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THE O BAR

304 DEL PRADO BLVD S UNIT A, Cape Coral FL 33990

Last inspected Mar 11, 2025 · 6 visits since August 2023

□ Not on the state's active licence list

This licence isn't in DBPR's current active file, which usually means the business has closed, been sold, or let the licence lapse. Everything below belongs to this licence, not to whoever may be trading here now. The history stays public because it is a public record.

Licence typeFood service
Licence4607014
Grade history
AUG 23
DEC 23
AUG 24
MAR 25
▼ IMPROVING

4 inspections, climbing. The current grade is the best on record.

Worst finding on record
Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license.
High priority/50-17-3
Badges — none earned
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined

Awarded on the inspection record alone. What they mean →

Disciplinary actions

1 case · $160

CaseViolation dateFinal orderAmount
7--2025001141Nov 19, 2024Apr 23, 2025$160

Inspection history

6 visits, newest first

Mar 11, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

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

1 High priority1 Intermediate2 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 4 findings
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw chicken over ready to eat chicken wings in reach-in cooler.
High priority/08A-05-6
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.
Intermediate/53B-13-5
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 walk-in cooler being serviced during inspection.
Basic/14-74-7/Corrective Action Taken
Equipment in poor repair. Observed walk-in cooler gasket torn.
Basic/14-11-5
Nov 19, 2024Call Back - Admin. complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection

Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 1 violations recorded.

0 High priority1 Intermediate0 Basic
Show 1 finding ▾
Food manager certification expired. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/
Intermediate/53A-03-7/Warning/Return visit Oct 17, 2024 · The operator stated the Manager completed the Managers Certification. The manager forgot to leave copy of certificate at establishment. Time Extended/Return visit Nov 19, 2024 · Observed No Proof of Certified Manager Certification. Admin Complaint
Oct 17, 2024Call Back - Extension given, pendingRoutine Inspection

A return visit. The problems were not fixed yet and the kitchen was given more time.

0 High priority1 Intermediate1 Basic
Show 2 findings ▾
Food manager certification expired. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/
Intermediate/53A-03-7/Warning/Return visit Oct 17, 2024 · The operator stated the Manager completed the Managers Certification. The manager forgot to leave copy of certificate at establishment. Time Extended
Duct tape used to repair nonfood-contact surface on walk-in cooler door.
Basic/14-71-4/Warning/Return visit Oct 17, 2024 · Time Extended
Aug 14, 2024Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection

Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 6 recorded, 1 high priority.

1 High priority2 Intermediate3 Basic
Show 6 findings ▾
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed raw chicken wings (49F - Cold Holding) beside cook line. The operator placed raw chicken wings in walk-in cooler.
High priority/03A-02-5/Corrective Action Taken/Warning
Food manager certification expired. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/
Intermediate/53A-03-7/Warning
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 HR 5030-103 for Manager. The manager filled out form during inspection.
Intermediate/11-26-1/Corrected On-Site/Warning
Duct tape used to repair nonfood-contact surface on walk-in cooler door.
Basic/14-71-4/Warning
Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation.
Basic/13-03-4/Warning
Food stored on floor. Observed bottles of water on floor in walk-in cooler.
Basic/08B-38-4/Warning
Dec 6, 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
Show 6 findings ▾
Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license.
High priority/50-17-3
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.
Intermediate/53B-13-5
Water with a temperature of at least 100 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. Observed hot water turned off in restroom. The manager turned on hot water during inspection.
Intermediate/27-16-4/Corrected On-Site
Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation.
Basic/13-03-4
Equipment in poor repair. Observed walk-in cooler gasket torn.
Basic/14-11-5/Repeat Violation
Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Observed hand washing sink leaking beside 3 compartment sink. The manager stated a work order has been submitted for water leakage.
Basic/29-11-4/Corrective Action Taken/Repeat Violation
Aug 15, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 7 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

2 High priority3 Intermediate2 Basic
Show 7 findings ▾
Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food. Observed cook place gloves on without washing hands. Educated cook on washing prior to placing on gloves and working with food.
High priority/12A-07-5/Corrective Action Taken
Wiping cloth sanitizer solution exceeds the maximum concentration allowed. Observed sanitizer bucket chlorine sanitizer to strong. The operator added water to get proper strength for sanitizer bucket.
High priority/41-27-4/Corrected On-Site
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. Emailed operator DBPR Form HR 5030-104.
Intermediate/11-27-4/Corrective Action Taken/Repeat Violation
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 operator DBPR Form HR 5030-103. The operator is printing out and having all personnel read and sign.
Intermediate/11-26-1/Corrective Action Taken/Repeat Violation
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.
Intermediate/53B-13-5
Equipment in poor repair. Observed walk-in cooler gasket torn.
Basic/14-11-5
Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Observed water leaking from hand washing sink beside 3 compartment sink.
Basic/29-11-4

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.