Cape Cabaret
Last inspected: Jan 22, 2026
90
Score
Public records show 12 inspections at Cape Cabaret stretching back to 2022. The newest entry in the record is dated Jan 22, 2026. Low risk means the most recent visit produced few or no significant findings.
There hasn't been much movement either way: counts have stayed near six violations per visit across recent inspections.
Looking across the full record, “accumulation of gray-like substance in the interior” is the recurring theme, flagged four times.
Cape Cabaret's latest score of 90 sits above the Cape Coral average of 77. There isn't much in the file that would give a customer pause.
12
Inspections
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Critical latest
1
Major latest
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Minor latest
Inspection History
Jan 22, 2026
Routine - Food
1 major violation.
View 1 violation
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No certified food manager for establishment. 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** - From follow-up inspection 2026-01-22: Observed No certified food manager for establishment. **Admin Complaint**
53A-07-6
90
Nov 19, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 4 major violations. 2 minor violations.
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High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored by clean equipment. Operator removed chemical. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
41-10-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed sanitizer bucket stored in hand wash sink near three compartment sink. Operator removed bucket. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
31A-11-4
Intermediate - No certified food manager for establishment. 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-07-6
Intermediate - Required employee training expired for all employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. **Warning**
53B-05-5
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled in beverage/wait station. **Warning**
41-17-4
Basic - Dead roaches on premises. Observed two dead roaches around water heater. Operator discarded roaches. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
35A-03-4
Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Observed packaged roast thawing at room temperature. Operator placed packaged roast in colander with ice and cool running water. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
06-01-5
52
Aug 14, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 3 major violations. 8 minor violations.
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High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed tray of stuffed raw shrimp stored over container of sauce/chili in walk in cooler.
08A-05-6
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris behind slicer blade.
22-02-4
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink at side stage dining room bar.
31B-02-4
Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink at side stage dining room bar and outside bar.
31B-03-4
Basic - Ceiling vent soiled with accumulated dust in men's restroom in stage dining room area.
36-34-5
Basic - Food not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor. Observed boxes of food and frozen chicken stored underneath shelving in walk in freezer.
08B-47-4
Basic - No copy of latest inspection report available.
51-18-6
Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning.
16-46-4
Basic - Open dumpster lid.
33-16-4
Basic - Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. **Corrected On-Site**
12B-13-4
Basic - Stored food not covered. Roast and sauce in walk in cooler.
08B-12-5
Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated gray-like substance between ice bin and hand wash sunk at outside bar.
36-27-5
43
Feb 4, 2025
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 5 minor violations.
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Intermediate - No quaternary ammonium chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths.
16-37-1
Basic - Commercially processed reduced oxygen packaged fish bearing a label indicating that it is to remain frozen until time of use no longer frozen and not removed from reduced oxygen package. Operator removed fish from packaging. **Corrected On-Site**
06-09-1
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 - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris on side of dressing storage reach in cooler.
36-73-4
Basic - Soiled dry wiping cloth in use. Operator removed cloths. **Corrected On-Site**
21-10-4
Basic - Wiping cloth quaternary ammonium compound sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. Observed quaternary ammonium at 100 ppm. Operator redid sanitizer. **Corrective Action Taken**
21-08-4
70
Oct 2, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation.
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High Priority - - From initial inspection : 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 primed sanitizer and called technician. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-10-02: Observed chlorine concentration at 0 ppm. **Admin Complaint**
22-41-4
86
Sep 24, 2024
Routine - Food
5 critical violations. 1 major violation. 5 minor violations.
View 11 violations
High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Observed knives stored in sanitizer. Operator removed knives. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
41-10-4
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Observed repackaged raw frozen beef stored over ready to eat precooked meat. Operator properly stored raw animal foods. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
08A-02-6
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 primed sanitizer and called technician. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
22-41-4
High Priority - Wiping cloth sanitizer solution exceeds the maximum concentration allowed. Observed quaternary ammonium concentration at 400+ppm. Operator redid sanitizer. Rechecked concentration at 300ppm. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
41-27-4
High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb next to outside ice machine. **Warning**
29-34-4
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Outside bar. **Warning**
41-17-4
Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Observed raw fish thawing in standing water. **Warning**
06-01-5
Basic - Silverware/utensils stored upright with the food-contact surface up. Spoons. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
24-18-4
Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Outside bar. **Warning**
31B-04-4
Basic - Food not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor. Observed bottled water stored on floor. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
08B-47-4
Basic - Accumulation of gray-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Operator cleaned. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
22-20-5
33
May 14, 2024
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Mar 13, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 6 major violations. 5 minor violations.
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High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed tray of raw seafood stored over cooked seafood. Operator switched trays. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
08A-05-6
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris. Can opener and Microwave oven. Educated operator on cleaning daily. Operator cleaned. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
22-02-4
Intermediate - No plan review submitted and approved - renovations were made or are in progress. Observed ice machine moved outside behind kitchen exit and front bar added. Must submit plans and plan review application to DBPR H and R Plan Review office located at 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-1011. Plans must be submitted AND approved within 60 days. The direct link to the Plan Review page is https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/licensing/plan-review/. **Warning**
51-16-7
Intermediate - No soap provided at bar handwash sink. Operator placed soap at hand wash sink. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
31B-03-4
Intermediate - Operator is doing a special process, conducting reduced oxygen packaging, cooking time/temperature control for safety food to a time and temperature combination lesser than those in the Food Code or operating a molluscan shellfish tank for human consumption without a HACCP plan approved by the Division of Hotels and Restaurants. Observed establishment conducting reduced oxygen packaging with raw meats. **Warning**
03G-50-1
Intermediate - Raw/undercooked animal food offered and establishment has no written consumer advisory. Raw animal foods must be fully cooked prior to service. Operator posted sign. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
02B-02-5
Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed precooked ribs and meats not date marked in walk in cooler. **Warning**
02C-02-5
Basic - Accumulation of dead insects in control devices. Fly strips in dishwash area. Operator removed fly strips. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
35A-06-4
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 - Open dumpster lid. **Warning**
33-16-4
Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Blast reach in cooler. **Warning**
22-16-4
Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Educated operator on storing wet wiping cloths in sanitizing solution. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
21-12-4
37
Sep 14, 2023
Complaint Full
2 major violations.
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Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Operator is doing a special process, conducting reduced oxygen packaging, cooking time/temperature control for safety food to a time and temperature combination lesser than those in the Food Code or operating a molluscan shellfish tank for human consumption without a HACCP plan approved by the Division of Hotels and Restaurants. Observed establishment conducting reduced oxygen packaging with raw meats. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-09-14: Operator is doing a special process, conducting reduced oxygen packaging, cooking time/temperature control for safety food to a time and temperature combination lesser than those in the Food Code or operating a molluscan shellfish tank for human consumption without a HACCP plan approved by the Division of Hotels and Restaurants. Observed establishment conducting reduced oxygen packaging with raw meats. **Admin Complaint**
03G-50-1
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No plan review submitted and approved - renovations were made or are in progress. Observed ice machine moved outside behind kitchen exit and front bar added. Must submit plans and plan review application to DBPR H and R Plan Review office located at 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-1011. Plans must be submitted AND approved within 60 days. The direct link to the Plan Review page is https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/licensing/plan-review/. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-09-14: Observed No plan review submitted and approved - renovations were made or are in progress. Observed ice machine moved outside behind kitchen exit and front bar added. **Admin Complaint**
51-16-7
82
Jul 12, 2023
Complaint Full
1 critical violation. 6 major violations. 6 minor violations.
View 13 violations
High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored by clean rice cooker. Operator removed chemical. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
41-10-4
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. **Warning**
11-27-4
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris. Can opener. Operator cleaned can opener. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
22-02-4
Intermediate - No plan review submitted and approved - renovations were made or are in progress. Observed ice machine moved outside behind kitchen exit and front bar added. Must submit plans and plan review application to DBPR H and R Plan Review office located at 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-1011. Plans must be submitted AND approved within 60 days. The direct link to the Plan Review page is https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/licensing/plan-review/. **Warning**
51-16-7
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. **Warning**
11-26-1
Intermediate - Operator is doing a special process, conducting reduced oxygen packaging, cooking time/temperature control for safety food to a time and temperature combination lesser than those in the Food Code or operating a molluscan shellfish tank for human consumption without a HACCP plan approved by the Division of Hotels and Restaurants. Observed establishment conducting reduced oxygen packaging with raw meats. **Warning**
03G-50-1
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 frozen cooked sausage not date marked. Operator date marked before leaving inspection. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
02C-04-5
Basic - Accumulation of gray-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. **Warning**
22-20-5
Basic - Food not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor. Observed boxes of food stored on floor underneath shelving in walk in freezer. **Warning**
08B-47-4
Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Operator removed tongs. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
10-20-4
Basic - No handwashing signs provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Restrooms. **Warning**
31B-04-4
Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
21-12-4
Basic - Wiping cloth sanitizing solution stored on the floor. Educated operator on proper storage of sanitizing buckets. Operator placed bucket inside of another bucket. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
21-38-4
35
Mar 24, 2023
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 2 major violations. 6 minor violations.
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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. Educated operator on importance of proper concentration. Operator called technician and set up three compartment sink. **Corrective Action Taken** **Repeat Violation**
22-41-4
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed Butter 45F cold hold, mozzarella cheese 45F cold hold less than 4 hours. Establishment just received delivery. Operator turned down walk in cooler. **Corrective Action Taken**
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.
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.
11-26-1
Basic - Soiled dry wiping cloth in use. **Corrected On-Site**
21-10-4
Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable.
14-09-4
Basic - Accumulation of gray-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.
22-20-5
Basic - Insect control device installed over clean equipment in dishwash area. Operator moved containers. **Corrected On-Site**
35B-02-4
Basic - Wiping cloth sanitizing solution stored on the floor.
21-38-4
Basic - Commercially processed reduced oxygen packaged fish bearing a label indicating that it is to remain frozen until time of use no longer frozen and not removed from reduced oxygen package.
06-09-1
45
Aug 31, 2022
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 5 minor violations.
View 6 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 0 ppm. Operator primed sanitizer and called technician. **Corrective Action Taken**
22-41-4
Basic - Accumulation of gray-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Operator cleaned. **Corrected On-Site**
22-20-5
Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
50-09-4
Basic - Dead roaches on premises. Observed two dead roaches on floor around water heater. Operator discarded. **Corrected On-Site**
35A-03-4
Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Restrooms.
31B-04-4
Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Coffee filters.
25-06-4
67
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Cape Cabaret last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Cape Cabaret on file is from Jan 22, 2026. The public record contains 12 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Cape Cabaret?
Across the inspection record, “accumulation of gray-like substance in the interior” has been cited four times, more than any other issue at Cape Cabaret.
How does Cape Cabaret compare to other restaurants in Cape Coral?
Cape Cabaret most recently scored 90 out of 100, which is higher than the Cape Coral average of 77.
Has Cape Cabaret's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Cape Cabaret have averaged around six violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Cape Cabaret 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 Cape Cabaret inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Cape Cabaret is inspected around four times per year on average.
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