Boathouse Tiki Bar & Grill

5819 Driftwood Pkwy, Cape Coral, FL 33904

Bar / Pub

Last inspected: May 29, 2025

100

Score

Low Risk

Boathouse Tiki Bar & Grill has been inspected five times since 2022. The newest entry in the record is dated May 29, 2025. A low risk rating suggests inspectors haven't found much to be concerned about lately.

Recent inspections have found fewer violations than earlier ones, averaging around zero violations lately and about five violations before that.

That puts the facility ahead of the local pack: the average Cape Coral restaurant scores 77. There isn't much in the file that would give a customer pause.

Inspections

Critical latest

Major latest

Minor latest

Inspection History

May 29, 2025

Routine - Food

No violations found.

100

Mar 19, 2024

Routine - Food

No violations found.

100

Sep 11, 2023

Routine - Food

2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 7 minor violations.

View 10 violations

Employee Health Policies Present

FL-03

Food Obtained from Approved Sources

FL-11

Food in Good Condition, Safe, and Unadulterated

FL-13

Warewashing Facilities Maintained and Used

FL-24

Hot and Cold Water Available; Adequate Pressure

FL-25

Equipment Adequate to Maintain Product Temperature

FL-29

Approved Thawing Methods Used

FL-31

Wiping Cloths Properly Used and Stored

FL-41

Potentially Hazardous Food Held at Proper Temperature

FL-16

Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean

FL-23

Jun 27, 2023

Routine - Food

No violations found.

100

Sep 6, 2022

Routine - Food

3 critical violations. 3 major violations. 7 minor violations.

View 13 violations

High Priority - Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale. Observed two 46Fl oz cans of tomato juice rusted. Operator discarded cans. **Corrective Action Taken**

01B-01-4

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. Operator changed sanitizer and primed. Rechecked concentration at 50 ppm. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**

22-41-4

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed Milk 48F cold hold less than 4 hours. Operator turned down reach in cooler and double panned milk with ice. **Corrective Action Taken**

03A-02-5

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris. Can opener. Operator cleaned. **Corrected On-Site**

22-02-4

Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed strainer stored in hand wash sink in back food prep area. Operator removed. **Corrected On-Site**

31A-11-4

Intermediate - Soap dispenser at handwash sink not working/unable to dispense soap. Bar. Operator replaced batteries. **Corrective Action Taken**

31B-06-4

Basic - Equipment and utensils not washed, rinsed and sanitized in the correct order in three-compartment sink. Do not use dishes/equipment not properly sanitized. Observed wash next to sanitize compartment. Educated operator on importance of having wash separate from sanitize. **Repeat Violation**

16-13-5

Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris underneath dishmachine.

36-73-4

Basic - Food not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor. Observed canned food stored on floor in downstairs dry storage.

08B-47-4

Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Outside bar and men's restroom. **Corrected On-Site**

31B-04-4

Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning.

16-46-4

Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Operator inverted. **Corrected On-Site**

25-06-4

Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated gray-like substance in dishwash area.

36-27-5

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Boathouse Tiki Bar & Grill last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Boathouse Tiki Bar & Grill on file is from May 29, 2025. The public record contains five inspections in total.

How does Boathouse Tiki Bar & Grill compare to other restaurants in Cape Coral?

Boathouse Tiki Bar & Grill most recently scored 100 out of 100, which is higher than the Cape Coral average of 77.

Has Boathouse Tiki Bar & Grill's inspection record improved over time?

Yes. Recent inspections at Boathouse Tiki Bar & Grill have averaged around zero violations per visit, down from roughly five earlier in the record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Boathouse Tiki Bar & Grill 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 Boathouse Tiki Bar & Grill inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Boathouse Tiki Bar & Grill is inspected around two times per year on average.

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