POPS CAFE
1015 CULTURAL PARKWAY, Cape Coral FL 33990 · 239.574.0134
Last inspected Dec 11, 2025 · 6 visits since July 2023
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5 inspections within 11 points of each other. Whatever this kitchen does, it does consistently.
Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Observed raw chicken over raw ground beef in stand up reach-in cooler. The manager moved raw ground beef to top shelf over the raw chicken.
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Inspection history
6 visits, newest first
Dec 11, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority1 Intermediate1 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 3 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 the chlorine sanitizer bucket.
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.
In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container of flour. The manager removed scooper from the flour container.
Jul 24, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority0 Intermediate5 Basic
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Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance.
Equipment in poor repair. Observed reach-in cooler gasket torn.
In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container of sugar and flour. The operator removed scoops from containers of sugar and flour.
In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board. The wiping cloth was removed from under the cutting board.
Stored food not covered. Observed bagels on prep table uncovered. The operator cover bagels with paper towels.
Jan 29, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority2 Intermediate2 Basic
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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 tuna and chicken salad not date marked.
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance in kitchen area.
Equipment in poor repair. Observed stand up reach-in cooler in kitchen gasket torn.
Jul 16, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 7 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority1 Intermediate5 Basic
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Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Observed bottle of green sanitizer stored on prep table. The operator moved the sanitizer bottle under the prep table.
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 HR Form 5030-103 for Manager.
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance.
Equipment in poor repair. Observed reach-in cooler beside cook line gasket torn.
Food stored on floor. Observed box of tomatoes on floor in kitchen. The manager removed the box of tomatoes off floor in kitchen.
In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board.
Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. The operator removed open drink from stand up reach-in cooler behind front counter.
Nov 13, 2023Inspection 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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Shell eggs in use or stored with cracks or broken shells. See stop sale. Observed 2 cracked eggs in egg container in reach-on cooler beside cook line. The cook removed cracked eggs from egg container..
Records/documents for required employee training do not contain all of the required information.
Equipment in poor repair. Observed reach-in cooler gasket torn beside cook line.
In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board.
Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Observed interior of microwave soiled behind front counter.
Jul 28, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority0 Intermediate2 Basic
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Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Observed raw chicken over raw ground beef in stand up reach-in cooler. The manager moved raw ground beef to top shelf over the raw chicken.
Equipment in poor repair. Observed reach-in cooler gasket torn beside cook line.
Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers in stand up reach-in cooler behind front counter. The open drink was removed from stand up reach-in cooler.
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.