RALPH'S PLACE
1305 CAPE CORAL PKWY, Cape Coral FL 33904 · (239)549-2040
Last inspected Jul 22, 2026 · 8 visits since August 2023
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5 inspections, swinging between A and D. Consistency is the problem here, not any single visit.
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. Provided operator with written procedures.
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
Awarded on the inspection record alone. What they mean →
Disciplinary actions
2 cases · $520
| Case | Violation date | Final order | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 7--2025083864 | Oct 13, 2025 | Jan 12, 2026 | $200 |
| 7--2023007551 | Jan 17, 2023 | Apr 27, 2023 | $320 |
Inspection history
8 visits, newest first
Jul 22, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 8 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority5 Intermediate3 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 8 findingsThe state's own report →
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed plastic container stored inside handwash sink in kitchen. Observed box of straws stored inside handwash sink at bar.. Educated operator on handwash sink only. Operator removed container.
Operator is not properly tracking/marking the number of days ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite was held at refrigeration temperatures prior to freezing in order to properly date mark the food when it is thawed and held at refrigeration temperatures again. Observed frozen soup not date marked.
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed turkey, roast beef, and cooked foods in walk in cooler not date marked.
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. Educated operator on updating employee food safety training every 3 years.
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Water pressure lacking at fixtures that require the use of water. Observed low hot water pressure at handwash sink in kitchen.
Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. Educated operator on importance of printing license.
In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board. Operator removed wet wiping cloth.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with gray-like substance on dish racks.
Oct 15, 2025Call Back - Admin. complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 1 violations recorded, 1 high priority.
1 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
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Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed Butter 50F cold hold, ham 49F cold hold, provolone cheese 50F cold hold less than 4 hours. Note: operator just had busy lunch. Operator called technician.
Oct 13, 2025Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 11 recorded, 2 high priority.
2 High priority2 Intermediate7 Basic
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Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Observed open container of raw philly steak stored over bags of ready to eat frozen potato chips.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed Butter 50F cold hold, ham 49F cold hold, provolone cheese 50F cold hold less than 4 hours. Note: operator just had busy lunch. Operator called technician.
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed metal gadget stored in hand wash sink in kitchen. Operator removed gadget.
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.
Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer.
Ice scoop handle in contact with ice. Educated operator on proper storage of ice scoop. Operator removed ice scoop.
In-use spatulas stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. Educated operator on proper storage of spatulas. Operator removed spatulas.
Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Operator inverted containers.
Soiled dry wiping cloth in use. Operator removed cloth.
Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry near men's restroom nearest game room area.
Jul 15, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority1 Intermediate4 Basic
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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.
Ice scoop handle in contact with ice.
In-use spatulas stored in cracks between pieces of equipment.
Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Prep reach in cooler across cook line. Educated operator on standing water in reach in cooler.
Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Observed packaged corn thawing at room temperature.
Oct 24, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 7 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority3 Intermediate4 Basic
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Commercially processed ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food opened and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. Observed opened cold cuts meats/cheeses not date marked.
No soap provided at handwash sink. Hand wash sink at bar and in kitchen. Educated operator on importance of having hand soap. Operator placed soap at hand wash sink.
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed mashed potatoes and cooked foods not date marked in walk in cooler.
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense drink ice.
Ceiling tile missing in kitchen. Educated operator on replacing ceiling tile.
Reach-in freezer next to walk in freezer interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues.
Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Prep reach in cooler across cook line. Educated operator on standing water in reach in cooler.
Jul 29, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 16 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
4 High priority4 Intermediate8 Basic
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Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food.
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed container of raw shell eggs and container of raw ground beef stored over ready to eat corn, gravy, and sauces in walk in cooler. Operator placed raw animal foods on bottom shelf.
Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed Melted butter 109F less than 4 hours. Operator reheated butter on stove.
Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored bottled beverages. Operator removed chemical.
Employee washed hands in a sink other than an approved handwash sink. Observed employee washing hands at three compartment sink.
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed hand wash sink at bar blocked by single-service cups.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Hand wash sink at bar.
No soap provided at handwash sink. Hand wash sink at bar and hand wash sink in women's accessible bathroom.
Ceiling tile missing in kitchen.
Commercially processed reduced oxygen packaged fish bearing a label indicating that it is to remain frozen until time of use no longer frozen and not removed from reduced oxygen package. Operator removed fish from packaging.
Ice scoop handle in contact with ice. Educated operator on importance of storing ice scoop with handle up and not touching ice.
In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment.
Standing water in bottom of reach-in-coolers. Beer reach in cooler underneath register and prep reach in cooler at cook line.
Stored food not covered. Observed gravy, salsa, sauces, and cooked corn in walk in cooler not covered. Educated operator on importance of covering foods.
Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry.
Wiping cloth chlorine sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. Observed chlorine concentration at 0 ppm.
Nov 29, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 7 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority4 Intermediate3 Basic
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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. Provided operator with written procedures.
Menu does not identify which items contain raw or undercooked animal foods covered by the consumer advisory. Ahi tuna on menu.
No chlorine chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths.
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.
Ice scoop handle in contact with ice. Educated operator on proper storage of ice scoop. Operator fixed scoop.
No handwashing signs provided at a hand sinks used by food employees. Educated operator on importance of having hand wash sign. Operator placed hand wash signs at hand wash sinks.
Stored food not covered. Observed tomato sauce not covered in walk in cooler.
Aug 14, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority2 Intermediate2 Basic
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Wiping cloth sanitizer solution exceeds the maximum concentration allowed. Observed chlorine concentration at 200+ppm.
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 forms before leaving inspection.
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Bar. Operator labeled bottle.
Ice scoop handle in contact with ice. Operator fixed ice scoop.
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Restrooms near kitchen, men's restroom near bar, hand wash sink in kitchen, and bar hand wash sink.
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.