Fins Seafood & Dive Bar
Last inspected: Mar 23, 2026
43
Score
Going back to 2022, Fins Seafood & Dive Bar has 14 inspections in the public record. The most recent visit was on Mar 23, 2026. A high risk rating points to multiple serious findings at the most recent inspection.
Recent visits have produced comparable findings, with counts hovering near seven violations per visit.
The most common issue across all inspections has been “in-use ice scoop stored on top”, showing up seven times.
Restaurants in Cape Coral average 77, so Fins Seafood & Dive Bar trails the local norm. This restaurant has more on its record than most do.
14
Inspections
1
Critical latest
3
Major latest
8
Minor latest
Inspection History
Mar 23, 2026
Complaint Full
1 critical violation. 3 major violations. 8 minor violations.
View 12 violations
High Priority - Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food. Educated operator. Operator educated employee. Employee washed hands. **Corrected On-Site**
12A-07-5
Intermediate - Clam/mussel tags not marked with last date served.
01C-03-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed handwash sink at beverage/wait station used to rinse drink cup.
31A-11-4
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 form. **Corrected On-Site**
11-26-1
Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable at cook line.
14-09-4
Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Educated operator on air dry containers. **Repeat Violation**
24-08-4
Basic - In-use ice scoop stored on top of outdoor ice machine between uses. Educated operator on proper storage of ice scoop. Operator removed, washed, rinsed, and sanitized scoop. Operator placed scoop on inside clean bucket. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
10-12-5
Basic - In-use tongs stored on trash container between uses. Operator removed, washed, rinsed, and sanitized tongs. **Corrected On-Site**
10-20-4
Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Handwash sink in dishwash area. Operator placed handwash sign at handwash sink. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
31B-04-4
Basic - Soiled dry wiping cloth in use. Operator changed cloth. **Corrected On-Site**
21-10-4
Basic - Wiping cloth quaternary ammonium compound sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. Observed quaternary ammonium concentration at 100 ppm.
21-08-4
Basic - Wiping cloth sanitizing solution stored on the floor. Educated operator on proper storage of sanitizer buckets. Operator placed bucket on shelving. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
21-38-4
43
Dec 10, 2025
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 8 minor violations.
View 9 violations
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Educated operator on the importance of labeling. Operator labeled bottle. **Corrected On-Site**
41-17-4
Basic - Accumulation of debris inside warewashing machine.
16-03-4
Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting.
24-08-4
Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris underneath shelving in liquor room.
36-73-4
Basic - In-use ice scoop stored on top of outdoor ice machine between uses. Educated operator on proper storage of ice scoop. Operator removed scoop. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
10-12-5
Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Dishwasher area.
31B-04-4
Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning.
16-46-4
Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Salad prep reach in cooler.
21-12-4
Basic - Wiping cloth sanitizing solution stored on the floor. Cook line. Operator corrected. **Corrected On-Site**
21-38-4
61
Sep 30, 2025
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Jul 30, 2025
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 5 major violations. 10 minor violations.
View 17 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. Educated operator on proper concentration. Operator primed sanitizer. Rechecked concentration at 50 ppm. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
22-41-4
High Priority - Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with parsley in walk in cooler. Operator switched to food grade container. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
14-31-5
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled in dishwash area. Operator labeled bottle. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
41-17-4
Intermediate - Water with a temperature of least 85 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. Observed no water at hand wash sink at cook line. Note: Operator has work order in place to fix and there is another woring hand wash sink within the vicinity. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
27-16-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed hand wash sink used to rinse container. **Warning**
31A-11-4
Intermediate - Soap dispenser at handwash sink not working/unable to dispense soap at bar. Operator fixed soap dispenser. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
31B-06-4
Intermediate - No currently certified food service manager on duty with four or more employees engaged in food preparation/handling. Observed 6 employees on duty during inspection- 1 cook, 2 food prep, and bartender preparing drinks. 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-05-6
Basic - Ceiling/vent soiled with accumulated dust, or mold-like substance in walk in cooler. **Warning**
36-34-5
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed employee beverage top of dishmachine. Operator removed employee beverage. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
12B-07-4
Basic - Floor area in beer walk in cooler covered with standing water. **Warning**
36-22-4
Basic - Food not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor. Observed container of frozen ground beef stored on floor in walk in freezer. **Warning**
08B-47-4
Basic - Food storage container/container lid cracked or broken. Operator removed container. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
14-38-4
Basic - In-use ice scoop stored on soiled air flow machine surface between uses. Operator removed ice scoop. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
10-12-5
Basic - In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. Educated operator on proper storage of knives. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
10-17-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris on hot holding element at cook line. **Warning**
23-03-4
Basic - Objectionable odors at bar entrance of the establishment. **Warning**
36-64-5
Basic - Open dumpster lid. **Warning**
33-16-4
27
Jan 3, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 4 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 at 0 ppm at bar. Operator primed sanitizer and called technician. Operator will use work dish machine in kitchen. **Corrective Action Taken**
22-41-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed handwash sink in back dishwasher area blocked by cutting boards. Operator removed cutting boards. **Corrected On-Site**
31A-09-4
Basic - Cleaned and sanitized equipment or utensils not properly stored. Observed ice buckets stored on floor. Educated operator on importance of storing ice buckets off of floor. **Repeat Violation**
24-07-4
Basic - In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. Operator removed knife. **Corrected On-Site**
10-17-4
Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Hand wash sink in dishwash area.
31B-04-4
Basic - Soiled dry wiping cloth in use. Operator discarded cloth. **Corrected On-Site**
21-10-4
64
Nov 25, 2024
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Sep 23, 2024
Routine - Food
1 major violation.
View 1 violation
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : 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** - From follow-up inspection 2024-09-23: **Time Extended**
53B-05-5
90
Sep 20, 2024
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 2 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 8 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. Educated operator on importance of having proper chlorine concentration. Operator primed sanitizer. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
22-41-4
High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Observed container of raw chicken stored over container of raw fish. Operator switched containers. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
08A-20-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed Coleslaw 53F cold hold, sliced tomatoes 52F cold hold, shredded cheddar cheese 52F cold hold more than 4 hours in reach in cooler at cook line entrance. Observed cooked scallops 62F cold hold hold, raw fish 63F cold hold hold more than 4 hours in reach in cooler across from fryers. Stop Sale. Operator discarded time/temperature control for safety foods. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
03A-02-5
Intermediate - Clam/mussel tags not marked with last date served. Educated operator on importance of putting last date served. Operator dated tags. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
01C-03-4
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. **Warning**
53B-05-5
Basic - Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine. Educated operator on cleaning dishmachine. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
16-21-4
Basic - Cleaned and sanitized equipment or utensils not properly stored. Observed ice buckets stored on floor. Operator placed ice buckets off of floor. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
24-07-4
Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. **Warning**
10-20-4
45
May 31, 2024
Complaint Full
No violations found.
100
May 30, 2024
Complaint Full
3 critical violations. 7 major violations. 8 minor violations.
View 18 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 called technician. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
22-41-4
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed Butter 50F cold hold, sliced tomatoes 48F cold hold, Crab cakes 49F cold hold less than 4 hours. Operator turned down walk in cooler and placed crab cakes in walk in freezer. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
03A-02-5
High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored on shelf near food items. Operator removed chemicals. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
41-10-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed bottled beverages stored in hand wash sink at inside bar. Operator removed bottles. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
31A-11-4
Intermediate - No chlorine chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. **Warning**
16-37-1
Intermediate - Food thermometer(s) not calibrated according to manufacturer's specifications. **Warning**
05-07-4
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris. Can opener. **Warning**
22-02-4
Intermediate - Clam/mussel/oyster tags not marked with last date served. **Warning**
01C-03-4
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Hand wash sink at inside bar. Operator placed paper towels at hand wash sink. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
31B-02-4
Intermediate - Spray bottles containing toxic substance not labeled. Operator labeled bottles. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
41-17-4
Basic - Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine. **Warning**
16-21-4
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. Educated operator on removing fish from packaging. Operator removed fish from packaging. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
06-09-1
Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris underneath shelving in hallway/dry storage. **Warning**
36-73-4
Basic - In-use ice scoop stored on outside ice machine between uses. Educated operator on proper storage of ice scoop. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
10-12-5
Basic - Objectionable odors at bar entrance. **Warning**
36-64-5
Basic - Unsealed concrete floor in food preparation, food storage, warewashing area. Kitchen. **Warning**
36-02-5
Basic - Wiping cloth quaternary ammonium compound sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. Observed quaternary ammonium concentration at 100 ppm. **Warning**
21-08-4
Basic - Wiping cloth sanitizing solution stored on the floor. Cook line. **Warning**
21-38-4
21
Oct 30, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 9 minor violations.
View 11 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed American cheese 45F cold hold, cut cabbage 48F cold hold, raw calamari 45F cold hold less than 4 hours. Establishment just had delivery. Operator opened walk in freezer door ajar. **Corrective Action Taken**
03A-02-5
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed hand wash sink used as a dump sink.
31A-11-4
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Educated operator on cleaning ice machine daily. **Repeat Violation**
22-20-5
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 packages. **Corrected On-Site**
06-09-1
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.
12B-12-5
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed sweatshirts stored on shelving above reach in cooler in back dry storage. Operator removed sweatshirts. **Corrected On-Site**
40-06-5
Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris underneath shelving in hallway near back dry storage. Educated operator on importance of cleaning floor. **Repeat Violation**
36-73-4
Basic - Ice buildup in walk-in freezer.
14-69-4
Basic - In-use ice scoop stored on top of outside ice machine between uses. Educated operator on proper storage of ice scoop. **Repeat Violation**
10-12-5
Basic - In-use spatula stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. Educated operator on proper storage of utensils. Operator removed spatula. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
10-17-4
Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning.
16-46-4
50
Jul 25, 2023
Routine - Food
4 critical violations. 1 major violation. 8 minor violations.
View 13 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 switched sanitizer. Rechecked concentration at 100 ppm. **Corrected On-Site**
22-41-4
High Priority - Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale. Observed one 6lb can of fire roasted tomatoes dented. Operator separated can to be returned to distributor. Educated operator on going through dented cans. **Corrective Action Taken** **Repeat Violation**
01B-01-4
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed Coleslaw 56F cold hold, blue cheese 53F cold hold, seaweed salad 53F cold hold less than 4 hours. Educated operator on maintaining time/temperature control for safety foods at 41F or below. Operator double panned time/temperature control for safety foods with ice. Rechecked coleslaw 40F cold hold, salsa 38F cold hold, and sour cream 40F cold hold. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
03A-02-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed sauteed onions/mushrooms 87F hot hold less than 4 hours. Educated operator on maintaining once food is cooked to maintain foods at 135F or above. Operator discarded onions and mushrooms. **Corrective Action Taken** **Repeat Violation**
03B-01-6
Intermediate - Spray bottles in dishwash area containing toxic substance not labeled. Operator labeled bottles. **Corrected On-Site**
41-17-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with dust. Ice machine air filters and fan.
23-03-4
Basic - Accumulation of gray-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Educated operator on cleaning ice machine daily. **Repeat Violation**
22-20-5
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense melted butter. Operator removed cup. **Corrected On-Site**
14-01-5
Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris underneath shelving in dry storage hallway.
36-73-4
Basic - Food storage container/container lid cracked or broken. Operator discarded container. **Corrected On-Site**
14-38-4
Basic - In-use ice scoop stored on top of outside ice machine surface between uses.
10-12-5
Basic - In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. Cook line. Operator removed knives. **Corrected On-Site**
10-17-4
Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Hand wash sink at outside bar.
31B-04-4
33
Nov 30, 2022
Routine - Food
4 critical violations. 1 major violation. 6 minor violations.
View 11 violations
High Priority - Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale. Observed one 6lb can of black beans dented. Operator discarded. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
01B-01-4
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw shrimp stored over stuffed mushrooms. Operator switched raw shrimp to bottom shelf in walk in cooler. **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 shrimp 51F cold hold, raw fish 52F cold hold more than 4 hours. Stop Sale. Operator discarded of time/temperature control for safety foods. **Corrective Action Taken** **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
03A-02-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed Sauteed onions/mushrooms 89F hot hood less than 4 hours. Operator reheated on stove to 165F then hot held at 135F. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
03B-01-6
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed sanitizer bucket stored in hand wash sink at bar. Operator removed bucket. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
31A-11-4
Basic - Accumulation of gray/mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
22-20-5
Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. **Warning**
24-08-4
Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water in front of beer walk in cooler. **Warning**
36-22-4
Basic - In-use ice scoop stored on top of outside ice machine and soda cans near inside ice machine between uses. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
10-12-5
Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
10-20-4
Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. **Warning**
42-01-4
37
Aug 5, 2022
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 1 major violation. 5 minor violations.
View 9 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed raw shrimp 50F cold hold and raw fish 53F cold hold in reach in coolers across from cook line less than 4 hours. Operator turned reach in coolers down and put bags of ice on top. Observed Butter 45F cold hold, cooked rice 46F cold hold, raw salmon 45F cold hold less than 4 hours . Operator opened walk in freezer door opened ajar. **Corrective Action Taken** **Repeat Violation**
03A-02-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed Sauteed mushrooms 84F hot hold less than 4 hours. Operator placed hot water underneath double pan. **Corrective Action Taken**
03B-01-6
High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb next to outside mop sink.
29-34-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed buckets stored in hand wash sink in dishwash area. Operator removed buckets. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
31A-11-4
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense spice. Operator removed cup. **Corrected On-Site**
14-01-5
Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
50-09-4
Basic - Improper storage of maintenance equipment that interferes with cleaning. Observed buildup of unused equipment behind establishment.
42-02-4
Basic - Wiping cloth sanitizing solution stored on the floor.
21-38-4
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed cellphone on top of clean plate. Operator placed cell phone on bottom shelf. **Corrected On-Site**
40-06-5
45
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Fins Seafood & Dive Bar last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Fins Seafood & Dive Bar on file is from Mar 23, 2026. The public record contains 14 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Fins Seafood & Dive Bar?
Across the inspection record, “in-use ice scoop stored on top” has been cited seven times, more than any other issue at Fins Seafood & Dive Bar.
How does Fins Seafood & Dive Bar compare to other restaurants in Cape Coral?
Fins Seafood & Dive Bar most recently scored 43 out of 100, which is lower than the Cape Coral average of 77.
Has Fins Seafood & Dive Bar's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Fins Seafood & Dive Bar have averaged around seven violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a high risk rating mean?
A high risk rating at Fins Seafood & Dive Bar 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 Fins Seafood & Dive Bar inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Fins Seafood & Dive Bar is inspected around four times per year on average.
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