PARKSIDE CAFE
2110 CHIQUITA BLVD S, Cape Coral FL 33991 · 239-673-6000
Last inspected Aug 26, 2026 · 11 visits since September 2023
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5 inspections within 11 points of each other. Whatever this kitchen does, it does consistently.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed cheese (47F - Cold Holding HSP) in stand up reach-in cooler in storage area. The manager moved cheese into another stand up reach-in cooler.
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Inspection history
11 visits, newest first
Aug 26, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority0 Intermediate3 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 4 findings
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw shelled eggs over ready to eat cream cheese and cottage cheese. The Manager moved the raw shelled eggs on bottom shelf under the ready to eat products.
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.
Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. Observed open coffee on prep table. The Manager removed the open cup of coffee.
May 7, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority0 Intermediate4 Basic
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Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed shelled eggs over ready to eat whip cream, feta cheese and salsa in stand up reach-in cooler in kitchen. The manager moved the shelled eggs on bottom shelf under all ready to eat foods.
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance.
Equipment in poor repair. Observed stand up reach-in freezer across from cook line gasket torn.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed gasket in stand up reach-in freezer soiled.
Wiping cloth quaternary ammonium compound sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. The Manager changed out quaternary sanitizer bucket to get correct reading.
Feb 18, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority0 Intermediate3 Basic
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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.
Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. The Manager printed out Current Business License.
Jul 14, 2025Inspection 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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Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed rust like substance on can opener and handwashing sink in kitchen.
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 freezer gasket torn.
May 7, 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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Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw hamburgers over ready to eat tater tots and mango chicken in stand up reach-in freezer. The manager is placing all raw hamburgers on bottom shelf in stand up reach-in freezer.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed can opener soiled.
Accumulation of lime scale on the inside of the dishmachine.
In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit on soda machine. The manager dumped water and placed utensils in empty container.
Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust in mop sink area.
Feb 14, 2025□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate3 Basic
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Ceiling tile missing.
Equipment in poor repair. Observed stand up reach-in cooler in storage area gasket torn.
Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust above storage rack.
Feb 12, 2025Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 6 recorded, 1 high priority.
1 High priority0 Intermediate5 Basic
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Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed cheese (47F - Cold Holding HSP) in stand up reach-in cooler in storage area. The manager moved cheese into another stand up reach-in cooler.
Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured.
Ceiling tile missing.
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 storage area ambient temperature 48F.
Equipment in poor repair. Observed stand up reach-in cooler in storage area gasket torn.
Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust above storage rack.
Aug 19, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 2 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority0 Intermediate2 Basic
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Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance.
Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry.
Mar 26, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 2 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority0 Intermediate2 Basic
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Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance.
Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. The wall in mop sink area needs painting.
Jan 11, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 2 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority1 Intermediate1 Basic
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Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed rags In hand washing sink behind front counter. The rags was removed by manager.
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance.
Sep 19, 2023Inspection 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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Container of medicine improperly stored. Observed a bottle of ibuprofen in kitchen. The manager removed the bottle of ibuprofen and placed in office.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed interior of microwave 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. Emailed manager DBPR Form HR 5030-103. The manager is assuring all personnel read, sign and maintain in files.
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance.
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.