Cape Royal Golf Club
Last inspected: Apr 7, 2026
90
Score
Inspectors have visited Cape Royal Golf Club 13 times, with records going back to 2022. Inspectors last stopped by on Apr 7, 2026. When a facility lands in the low risk tier, it usually means nothing alarming showed up at the most recent visit.
The picture has improved over the last few visits: recent inspections have averaged around four violations, down from roughly six violations earlier in the record.
The pattern that stands out is “ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled”, which has been cited five times.
Among Cape Coral restaurants, the typical score is 77; Cape Royal Golf Club is comfortably above that bar. The file should reassure diners considering a visit.
13
Inspections
0
Critical latest
1
Major latest
0
Minor latest
Inspection History
Apr 7, 2026
Routine - Food
1 major violation.
View 1 violation
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : 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** - From follow-up inspection 2026-04-07: **Time Extended**
53B-13-5
90
Mar 27, 2026
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Toilet Rooms Maintained
FL-53
58
Sep 15, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Adequate Handwashing Facilities Supplied and Accessible
FL-10
Food Received at Proper Temperature
FL-12
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
Plumbing Maintained; Sewage Disposal
FL-51
Toilet Rooms Maintained
FL-53
55
Mar 26, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 4 minor violations.
View 6 violations
High Priority - Shell eggs in use or stored with cracks or broken shells. See stop sale. Observed 2 cracked eggs in egg crate. The GM discarded cracked eggs. **Corrected On-Site**
01B-14-4
Intermediate - No measuring device available for measuring utensil surface temperature when using hot water as sanitizer in a dishmachine.
16-62-1
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance.
36-34-5
Basic - Duct tape used to repair nonfood-contact surface on reach-in cooler door handle. **Repeat Violation**
14-71-4
Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris.
22-08-4
Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Observed plastics plates not inverted above prep table.
25-06-4
64
Nov 1, 2024
Routine - Food
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-11-01: **Time Extended**
36-34-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Duct tape used to repair nonfood-contact surface. Observed white duct tape used on reach-in cooler door handle. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-11-01: **Time Extended**
14-71-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed walk-in cooler gasket torn. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-11-01: **Time Extended**
14-11-5
86
Oct 30, 2024
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 1 major violation. 6 minor violations.
View 10 violations
High Priority - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food marked with a date that exceeds 7 days after opening/preparation. Observed salmon spread dated 10/20/2024, Queso Cheese dip dated 10/18/2024 and cabbage and sausage soup dated 10/20/2024 in walk-in cooler. The cook is discarding all products. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
02C-01-5
High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. **Warning**
01B-02-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed grilled onions (67F - Cold Holding); turkey (68F - Cold Holding); ham (67F - Cold Holding); corn beef (68F - Cold Holding) in reach-in cooler across from oven. See Stop Sale. **Warning**
03A-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 chicken wings not date marked in walk-in cooler. **Warning**
02C-02-5
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
36-34-5
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 oven ambient temperature 67F. The operator stated the reach-in cooler was turned off. **Warning**
14-74-7
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed walk-in cooler gasket torn. **Warning**
14-11-5
Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed bottles of water on floor in storage area. The operator stated they going to remove the waters of the floor. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
08B-38-4
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed containers of sugar, rice and flour not labeled. **Warning**
02D-01-5
Basic - Duct tape used to repair nonfood-contact surface. Observed white duct tape used on reach-in cooler door handle. **Warning**
14-71-4
43
Apr 3, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Food Received at Proper Temperature
FL-12
Food in Good Condition, Safe, and Unadulterated
FL-13
Potentially Hazardous Food Held at Proper Temperature
FL-16
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
70
Jan 3, 2024
Complaint Full
No violations found.
100
Nov 2, 2023
Complaint Full
3 critical violations. 1 major violation. 5 minor violations.
View 9 violations
High Priority - Container of medicine improperly stored. Observed container of B12 medicine in stand up reach-in cooler in kitchen. The manager discarded container of medicine. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
41-07-4
High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Observed raw chicken over raw tuna in walk-in cooler. The Manager moved raw chicken to bottom shelf in walk-in cooler. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
08A-20-5
High Priority - Shell eggs in use or stored with cracks or broken shells. See stop sale. Observed 3 cracked eggs in egg container in reach-in cooler across from cook line. The operator discarded cracked eggs. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
01B-14-4
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 Assistant General Manager DBPR Form HR 5030-103. **Corrective Action Taken** **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
11-26-1
Basic - Bathroom facility in disrepair. Observed fire extinguisher is hanging from ceiling in handicapped restroom. **Warning**
32-05-4
Basic - Drain cover(s) missing in bar area. **Warning**
29-18-4
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed open drink on prep table. **Warning**
12B-07-4
Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. **Warning**
10-20-4
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 flour and panko. **Warning**
10-01-5
45
Sep 14, 2023
Routine - Food
2 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed interior of microwave soiled.
22-02-4
Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed meatloaf and pork belly in walk-in cooler not date marked.
02C-02-5
Basic - Duct tape used to repair nonfood-contact surface. Observed blue duct tape on reach-in cooler door handle across from oven.
14-71-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed boxes of pepperoni on floor in walk-in cooler.
08B-38-4
Basic - In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Observed scoop handles touching product in the container of flour and sugar.
10-01-5
Basic - Open dumpster lid.
33-16-4
67
Jun 14, 2023
Routine - Food
2 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Food Obtained from Approved Sources
FL-11
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
74
Dec 15, 2022
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 5 minor violations.
View 7 violations
High Priority - Shell eggs in use or stored with cracks or broken shells. See stop sale. Observed 3 cracked eggs in reach-in cooler across from cook line. The manager discarded cracked eggs. **Corrected On-Site**
01B-14-4
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.
53B-13-5
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. **Repeat Violation**
36-34-5
Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed boxes of chicken on floor in walk-in cooler.
08B-38-4
Basic - Interior of microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris.
22-08-4
Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination on top of prep table. **Corrected On-Site**
25-06-4
Basic - Wiping cloth sanitizing solution stored on the floor in bar . The operator removed sanitizer bucket off floor. **Corrected On-Site**
21-38-4
61
Jul 5, 2022
Complaint Full
1 critical violation. 4 minor violations.
View 5 violations
High Priority - Employee began working with food, handling clean equipment or utensils, or touching unwrapped single-service items without first washing hands. Educated operator on washing hands when leaving cook line putting up truck then return back to cook line. **Corrective Action Taken**
12A-16-4
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance.
36-34-5
Basic - Cove molding at floor/wall juncture broken/missing. **Repeat Violation**
36-03-4
Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation.
13-03-4
Basic - Ice scoop handle in contact with ice in bar.
10-08-5
70
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Cape Royal Golf Club last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Cape Royal Golf Club on file is from Apr 7, 2026. The public record contains 13 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Cape Royal Golf Club?
Across the inspection record, “ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled” has been cited five times, more than any other issue at Cape Royal Golf Club.
How does Cape Royal Golf Club compare to other restaurants in Cape Coral?
Cape Royal Golf Club most recently scored 90 out of 100, which is higher than the Cape Coral average of 77.
Has Cape Royal Golf Club's inspection record improved over time?
Yes. Recent inspections at Cape Royal Golf Club have averaged around four violations per visit, down from roughly six earlier in the record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Cape Royal Golf Club 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 Royal Golf Club inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Cape Royal Golf Club is inspected around three times per year on average.
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