Cruisers Lounge
Last inspected: Jan 20, 2026
100
Score
Cruisers Lounge has been inspected nine times since 2022. The most recent report on file is from Jan 20, 2026. When a facility lands in the low risk tier, it usually means nothing alarming showed up at the most recent visit.
Inspection results have stayed in a similar range over the last few visits, averaging around five violations each.
Looking across the full record, “no handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used” is the recurring theme, flagged three times.
Cruisers Lounge's latest score of 100 sits above the Cape Coral average of 77. Taken together, the history is a positive one.
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Inspection History
Jan 20, 2026
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Jan 9, 2026
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 3 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 7 violations
High Priority - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food marked with a date that exceeds 7 days after opening/preparation. Observed milk expired 01/03/26. Stop Sale. Operator discarded milk. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
02C-01-5
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 in kitchen and bar. Operator changed sanitizer. Rechecked concentration at 100 ppm. **Warning**
22-41-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink removed from food preparation/dishwashing area. Must be reinstalled in the same location where removed. Observed inside bar moved to different location and observed handwashing sink missing. **Warning**
31A-04-4
Intermediate - No plan review submitted and approved - bar area added/moved to different location. 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**
51-14-7
Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed tomato sauce and precooked pork not date marked. **Warning**
02C-02-5
Basic - Ice scoop handle in contact with ice. Operator fixed scoop with handle not touching ice. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
10-08-5
Basic - Accumulation of slime-like substance in the interior of the ice machine near bar entrance from kitchen. **Warning**
22-20-5
50
Sep 4, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 7 violations
High Priority - Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. Observed package raw salmon with labeling to remove taken from freezer on 08/28/25. Stop Sale. Operator discarded packages of raw salmon. **Corrective Action Taken**
01B-13-4
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink in dishwash area. Operator placed napkins at hand wash sink. **Corrected On-Site**
31B-02-4
Intermediate - Water pressure lacking at fixtures that require the use of water. 2nd bathroom down hallway near inside bar. Operator in the process of fixing. **Corrective Action Taken**
27-17-4
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. Observed package raw salmon with labeling to remove taken from freezer on 08/28/25. Stop Sale. Operator discarded packages of raw salmon. **Corrective Action Taken**
06-09-1
Basic - Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine.
16-21-4
Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Hand wash sink at outside bar. Operator placed hand wash sign at hand wash sink. **Corrected On-Site**
31B-04-4
Basic - Interior of oven/microwaves has accumulation of grease/food debris.
22-08-4
58
Dec 3, 2024
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 2 major violations. 1 minor violation.
View 5 violations
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Supervisor/Person in Charge Present
FL-01
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Sewage and Wastewater Properly Disposed
FL-27
Toilet Rooms Maintained
FL-53
58
Sep 4, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 5 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 at 0 ppm. Operator changed and primed sanitizer. Rechecked concentration at 100 ppm. **Corrected On-Site**
22-41-4
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. Educated operator on updating employee food safety training. **Repeat Violation**
53B-14-5
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. Provided operator with written procedures. **Corrected On-Site**
11-27-4
Basic - Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors.
32-04-4
Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Operator inverted containers. **Corrected On-Site**
25-06-4
64
Jan 5, 2024
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 3 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 7 violations
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed package of raw beef and raw bacon stored over bag of lettuce in reach in cooler at end of kitchen exit.
08A-05-6
High Priority - Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with tomatoes and lemons.
14-31-5
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris in interior roof of microwave oven.
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 cheese sauce, precooked chopped chicken, and potato tots not date marked
02C-02-5
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. Educated operator on updating employee food safety training. **Repeat Violation**
53B-14-5
Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Women's restroom.
31B-04-4
Basic - Employee personal food not properly identified and segregated from food to be served to the public.
08B-49-4
50
Sep 14, 2023
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 6 major violations. 6 minor violations.
View 14 violations
High Priority - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food marked with a date that exceeds 7 days after opening/preparation. Observed deli ham and salami date marked 09/05/23. Stop Sale. Operator discarded deli meats. **Corrective Action Taken**
02C-01-5
High Priority - Food with mold-like growth on cream cheese. See stop sale. Operator discarded cheese. **Corrective Action Taken**
01B-07-4
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. Provided operator with written procedures. **Corrected On-Site**
11-27-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed hand wash sink at bar blocked by plastic bucket.
31A-09-4
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Bar.
31B-02-4
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. Operator completed forms before leaving inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
11-26-1
Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Bar.
31B-03-4
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
Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Bar. Educated operator on having tanks secured. **Repeat Violation**
51-11-4
Basic - In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. **Corrected On-Site**
10-17-4
Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Kitchen.
31B-04-4
Basic - Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers.
12B-13-4
Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. **Corrected On-Site**
25-06-4
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Salt/sugar container. Operator labeled container. **Corrected On-Site**
02D-01-5
30
Mar 16, 2023
Routine - Food
1 major violation.
View 1 violation
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No plan review submitted and approved - renovations were made or are in progress. Observed kitchen and bar remodeled after Hurricane Ian. 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. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-02-13: Observed plans submitted and in the process of being approved with Plan Review# HQ-23-4397. **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2023-03-16: Observed plans submitted and in the process of being approved with Plan Review# HQ-23-4397. **Time Extended**
51-16-7
90
Aug 18, 2022
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
View 5 violations
High Priority - Food stored in ice used for drinks. Observed bottled vodka stored in ice machine. Operator removed bottles. **Corrected On-Site**
08B-56-4
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris. Microwave.
22-02-4
Basic - Silverware/utensils stored upright with the food-contact surface up. Spoons. Operator inverted. **Corrected On-Site**
24-18-4
Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
50-09-4
Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. **Corrected On-Site**
51-11-4
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Cruisers Lounge last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Cruisers Lounge on file is from Jan 20, 2026. The public record contains nine inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Cruisers Lounge?
Across the inspection record, “no handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Cruisers Lounge.
How does Cruisers Lounge compare to other restaurants in Cape Coral?
Cruisers Lounge most recently scored 100 out of 100, which is higher than the Cape Coral average of 77.
Has Cruisers Lounge's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Cruisers Lounge have averaged around five violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Cruisers Lounge 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 Cruisers Lounge inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Cruisers Lounge is inspected around three times per year on average.
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