Ceno Grille
Last inspected: Mar 25, 2026
47
Score
Across the available record, Ceno Grille has 11 inspections on file, the first dated 2022. The most recent visit was on Mar 25, 2026. High risk indicates the latest inspection turned up problems worth knowing about.
The trend has been favorable: violation counts have eased from around nine violations to closer to five violations per visit over the last few inspections.
Looking across the full record, “floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair” is the recurring theme, flagged six times.
That's lower than the typical Cape Coral restaurant, which scores around 77. Diners may want to weigh the inspection history when deciding to visit.
11
Inspections
2
Critical latest
3
Major latest
3
Minor latest
Inspection History
Mar 25, 2026
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 3 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 8 violations
High Priority - Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. Observed approximately 30 live roaches underneath cooks make table across from grill in kitchen. **Warning**
35A-05-4
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. roux (60 F - Cold Holding) per operator for less than two hours. Operator moved to reach in cooler to cool. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
03A-02-5
Intermediate - Clam/mussel/oyster tags not marked with last date served. Mussel tags not marked with last date served. **Warning**
01C-03-4
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. At cooks line hand sink. Observed operator correct violations in order to meet inspection standards. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
31B-02-4
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. On server cart and at three compartment sink. **Warning**
41-17-4
Basic - Dead roaches on premises. On pest strip in kitchen. Operator discarded. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
35A-03-4
Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Heavy grease build up underneath cooks line. **Warning**
36-73-4
Basic - Hood ventilation system inadequate as evidenced by grease accumulation on walls/ceiling. **Warning**
36-68-5
47
Feb 11, 2026
Food-Licensing Inspection
No violations found.
100
Oct 20, 2025
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 5 major violations.
View 7 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. Dishwasher (Chlorine 00ppm) **Warning**
22-41-4
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. On cooks line pooled eggs (66 F - Cold Holding); fresh garlic in oil (67 F - Cold Holding) per operator food was removed from refrigeration less than two hours prior. Provided operator with Time As Public a health control form and foods are being placed on time **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
03A-02-5
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Both hand washing sinks blocked to carts and food trays. **Warning**
31A-09-4
Intermediate - Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. **Warning**
53A-01-7
Intermediate - No currently certified food service manager on duty with four or more employees engaged in food preparation/handling. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/. Three cooks and one server working and no certified food manager is present. **Warning**
53A-05-6
Intermediate - Paper towel dispenser at handwash sink not working/unable to dispense paper towels. At back hand sink **Warning**
31B-05-4
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. All ServSafe certificates issued on 04-14-2022 and expired on 04-14-2025. **Warning**
53B-05-5
45
Mar 12, 2025
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 5 minor violations.
View 8 violations
High Priority - Employee touched soiled apron/clothes and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Observed cook touching cloths and with hands in pocket while food preparation. Educated operator not to be touching cloths or hands in pocket on cook line preparing food. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
12A-28-4
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw marinated pork chops over ready to eat corn beef in walk-in cooler. The manager moved the corn beef on top shelf above raw marinated pork chops. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
08A-05-6
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed raw chicken (48F - Cold Holding); raw calimara (47F - Cold Holding); raw salmon (45F - Cold Holding); raw marinated steaks (48F - Cold Holding) in reach-in cooler across from cook line. The manager is placing ice on all raw products. **Corrective Action Taken** **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
03A-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. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
14-74-7
Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
36-17-5
Basic - Ice scoop handle in contact with ice in bar. **Warning**
10-08-5
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 rice. **Warning**
10-01-5
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
22-20-5
50
Oct 23, 2024
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 1 major violation. 5 minor violations.
View 9 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 - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Observed cut chicken (48F - Cold Holding) in reach-in cooler. The cook discarded cut chicken. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
01B-02-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed raw chicken (49F - Cold Holding); raw scallops (48F - Cold Holding); raw salmon (46F - Cold Holding); raw steaks (50F - Cold Holding) in reach-in cooler across from cook line. The chef is placing ice on all raw products. Observed cut chicken (48F - Cold Holding) in reach-in cooler. See Stop Sale. **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 on wall. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
11-27-4
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. **Warning**
22-20-5
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 48F. **Warning**
14-74-7
Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
36-17-5
Basic - Ice scoop handle in contact with ice. **Warning**
10-08-5
Basic - In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board. **Warning**
21-04-4
45
Apr 29, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 3 major violations. 5 minor violations.
View 9 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. The operator changed out sanitizer bucket. **Corrected On-Site**
22-41-4
Intermediate - Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification.
53A-01-7
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. The operator placed paper towels at handwashing sink in kitchen. **Corrected On-Site**
31B-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 lasagna and chicken wings in walk-in cooler not date marked.
02C-02-5
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.
22-20-5
Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair.
36-17-5
Basic - Ice scoop handle in contact with ice in bar. The ice scooper was removed from ice bin. **Corrected On-Site**
10-08-5
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
50
Jan 10, 2024
Complaint Full
2 critical violations. 2 major violations. 6 minor violations.
View 10 violations
High Priority - Dishmachine not sanitizing properly. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. The manager is setting up 3 compartment sink. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
22-49-4
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 ground beef in walk-in cooler. The manager moved raw chicken beside raw ground beef. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
08A-20-5
Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. **Warning**
16-37-1
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** **Warning**
11-26-1
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. **Warning**
22-20-5
Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. **Warning**
13-03-4
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed walk-in cooler gasket torn covered with grey duct tape. **Warning**
14-11-5
Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
36-17-5
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 bread crumbs. **Warning**
10-01-5
Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Observed interior of microwave soiled. **Warning**
22-08-4
45
Sep 11, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Certified Food Manager Identification
FL-02
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Adequate Handwashing Facilities Supplied and Accessible
FL-10
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
Toilet Rooms Maintained
FL-53
55
May 22, 2023
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 4 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Adequate Handwashing Facilities Supplied and Accessible
FL-10
Food Received at Proper Temperature
FL-12
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
58
Dec 21, 2022
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 7 minor violations.
View 10 violations
High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Observed raw steak over raw fish in walk-in cooler. The operator moved raw steak to bottom of shelf. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-20-5
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled.
41-17-4
Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed mash potatoes and asparagus not date marked in walk-in cooler. **Repeat Violation**
02C-02-5
Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed containers of chicken on floor in walk-in cooler.
08B-38-4
Basic - Ice scoop handle in contact with ice.
10-08-5
Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair.
36-17-5
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed walk-in cooler gasket torn.
14-11-5
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. **Repeat Violation**
22-20-5
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 - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed container of flour and bread crumbs not labeled. **Repeat Violation**
02D-01-5
50
Jul 18, 2022
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 3 major violations. 6 minor violations.
View 10 violations
High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other during preparation based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Observed raw veal over raw pork in walk-in cooler. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-24-5
Intermediate - Required employee training expired for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.
53B-14-5
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. The operator labeled spray bottle. **Corrected On-Site**
41-17-4
Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed lasagna in walk-in cooler not date marked.
02C-02-5
Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. **Repeat Violation**
36-17-5
Basic - Ice scoop handle in contact with ice. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
10-08-5
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed containers of flour and bread crumbs not labeled.
02D-01-5
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. **Repeat Violation**
22-20-5
Basic - Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom. **Repeat Violation**
32-12-5
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 across from cook line. **Corrected On-Site**
40-06-5
47
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Ceno Grille last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Ceno Grille on file is from Mar 25, 2026. The public record contains 11 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Ceno Grille?
Across the inspection record, “floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair” has been cited six times, more than any other issue at Ceno Grille.
How does Ceno Grille compare to other restaurants in Cape Coral?
Ceno Grille most recently scored 47 out of 100, which is lower than the Cape Coral average of 77.
Has Ceno Grille's inspection record improved over time?
Yes. Recent inspections at Ceno Grille have averaged around five violations per visit, down from roughly nine earlier in the record.
What does a high risk rating mean?
A high risk rating at Ceno Grille means the most recent inspection flagged either critical violations or a substantial number of smaller ones. Diners may want to read the violation details before deciding to visit.
How often is Ceno Grille inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Ceno Grille is inspected around three times per year on average.
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