Joe Schmoe's
Last inspected: Nov 7, 2025
100
Score
The health department has logged 12 inspections at Joe Schmoe's, the earliest from 2022. The latest inspection on file is from Nov 7, 2025. When a facility lands in the low risk tier, it usually means nothing alarming showed up at the most recent visit.
Performance has remained roughly level over recent inspections, averaging near four violations each time.
The pattern that stands out is “dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not”, which has been cited six times.
Compared to the broader Cape Coral restaurant scene, where the average is 77, this is a stronger showing. Overall, the inspection record reads well.
12
Inspections
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Inspection History
Nov 7, 2025
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Oct 31, 2025
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
View 7 violations
High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored near bottled beverages at bar. Operator removed chemicals. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
41-10-4
High Priority - Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale. Observed one 6lb can of tomatoes dented. Operator discarded can. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
01B-01-4
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 at bar. Educated operator on proper concentration. Operator added sanitizer. Rechecked concentration at 100 ppm. Observed chlorine concentration at 0 ppm in kitchen. Operator called technician. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
22-41-4
Intermediate - Spray bottles in dishwash area containing toxic substance not labeled. Operator labeled bottles. Operator labeled bottles.**Corrected On-Site** **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
41-17-4
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated dust above cook line. **Warning**
36-34-5
Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris underneath shelving in walk in cooler. **Warning**
36-73-4
Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Operator dumped out water. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
10-07-4
50
Aug 8, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation.
View 1 violation
High Priority - - From initial inspection : 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 at bar. Operator primed sanitizer and called technician. Note: operator will use working dish machine in kitchen. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-08-08: Observed chlorine concentration at 0 ppm. **Admin Complaint**
22-41-4
86
Jul 31, 2025
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 6 minor violations.
View 9 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed Pasta 90F cold hold more than 4 hours. Stop Sale. Operator discarded pasta. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
03A-02-5
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 at bar. Operator primed sanitizer and called technician. Note: operator will use working dish machine in kitchen. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
22-41-4
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris. Can opener. Operator cleaned can opener. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
22-02-4
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense sugar. Operator removed cup. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
14-01-5
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer. Bar. **Warning**
14-69-4
Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Educated operator on proper storage of tongs. Operator removed tong.**Repeat Violation** **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
10-20-4
Basic - Open dumpster lid. **Warning**
33-16-4
Basic - Silverware/utensils stored upright with the food-contact surface up. Forks. Educated operator on storing utensils inverted. Operator inverted forks. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
24-18-4
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Sugar container. Operator labeled container. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
02D-01-5
50
Nov 14, 2024
Routine - Food
4 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Certified Food Manager Identification
FL-02
Adequate Handwashing Facilities Supplied and Accessible
FL-10
Warewashing Facilities Maintained and Used
FL-24
Hot and Cold Water Available; Adequate Pressure
FL-25
82
Aug 21, 2024
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Aug 14, 2024
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
View 5 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed coleslaw 48F cold hold, raw shrimp 47F cold hold more than 4 hours in reach in cooler across from fryers. Stop Sale. Operator discarded time/temperature control for safety foods. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
03A-02-5
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. Educated operator on maintaining proper concentration. Operator called technician. **Corrective Action Taken** **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
22-41-4
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Educated operator on labeling bottles. Operator labeled bottle. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
41-17-4
Basic - Open dumpster lid. Operator closed lid. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
33-16-4
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Flour bin. Operator labeled bin. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
02D-01-5
61
Nov 21, 2023
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Nov 14, 2023
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 2 major violations. 5 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. Observed chlorine concentration at 0 ppm at outside bar. **Warning**
22-41-4
High Priority - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food marked with a date that exceeds 7 days after opening/preparation. Observed coleslaw dated 11/06/23. Stop Sale. Operator discarded coleslaw. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
02C-01-5
High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored by food items. Operator removed chemical. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
41-10-4
Intermediate - Raw/undercooked animal food offered and establishment has no written consumer advisory. Raw animal foods must be fully cooked prior to service. Operator posted sign before leaving inspection. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
02B-02-5
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Operator labeled bottle. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
41-17-4
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer at outside bar. **Warning**
14-69-4
Basic - Ceiling tile missing above dishmachine. **Warning**
36-36-4
Basic - Employee drinking from an unenclosed beverage container in a food preparation/clean dishware area and the container does not have a dispensing mechanism to prevent hand contact with lip contact area of drink container. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
12B-12-5
Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Operator removed tongs. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
10-20-4
Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. **Warning**
25-06-4
41
Jul 19, 2023
Food-Licensing Inspection
No violations found.
100
Apr 4, 2023
Complaint Full
2 critical violations. 9 major violations. 8 minor violations.
View 19 violations
High Priority - Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food. Educated employee. Employee washed hands before putting on gloves before leaving inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
12A-07-5
High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. License expired 12/01/22. **Admin Complaint**
50-17-3
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.
11-27-4
Intermediate - Food thermometer(s) not calibrated according to manufacturer's specifications.
05-07-4
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris. Can opener and microwave oven.
22-02-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed hand wash sink in beverage/wait station used as a dump sink.
31A-11-4
Intermediate - No chlorine chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Educated operator on importance of having test strips. **Repeat Violation**
16-37-1
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Hand wash sink in beverage/wait station.
31B-02-4
Intermediate - No plan review submitted and approved - indoor bar area added. Must submit plans and plan review application to DBPR H and R Plan Review office located at 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-1011. Plans must be submitted AND approved within 60 days. The direct link to the Plan Review page is http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/licensing/plan-review/. Note: violation being addressed from previous inspection conducted on 12/28/22.
51-14-7
Intermediate - No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products.
05-08-4
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.
11-26-1
Basic - Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors. Outside bar restrooms.
32-04-4
Basic - Ceiling tiles missing in dining room, above indoor bar, and inside women's restroom.
36-36-4
Basic - Commercially processed reduced oxygen packaged fish bearing a label indicating that it is to remain frozen until time of use no longer frozen and not removed from reduced oxygen package. Packaged raw mahi mahi. Educated operator on importance of removing fish from packaging. **Repeat Violation**
06-09-1
Basic - Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom. Outside bar women's restroom.
32-12-5
Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris/grease underneath equipment at cook line, in dishwash area, and underneath shelving in walk in cooler.
36-73-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dust on outside of cooking equipment and counters at cook line.
23-03-4
Basic - Open dumpster lid.
33-16-4
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed water spray bottle at cook line not labeled.
02D-01-5
20
Aug 25, 2022
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 7 major violations. 6 minor violations.
View 15 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. Observed chlorine concentration at 0 ppm. Operator primed sanitizer and called technician. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
22-41-4
High Priority - Food stored in ice used for drinks. Observed bottled water stored in drink ice. Operator removed bottled water. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
08B-56-4
Intermediate - No chlorine chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. **Warning**
16-37-1
Intermediate - No hot running water at three-compartment sink. **Warning**
27-06-4
Intermediate - No plan review submitted and approved - indoor bar area added. Must submit plans and plan review application to DBPR H and R Plan Review office located at 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-1011. Plans must be submitted AND approved within 60 days. **Warning**
51-14-7
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Indoor bar. Operator placed paper towels at hand wash sink. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
31B-02-4
Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Hand wash sink at indoor bar. Operator placed soap at hand wash sink. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
31B-03-4
Intermediate - Nonfood-grade basting brush used in food. **Warning**
14-14-4
Intermediate - Soap dispenser at handwash sink not working/unable to dispense soap. Hand wash sink at outside bar. **Warning**
31B-06-4
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense tomato sauce. **Warning**
14-01-5
Basic - Commercially processed reduced oxygen packaged fish bearing a label indicating that it is to remain frozen until time of use no longer frozen and not removed from reduced oxygen package. Operator opened packages of fish before leaving inspection. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
06-09-1
Basic - Equipment and utensils not washed, rinsed and sanitized in the correct order in three-compartment sink. Do not use dishes/equipment not properly sanitized. Observed wash and sanitize together. **Warning**
16-13-5
Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Hand wash sink at cook line. **Warning**
31B-04-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with gray-like substance on outside door of reach in freezer. **Warning**
23-03-4
Basic - Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine. **Warning**
16-21-4
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Joe Schmoe's last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Joe Schmoe's on file is from Nov 7, 2025. The public record contains 12 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Joe Schmoe's?
Across the inspection record, “dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not” has been cited six times, more than any other issue at Joe Schmoe's.
How does Joe Schmoe's compare to other restaurants in Cape Coral?
Joe Schmoe's most recently scored 100 out of 100, which is higher than the Cape Coral average of 77.
Has Joe Schmoe's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Joe Schmoe's have averaged around four violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Joe Schmoe's 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 Joe Schmoe's inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Joe Schmoe's is inspected around four times per year on average.
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