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QUALITY TRADE

4529 BAYSHORE RD, N Ft Myers FL 33917

Last inspected Jan 12, 2026 · 8 visits since September 2023

Licence typeCaterer
Risk levelRisk Level 1
LicenceCAT4605737
Grade history
DEC 24
DEC 24
JUL 25
NOV 25
NOV 25
▲ GETTING WORSE

5 inspections, one direction. The current grade is the worst on record.

Worst finding on record
Water with a temperature of at least 100 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. Observed No Hot water at hand washing sink beside donut case. The GM has a work order in for hand washing sink.
Intermediate/27-16-4/Corrective Action Taken
Badges — none earned
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined

Awarded on the inspection record alone. What they mean →

Disciplinary actions

1 case · $200

CaseViolation dateFinal orderAmount
7--2015034607Jul 29, 2015Aug 24, 2015$200

Inspection history

8 visits, newest first

Jan 12, 2026□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection

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

Recorded at 2221 SANTA BARBARA BLVD, Cape Coral — this licence has since moved.

0 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 1 finding
Equipment in poor repair. Observed reach-in cooler on front line gasket torn and both soap dispensers were broken.
Basic/14-11-5/Warning/Return visit Jan 12, 2026 · Time Extended
Nov 12, 2025Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection

Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 8 recorded, 1 high priority.

Recorded at 2221 SANTA BARBARA BLVD, Cape Coral — this licence has since moved.

1 High priority5 Intermediate2 Basic
Show 8 findings ▾
Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed fried eggs (122F - Hot Holding) in steam table above reach-in cooler. The operator discarded fried eggs.
High priority/03B-01-6/Corrected On-Site/Warning
No currently certified food service manager on duty with four or more employees engaged in food preparation/handling. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/. The GM arrived during inspection.
Intermediate/53A-05-6/Corrected On-Site/Warning
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink.
Intermediate/31B-02-4/Warning
No person in charge present during hours of operation. The GM arrived during inspection.
Intermediate/53A-11-4/Warning
No soap provided at handwash sink.
Intermediate/31B-03-4/Warning
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.
Intermediate/53B-14-5/Warning
Equipment in poor repair. Observed reach-in cooler on front line gasket torn and both soap dispensers were broken.
Basic/14-11-5/Warning
In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. The operator dumped the cup of water the utensil was in.
Basic/10-07-4/Corrected On-Site/Warning
Nov 5, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Nothing was found. The inspector recorded no violations at all.

0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Jul 7, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

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

Recorded at 2221 SANTA BARBARA BLVD, Cape Coral — this licence has since moved.

1 High priority1 Intermediate3 Basic
Show 5 findings ▾
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed turkey patties (46F - Cold Holding); sausage patties (48F - Cold Holding); eggs (48F - Cold Holding) in reach-in cooler beside toaster under the steam table. The GM moved items to walk-in cooler and The GM stated a new reach-in cooler was on order.
High priority/03A-02-5/Corrective Action Taken
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink behind front counter. The manager placed paper towels in paper towel dispenser.
Intermediate/31B-02-4/Corrected On-Site
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. The reach-in cooler under steam table ambient temperature 47F. The GM stated a new reach-in cooler was on order.
Basic/14-74-7/Corrective Action Taken
In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit by cash register. The operator dumped water utensils were standing in.
Basic/10-07-4/Corrected On-Site
Stored food not covered. Observed bagels and croissants uncovered on make table. The manager covered bagels and croissants during inspection.
Basic/08B-12-5/Corrected On-Site
Dec 20, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

Recorded at 2221 SANTA BARBARA BLVD, Cape Coral — this licence has since moved.

0 High priority1 Intermediate2 Basic
Show 3 findings ▾
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink behind front counter. The manager placed paper towels at handwashing sink.
Intermediate/31B-02-4/Corrected On-Site
Equipment in poor repair. Observed walk-in cooler gasket torn.
Basic/14-11-5
In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. The manager dumped water from. Up the utensils were in.
Basic/10-07-4/Corrected On-Site
Dec 18, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionLicensing Inspection

Nothing was found. The inspector recorded no violations at all.

0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Jul 19, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

Recorded at 2221 SANTA BARBARA BLVD, Cape Coral — this licence has since moved.

1 High priority0 Intermediate2 Basic
Show 3 findings ▾
Employee touched soiled apron/clothes and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Observed operator adjusting pants and shirt while engaging in food preparation. Educated operator to wash hands after touching cloths, aprons or face while preparing food.
High priority/12A-28-4/Corrective Action Taken
Equipment in poor repair. Observed walk-in cooler gasket torn.
Basic/14-11-5
Wiping cloth sanitizing solution stored on the floor. Observed sanitizer bucket on floor under prep table. The placed the sanitizer in double bucket.
Basic/21-38-4/Corrected On-Site
Sep 7, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

Recorded at 2221 SANTA BARBARA BLVD, Cape Coral — this licence has since moved.

0 High priority2 Intermediate2 Basic
Show 4 findings ▾
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. The manager placed paper towels in paper towel dispenser.
Intermediate/31B-02-4/Corrected On-Site
Water with a temperature of at least 100 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. Observed No Hot water at hand washing sink beside donut case. The GM has a work order in for hand washing sink.
Intermediate/27-16-4/Corrective Action Taken
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.
Basic/22-20-5
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance.
Basic/36-34-5

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.