Prime 239 Steakhouse
Last inspected: Dec 3, 2025
100
Score
Prime 239 Steakhouse has been inspected eight times since 2022. The latest inspection on file is from Dec 3, 2025. A low risk rating suggests inspectors haven't found much to be concerned about lately.
Recent inspections have turned up roughly the same number of issues each time, hovering near five violations per visit.
Looking across the full record, “establishment has no written procedures for employees” is the recurring theme, flagged two times.
The city-wide average for Cape Coral sits at 77, putting Prime 239 Steakhouse on the better side of that line. Overall, the inspection record reads well.
8
Inspections
0
Critical latest
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Major latest
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Minor latest
Inspection History
Dec 3, 2025
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Oct 29, 2025
Routine - Food
4 critical violations. 1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
View 7 violations
High Priority - Wiping cloth sanitizer solution exceeds the maximum concentration allowed. Sanitizer Bucket (Quaternary exceeds 400ppm); operator diluted to achieve: Sanitizer Bucket (Quaternary 200ppm) **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
41-27-4
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. Dishwasher (Chlorine 00ppm) **Warning**
22-41-4
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw beef stored directly over prepared ground beef in reach in cooler. Operator moved food to proper storage. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
08A-05-6
High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Raw beef stored over raw fish in walk in cooler. Operator moved foods to proper storage. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
08A-20-5
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 - Ice scoop handle in contact with ice. Ice scoop handle resting in ice in ice well behind bar. Bartender removed. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
10-08-5
Basic - Wiping cloth quaternary ammonium compound sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. Sanitizer Bucket (Quaternary exceeds 400ppm); operator diluted to achieve: Sanitizer Bucket (Quaternary 200ppm) **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
21-08-4
45
Mar 18, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 6 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Adequate Handwashing Facilities Supplied and Accessible
FL-10
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Proper Hot and Cold Holding Temperatures
FL-21
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Personal Cleanliness
FL-40
Food Received at Proper Temperature
FL-12
50
Oct 23, 2024
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 5 minor violations.
View 6 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. Printed out Clean Up of Vomiting and Diarrheal Events DBPR Form HR 5030-104 for Manager. The chef posted form during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
11-27-4
Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris.
22-08-4
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed reach-in cooler gasket across from cook line gasket torn.
14-11-5
Basic - In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board.
21-04-4
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.
22-20-5
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance.
36-34-5
70
Jan 10, 2024
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 6 minor violations.
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Intermediate - Water with a temperature of at least 100 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. Observed hand washing sink beside cook line hot water shut off. The chef turned on hot water at hand washing sink. **Corrected On-Site**
27-16-4
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. The chef had ice machine cleaned. **Corrected On-Site**
22-20-5
Basic - Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner above prep table. The chef protected plates above prep table. **Corrected On-Site**
24-05-4
Basic - Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food.
13-07-4
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed reach-in cooler gasket torn across from cook line.
14-11-5
Basic - In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. The chef removed knives from in between equipment. **Corrected On-Site**
10-17-4
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 chef removed container from flour bin. **Corrected On-Site**
10-01-5
67
Aug 22, 2023
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
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
78
Mar 8, 2023
Routine - Food
2 major violations. 6 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 - 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 - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance.
36-34-5
Basic - Food-contact surface not cleaned and sanitized between contact with different raw animal products. Educated on cleaning and sanitizing between contact with different raw animal and food products. **Corrective Action Taken**
08B-23-5
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.
22-08-4
Basic - Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers across from cook line.
12B-13-4
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed containers of flour and potatoes not labeled.
02D-01-5
61
Sep 2, 2022
Food-Licensing Inspection
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Basic - Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom.
32-12-5
95
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Prime 239 Steakhouse last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Prime 239 Steakhouse on file is from Dec 3, 2025. The public record contains eight inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Prime 239 Steakhouse?
Across the inspection record, “establishment has no written procedures for employees” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Prime 239 Steakhouse.
How does Prime 239 Steakhouse compare to other restaurants in Cape Coral?
Prime 239 Steakhouse most recently scored 100 out of 100, which is higher than the Cape Coral average of 77.
Has Prime 239 Steakhouse's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Prime 239 Steakhouse have averaged around five violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Prime 239 Steakhouse 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 Prime 239 Steakhouse inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Prime 239 Steakhouse is inspected around two times per year on average.
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