Knicker's Pub
Last inspected: Apr 13, 2026
61
Score
Knicker's Pub appears in inspection records nine times, starting in 2022. The newest entry in the record is dated Apr 13, 2026. Diners should read medium risk as a signal that some issues exist but aren't extreme.
Performance has remained roughly level over recent inspections, averaging near four violations each time.
Across the inspection history, “in-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses” is the issue that surfaces most often, recorded four times.
By comparison, the average Cape Coral facility scores 77, putting Knicker's Pub on the weaker side. Nothing in the record is alarming, but there's room to improve.
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Inspections
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Critical latest
1
Major latest
2
Minor latest
Inspection History
Apr 13, 2026
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 2 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. The manager changed out sanitizer bucket. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
22-41-4
High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. **Admin Complaint**
50-17-3
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
Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. **Warning**
51-11-4
Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. **Warning**
10-20-4
61
Sep 16, 2025
Routine - Food
4 minor violations.
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Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Potentially Hazardous Food Held at Proper Temperature
FL-16
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
Plumbing Maintained; Sewage Disposal
FL-51
82
Mar 31, 2025
Routine - Food
4 minor violations.
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Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris.
22-08-4
Basic - Accumulation of lime scale on the inside of the dishmachine.
16-23-4
Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured.
51-11-4
Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair.
36-17-5
82
Nov 22, 2024
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
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Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed cutting board soiled. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-11-22: **Time Extended**
22-02-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-11-22: **Time Extended**
36-17-5
86
Nov 14, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 1 minor violation.
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Food Obtained from Approved Sources
FL-11
Potentially Hazardous Food Held at Proper Temperature
FL-16
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
58
Feb 16, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 2 minor violations.
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High Priority - Shell eggs in use or stored with cracks or broken shells. See stop sale. Observed cracked egg in egg carton. The operator discarded cracked egg. **Corrected On-Site**
01B-14-4
Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed shredded pork and bratwurst not date marked in stand up reach-in cooler in kitchen. The operator placed date marked stamp on shredded pork and cooked bratwurst. **Corrected On-Site**
02C-02-5
Intermediate - Proof of required state approved employee training not available for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.
53B-13-5
Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris.
22-08-4
Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. The tongs was removed from oven door. **Corrected On-Site**
10-20-4
64
Sep 20, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 2 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
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. The manager will assure all personnel read, sign and maintain in files. **Corrective Action Taken**
11-26-1
Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. **Repeat Violation**
36-17-5
Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. The manager removed tongs from oven door. **Corrected On-Site**
10-20-4
70
Mar 29, 2023
Routine - Food
3 major violations. 5 minor violations.
View 8 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 manager DBPR Form HR 5030-103. **Corrective Action Taken**
11-26-1
Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed hamburgers in stand up reach-in cooler not date marked.
02C-02-5
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
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed walk-in cooler gasket torn. **Repeat Violation**
14-11-5
Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair.
36-17-5
Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses.
10-20-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed walk-in gaskets heavily soiled.
23-03-4
Basic - Silverware/utensils stored upright with the food-contact surface up under microwave.
24-18-4
58
Nov 17, 2022
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
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High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed chicken wings (49F - Cold Holding); turkey (48F - Cold Holding) in stand up reach-in cooler. The operator over chicken wings and turkey into another reach-in cooler across from cook line. **Corrective Action Taken**
03A-02-5
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled.
41-17-4
Basic - Cold holding equipment not maintained in good repair. Do not store time/temperature control for safety food in this unit until the unit is repaired. Observed stand up reach-in cooler not maintaining cold holding ambient temperature 53F.
14-74-7
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed stand up reach-in freezer gasket torn.
14-11-5
Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Observed incorrect date mark on ham in stand up reach-in cooler. The operator discarded ham **Corrected On-Site**
16-46-4
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Knicker's Pub last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Knicker's Pub on file is from Apr 13, 2026. The public record contains nine inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Knicker's Pub?
Across the inspection record, “in-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses” has been cited four times, more than any other issue at Knicker's Pub.
How does Knicker's Pub compare to other restaurants in Cape Coral?
Knicker's Pub most recently scored 61 out of 100, which is lower than the Cape Coral average of 77.
Has Knicker's Pub's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Knicker's Pub have averaged around four violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a medium risk rating mean?
A medium risk rating at Knicker's Pub 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 Knicker's Pub inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Knicker's Pub is inspected around three times per year on average.
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