Hooters
Last inspected: Nov 7, 2025
61
Score
Hooters appears in inspection records nine times, starting in 2022. Hooters was last inspected on Nov 7, 2025. A medium risk score generally means inspectors found things to fix, though most weren't urgent.
Inspection results have stayed in a similar range over the last few visits, averaging around four violations each.
The pattern that stands out is “dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not”, which has been cited three times.
Compared to other Cape Coral restaurants (averaging 77), there's room to close the gap. The full record sits in fairly typical territory for a working restaurant.
9
Inspections
1
Critical latest
0
Major latest
6
Minor latest
Inspection History
Nov 7, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 6 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Plumbing Maintained; Sewage Disposal
FL-51
Adequate Handwashing Facilities Supplied and Accessible
FL-10
Potentially Hazardous Food Held at Proper Temperature
FL-16
Warewashing Facilities Maintained and Used
FL-24
Equipment, Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Approved
FL-35
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
61
Aug 1, 2025
Routine - Food
3 minor violations.
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Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
Adequate Handwashing Facilities Supplied and Accessible
FL-10
Food in Good Condition, Safe, and Unadulterated
FL-13
82
Dec 4, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
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Adequate Handwashing Facilities Supplied and Accessible
FL-10
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
67
Sep 6, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
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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. Observed chlorine concentration at 0 ppm. Operator switched and primed sanitizer. Rechecked concentration at 100 ppm. **Corrected On-Site**
22-41-4
Intermediate - Spray bottle at kitchen entrance containing toxic substance not labeled. Operator labeled bottles. **Corrected On-Site**
41-17-4
Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated gray-like substance underneath spray table in dish wash area.
36-27-5
74
Apr 5, 2024
Complaint Full
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 2 minor violations.
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Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
Wiping Cloths Properly Used and Stored
FL-41
64
Nov 28, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 3 minor 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. Observed chlorine concentration at 0 ppm. Operator changed sanitizer. Rechecked concentration at 100 ppm. **Corrected On-Site**
22-41-4
Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Sandwich prep reach in cooler at end of cook line.
22-16-4
Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Observed packages of food thawing in standing water. Operator turned on cool running water and put ice on top. **Corrected On-Site**
06-01-5
Basic - Open dumpster lid.
33-16-4
74
Aug 8, 2023
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 2 major violations. 2 minor violations.
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High Priority - Employee touching ready-to-eat food with their bare hands - food was not being heated as a sole ingredient to 145 degrees F or immediately added to other ingredients to be cooked/heated to the minimum required temperature to allow bare hand contact. Establishment has no approved Alternative Operating Procedure. Observed employee at bar touching ready to eat limes with while slicing limes. Educated operator. Operator educated employee. Employee washed hands and put on gloves. **Corrected On-Site**
09-01-4
High Priority - Stop Sale issued due to adulteration of food product. Observed bare hand contact with ready to eat limes. Operator discarded limes. **Corrective Action Taken**
01B-03-5
Intermediate - Paper towel dispenser at handwash sink not working/unable to dispense paper towels. Hand wash sink at cook line and hand wash sink in women's accessible restroom stall. Operator replaced batteries. **Corrective Action Taken**
31B-05-4
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Operator labeled bottle. **Corrected On-Site**
41-17-4
Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Educated operator on importance of air drying. Operator separated containers. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
24-08-4
Basic - Floor in dishmachine area and food prep area covered with standing water. Educated operator on not having not standing. **Repeat Violation**
36-22-4
55
Jan 11, 2023
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 4 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Certified Food Manager Identification
FL-02
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Warewashing Facilities Maintained and Used
FL-24
Equipment Adequate to Maintain Product Temperature
FL-29
Proper Sanitizer Contact Time and Concentration
FL-33
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Designed and Constructed
FL-50
50
Sep 23, 2022
Routine - Food
1 critical violation.
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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. Observed chlorine concentration at 0 ppm. Operator primed. Rechecked concentration at 100 ppm. **Corrected On-Site**
22-41-4
86
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Hooters last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Hooters on file is from Nov 7, 2025. The public record contains nine inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Hooters?
Across the inspection record, “dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Hooters.
How does Hooters compare to other restaurants in Cape Coral?
Hooters most recently scored 61 out of 100, which is lower than the Cape Coral average of 77.
Has Hooters' inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Hooters have averaged around four violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a medium risk rating mean?
A medium risk rating at Hooters means the most recent inspection turned up a handful of issues that the health department wrote up but did not classify as critical.
How often is Hooters inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Hooters is inspected around three times per year on average.
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