KNICKER'S PUB
1800 NW 28 AVE, Cape Coral FL 33993 · (941)283-4264
Last inspected Jun 15, 2026 · 8 visits since September 2023
5 inspections, swinging between A and C. Consistency is the problem here, not any single visit.
Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license.
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Inspection history
8 visits, newest first
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured.
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 5 violations recorded, 2 high priority.
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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.
Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license.
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.
Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured.
In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses.
Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
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Accumulation of lime scale on the inside of the dishmachine.
Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured.
Equipment in poor repair. Observed stand up reach-in cooler gasket torn.
Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair on cook line.
Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
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Accumulation of lime scale on the inside of the dishmachine.
Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured.
Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair.
Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris.
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
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Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed cutting board soiled.
Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair.
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 6 recorded, 1 high priority.
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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.
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.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed cutting board soiled.
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.
Accumulation of debris inside warewashing machine.
Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair.
Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
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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.
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.
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.
In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. The tongs was removed from oven door.
Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris.
Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
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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.
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.
Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair.
In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. The manager removed tongs from oven door.
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.