Parkside Cafe
Last inspected: May 7, 2026
70
Score
Inspectors have visited Parkside Cafe 14 times, with records going back to 2022. The most recent visit was on May 7, 2026. Diners should read medium risk as a signal that some issues exist but aren't extreme.
Inspection results have stayed in a similar range over the last few visits, averaging around four violations each.
Across the inspection history, “ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled” is the issue that surfaces most often, recorded six times.
Parkside Cafe's latest score of 70 falls below the Cape Coral average of 77. On the whole, the file is mixed but not concerning.
14
Inspections
1
Critical latest
0
Major latest
4
Minor latest
Inspection History
May 7, 2026
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 4 minor violations.
View 5 violations
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed shelled eggs over ready to eat whip cream, feta cheese and salsa in stand up reach-in cooler in kitchen. The manager moved the shelled eggs on bottom shelf under all ready to eat foods. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-05-6
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance.
36-34-5
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed stand up reach-in freezer across from cook line gasket torn.
14-11-5
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed gasket in stand up reach-in freezer soiled.
23-03-4
Basic - Wiping cloth quaternary ammonium compound sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. The Manager changed out quaternary sanitizer bucket to get correct reading. **Corrected On-Site**
21-08-4
70
Feb 18, 2026
Routine - Food
3 minor violations.
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Basic - Accumulation of lime scale on the inside of the dishmachine. **Repeat Violation**
16-23-4
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance.
36-34-5
Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. The Manager printed out Current Business License. **Corrected On-Site**
50-09-4
86
Jul 14, 2025
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed rust like substance on can opener and handwashing sink in kitchen.
22-02-4
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance.
36-34-5
Basic - Accumulation of lime scale on the inside of the dishmachine.
16-23-4
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed stand up reach-in freezer gasket torn.
14-11-5
78
May 7, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
View 5 violations
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw hamburgers over ready to eat tater tots and mango chicken in stand up reach-in freezer. The manager is placing all raw hamburgers on bottom shelf in stand up reach-in freezer. **Corrective Action Taken**
08A-05-6
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed can opener soiled.
22-02-4
Basic - Accumulation of lime scale on the inside of the dishmachine.
16-23-4
Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit on soda machine. The manager dumped water and placed utensils in empty container. **Corrected On-Site**
10-07-4
Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust in mop sink area.
36-27-5
67
Feb 14, 2025
Routine - Food
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
86
Feb 12, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 5 minor violations.
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High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed cheese (47F - Cold Holding HSP) in stand up reach-in cooler in storage area. The manager moved cheese into another stand up reach-in cooler. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
03A-02-5
Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. **Warning**
51-11-4
Basic - Ceiling tile missing. **Warning**
36-36-4
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 in storage area ambient temperature 48F. **Warning**
14-74-7
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed stand up reach-in cooler in storage area gasket torn. **Warning**
14-11-5
Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust above storage rack. **Warning**
36-27-5
67
Aug 19, 2024
Routine - Food
2 minor violations.
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Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance.
36-34-5
Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry.
42-01-4
90
Mar 26, 2024
Routine - Food
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
90
Jan 11, 2024
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
View 2 violations
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed rags In hand washing sink behind front counter. The rags was removed by manager. **Corrected On-Site**
31A-09-4
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance.
36-34-5
86
Sep 19, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 1 minor violation.
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High Priority - Container of medicine improperly stored. Observed a bottle of ibuprofen in kitchen. The manager removed the bottle of ibuprofen and placed in office. **Corrected On-Site**
41-07-4
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed interior of microwave soiled.
22-02-4
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 is assuring all personnel read, sign and maintain in files. **Corrective Action Taken**
11-26-1
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance.
36-34-5
67
May 5, 2023
Routine - Food
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
Equipment Adequate to Maintain Product Temperature
FL-29
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
90
Feb 9, 2023
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Feb 7, 2023
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 set up 3 compartment sink. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
22-41-4
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. The manager posted sign in kitchen. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
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 manager DBPR Form HR 5030-103. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
11-26-1
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. **Warning**
22-20-5
Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Observed coffee filter unprotected above coffee machine. The manager placed coffee filters in container. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
25-06-4
64
Nov 9, 2022
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Intermediate - Water pressure lacking at fixtures that require the use of water in restrooms.
27-17-4
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed reach-in cooler gasket torn under front counter. **Repeat Violation**
14-11-5
Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured.
51-11-4
82
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Parkside Cafe last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Parkside Cafe on file is from May 7, 2026. The public record contains 14 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Parkside Cafe?
Across the inspection record, “ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled” has been cited six times, more than any other issue at Parkside Cafe.
How does Parkside Cafe compare to other restaurants in Cape Coral?
Parkside Cafe most recently scored 70 out of 100, which is lower than the Cape Coral average of 77.
Has Parkside Cafe's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Parkside Cafe have averaged around four violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a medium risk rating mean?
A medium risk rating at Parkside Cafe 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 Parkside Cafe inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Parkside Cafe is inspected around four times per year on average.
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