Ralph's Place
Last inspected: Oct 15, 2025
86
Score
The health department has logged nine inspections at Ralph's Place, the earliest from 2022. The most recent visit was on Oct 15, 2025. When a facility lands in the low risk tier, it usually means nothing alarming showed up at the most recent visit.
Recent inspections have found fewer violations than earlier ones, averaging around five violations lately and about eight violations before that.
“Establishment has no written procedures for employees” accounts for the largest share of issues, appearing two times across the record.
That puts the facility ahead of the local pack: the average Cape Coral restaurant scores 77. The file should reassure diners considering a visit.
9
Inspections
1
Critical latest
0
Major latest
0
Minor latest
Inspection History
Oct 15, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation.
View 1 violation
High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed Butter 50F cold hold, ham 49F cold hold, provolone cheese 50F cold hold less than 4 hours. Note: operator just had busy lunch. Operator called technician. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-10-15: Observed butter 62F cold hold, ham 63F cold hold, and raw ground beef 62F cold hold more than 4 hours in walk in cooler. Stop Sale. Operator discarded foods. **Admin Complaint** **Corrective Action Taken**
03A-02-5
86
Oct 13, 2025
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 2 major violations. 6 minor violations.
View 10 violations
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Adequate Handwashing Facilities Supplied and Accessible
FL-10
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Proper Hot and Cold Holding Temperatures
FL-21
Hot and Cold Water Available; Adequate Pressure
FL-25
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Washing Fruits and Vegetables
FL-42
Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Designed and Constructed
FL-50
Toilet Rooms Maintained
FL-53
43
Jul 15, 2025
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
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Proper Eating, Tasting, Drinking, or Tobacco Use
FL-06
Adequate Handwashing Facilities Supplied and Accessible
FL-10
Food Obtained from Approved Sources
FL-11
Equipment Adequate to Maintain Product Temperature
FL-29
74
Oct 24, 2024
Routine - Food
3 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Intermediate - Commercially processed ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food opened and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. Observed opened cold cuts meats/cheeses not date marked.
02C-03-5
Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Hand wash sink at bar and in kitchen. Educated operator on importance of having hand soap. Operator placed soap at hand wash sink. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
31B-03-4
Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed mashed potatoes and cooked foods not date marked in walk in cooler.
02C-02-5
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense drink ice.
14-01-5
Basic - Ceiling tile missing in kitchen. Educated operator on replacing ceiling tile. **Repeat Violation**
36-36-4
Basic - Reach-in freezer next to walk in freezer interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues.
22-16-4
Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Prep reach in cooler across cook line. Educated operator on standing water in reach in cooler. **Repeat Violation**
29-49-6
61
Jul 29, 2024
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 3 major violations. 5 minor violations.
View 11 violations
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Proper Eating, Tasting, Drinking, or Tobacco Use
FL-06
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Food Received at Proper Temperature
FL-12
Adequate Handwashing Facilities Supplied and Accessible
FL-10
Proper Hot and Cold Holding Temperatures
FL-21
Equipment Adequate to Maintain Product Temperature
FL-29
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
Wiping Cloths Properly Used and Stored
FL-41
Washing Fruits and Vegetables
FL-42
25
Nov 29, 2023
Routine - Food
4 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 7 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. Provided operator with written procedures. **Corrected On-Site**
11-27-4
Intermediate - Menu does not identify which items contain raw or undercooked animal foods covered by the consumer advisory. Ahi tuna on menu.
02B-01-5
Intermediate - No chlorine chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths.
16-37-1
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 form. **Corrected On-Site**
11-26-1
Basic - Ice scoop handle in contact with ice. Educated operator on proper storage of ice scoop. Operator fixed scoop. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
10-08-5
Basic - Stored food not covered. Observed tomato sauce not covered in walk in cooler.
08B-12-5
Basic - No handwashing signs provided at a hand sinks used by food employees. Educated operator on importance of having hand wash sign. Operator placed hand wash signs at hand wash sinks. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
31B-04-4
58
Aug 14, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 1 minor violation.
View 4 violations
Adequate Handwashing Facilities Supplied and Accessible
FL-10
Food Obtained from Approved Sources
FL-11
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Wiping Cloths Properly Used and Stored
FL-41
64
Mar 24, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 3 major violations. 1 minor violation.
View 5 violations
High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. License expired 12/01/22. **Admin Complaint**
50-17-3
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.
11-27-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed hand wash sink in kitchen blocked by plastic container.
31A-09-4
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.
11-26-1
Basic - Employee drinking from an unenclosed beverage container in a food preparation/clean dishware area and the container does not have a dispensing mechanism to prevent hand contact with lip contact area of drink container.
12B-12-5
61
Sep 15, 2022
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 4 major violations. 7 minor violations.
View 13 violations
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw shell eggs stored over ready to eat cooked foods in walk in cooler. Educated operator on importance of proper separation of raw animal foods. Operator placed eggs on bottom shelf. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
08A-05-6
High Priority - Presence of insects. Observed dead insect in light fixture in women's left side restroom. **Warning**
35A-09-4
Intermediate - Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
53A-01-7
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/ **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
53A-07-6
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Operator placed paper towels at hand wash sink and bar. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
31B-02-4
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. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
53B-01-5
Basic - Standing water or very slow draining water in handwash sink. **Warning**
29-20-5
Basic - Single-service items for customer self-service not properly protected to prevent contamination. Coffee filters. **Warning**
25-09-4
Basic - No copy of latest inspection report available. **Warning**
51-18-6
Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. **Warning**
42-01-4
Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Observed bag of frozen tomato sauce thawing at room temperature. **Warning**
06-01-5
Basic - Stored food not covered. Observed soups/stews in walk in cooler not covered. Educated operator on importance of covering foods in walk in cooler. Operator covered food. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
08B-12-5
Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. **Warning**
50-09-4
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Ralph's Place last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Ralph's Place on file is from Oct 15, 2025. The public record contains nine inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Ralph's Place?
Across the inspection record, “establishment has no written procedures for employees” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Ralph's Place.
How does Ralph's Place compare to other restaurants in Cape Coral?
Ralph's Place most recently scored 86 out of 100, which is higher than the Cape Coral average of 77.
Has Ralph's Place's inspection record improved over time?
Yes. Recent inspections at Ralph's Place have averaged around five violations per visit, down from roughly eight earlier in the record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Ralph's Place 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 Ralph's Place inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Ralph's Place is inspected around three times per year on average.
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