NICE GUYS
1404 CAPE CORAL PKWY E A AND B, Cape Coral FL 33904 · 239-549-7542
Last inspected Jan 9, 2026 · 7 visits since August 2023
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5 inspections trending up, 24 points better than where it started.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed precooked ground beef 47F cold hold, mashed potatoes 47F cold hold, mozzarella cheese 50F cold hold on top shelf of pizza reach in cooler more than 4 hours. Stop Sale. Operator discarded time/temperature control for safety foods.
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
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Disciplinary actions
1 case · $160
| Case | Violation date | Final order | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 7--2018042767 | Jul 11, 2018 | Sep 19, 2018 | $160 |
Inspection history
7 visits, newest first
Jan 9, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority2 Intermediate2 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 5 findingsThe state's own report →
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. Observed chlorine concentration at 0 ppm at beverage wait station. Operator primed sanitizer. Note: establishment will use working dishmachine in kitchen.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris. Can opener. Educated operator on cleaning can opener daily. Operator cleaned can opener.
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed strainer stored in handwashing sink at beverage/wait station. Educated on importance of handwashing only. Operator removed strainer.
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated dust in back food prep area.
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Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting.
Sep 25, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority2 Intermediate1 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. Observed chlorine concentration at 0 ppm. Operator primed and changed sanitizer. Rechecked concentration at 100 ppm.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris. Can opener. Operator cleaned can opener.
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed squeegee stored in hand wash sink in dishwash area. Operator removed squeegee.
Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler at kitchen entrance.
May 20, 2025□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Mar 18, 2025Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 8 recorded, 3 high priority.
3 High priority3 Intermediate2 Basic
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Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale. Observed one 6lb can of black olives dented. Operator separated can to be returned to distributor.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed precooked ground beef 47F cold hold, mashed potatoes 47F cold hold, mozzarella cheese 50F cold hold on top shelf of pizza reach in cooler more than 4 hours. Stop Sale. Operator discarded time/temperature control for safety foods.
Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb behind kitchen exit of establishment and at end of cook line near pizza prep station. Educated operator on having vacuum breaker on hose bibb.
Food manager certification expired. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/. Observed Prometric manager certification for Gregory Gebhard 02/11/25.
No certified food manager for establishment. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/
Required employee training expired for all employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.
Open dumpster lid. Educated operator on having dumpster lid closed.
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Flour bin. Educated operator on importance of labeling. Operator labeled bin.
Oct 29, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 11 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority3 Intermediate6 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. Observed chlorine concentration at 0 ppm. Operator changed and primed sanitizer. Rechecked concentration at 50 ppm.
Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb behind kitchen exit of establishment and at end of cook line near pizza prep station. Educated operator on having vacuum breaker on hose bibb.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris. Can opener. Operator cleaned can opener.
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed hand wash sink at beverage wait station used to store strainer. Educated operator on hand ash sink only. Operator removed strainer.
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.
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed backpack stored on shelving above dried food items. Operator corrected.
Food not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor. Observed box of lettuce stored on floor in walk in cooler and freezer. Educated operator on importance of storing food off floor.
Garbage on the ground and/or pad around dumpster.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris on backboard of stove. Employee started cleaning.
Open dumpster lid. Educated operator on having dumpster lid closed.
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Flour bin.
Dec 21, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 16 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority5 Intermediate9 Basic
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Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with parsley in walk in cooler.
Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb behind kitchen exit of establishment. Educated operator on having vacuum breaker on hose bibb.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris. Can opener. Educated operator on cleaning can opener daily.
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed hand wash sink in dishwash area used to store cleaning supplies. Educated operator on hand wash sink only. Operator removed items.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Hand wash sink at pizza prep station. Operator placed paper towels at hand wash 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. Operator completed form.
No soap provided at handwash sink. Restroom ccloser to bar side.
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense spice.
Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Observed hole and water damage on ceiling in dishwash area.
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents in kitchen soiled with accumulated dust.
Food not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor. Observed bags of ice and box if pepperoni stored on floor in walk in freezer. Observed bag of onions stored on floor in walk in cooler. Educated operator on importance of storing food off of floor.
In-use ice scoop stored on top of ice machine between uses.
Nonfood-contact surface/shelving above cook line soiled with dust.
Open dumpster lid.
Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Operator inverted containers.
Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Reach in cooler at kitchen entrance.
Aug 15, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 11 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority5 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. Observed chlorine concentration at 0 ppm. Operator primed sanitizer. Rechecked concentration at 100 ppm.
Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb behind kitchen exit of establishment. Educated operator on having vacuum breaker on hose bibb.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris. Can opener. Educated operator on cleaning can opener daily. Operator cleaned can opener.
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed hand wash sink blocked by radio. Operator removed radio.
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed strainer stored in hand wash sink at wait station. Operator removed strainer.
No chlorine chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths.
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Educated operator on importance of labeling bottles. Operator labeled bottle.
Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. Educated operator on having current license.
Food not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor. Observed boxes of cheese stored on floor in walk in freezer. Educated operator on importance of storing food off of floor.
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Hand wash sink at wait station.
Soiled dry wiping cloth in use.
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.