Brunch Factory
Last inspected: Mar 25, 2026
67
Score
Across the available record, Brunch Factory has seven inspections on file, the first dated 2023. The most recent visit was on Mar 25, 2026. A medium risk score generally means inspectors found things to fix, though most weren't urgent.
Inspection results have stayed in a similar range over the last few visits, averaging around six violations each.
The most common issue across all inspections has been “no proof provided that food employees are informed”, showing up four times.
The city-wide average sits at 77, which Brunch Factory's 67 doesn't quite reach. The inspection history reads as standard for a restaurant of this size.
7
Inspections
0
Critical latest
1
Major latest
6
Minor latest
Inspection History
Mar 25, 2026
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 6 minor violations.
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Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed chicken wings and corn beef not date marked in stand up reach-in cooler and walk-in cooler. **Repeat Violation**
02C-02-5
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance.
36-34-5
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed reach-in cooler across from cook line gasket torn.
14-11-5
Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside.
35B-01-4
Basic - In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container of sugar and flour. **Repeat Violation**
10-01-5
Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Observed microwave soiled.
22-08-4
Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed no handwashing signs in men's or women's restrooms. Emailed owner handwashing signs to be posted in both restrooms. **Corrective Action Taken**
31B-04-4
67
Oct 3, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 3 major violations. 7 minor violations.
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High Priority - Shell eggs not stored at an ambient air temperature of 45 degrees Fahrenheit or less. Observed shelled eggs held at room temperature on prep table across from cook line. The cook placed shelled eggs in reach-in cooler. **Corrected On-Site**
03A-03-5
Intermediate - No written procedures available for use of time as a public health control to hold time/temperature control for safety food. Emailed Time As Public Health Form DBPR Form 5022-090 to Manager for Shelled Eggs. **Corrective Action Taken**
03F-10-5
Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed pork and chicken wings not date marked.
02C-02-5
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. Printed Out Employee Reporting Form HR 5030-103 for Manager. **Corrective Action Taken**
11-26-1
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed reach-in cooler under cook line gasket torn.
14-11-5
Basic - In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container of flour.
10-01-5
Basic - In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board.
21-04-4
Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris.
22-08-4
Basic - Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. Observed open drink in stand up reach-in cooler in kitchen.
12B-13-4
Basic - Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Observed small water leakage from ceiling tile in kitchen near entrance.
29-11-4
Basic - Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors Observed women's restroom door not tight fitting.
32-04-4
45
May 19, 2025
Food-Licensing Inspection
1 critical violation. 1 minor violation.
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High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw hamburgers and raw steaks over ready to eat chicken in walk-in cooler. The manager moved the ready to eat chicken to other side of walk-in cooler. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-05-6
Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Observed coffee filters unprotected above coffee machine. The manager placed coffee filters in container. **Corrected On-Site**
25-06-4
82
Oct 25, 2024
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 4 major violations. 5 minor violations.
View 12 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. **Warning**
22-41-4
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw grouper over ready to eat ribs in reach-in cooler under the cook line. The cook moved the ribs to another reach-in cooler with ready to eat food. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
08A-05-6
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed corn beef hash (48F - Cold Holding); corn beef (47F - Cold Holding) in reach-in cooler across from coo line. The operator moved both items into reach-in cooler across from deep frier. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
03A-02-5
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. Printed out Clean Up of Vomiting and Diarrheal Events DBPR Form HR 5030-104 for Manager. The manager posted form during inspection. **Corrected On-Site** **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. Printed out Employee Reporting Form HR 5030-103 for Manager. The manager filled out form during inspection. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
11-26-1
Intermediate - Proof of required state approved employee training not available for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. **Warning**
53B-13-5
Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed ribs and pork in reach-in cooler. **Warning**
02C-02-5
Basic - 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 reach-in cooler across from cook line ambient temperature 47F. **Warning**
14-74-7
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. The cell phone was removed from prep table. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
40-06-5
Basic - Ice scoop handle in contact with ice. The ice scoop was removed from ice bin. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
10-08-5
Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. **Warning**
10-20-4
Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Observed coffee filters unprotected under coffee machine. The coffee filters was placed in container. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
25-06-4
33
Apr 17, 2024
Routine - Food
1 major violation.
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Food Obtained from Approved Sources
FL-11
82
Nov 29, 2023
Routine - Food
5 major violations. 1 minor violation.
View 6 violations
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-11-29: See COR (Change Of Record Form).
53A-01-7
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed cutting board soiled. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-11-29: See COR (Change Of Record Form).
22-02-4
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : 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** - From follow-up inspection 2023-11-29: See COR (Change Of Record Form).
53B-01-5
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : 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. Emailed manager DBPR Form HR 5030-103. **Corrective Action Taken** **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-11-29: See COR (Change Of Record Form).
11-26-1
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Water with a temperature of at least 100 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. Observed hand washing sink beside reach-in cooler shut off. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-11-29: See COR (Change Of Record Form).
27-16-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-11-29: See COR (Change Of Record Form).
36-32-5
58
Feb 1, 2023
Food-Licensing Inspection
3 major violations.
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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. Emailed manager DBPR Form HR 5030-104. **Corrective Action Taken**
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. Emailed manager DBPR Form HR 5030-103. **Corrective Action Taken**
11-26-1
Intermediate - Water with a temperature of at least 100 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. Observed hot water shut off in kitchen area. The owner is repairing hot water pipe at hand washing sink in kitchen. **Corrective Action Taken**
27-16-4
74
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Brunch Factory last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Brunch Factory on file is from Mar 25, 2026. The public record contains seven inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Brunch Factory?
Across the inspection record, “no proof provided that food employees are informed” has been cited four times, more than any other issue at Brunch Factory.
How does Brunch Factory compare to other restaurants in Cape Coral?
Brunch Factory most recently scored 67 out of 100, which is lower than the Cape Coral average of 77.
Has Brunch Factory's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Brunch Factory have averaged around six violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a medium risk rating mean?
A medium risk rating at Brunch Factory 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 Brunch Factory inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Brunch Factory is inspected around two times per year on average.
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