First Round Draft Sports Bar & Grille
Last inspected: Jul 29, 2025
100
Score
Across the available record, First Round Draft Sports Bar & Grille has seven inspections on file, the first dated 2022. The most recent report on file is from Jul 29, 2025. Low risk means the most recent visit produced few or no significant findings.
The picture has improved over the last few visits: recent inspections have averaged around six violations, down from roughly 10 violations earlier in the record.
When inspectors have written things up, “standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler across” has been the most frequent reason, cited five times.
Among Cape Coral restaurants, the typical score is 77; First Round Draft Sports Bar & Grille is comfortably above that bar. Overall, the inspection record reads well.
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Inspections
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Inspection History
Jul 29, 2025
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Jan 22, 2025
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 7 minor violations.
View 10 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 manager changed out santizer bucket during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
22-41-4
High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Observed raw ground beef over raw pork in walk-in cooler. The manager moved the raw ground beef on bottom shelf under the raw pork. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-20-5
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 owner posted form during inspection.
11-27-4
Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler across from cook line. **Repeat Violation**
29-49-6
Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Observed raw shrimp thawing in standing water on 3 compartment sink.
06-01-5
Basic - Wiping cloth chlorine sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength.
21-07-4
Basic - Wiping cloth sanitizing solution stored on the floor. The owner double bucketed the sanitizer solution. **Corrected On-Site**
21-38-4
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance.
36-34-5
Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair.
36-17-5
Basic - In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board.
21-04-4
47
Aug 14, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 7 minor violations.
View 8 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed raw chicken (46F - Cold Holding); raw hamburgers (45F - Cold Holding); raw bosa (46F - Cold Holding); raw tuna (46F - Cold Holding) in reach-in cooler under cook line. The manager placed all raw products on ice. Observed chicken (53F - Cold Holding); Cole slaw (51F - Cold Holding) in reach-in cooler across from cook line. The cook discarded the chicken and Cole slaw. **Corrective Action Taken**
03A-02-5
Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured.
51-11-4
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 under cook line ambient temperature 46F.
14-74-7
Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair.
36-17-5
Basic - Open dumpster lid.
33-16-4
Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. **Repeat Violation**
29-49-6
Basic - Wiping cloth sanitizing solution stored on the floor under 3 compartment sink.
21-38-4
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair.
36-32-5
61
Dec 5, 2023
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 2 major violations. 5 minor violations.
View 9 violations
High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Observed bottle of sanitizer on cutting board across from dishwasher machine. The operator removed the bottle of sanitizer from cutting board. **Corrected On-Site**
41-10-4
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 shirt and apron during food preparation. Observed cook touching shorts and shirt while engaging in food preparation. Educated cook on proper hand washing and not touching cloths or aprons while engaging in food preparation. **Corrective Action Taken**
12A-28-4
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime.
22-02-4
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.
51-11-4
Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. **Repeat Violation**
36-17-5
Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris on cook line.
22-08-4
Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Observed coffee filter unprotected above coffee machine.
25-06-4
Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler in kitchen. **Repeat Violation**
29-49-6
47
Jul 7, 2023
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 3 major violations. 8 minor violations.
View 13 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed raw chicken (46F - Cold Holding); raw fish (46F - Cold Holding) in stand up reach-in cooler. The manager placed raw products on ice. **Corrective Action Taken**
03A-02-5
High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Observed raw beef over raw pork in walk-in cooler. The manager moved raw beef under raw pork. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-20-5
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**
11-26-1
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. Emailed manager DBPR Form HR 5030-104. **Corrective Action Taken**
11-27-4
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/
53A-05-6
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance.
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 stand up reach-in cooler beside cook line maintaining at 45F.
14-74-7
Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair.
36-17-5
Basic - Food-contact surface not cleaned and sanitized between contact with different raw animal products. Educated on cleaning and sanitizing between contact with different raw animal and food products. **Corrective Action Taken**
08B-23-5
Basic - In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. The knife was removed from between cook line. **Corrected On-Site**
10-17-4
Basic - Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers in stand up reach-in freezer.
12B-13-4
Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler across from cook line.
29-49-6
Basic - Wiping cloth sanitizing solution stored on the floor. The manager sanitizer bucket off floor. **Repeat Violation**
21-38-4
37
Dec 27, 2022
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 6 minor violations.
View 8 violations
High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Observed raw steaks over raw swai in walk-in cooler. The manager moved raw steaks to bottom of shelf in walk-in cooler. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-20-5
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled in bar. **Corrected On-Site**
41-17-4
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance.
36-34-5
Basic - In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. **Corrected On-Site**
10-17-4
Basic - In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board.
21-04-4
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. **Corrected On-Site**
25-06-4
Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler across from cook line.
29-49-6
58
Jul 15, 2022
Food-Licensing Inspection
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 4 minor violations.
View 6 violations
High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Observed raw steaks over raw raw swai and raw salmon in walk-in cooler. The operator moved the raw steaks under raw salmon and raw swai. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-20-5
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 in reach-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 - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance in restrooms.
36-34-5
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed reach-in cooler gasket torn beside cook line.
14-11-5
Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination.
25-06-4
64
Frequently Asked Questions
When was First Round Draft Sports Bar & Grille last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at First Round Draft Sports Bar & Grille on file is from Jul 29, 2025. The public record contains seven inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at First Round Draft Sports Bar & Grille?
Across the inspection record, “standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler across” has been cited five times, more than any other issue at First Round Draft Sports Bar & Grille.
How does First Round Draft Sports Bar & Grille compare to other restaurants in Cape Coral?
First Round Draft Sports Bar & Grille most recently scored 100 out of 100, which is higher than the Cape Coral average of 77.
Has First Round Draft Sports Bar & Grille's inspection record improved over time?
Yes. Recent inspections at First Round Draft Sports Bar & Grille have averaged around six violations per visit, down from roughly 10 earlier in the record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at First Round Draft Sports Bar & Grille 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 First Round Draft Sports Bar & Grille inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, First Round Draft Sports Bar & Grille is inspected around two times per year on average.
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