THAI CAFE 99
814 SW PINE ISLAND RD STE 312, Cape Coral FL 33991 · 2395742610
Last inspected Feb 23, 2026 · 9 visits since August 2023
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▲ GETTING WORSE
5 inspections, one direction. The current grade is the worst on record.
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
Awarded on the inspection record alone. What they mean →
Disciplinary actions
1 case · $200
| Case | Violation date | Final order | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 7--2026026866 | Feb 23, 2026 | May 6, 2026 | $200 |
Inspection history
9 visits, newest first
Feb 23, 2026Call Back - Admin. complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 5 violations recorded, 1 high priority.
1 High priority0 Intermediate4 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 5 findingsThe state's own report →
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed raw shrimp (46F - Cold Holding); raw chicken (48F - Cold Holding) in reach-in cooler across from cook line. The owner is placing raw chicken and raw shrimp on ice. Observed raw pork (48F - Cold Holding); raw steak (49F - Cold Holding) in stand up reach-in cooler in kitchen. The owner is placing ice on all raw products.
Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair.
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 reach-in cooler across cook line ambient temperature 47F.
Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair under 3 compartment sink.
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Light shield damaged/in disrepair. Observed light covering in kitchen is off hinges.
Feb 17, 2026Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 5 recorded, 1 high priority.
1 High priority0 Intermediate4 Basic
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Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed raw shrimp (46F - Cold Holding); raw chicken (48F - Cold Holding) in reach-in cooler across from cook line. The owner is placing raw chicken and raw shrimp on ice. Observed raw pork (48F - Cold Holding); raw steak (49F - Cold Holding) in stand up reach-in cooler in kitchen. The owner is placing ice on all raw products.
Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair.
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 reach-in cooler across cook line ambient temperature 47F.
Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair under 3 compartment sink.
Light shield damaged/in disrepair. Observed light covering in kitchen is off hinges.
Aug 27, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority2 Intermediate1 Basic
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Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed can opener soiled.
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled.
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance.
Mar 5, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority2 Intermediate1 Basic
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Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed can opener soiled.
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed handwashing sink beside cook line used as a dump sink. Educated management to only use handwashing sink for handwashing only.
Employee personal food not properly identified and segregated from food to be served to the public. Observed personal food in reach-in cooler across from cook line. The owner removed steak from reach-in cooler.
Oct 1, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority1 Intermediate2 Basic
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Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed handwashing sink used for storing noodles. The noodles was removed from handwashing sink.
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance.
Silverware/utensils stored upright with the food-contact surface up. Observed silverware face up on table.
Mar 22, 2024□ Call Back - CompliedComplaint Investigation
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Mar 21, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionLicensing Inspection
Met inspection standards. 2 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority0 Intermediate2 Basic
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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 beside reach-in freezer in kitchen ambient temperature 48F.
Ice scoop handle in contact with ice. The operator removed ice scoop from ice bin.
Jan 25, 2024Warning IssuedComplaint Investigation
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 6 recorded, 1 high priority.
1 High priority3 Intermediate2 Basic
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Observed: Establishment operating without a license from the Division of Hotels and Restaurants. Operator must obtain a public food service license from the Division of Hotels and Restaurants within 60 days. Submit a license application and payment to DBPR/Bureau of Central Intake Unit, 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-0783. To apply online or obtain an application for license visit http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/. Establishment is open and operating to the public. Priority: High Priority
Observed: Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. Priority: Intermediate
Observed: No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Priority: Intermediate
Observed: 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 Employee Reporting Form for owner to make copies and have all personal fill out. Priority: Intermediate
Observed: Accumulation of debris inside warewashing machine. Priority: Basic
Observed: In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Priority: Basic
Aug 21, 2023Inspection 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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Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed can opener soiled.
Ice scoop handle in contact with ice. The operator removed ice scoop from ice bin.
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.