Al's Hot Dogs

308 Del Prado Blvd S, Cape Coral, FL 33990

American

Last inspected: May 14, 2025

Score

Low Risk

Inspectors have visited Al's Hot Dogs six times, with records going back to 2022. The most recent visit was on May 14, 2025. Diners can read the low risk label as a sign that recent inspections have gone well.

Violation counts have held steady across recent visits, averaging around two violations each.

The pattern that stands out is “time/temperature control for safety food cold held”, which has been cited three times.

Compared to the broader Cape Coral restaurant scene, where the average is 77, this is a stronger showing. The file should reassure diners considering a visit.

Inspections

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Inspection History

May 14, 2025

Routine - Food

1 major violation.

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Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-05-14: The owner is currently in the process of taking the Certified Manager Certification Test. **Time Extended**

53A-01-7

Sep 18, 2024

Routine - Food

4 major violations. 1 minor violation.

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Intermediate - 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/ **Warning**

53A-03-7

Intermediate - Water with a temperature of least 85 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. Observed hot water turned off at handwashing sink. **Warning**

27-16-5

Intermediate - 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. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**

11-27-4

Intermediate - 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. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**

11-26-1

Basic - Hotel and Restaurant license decal not displayed on mobile food dispensing vehicle. **Warning**

50-03-4

Jan 12, 2024

Routine - Food

1 critical violation. 1 minor violation.

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High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed hotdogs (47F - Cold Holding) in reach-in cooler. The owner placed hotdog on ice. **Corrective Action Taken**

03A-02-5

Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed cell phone on prep table across from steam table. The owner removed cell phone from prep table. **Corrected On-Site**

40-06-5

Sep 6, 2023

Routine - Food

1 major violation.

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Food Obtained from Approved Sources

FL-11

Feb 22, 2023

Routine - Food

1 critical violation. 1 major violation.

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High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed cooked mixed vegetables (83F - Cold Holding) across from cook line. The owner moved cooked mixed vegetables into stand up refrigerator. **Corrective Action Taken**

03A-02-5

11-27-4

Sep 14, 2022

Routine - Food

1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 1 minor violation.

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High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed raw hamburgers (48F - Cold Holding) in stand up refrigerator. The owner is placing ice on raw hamburgers. **Corrective Action Taken**

03A-02-5

Intermediate - Water with a temperature of at least 100 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. The owner turned on hot water. **Corrected On-Site**

27-16-4

Basic - Hotel and Restaurant license decal not displayed on mobile food dispensing vehicle. The owner does have license decal in unit. **Corrective Action Taken**

50-03-4

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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Al's Hot Dogs last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Al's Hot Dogs on file is from May 14, 2025. The public record contains six inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Al's Hot Dogs?

Across the inspection record, “time/temperature control for safety food cold held” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Al's Hot Dogs.

How does Al's Hot Dogs compare to other restaurants in Cape Coral?

Al's Hot Dogs most recently scored 90 out of 100, which is higher than the Cape Coral average of 77.

Has Al's Hot Dogs' inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Al's Hot Dogs have averaged around two violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Al's Hot Dogs means inspectors found minimal or no significant issues at the most recent visit. Most facilities at this tier have a clean recent inspection report.

How often is Al's Hot Dogs inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Al's Hot Dogs is inspected around two times per year on average.

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