Perk & Brew
Last inspected: Oct 16, 2025
86
Score
Across the available record, Perk & Brew has 12 inspections on file, the first dated 2022. Perk & Brew was last inspected on Oct 16, 2025. A low risk rating suggests inspectors haven't found much to be concerned about lately.
Inspection results have stayed in a similar range over the last few visits, averaging around two violations each.
Looking across the full record, “current hotel and restaurant license not displayed” is the recurring theme, flagged four times.
That puts the facility ahead of the local pack: the average Cape Coral restaurant scores 77. The file should reassure diners considering a visit.
12
Inspections
0
Critical latest
0
Major latest
3
Minor latest
Inspection History
Oct 16, 2025
Routine - Food
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. Educated operator on printing out license. **Repeat Violation**
50-09-4
Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Coffee station.
10-07-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease underneath shelving above flat top griddle.
23-03-4
86
Jul 31, 2025
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Jul 23, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 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. Observed chlorine concentration at 0 ppm. Operator called technician. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
22-41-4
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Men's restroom. **Warning**
31B-02-4
Intermediate - Raw/undercooked animal food offered and establishment has no written consumer advisory posted in menu. Raw animal foods must be fully cooked prior to service. Provided operator with consumer advisory. Operator posted advisory before leaving inspection. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
02B-02-5
Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Reach in cooler in hallway near kitchen entrance. **Warning**
22-16-4
Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Educated operator on importance of storing wet wiping cloths in sanitizer. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
21-12-4
Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. **Warning**
50-09-4
Basic - Food storage container/container lid cracked or broken. **Warning**
14-38-4
58
Oct 22, 2024
Routine - Food
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
21-12-4
95
Jul 15, 2024
Routine - Food
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Hot and Cold Water Available; Adequate Pressure
FL-25
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
86
Jun 4, 2024
Routine - Food
1 major violation.
View 1 violation
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. Provided operator employee health reporting agreement. **Corrective Action Taken**
11-26-1
90
Oct 24, 2023
Routine - Food
3 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed hand wash sink in kitchen blocked by mops. Operator moved mops. **Corrected On-Site**
31A-09-4
Intermediate - Menu does not identify which items contain raw or undercooked animal foods covered by the consumer advisory. Eggs on menu.
02B-01-5
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Hand wash sink in kitchen. Operator placed paper towels at hand wash sink. **Corrected On-Site**
31B-02-4
Basic - Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors. Women's restroom. Educated operator on importance of having self closing doors. **Repeat Violation**
32-04-4
Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. Educated operator on having current license. **Repeat Violation**
50-09-4
Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Women's restroom.
31B-04-4
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Salt/sugar container. Operator labeled container. **Corrected On-Site**
02D-01-5
61
Sep 5, 2023
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Jul 25, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 3 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 6 violations
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with unwashed produce. Observed raw shell eggs stored over unwashed lettuce and box of avocados. Educated operator on importance of storing raw food on bottom shelf. Operator switched raw shell eggs to bottom shelf. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
08A-04-5
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.org) 866-372-7233. Educated operator on importance of updating food handler training. **Repeat Violation**
53B-14-5
Intermediate - Food manager certification expired. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/. Observed ServSafe manager certification expired for Daniel Bernard on 07/19/23.
53A-03-7
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. Operator completed forms before leaving inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
11-26-1
Basic - Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors. Women's restroom.
32-04-4
Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
50-09-4
58
Dec 20, 2022
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Nov 30, 2022
Routine - Food
4 critical violations. 1 major violation. 6 minor violations.
View 11 violations
High Priority - Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food.
12A-07-5
High Priority - Non-food grade paper/paper towel used as liner for food container with lettuce. Operator removed paper towel. **Corrected On-Site**
14-86-1
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with unwashed produce. Observed container of raw shell eggs stored over box of avocados and tomatoes in reach in cooler at kitchen entrance. Operator placed eggs on bottom shelf. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-04-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food identified in the written procedure as a food held using time as a public health control has no time marking and the time removed from temperature control cannot be determined. Operator added time mark to eggs and cold cuts less than 4 hours. **Corrected On-Site**
03F-02-5
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 - 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 - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Coffee/beverage station.
10-07-4
Basic - In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board.
21-04-4
Basic - Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers.
12B-13-4
Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Observed frozen deli meats thawing at room temperature. Operator placed deli meats in reach in cooler. **Corrected On-Site**
06-01-5
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Sugar container at coffee/beverage station
02D-01-5
37
Aug 5, 2022
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation.
View 2 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 called technician. **Corrective Action Taken**
22-41-4
Intermediate - Soap dispenser at handwash sink not working/unable to dispense soap. Hand wash sink in kitchen. **Corrected On-Site**
31B-06-4
78
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Perk & Brew last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Perk & Brew on file is from Oct 16, 2025. The public record contains 12 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Perk & Brew?
Across the inspection record, “current hotel and restaurant license not displayed” has been cited four times, more than any other issue at Perk & Brew.
How does Perk & Brew compare to other restaurants in Cape Coral?
Perk & Brew most recently scored 86 out of 100, which is higher than the Cape Coral average of 77.
Has Perk & Brew's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Perk & Brew have averaged around two violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Perk & Brew 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 Perk & Brew inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Perk & Brew is inspected around four times per year on average.
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