Hart + Soul Cafe
Last inspected: Mar 17, 2026
78
Score
Going back to 2022, Hart + Soul Cafe has nine inspections in the public record. Hart + Soul Cafe was last inspected on Mar 17, 2026. When a facility lands in the low risk tier, it usually means nothing alarming showed up at the most recent visit.
Recent inspections have turned up roughly the same number of issues each time, hovering near four violations per visit.
“Required employee training expired for some employees” comes up most often, recorded three times in the inspection record.
Among Cape Coral restaurants, this is a fairly standard result. The full picture is one of consistent compliance.
9
Inspections
0
Critical latest
1
Major latest
3
Minor latest
Inspection History
Mar 17, 2026
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
View 4 violations
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 - Hole in or other damage to wall.
36-24-5
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer.
14-69-4
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 sugar.
10-01-5
78
Oct 6, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
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High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Observed hamburgers over raw salmon in reach-in cooler across from cook line. The cook placed the raw salmon above the raw hamburgers. **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 the Employee Reporting Form HR 5030-103 for Owner. **Corrective Action Taken**
11-26-1
Basic - In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board. The cook removed wiping cloth from under cutting board. **Corrected On-Site**
21-04-4
Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust in kitchen near stand up reach-in cooler.
36-27-5
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair in kitchen area.
36-32-5
67
Jun 24, 2025
Complaint Full
1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
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Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Handwash sink missing in warewashing or food preparation area. Observed No handwashing sink in food preparation area. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-06-24: **Time Extended**
31A-07-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-06-24: **Time Extended**
36-32-5
86
Jan 29, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 5 major violations.
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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 during inspection. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
22-41-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed handwashing sink behind front counter used as dump sink for ice. Educated operator in only using handwashing sink for handwashing only. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
31A-11-4
Intermediate - Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. **Warning**
53A-01-7
Intermediate - No written procedures available for use of time as a public health control to hold time/temperature control for safety food. Emailed owner Time As Public for Pastries in display case. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
03F-10-5
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. **Warning**
53B-14-5
Intermediate - Water pressure lacking at fixtures that require the use of water. Observed handwashing behind front counter very low water pressure. **Warning**
27-17-4
52
Aug 15, 2024
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
View 4 violations
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw steaks and raw hamburgers over ready to eat ham and ready to eat sausage patties. The cook moved the raw steaks and raw hamburgers to bottom shelf in reach-in cooler. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-05-6
High Priority - Shell eggs in use or stored with cracks or broken shells. See stop sale. Observed 2 cracked eggs in stand up reach-in cooler in kitchen. The cook discarded cracked eggs. **Corrected On-Site**
01B-14-4
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 - Hole in or other damage to wall.
36-24-5
64
Dec 5, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
View 5 violations
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw salmon over ready to eat deli meat in stand up reach-in cooler. The manager moved deli meat to other side of stand up reach-in cooler. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-05-6
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed hand washing sink behind front counter used as a dump sink.
31A-11-4
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. The manager removed cell phone from prep table. **Corrected On-Site**
40-06-5
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.
22-20-5
Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation.
13-03-4
67
Aug 2, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 3 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 7 violations
High Priority - Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food. Observed cooks place gloves on but did not wash hands prior. Educated cooks on proper hand washing prior to placing on gloves before engaging in food preparation. **Corrective Action Taken**
12A-07-5
Intermediate - Water pressure lacking at fixtures that require the use of water. Observed low water pressures at hand washing sink behind front counter.
27-17-4
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 owner DBPR Form HR 5030-103. The owner had employees fill out. **Corrective Action Taken**
11-26-1
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled.
41-17-4
Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation.
13-03-4
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed reach-in cooler door is in need of repairs. The manager stated a work order is in place for doors. **Corrective Action Taken**
14-11-5
Basic - Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers in stand up reach-in cooler.
12B-13-4
55
Mar 24, 2023
Routine - Food
2 major violations.
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Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-03-24: Observed Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. **Admin Complaint**
53A-01-7
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No certified food manager for establishment. 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** - From follow-up inspection 2023-03-24: Observed No certified food manager for establishment. **Admin Complaint**
53A-07-6
82
Jul 19, 2022
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 3 minor violations.
View 4 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 set up 3 compartment sink. **Corrective Action Taken**
22-41-4
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 utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. **Corrected On-Site**
10-07-4
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Hart + Soul Cafe last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Hart + Soul Cafe on file is from Mar 17, 2026. The public record contains nine inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Hart + Soul Cafe?
Across the inspection record, “required employee training expired for some employees” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Hart + Soul Cafe.
How does Hart + Soul Cafe compare to other restaurants in Cape Coral?
Hart + Soul Cafe most recently scored 78 out of 100, which is about the same as the Cape Coral average of 77.
Has Hart + Soul Cafe's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Hart + Soul Cafe have averaged around four violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Hart + Soul Cafe 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 Hart + Soul Cafe inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Hart + Soul Cafe is inspected around two times per year on average.
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