RUMRUNNERS
5848 CAPE HARBOUR DR, Cape Coral FL 33914 · 239-790-5786
Last inspected Jun 2, 2026 · 15 visits since September 2023
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5 inspections trending down, 26 points off where it started.
Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Observed raw steak over raw pork in stand up reach-in cooler. The chef moved the raw steak under the raw pork.
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1 case · $200
| Case | Violation date | Final order | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 7--2025014703 | Feb 6, 2025 | Mar 26, 2025 | $200 |
Inspection history
15 visits, newest first
Jun 2, 2026□ Call Back - CompliedComplaint Investigation
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Jun 1, 2026Warning IssuedComplaint Investigation
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 17 recorded, 3 high priority.
3 High priority3 Intermediate11 Basic
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Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food. Educated operator. Operator educated employee. Employee washed hands.
Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Observed container of raw chicken stored over raw beef in walk in cooler. Operator placed raw chicken in bottom shelf.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed tomato sauce 53F cold hold, precooked chopped chicken 54F cold hold less than 4 hours in small reach in cooler in back food prep area. Educated operator on maintaining temperature at 41F or below. Observed Aioli 45F cold hold, thai coconut sauce 44F cold hold, butter milk 45F cold hold less than 4 hours in walk in cooler. Operator states just prepped foods. Operator called technician and turned down coolers.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris. Can opener. Operator cleaned can opener.
Multiuse food-contact surface with welds/joints that are not smooth. Observed insulation exposed over ice inside ice machine.
No quaternary ammonium chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths.
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense spice. Educated operator on using scoops with handles. Operator removed cup.
Cleaned and sanitized equipment or utensils not properly stored. Observed chill sticks stored on floor in outside walk in cooler. Operator washed, rinse, sanitized chill sticks and place off of floor.
Employee drinking from an unenclosed beverage container in a food preparation/clean dishware area and the container does not have a dispensing mechanism to prevent hand contact with lip contact area of drink container.
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed purse stored on top of reach in cooler in back food prep area. Operator removed purse.
In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. Salad prep station. Operator removed knives.
In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Operator removed tongs.
Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Operator inverted containers.
Standing water in bottom of small reach-in-cooler in back food prep area.
Time/temperature control for safety food not maintained frozen solid in walk in freezer.
Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Operator removed cloths.
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Flour/sugar bins. Operator labeled bins.
May 7, 2026□ Call Back - CompliedComplaint Investigation
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority1 Intermediate1 Basic
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Establishment not maintaining clam/mussel/oyster tags for 90 days. Mussel and clam tags not marked with last date served. This is a repeat violation from the previous inspection dated 03-06-2026
Food stored on floor. Cases of lemons and limes stored on floor of outside walk in cooler
May 6, 2026Administrative complaint recommendedComplaint Investigation
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 10 violations recorded, 5 high priority.
5 High priority1 Intermediate4 Basic
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Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 6 hours. Inside walk in cooler: risotto (53 F - Cold Holding) Per operator risotto was prepared the night before. It is easily determined that food did not cool properly. This is a repeat violation from the previous inspection dated 03-06-2026
Employee handled soiled equipment or utensils and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Observed emoloyee load dish machine with soiled dishes while wearing gloves and then proceeded to handle clean and sanitised dishes without a glove change and proper hand washing. Discussed with operator the need for hand washing and glove change
Single-use gloves not changed as needed after changing tasks or when damaged or soiled. Observed employee eating with gloved hands and returned to working with food without hand washing and glove change. Discussed with operator the need for hand washing.
Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Inside walk in cooler: risotto (53 F - Cold Holding) Per operator risotto was prepared the night before. It is easily determined that food did not cool properly. This is a repeat violation from the previous inspection dated 03-06-2026
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. In small reach in cooler in back prep area prepared chicken (66 F - Cold Holding); caramelized onions (64 F - Cold Holding) Operator voluntarily discarded before it could be determined if a stop sale was warranted
Establishment not maintaining clam/mussel/oyster tags for 90 days. Mussel and clam tags not marked with last date served. This is a repeat violation from the previous inspection dated 03-06-2026
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Ramekin used as scoop inside container of crab mix in walk in cooler. Operator discarded ramekin.
Dead roaches on premises. Single dead roach observed behind coffee machine in wait station. Operator cleaned and sanitized during inspection.
Employee eating in a food preparation or other restricted area. Observed employee eating in small prep room. Discussed with operator and employee discarded food.
Food stored on floor. Cases of lemons and limes stored on floor of outside walk in cooler
Mar 6, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionComplaint Investigation
Met inspection standards. 9 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
4 High priority2 Intermediate3 Basic
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Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 6 hours. In walk in cooler 12 quarts of house made béchamel sauce made more than 24 hours prior was observed béchamel sauce (58 F - Cold Holding). It can be easily determined that the sauce did not cool properly. Stop sale was issued
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. Dishwasher (Chlorine 00ppm) Operator replaced empty container of sanitizer to achieve Dishwasher (Chlorine 100ppm)
Quaternary ammonium sanitizer not at proper minimum strength for manual warewashing. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. Triple Sink (Quaternary 00ppm)
Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. In walk in cooler 12 quarts of house made béchamel sauce made more than 24 hours prior was observed béchamel sauce (58 F - Cold Holding). It can be easily determined that the sauce did not cool properly.
Clam/mussel/oyster tags not marked with last date served. Mussel tags not dated with last date served. This is a repeat violation from the previous inspection dated 02-11-2026
No soap provided at handwash sink. At server station hand sink. Observed operator correct violations in order to meet inspection standards.
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. In walk in cooler Ani tune was still under reduced oxygen packaging but had not thawed yet. Operator removed fish entirely from package and returned to walk in cooler
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Cell phone stored with single use to go containers on expo shelf. Observed operator correct violations in order to meet inspection standards.
Outdoor ice machine with no overhead protection. One outdoor ice machine was moved and no longer has overhead protection
Feb 11, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionComplaint Investigation
Met inspection standards. 14 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
3 High priority4 Intermediate7 Basic
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Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale. Observed one 6lb can of unlabeled food. Operator discarded can.
Quaternary ammonium sanitizer not at proper minimum strength for manual warewashing. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. Obviously quaternary ammonium concentration at 100 ppm. Operator will use chlorine and will use working dishmachine.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed raw salmon 50F cold hold less than 4 hours. Operator placed raw salmon on metal tray and temporaplaced raw salmon in reach in freezer to cool. Rechecked temperature at 39F.
Clam/mussel tags not maintained in chronological order according to the last date they were served in the establishment.
Clam/mussel tags not marked with last date served.
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed handwashing sink in dishwash area blocked by trash container. Operator removed trash container.
No quaternary ammonium chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths.
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense rice in walk in cooler.
Employee personal food not properly identified and segregated from food to be served to the public. Beer walk in cooler. Operator placed employee food in proper location.
Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Operator separated containers.
Food storage container/container lid cracked or broken. Operator discarded containers.
In-use ice scoop stored on top of outside ice machine between uses. Operator removed ice scoops.
Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Operator discarded cloths.
Wiping cloth quaternary ammonium compound sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. Observed quaternary ammonium concentration at 100 ppm.
Dec 15, 2025□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Oct 15, 2025Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 5 recorded, 1 high priority.
1 High priority3 Intermediate1 Basic
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Time/temperature control for safety food identified in the written procedure as a food held using time as a public health control has no time marking and the time removed from temperature control cannot be determined. Rice identified on plan but not time marked. Per operator, rice was made at 11:00 and will discard at 3:00. Rice was time marked during inspection.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Mold like substance inside soda nozzle behind bar.
Menu does not identify which items contain raw or undercooked animal foods covered by the consumer advisory. Ani tuna not identified as served raw on menu. Operator marked menu items during inspection.
Operator is doing a special process, conducting reduced oxygen packaging, cooking time/temperature control for safety food to a time and temperature combination lesser than those in the Food Code or operating a molluscan shellfish tank for human consumption without a HACCP plan approved by the Division of Hotels and Restaurants. Provided operator with EZ Template Frozen Fish
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. 8 pounds (16 8 ounce packages) baring a label to remove from packaging prior to thawing till under ROP and completely thawed.
May 16, 2025□ Call Back - CompliedComplaint Investigation
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority1 Intermediate0 Basic
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Water pressure lacking at fixtures that require the use of water. Observed low water pressure at handwashing sink in the prep station.
May 15, 2025Warning IssuedComplaint Investigation
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 10 recorded, 3 high priority.
3 High priority3 Intermediate4 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 hamburgers over raw scallops in stand up reach-in cooler on cook line. The manager moved the raw hamburgers beside the raw chicken on bottom shelf in stand up reach-in cooler.
Shell eggs in use or stored with cracks or broken shells. See stop sale. Observed 2 cracked eggs in egg container in stand up reach-in cooler. The manager discarded cracked eggs.
Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed chicken (115F - Hot Holding); shrimp (114F - Hot Holding) in steam table across from cook line. The operator placed chicken and shrimp on stove top to reheat.
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed empty container in handwashing sink in prep station. The empty container was remove from handwashing sink.
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled in bar area.
Water pressure lacking at fixtures that require the use of water. Observed low water pressure at handwashing sink in the prep station.
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed open drink on prep table across from cook line. The manager discarded open drink.
Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food.
In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment.
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed container of rice not labeled in storage area.
Feb 6, 2025Call Back - Admin. complaint recommendedComplaint Investigation
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 4 violations recorded, 2 high priority.
2 High priority1 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 in kitchen.
Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Observed raw steak over raw pork in stand up reach-in cooler. The chef moved the raw steak under the raw pork.
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed spray bottles labeled during inspection.
Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust in dishwashing area.
Jan 27, 2025Warning IssuedComplaint Investigation
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 11 recorded, 2 high priority.
2 High priority1 Intermediate8 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 in kitchen.
Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Observed raw steak over raw pork in stand up reach-in cooler. The chef moved the raw steak under the raw pork.
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed spray bottles labeled during inspection.
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed cell phone above prep table. Observed cell phone removed from above prep table.
Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food.
Ice scoop handle in contact with ice in bar. The manager removed ice scooper from ice bin.
In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. Observed knife removed from in between equipment.
In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board. Observed wiping cloths removed from under cutting board.
Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Observed coffee filter unprotected above coffee machine. Observed coffee filters placed in container.
Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Observed raw shrimp being thawed in prep sink. Observed raw shrimp placed in walk-in cooler for thawing.
Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust in dishwashing area.
Aug 28, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 6 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority0 Intermediate5 Basic
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Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed raw hamburgers (48F - Cold Holding) raw salmon (49F - Cold Holding); raw chicken (48F - Cold Holding) in stand up reach-in cooler across from cook line. The manager placed ice on all raw products.
Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair.
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed cell phone above prep table. The operator removed cell phone from above prep table.
Equipment in poor repair. Observed several reach-in cooler gasket torn.
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees in prep area.
Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust in dishwashing area.
Jan 30, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 8 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority2 Intermediate4 Basic
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Employee began working with food, handling clean equipment or utensils, or touching unwrapped single-service items without first washing hands. Observed operators leave cook line go outside then return to cook line without changing gloves or washing hands. Educated operators on proper hand washing after leaving cook line for other assignments.
Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Observed raw hamburgers over raw shrimp in stand up reach-in cooler across from prep table. The chef moved raw hamburgers to bottom shelf beside raw chicken.
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled.
Water pressure lacking at fixtures that require the use of water. Observed very low water pressures at hand washing sink in kitchen across from Vulcan warmer.
Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair.
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed cell phone above prep table across from cook line.
In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board.
Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Observed coffee filter unprotected above coffee machine.
Sep 27, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 6 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority2 Intermediate3 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 hamburgers over raw shrimp in stand up reach-in cooler across from cook line. The chef moved the raw hamburgers beside the raw chicken.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed cutting board soiled in prep area.
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 tile shows damage or is in disrepair.
Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair.
Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers.
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