Nice Guys
Last inspected: Jan 9, 2026
64
Score
The health department has logged nine inspections at Nice Guys, the earliest from 2022. Nice Guys was last inspected on Jan 9, 2026. When a facility lands in medium risk territory, it usually means a mixed inspection result.
Violation counts have been trending down, averaging around three violations across recent inspections versus roughly 10 violations before.
Looking across the full record, “dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not” is the recurring theme, flagged four times.
That's lower than the typical Cape Coral restaurant, which scores around 77. Taken together, the history looks like that of a busy facility working through the usual inspection cycle.
9
Inspections
1
Critical latest
2
Major latest
2
Minor latest
Inspection History
Jan 9, 2026
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 5 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 beverage wait station. Operator primed sanitizer. Note: establishment will use working dishmachine in kitchen. **Corrective Action Taken**
22-41-4
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris. Can opener. Educated operator on cleaning can opener daily. Operator cleaned can opener. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
22-02-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed strainer stored in handwashing sink at beverage/wait station. Educated on importance of handwashing only. Operator removed strainer. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
31A-11-4
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated dust in back food prep area.
36-34-5
Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting.
24-08-4
64
Sep 25, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 1 minor violation.
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. Observed chlorine concentration at 0 ppm. Operator primed and changed sanitizer. Rechecked concentration at 100 ppm. **Corrected On-Site**
22-41-4
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris. Can opener. Operator cleaned can opener. **Corrected On-Site**
22-02-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed squeegee stored in hand wash sink in dishwash area. Operator removed squeegee. **Corrected On-Site**
31A-11-4
Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler at kitchen entrance.
29-49-6
67
May 20, 2025
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Mar 18, 2025
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 3 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 8 violations
High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb behind kitchen exit of establishment and at end of cook line near pizza prep station. Educated operator on having vacuum breaker on hose bibb. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
29-34-4
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed precooked ground beef 47F cold hold, mashed potatoes 47F cold hold, mozzarella cheese 50F cold hold on top shelf of pizza reach in cooler more than 4 hours. Stop Sale. Operator discarded time/temperature control for safety foods. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
03A-02-5
High Priority - Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale. Observed one 6lb can of black olives dented. Operator separated can to be returned to distributor. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
01B-01-4
Intermediate - Required employee training expired for all employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. **Warning**
53B-05-5
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/. Observed Prometric manager certification for Gregory Gebhard 02/11/25. **Warning**
53A-03-7
Intermediate - No certified food manager for establishment. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ **Warning**
53A-07-6
Basic - Open dumpster lid. Educated operator on having dumpster lid closed. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
33-16-4
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Flour bin. Educated operator on importance of labeling. Operator labeled bin. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
02D-01-5
43
Oct 29, 2024
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 3 major violations. 6 minor violations.
View 11 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 changed and primed sanitizer. Rechecked concentration at 50 ppm. **Corrected On-Site**
22-41-4
High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb behind kitchen exit of establishment and at end of cook line near pizza prep station. Educated operator on having vacuum breaker on hose bibb. **Repeat Violation**
29-34-4
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris. Can opener. Operator cleaned can opener. **Corrected On-Site**
22-02-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed hand wash sink at beverage wait station used to store strainer. Educated operator on hand ash sink only. Operator removed strainer. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
31A-11-4
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 - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris on backboard of stove. Employee started cleaning. **Corrective Action Taken**
23-03-4
Basic - Garbage on the ground and/or pad around dumpster.
33-19-4
Basic - Food not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor. Observed box of lettuce stored on floor in walk in cooler and freezer. Educated operator on importance of storing food off floor. **Repeat Violation**
08B-47-4
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed backpack stored on shelving above dried food items. Operator corrected. **Corrected On-Site**
40-06-5
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Flour bin.
02D-01-5
Basic - Open dumpster lid. Educated operator on having dumpster lid closed. **Repeat Violation**
33-16-4
41
Dec 21, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 3 major violations. 7 minor violations.
View 11 violations
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Adequate Handwashing Facilities Supplied and Accessible
FL-10
Food Obtained from Approved Sources
FL-11
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
Hot and Cold Water Available; Adequate Pressure
FL-25
Equipment Adequate to Maintain Product Temperature
FL-29
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Proper Sanitizer Contact Time and Concentration
FL-33
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
29
Aug 15, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 4 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 8 violations
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Potentially Hazardous Food Held at Proper Temperature
FL-16
Proper Hot and Cold Holding Temperatures
FL-21
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Equipment Adequate to Maintain Product Temperature
FL-29
Wiping Cloths Properly Used and Stored
FL-41
Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Designed and Constructed
FL-50
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
37
Jan 11, 2023
Routine - Food
4 critical violations. 4 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 11 violations
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Procedures for Responding to Vomiting/Diarrheal Events
FL-05
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Food Received at Proper Temperature
FL-12
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Equipment Adequate to Maintain Product Temperature
FL-29
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Proper Sanitizer Contact Time and Concentration
FL-33
Wiping Cloths Properly Used and Stored
FL-41
Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Designed and Constructed
FL-50
23
Sep 1, 2022
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 6 major violations. 6 minor violations.
View 15 violations
High Priority - Spray hose at dish sink lower than flood rim of sink. Mop sink. **Corrected On-Site**
29-37-4
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed , Brie cheese 45F cold hold, kimchi 45F cold hold less than 4 hours. Operator turned down reach in cooler. **Corrective Action Taken**
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. Operator changed sanitizer. Rechecked concentration at 100 ppm. **Corrected On-Site**
22-41-4
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris. Can opener. Operator cleaned. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
22-02-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink does not have enough hot water pressure to properly wash hands. Employee restroom.
27-19-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed strainer stored in hand wash sink in wait station. Operator removed. **Corrected On-Site**
31A-11-4
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Hand wash sink at pizza prep station and bar. **Corrected On-Site**
31B-02-4
Intermediate - No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products.
05-08-4
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled in back food prep area. Educated operator on importance of labeling. Operator labeled. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
41-17-4
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed purse stored on shelving near food items in dry storage.
40-06-5
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense Parmesan cheese. **Corrected On-Site**
14-01-5
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Flour bin. Educated operator on importance of labeling. Operator labeled. **Repeat Violation**
02D-01-5
Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Hand wash sink at pizza prep station.
31B-04-4
Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting.
24-08-4
Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Reach in cooler at kitchen entrance.
29-49-6
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Nice Guys last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Nice Guys on file is from Jan 9, 2026. The public record contains nine inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Nice Guys?
Across the inspection record, “dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not” has been cited four times, more than any other issue at Nice Guys.
How does Nice Guys compare to other restaurants in Cape Coral?
Nice Guys most recently scored 64 out of 100, which is lower than the Cape Coral average of 77.
Has Nice Guys' inspection record improved over time?
Yes. Recent inspections at Nice Guys have averaged around three violations per visit, down from roughly 10 earlier in the record.
What does a medium risk rating mean?
A medium risk rating at Nice Guys 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 Nice Guys inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Nice Guys is inspected around three times per year on average.
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