Hurricane Grill & Wings
Last inspected: Jan 28, 2026
78
Score
Inspectors have visited Hurricane Grill & Wings 11 times, with records going back to 2022. Inspectors last stopped by on Jan 28, 2026. A low risk rating suggests inspectors haven't found much to be concerned about lately.
Things have been moving in the right direction, with the rolling count dropping from around six violations to closer to three violations per visit.
“Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled” accounts for the largest share of issues, appearing five times across the record.
Compared to the broader Cape Coral restaurant scene, this is about average. The full picture is one of consistent compliance.
11
Inspections
0
Critical latest
1
Major latest
3
Minor latest
Inspection History
Jan 28, 2026
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Intermediate - Records/documents for required employee training do not contain all of the required information. Observed some employee training certificates missing dates of training. The manager was in the process of completing all food handler certificates. **Corrective Action Taken**
53B-10-4
Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair.
36-17-5
Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris on storage rack by to go window.
22-08-4
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed reach-in cooler across from cook line gasket torn. **Repeat Violation**
14-11-5
78
Aug 12, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 5 minor violations.
View 6 violations
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with unwashed produce. Observed raw ground beef over produce in walk-in cooler. The manager moved raw ground beef ton bottom shelf beside the raw chicken. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-04-5
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed stand up reach-in cooler beside storage rack gasket torn.
14-11-5
Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation.
13-03-4
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance in preparation area.
36-34-5
Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Observed plastic to go containers not inverted for protection above prep table. The manager inverted to go containers during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
25-06-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed handwashing sink in prep station has white like mold substance on it.
23-03-4
67
Feb 14, 2025
Food-Licensing Inspection
No violations found.
100
Jan 8, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 3 major violations. 5 minor violations.
View 9 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 sanitizer bucket during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
22-41-4
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed can opener soiled.
22-02-4
Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. The operator placed soap at handwashing sink in bar. **Corrected On-Site**
31B-03-4
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 - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance.
36-34-5
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 raw chicken wings. The manager removed utensil from container of raw chicken wings. **Corrected On-Site**
10-01-5
Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Observed microwave soiled in drive up window area.
22-08-4
Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler.
29-49-6
50
Jul 25, 2024
Complaint Full
2 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Food Obtained from Approved Sources
FL-11
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
74
Apr 9, 2024
Complaint Full
4 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Adequate Handwashing Facilities Supplied and Accessible
FL-10
Food Received at Proper Temperature
FL-12
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
78
Jan 23, 2024
Complaint Full
1 critical violation. 6 minor violations.
View 7 violations
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Observed raw shrimp over ready to eat sauces in walk-in cooler. The manager placed raw shrimp on bottom of food rack. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-02-6
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance.
36-34-5
Basic - Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner above prep table on cook line.
24-05-4
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed reach-in cooler gasket torn under cook line and walk-in freezer gasket is torn.
14-11-5
Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair in bar area.
36-17-5
Basic - In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. The manager removed knives from in between equipment. **Corrected On-Site**
10-17-4
Basic - Interior of ice machine/bin with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed rust like substance on ice strainer ear pick up window in kitchen. The manager stated they were order a new ice strainer. **Corrective Action Taken**
14-34-4
64
Jan 4, 2024
Routine - Food
3 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 7 violations
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 GM DBPR Form HR 5030-103. The GM will assure all personnel read, sign and maintain in files. **Corrective Action Taken**
11-26-1
Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. The manager placed soap at hand washing sink beside storage rack. **Corrected On-Site**
31B-03-4
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 - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance.
36-34-5
Basic - Light shield damaged/in disrepair in storage area.
38-01-4
Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Observed plastic plates not inverted in drink station #3. The operator inverted plastic plates. **Corrected On-Site**
25-06-4
Basic - Stored food not covered. Observed container of white rice uncovered in walk-in cooler. The Manager covered white rice with plastic wrap foil. **Corrected On-Site**
08B-12-5
61
Jul 5, 2023
Complaint Full
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 4 minor violations.
View 7 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
High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Observed raw chicken over raw breaded shrimp in stand up reach-in cooler. The manager moved raw chicken under raw breaded shrimp. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-20-5
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.
53B-14-5
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 on cook line.
36-17-5
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 flour. The manager removed scooper from flour container. **Corrected On-Site**
10-01-5
Basic - Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. In reach-in cooler across from cook line. The manager removed open drink from reach-in cooler. **Corrected On-Site**
12B-13-4
55
Feb 7, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 5 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 8 violations
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw wings over ready to eat chicken wings in stand up reach-in cooler. The manager placed raw chicken wings on bottom shelf in stand reach-in cooler. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-05-6
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 - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed cutting board soiled.
22-02-4
Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths.
16-37-1
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 - 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 - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair.
36-32-5
Basic - Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom. **Repeat Violation**
32-12-5
47
Jul 25, 2022
Routine - Food
2 major violations. 5 minor violations.
View 7 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
Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink on cook line. **Corrected On-Site**
31B-03-4
Basic - Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom.
32-12-5
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed walk-in freezer gasket torn.
14-11-5
Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair.
36-17-5
Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed boxes of chicken on floor in walk-in freezer. **Corrected On-Site**
08B-38-4
Basic - In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container in container of raw chicken wings. **Corrected On-Site**
10-01-5
64
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Hurricane Grill & Wings last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Hurricane Grill & Wings on file is from Jan 28, 2026. The public record contains 11 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Hurricane Grill & Wings?
Across the inspection record, “ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled” has been cited five times, more than any other issue at Hurricane Grill & Wings.
How does Hurricane Grill & Wings compare to other restaurants in Cape Coral?
Hurricane Grill & Wings most recently scored 78 out of 100, which is about the same as the Cape Coral average of 77.
Has Hurricane Grill & Wings' inspection record improved over time?
Yes. Recent inspections at Hurricane Grill & Wings have averaged around three violations per visit, down from roughly six earlier in the record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Hurricane Grill & Wings 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 Hurricane Grill & Wings inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Hurricane Grill & Wings is inspected around three times per year on average.
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