Hot Off the Press

2900 Diplomat Pkwy E, Cape Coral, FL 33909

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Last inspected: Oct 21, 2025

100

Score

Low Risk

Hot Off the Press appears in inspection records six times, starting in 2022. The most recent visit was on Oct 21, 2025. Low risk means the most recent visit produced few or no significant findings.

There hasn't been much movement either way: counts have stayed near two violations per visit across recent inspections.

“No proof provided that food employees are informed” accounts for the largest share of issues, appearing two times across the record.

Hot Off the Press' latest score of 100 sits above the Cape Coral average of 77. The full picture is one of consistent compliance.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Oct 21, 2025

Routine - Food

No violations found.

100

Apr 9, 2025

Routine - Food

1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 1 minor violation.

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High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw hamburgers over ready to eat sausage gumbo in reach-in cooler across from cook line. The owner moved the raw hamburgers to bottom shelf in reach-in cooler. **Corrected On-Site**

08A-05-6

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed cutting board soiled.

22-02-4

Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed reach-in cooler gasket torn.

14-11-5

Feb 17, 2025

Routine - Food

1 major violation.

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Toilet Rooms Maintained

FL-53

Dec 10, 2024

Routine - Food

4 major violations.

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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. Printed out Employee Reporting Form HR 5030-103 for Owner. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**

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. Printed out Clean Up of Vomiting and Diarrheal Events DBPR Form HR 5030-104 for Owner. The owner posted form during inspection. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**

11-27-4

Intermediate - Food manager certification expired. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ **Warning**

53A-03-7

Intermediate - No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. **Warning**

53B-01-5

Oct 19, 2023

Routine - Food

2 major violations.

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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 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. **Corrective Action Taken**

11-26-1

Sep 21, 2022

Food-Licensing Inspection

No violations found.

100

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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Hot Off the Press last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Hot Off the Press on file is from Oct 21, 2025. The public record contains six inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Hot Off the Press?

Across the inspection record, “no proof provided that food employees are informed” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Hot Off the Press.

How does Hot Off the Press compare to other restaurants in Cape Coral?

Hot Off the Press most recently scored 100 out of 100, which is higher than the Cape Coral average of 77.

Has Hot Off the Press' inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Hot Off the Press have averaged around two violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Hot Off the Press 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 Hot Off the Press inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Hot Off the Press is inspected around two times per year on average.

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