Pops Cafe
Last inspected: Dec 11, 2025
74
Score
Pops Cafe has been inspected eight times since 2022. The newest entry in the record is dated Dec 11, 2025. A medium risk rating points to a few notable findings at the last inspection, though nothing severe.
Performance has remained roughly level over recent inspections, averaging near four violations each time.
Looking across the full record, “equipment in poor repair” is the recurring theme, flagged six times.
That's lower than the typical Cape Coral restaurant, which scores around 77. On the whole, the file is mixed but not concerning.
8
Inspections
1
Critical latest
1
Major latest
1
Minor latest
Inspection History
Dec 11, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
View 3 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. The manager changed out the chlorine sanitizer bucket. **Corrected On-Site**
22-41-4
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 - In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container of flour. The manager removed scooper from the flour container. **Corrected On-Site**
10-01-5
74
Jul 24, 2025
Routine - Food
5 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed reach-in cooler gasket torn. **Repeat Violation**
14-11-5
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance.
36-34-5
Basic - In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container of sugar and flour. The operator removed scoops from containers of sugar and flour. **Corrected On-Site**
10-01-5
Basic - In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board. The wiping cloth was removed from under the cutting board. **Corrected On-Site**
21-04-4
Basic - Stored food not covered. Observed bagels on prep table uncovered. The operator cover bagels with paper towels. **Corrected On-Site**
08B-12-5
78
Jan 29, 2025
Routine - Food
2 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed tuna and chicken salad not date marked.
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 - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance in kitchen area.
36-34-5
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed stand up reach-in cooler in kitchen gasket torn. **Repeat Violation**
14-11-5
74
Jul 16, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 5 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Food Obtained from Approved Sources
FL-11
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Proper Hot and Cold Holding Temperatures
FL-21
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
Wiping Cloths Properly Used and Stored
FL-41
Food Received at Proper Temperature
FL-12
61
Nov 13, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
View 5 violations
High Priority - Shell eggs in use or stored with cracks or broken shells. See stop sale. Observed 2 cracked eggs in egg container in reach-on cooler beside cook line. The cook removed cracked eggs from egg container. . **Corrected On-Site**
01B-14-4
Intermediate - Records/documents for required employee training do not contain all of the required information.
53B-10-4
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed reach-in cooler gasket torn beside cook line. **Repeat Violation**
14-11-5
Basic - In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board.
21-04-4
Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Observed interior of microwave soiled behind front counter.
22-08-4
67
Jul 28, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 minor violations.
View 3 violations
High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Observed raw chicken over raw ground beef in stand up reach-in cooler. The manager moved raw ground beef to top shelf over the raw chicken. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-20-5
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed reach-in cooler gasket torn beside cook line.
14-11-5
Basic - Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers in stand up reach-in cooler behind front counter. The open drink was removed from stand up reach-in cooler. **Corrected On-Site**
12B-13-4
78
Feb 22, 2023
Routine - Food
2 major violations. 1 minor violation.
View 3 violations
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 on bulletin board. **Corrected On-Site**
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. Observed Employee sign and date Employee Reporting Form. **Corrected On-Site**
11-26-1
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed reach-in cooler gasket torn beside cook line.
14-11-5
78
Sep 6, 2022
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 4 minor violations.
View 5 violations
High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Observed eggs over raw pork in stand up reach-in cooler. The manager moved raw pork beside eggs. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-20-5
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair.
36-32-5
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed stand up reach-in cooler gasket torn.
14-11-5
Basic - In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container of flour. **Corrected On-Site**
10-01-5
Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Observed interior of microwave soiled.
22-08-4
70
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Pops Cafe last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Pops Cafe on file is from Dec 11, 2025. The public record contains eight inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Pops Cafe?
Across the inspection record, “equipment in poor repair” has been cited six times, more than any other issue at Pops Cafe.
How does Pops Cafe compare to other restaurants in Cape Coral?
Pops Cafe most recently scored 74 out of 100, which is lower than the Cape Coral average of 77.
Has Pops Cafe's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Pops Cafe have averaged around four violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a medium risk rating mean?
A medium risk rating at Pops 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 Pops Cafe inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Pops Cafe is inspected around two times per year on average.
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