Annie's Restaurant
Last inspected: Oct 29, 2025
86
Score
Going back to 2022, Annie's Restaurant has 13 inspections in the public record. The most recent visit was on Oct 29, 2025. Low risk indicates the latest report didn't flag anything that would worry the average customer.
Violation counts have been trending down, averaging around three violations across recent inspections versus roughly six violations before.
Looking across the full record, “ready-to-eat” is the recurring theme, flagged four times.
Compared to the broader Cape Coral restaurant scene, where the average is 77, this is a stronger showing. The record reflects steady performance over time.
13
Inspections
1
Critical latest
0
Major latest
0
Minor latest
Inspection History
Oct 29, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation.
View 1 violation
High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Rodent activity present as evidenced by rodent droppings found. Observed 3 rodent droppings on floor in front of ice machines near mop sink and hot water heater. Operator started cleaning and discarding rodent droppings. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-10-29: Observed 3 rodent droppings on floor in dishwash area. Operator cleaned and discarded droppings.**Admin Complaint** **Admin Complaint** **Corrective Action Taken**
35A-04-4
86
Oct 28, 2025
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 4 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Food Received at Proper Temperature
FL-12
Food in Good Condition, Safe, and Unadulterated
FL-13
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Equipment, Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Approved
FL-35
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
55
Aug 22, 2025
Complaint Full
No violations found.
100
Aug 21, 2025
Complaint Full
3 critical violations. 6 minor violations.
View 9 violations
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Food in Good Condition, Safe, and Unadulterated
FL-13
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Proper Hot and Cold Holding Temperatures
FL-21
Hot and Cold Water Available; Adequate Pressure
FL-25
Equipment Adequate to Maintain Product Temperature
FL-29
Equipment, Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Approved
FL-35
Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Designed and Constructed
FL-50
39
Mar 19, 2025
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Mar 18, 2025
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 5 minor violations.
View 8 violations
High Priority - Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food. **Warning**
12A-07-5
High Priority - Rodent activity present as evidenced by rodent droppings found. Observed 1 rodent dropping on floor in front of walk in cooler, 2 droppings in front of reach in freezer, and 1 dropping near back dry storage kitchen exit. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
35A-04-4
Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed lentil soup and precooked meats in walk in cooler. **Warning**
02C-02-5
Basic - Silverware/utensils stored upright with the food-contact surface up. Forks on shelving next to hand wash sinks in dishwash area. **Warning**
24-18-4
Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Cook line. **Warning**
25-06-4
Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Educated operator on importance of securing tanks. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
51-11-4
Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Cooks. **Warning**
13-03-4
Basic - Food not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor. Observed bag of carrots and containers of food stored on floor in walk in cooler. **Warning**
08B-47-4
52
Oct 21, 2024
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Oct 18, 2024
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 2 major violations. 8 minor violations.
View 13 violations
High Priority - 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. Observed chlorine concentration at 0 ppm. Operator called technician. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
22-41-4
High Priority - Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. Observed 1 live roach in cabinet around soda syrup boxes at wait station. **Warning**
35A-05-4
High Priority - Rodent activity present as evidenced by rodent droppings found. Observed 2 rodent droppings on floor in women's restroom. **Warning**
35A-04-4
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Hand wash sink in women's restroom. Operator placed paper towels at hand wash sink. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
31B-02-4
Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Hand wash sink in dishwasher area. **Warning**
31B-03-4
Basic - Accumulation of gray-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Educated operator on importance of cleaning ice machine daily. **Warning**
22-20-5
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense granola and Parmesan cheese. Operator removed cups. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
14-01-5
Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Educated operator on importance of securing tanks. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
51-11-4
Basic - 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. **Warning**
12B-12-5
Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. **Warning**
10-07-4
Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Operator removed label. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
16-46-4
Basic - Reach-in freezer next to ice machine interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. **Warning**
22-16-4
Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Educated operator on importance of storing containers inverted. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
25-06-4
35
Mar 19, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 7 minor violations.
View 10 violations
Certified Food Manager Identification
FL-02
Food in Good Condition, Safe, and Unadulterated
FL-13
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Potentially Hazardous Food Held at Proper Temperature
FL-16
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
Hot and Cold Water Available; Adequate Pressure
FL-25
Proper Sanitizer Contact Time and Concentration
FL-33
Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Designed and Constructed
FL-50
Plumbing Maintained; Sewage Disposal
FL-51
45
Oct 31, 2023
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Sep 1, 2023
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 6 major violations. 9 minor violations.
View 17 violations
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed container of raw ground beef stored over container of Parmesan cheese in walk in cooler. Operator switched raw beef to bottom shelf. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
08A-05-6
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed tuna salad 48F cold hold, sliced tomatoes 50F cold hold less than 4 hours in reach in cooler on other side of cook line. Operator turned down reach in cooler. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
03A-02-5
Intermediate - Water with a temperature of at least 100 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. Men's restroom. **Warning**
27-16-4
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. Provided operator with written procedures. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
11-27-4
Intermediate - 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. **Warning**
53B-01-5
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. Operator completed forms before leaving inspection. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
11-26-1
Intermediate - Operator is not properly tracking/marking the number of days ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite was held at refrigeration temperatures prior to freezing in order to properly date mark the food when it is thawed and held at refrigeration temperatures again. Observed soups, potato salad, and precooked foods in walk in cooler not date marked. Educated operator on importance of date marking. Operator date marked foods. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
02C-04-5
Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed soups, hot dogs, and precooked foods in walk in cooler not date marked. Educated operator on importance of date marking. Operator date marked foods. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
02C-02-5
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense powdered sugar. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
14-01-5
Basic - 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. **Warning**
12B-12-5
Basic - Food not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor. Observed bag of onions stored on floor in walk in cooler. Educated operator on importance of having food stored of of floor. Operator placed onions on shelf. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
08B-47-4
Basic - In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
21-04-4
Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Hand wash sink in dishwash area. Educated operator on having hand washing sign. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
31B-04-4
Basic - Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. Operator placed employee beverage on bottom shelf. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
12B-13-4
Basic - Plumbing system in disrepair. Observed women's left side toilet not flushing. Operator fixed toilet. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
29-08-4
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Powdered sugar. Operator labeled container. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
02D-01-5
Basic - Open dumpster lid. Educated operator on importance of having dumpster lid closed. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
33-16-4
26
Dec 29, 2022
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 3 major violations. 8 minor violations.
View 13 violations
High Priority - Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale. Observed one 28 oz can of red peppers dented. Educated operator on importance of going through cans. Operator discarded can. **Corrective Action Taken** **Repeat Violation**
01B-01-4
High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored by food items. Operator removed chemical. **Corrected On-Site**
41-10-4
Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Hand wash sink in dishwash area.
31B-03-4
Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Precooked foods in walk in cooler. Educated operator on importance of date marking. Operator date marked foods in walk in cooler before leaving inspection. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
02C-02-5
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Hand wash sink in dishwash area.
31B-02-4
Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured at front beverage/wait station. **Repeat Violation**
51-11-4
Basic - Cleaned and sanitized equipment or utensils not properly stored. Observed ice bucket stored on floor. **Repeat Violation**
24-07-4
Basic - Food not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor. Observed bottled water and bag of carrots stored on floor. Educated operator on importance of storing food off floor. Operator placed bottled water and carrots on crates. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
08B-47-4
Basic - In-use ice scoop stored on top of dusty ice machine between uses. **Corrected On-Site**
10-12-5
Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Hand wash sink in dishwash area. **Repeat Violation**
31B-04-4
Basic - Open dumpster lid.
33-16-4
Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
25-06-4
Basic - Water leaking from pipe underneath hand wash sink in prep station.
29-11-4
37
Sep 1, 2022
Routine - Food
5 critical violations. 2 major violations. 10 minor violations.
View 17 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed cut melon 55F cold hold, sliced tomatoes 55F cold hold less than 4 hours. Time/temperature control for safety foods double panned with ice. Observed Precooked sausage 46F cold hold, raw ground beef 46F cold hold less than 4 hours in walk in cooler. Operator turned down walk in cooler.. **Corrective Action Taken**
03A-02-5
High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored by food items.
41-10-4
High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb behind establishment behind kitchen exit. **Repeat Violation**
29-34-4
High Priority - Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food.
12A-07-5
High Priority - Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale. Observed on 6lb can of sliced peaches dented. Can separated to be returned to distributor. **Corrective Action Taken**
01B-01-4
Intermediate - Operator is not properly tracking/marking the number of days ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite was held at refrigeration temperatures prior to freezing in order to properly date mark the food when it is thawed and held at refrigeration temperatures again. Observed precooked frozen soups/chili not date marked in reach in freezer near back door exit.
02C-04-5
Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed precooked foods in walk in cooler not date marked.
02C-02-5
Basic - Accumulation of gray-like substance in the interior of the ice machines.
22-20-5
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense granola.
14-01-5
Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured next soda machine at front beverage/wait station.
51-11-4
Basic - Cleaned and sanitized equipment or utensils not properly stored. Observed ice bucket stored on floor.
24-07-4
Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Cooks and food preparers.
13-03-4
Basic - Food not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor. Observed bottled water and container of raw fish stored on floor in walk in cooler. Educated operator on importance of storing food off floor. Operator placed food on shelf. **Repeat Violation**
08B-47-4
Basic - Ice buildup in bread storage reach-in freezer in back dry storage area.
14-69-4
Basic - In-use ice scoop stored on top of ice machine surface between uses. **Corrected On-Site**
10-12-5
Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Hand wash sink in dishwash area. **Repeat Violation**
31B-04-4
Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Cook line. Operator inverted. **Corrected On-Site**
25-06-4
23
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Annie's Restaurant last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Annie's Restaurant on file is from Oct 29, 2025. The public record contains 13 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Annie's Restaurant?
Across the inspection record, “ready-to-eat” has been cited four times, more than any other issue at Annie's Restaurant.
How does Annie's Restaurant compare to other restaurants in Cape Coral?
Annie's Restaurant most recently scored 86 out of 100, which is higher than the Cape Coral average of 77.
Has Annie's Restaurant's inspection record improved over time?
Yes. Recent inspections at Annie's Restaurant have averaged around three violations per visit, down from roughly six earlier in the record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Annie's Restaurant 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 Annie's Restaurant inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Annie's Restaurant is inspected around four times per year on average.
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