UPTOWN BINGO
2708 SANTA BARBARA BLVD - UNIT 110, Cape Coral FL 33914 · 239-772-4646
Last inspected Apr 1, 2026 · 9 visits since August 2023
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— STEADY
5 inspections within 36 points of each other. Whatever this kitchen does, it does consistently.
Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license.
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
Awarded on the inspection record alone. What they mean →
Disciplinary actions
2 cases · $400
| Case | Violation date | Final order | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 7--2025026105 | Feb 21, 2025 | Apr 17, 2025 | $200 |
| 7--2014053265 | Dec 9, 2014 | Jan 27, 2015 | $200 |
Inspection history
9 visits, newest first
Apr 1, 2026Call Back - Admin. complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 2 violations recorded.
0 High priority2 Intermediate0 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 2 findings
Food manager certification expired. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ Jerry L Pandolfi was certified on 07-01-2020 and expired on 07-01-2025
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. Operator unable to locate and training certificates.
Jan 28, 2026Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 4 recorded.
0 High priority3 Intermediate1 Basic
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Food manager certification expired. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ Jerry L Pandolfi was certified on 07-01-2020 and expired on 07-01-2025
No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. No test kit to check chlorine levels in three compartment sink.
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. Operator unable to locate and training certificates.
Employee eating in a food preparation or other restricted area.
Apr 30, 2025□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Feb 27, 2025Call 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
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Required employee training expired for all employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.
Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom.
Feb 21, 2025Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 7 violations recorded, 3 high priority.
3 High priority1 Intermediate3 Basic
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Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license.
Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Observed ham (51F - Cold Holding); cheese (57F - Cold Holding); hotdogs (51F - Cold Holding); turkey (58F - Cold Holding); chicken (58F - Cold Holding) in reach-in cooler. Observed chili (51F - Cold Holding); sour kartz (55F - Cold Holding); melted cheese (57F - Cold Holding) in stand up reach-in cooler across from ice maker.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed ham (51F - Cold Holding); cheese (57F - Cold Holding); hotdogs (51F - Cold Holding); turkey (58F - Cold Holding); chicken (58F - Cold Holding) in reach-in cooler. Observed chili (51F - Cold Holding); sour kartz (55F - Cold Holding); melted cheese (57F - Cold Holding) in stand up reach-in cooler across from ice maker.
Required employee training expired for all employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.
Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom.
Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris.
Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Observed plastic plates and plastic cups not inverted on storage rack beside reach-in cooler.
Oct 17, 2024□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
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Equipment in poor repair. Observed reach-in cooler gaskets torn.
Aug 13, 2024Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 9 recorded, 1 high priority.
1 High priority3 Intermediate5 Basic
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Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed hotdogs (49F - Cold Holding) in stand up reach-in cooler. Moved hotdogs into reach-in cooler beside microwave.
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. Printed out Clean Up of Vomiting and Diarrheal Events DBPR Form HR 5030-104 for Manager.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink.
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed chili in stand up reach-in cooler not date marked.
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 across from soda machine 49F.
Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom.
Equipment in poor repair. Observed reach-in cooler gaskets torn.
Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Observed plastic plates not inverted beside microwave inverted plastic plates.
Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry.
Dec 18, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority2 Intermediate3 Basic
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No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink.
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.
Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom.
Equipment in poor repair. Observed reach-in cooler gasket torn.
Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Observed old label date marked on corn dogs informed the operator that the date marked needed to be changed.
Aug 22, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority1 Intermediate3 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. Emailed owner DBPR Form HR 5030-103. The owner will assure all personnel read and sign.
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance.
Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom.
Equipment in poor repair. Observed stand up reach-in cooler gasket torn.
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.