Backstreets Sports Bar
Last inspected: Oct 16, 2025
58
Score
Inspectors have visited Backstreets Sports Bar 10 times, with records going back to 2022. The most recent visit was on Oct 16, 2025. Medium risk typically reflects a handful of issues that inspectors wrote up but didn't deem critical.
Inspection results have stayed in a similar range over the last few visits, averaging around six violations each.
When inspectors have written things up, “working containers of food removed” has been the most frequent reason, cited five times.
Restaurants in Cape Coral average 77, so Backstreets Sports Bar trails the local norm. The full record sits in fairly typical territory for a working restaurant.
10
Inspections
2
Critical latest
1
Major latest
3
Minor latest
Inspection History
Oct 16, 2025
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
View 6 violations
High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to left-side hose bibb at outdoor mop sink.
29-34-4
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 at bar. Operator called technician and will use working dishmachine in kitchen. **Corrective Action Taken**
22-41-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed plastic container stored inside hand wash sink in dishwash area. Operator removed plastic container. **Corrected On-Site**
31A-11-4
Basic - Employee personal food not properly identified and segregated from food to be served to the public. Operator placed employee food on bottom shelf. **Corrected On-Site**
08B-49-4
Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting.
24-08-4
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Salt containers. Operator labeled containers. **Corrected On-Site**
02D-01-5
58
Jul 23, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 4 minor violations.
View 6 violations
High Priority - Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale. Observed one 6lb can of pizza sauce dented. Operator separated can to be returned to distributor. **Corrective Action Taken**
01B-01-4
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris. Can opener.
22-02-4
Basic - Ice buildup in walk-in freezer.
14-69-4
Basic - Observed light not functioning in walk in cooler.
38-01-4
Basic - Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. Reach in freezer next to hand wash sink at cook line. Educated operator on proper storage of employee beverages. Operator placed employee beverage on bottom shelf. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
12B-13-4
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Flour bin. Educated operator on the importance of labeling. Operator labeled flour bin. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
02D-01-5
64
Nov 18, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 4 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Certified Food Manager Identification
FL-02
Proper Hot and Cold Holding Temperatures
FL-21
Warewashing Facilities Maintained and Used
FL-24
Food Received at Proper Temperature
FL-12
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
70
Aug 26, 2024
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 3 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 10 violations
High Priority - Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with jalapenos in walk in cooler. Operator placed jalapenos in food grade container. **Corrected On-Site**
14-31-5
High Priority - Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food.
12A-07-5
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 at bar dishmachine. Note: do not use until fixed. Use main working dishmach in kitchen until fixed. Operator called technician. **Corrective Action Taken**
22-41-4
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**
11-27-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed hand wash sink in dishwash area blocked by buckets. Operator moved buckets. **Corrected On-Site**
31A-09-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed plastic container stored in hand wash sink in dishwash area.
31A-11-4
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed sunglasses stored next to clean food equipment. Operator removed sunglasses. **Corrected On-Site**
40-06-5
Basic - Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. Walk in cooler. **Corrected On-Site**
12B-13-4
Basic - Soiled dry wiping cloth in use. **Corrected On-Site**
21-10-4
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Flour bin.
02D-01-5
39
May 28, 2024
Complaint Full
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
View 4 violations
High Priority - Wiping cloth sanitizer solution exceeds the maximum concentration allowed. Observed chlorine concentration at 200 ppm. Operator redid solution. **Corrective Action Taken**
41-27-4
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. Precooked frozen chorizo not date marked. Operator date marked chorizo. **Corrected On-Site**
02C-04-5
Basic - Cleaned and sanitized equipment or utensils not properly stored. Ice buckets stored on floor next to ice machine. **Corrected On-Site**
24-07-4
Basic - Food storage container/container lid cracked or broken. Operator discarded containers. **Corrected On-Site**
14-38-4
70
Nov 28, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 5 minor violations.
View 7 violations
High Priority - Employee touching ready-to-eat food with their bare hands - food was not being heated as a sole ingredient to 145 degrees F or immediately added to other ingredients to be cooked/heated to the minimum required temperature to allow bare hand contact. Establishment has no approved Alternative Operating Procedure. Observed barehand contact with ready to eat lettuce. Educated employee. Employee washed hands and put on gloves. **Corrected On-Site**
09-01-4
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Operator labeled bottle. **Corrected On-Site**
41-17-4
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Flour container at cook line. Operator labeled containers. **Corrected On-Site**
02D-01-5
Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. **Corrected On-Site**
42-01-4
Basic - Food not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor. Observed bags of ice stored on floor in walk in freezer.
08B-47-4
Basic - Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom.
32-12-5
Basic - Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors. Employee restroom.
32-04-4
61
Aug 11, 2023
Routine - Food
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Proper Eating, Tasting, Drinking, or Tobacco Use
FL-06
Food Received at Proper Temperature
FL-12
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
86
Jan 11, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
70
Sep 23, 2022
Complaint Full
2 critical violations. 2 minor violations.
View 4 violations
High Priority - Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food.
12A-07-5
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**
22-41-4
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Flour container. **Corrected On-Site**
02D-01-5
Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Bar and dishwash area.
31B-04-4
67
Aug 31, 2022
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
View 6 violations
High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored near food equipment. Operator removed. **Corrected On-Site**
41-10-4
High Priority - Wiping cloth sanitizer solution exceeds the maximum concentration allowed. Observed chlorine concentration at 200ppm.
41-27-4
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Operator labeled. **Corrected On-Site**
41-17-4
Basic - Food not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor. Observed bottled water stored on floor in beer walk in cooler. Operator placed bottled water off floor. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
08B-47-4
Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Hand wash sink in dishwash area.
31B-04-4
Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
21-12-4
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Backstreets Sports Bar last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Backstreets Sports Bar on file is from Oct 16, 2025. The public record contains 10 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Backstreets Sports Bar?
Across the inspection record, “working containers of food removed” has been cited five times, more than any other issue at Backstreets Sports Bar.
How does Backstreets Sports Bar compare to other restaurants in Cape Coral?
Backstreets Sports Bar most recently scored 58 out of 100, which is lower than the Cape Coral average of 77.
Has Backstreets Sports Bar's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Backstreets Sports Bar have averaged around six violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a medium risk rating mean?
A medium risk rating at Backstreets Sports Bar means the most recent inspection turned up a handful of issues that the health department wrote up but did not classify as critical.
How often is Backstreets Sports Bar inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Backstreets Sports Bar is inspected around three times per year on average.
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