22, 2024 · Time Extended
Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair.
Basic/36-17-5/Warning/Return visit Nov 22, 2024 · Time Extended
Nov 14, 2024Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection

Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 6 recorded, 1 high priority.

1 High priority3 Intermediate2 Basic
Show 6 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.
High priority/22-41-4/Warning
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 Clean Up of Vomiting and Diarrheal Events DBPR Form HR 5030-104 for Manager. The manager posted form during inspection.
Intermediate/11-27-4/Corrected On-Site/Warning
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed cutting board soiled.
Intermediate/22-02-4/Warning
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. Printed out Employee Reporting Form HR 5030-103 for Manager. The manager filled out during inspection.
Intermediate/11-26-1/Corrected On-Site/Warning
Accumulation of debris inside warewashing machine.
Basic/16-03-4/Warning
Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair.
Basic/36-17-5/Warning
Feb 16, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

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

1 High priority2 Intermediate2 Basic
Show 5 findings ▾
Shell eggs in use or stored with cracks or broken shells. See stop sale. Observed cracked egg in egg carton. The operator discarded cracked egg.
High priority/01B-14-4/Corrected On-Site
Proof of required state approved employee training not available 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-13-5
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed shredded pork and bratwurst not date marked in stand up reach-in cooler in kitchen. The operator placed date marked stamp on shredded pork and cooked bratwurst.
Intermediate/02C-02-5/Corrected On-Site
In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. The tongs was removed from oven door.
Basic/10-20-4/Corrected On-Site
Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris.
Basic/22-08-4
Sep 20, 2023Inspection 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 ▾
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.
High priority/22-41-4/Corrective Action Taken
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 will assure all personnel read, sign and maintain in files.
Intermediate/11-26-1/Corrective Action Taken
Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair.
Basic/36-17-5/Repeat Violation
In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. The manager removed tongs from oven door.
Basic/10-20-4/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.