Sage on 47th
Last inspected: Nov 7, 2025
74
Score
Sage on 47th appears in inspection records eight times, starting in 2023. Inspectors last stopped by on Nov 7, 2025. A medium risk score generally means inspectors found things to fix, though most weren't urgent.
The trend has not been favorable: recent inspections average around six violations each, up from closer to three violations before.
Across the inspection history, “equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting” is the issue that surfaces most often, recorded three 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
0
Major latest
3
Minor latest
Inspection History
Nov 7, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 3 minor violations.
View 4 violations
High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Observed container of raw ground lamb stored over container of raw salmon. Operator switched containers. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-20-5
Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Operator separated containers. **Corrected On-Site**
24-08-4
Basic - In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. Educated operator on proper storage of knives. Operator removed knife. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
10-17-4
Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Operator removed tongs. **Corrected On-Site**
10-20-4
74
Aug 7, 2025
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 1 major violation. 5 minor violations.
View 9 violations
High Priority - Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food.
12A-07-5
High Priority - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food marked with a date that exceeds 7 days after opening/preparation. Observed kimchi made on 06/25/25 on onsite held more than 7 days. Stop Sale. Operator discarded kimchi. **Corrective Action Taken**
02C-01-5
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Observed tray repackaged raw frozen meat stored over boxes of raw fish. Operator placed raw frozen meat on bottom shelf. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-02-6
Intermediate - Soap dispenser at handwash sink not working/unable to dispense soap. Hand wash sunk at end of cook line and at bar. Operator fixed. **Corrected On-Site**
31B-06-4
Basic - Employee personal food not properly identified and segregated from food to be served to the public in walk in cooler. Operator placed employee food on bottom shelf. **Corrected On-Site**
08B-49-4
Basic - In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. Operator removed knives. **Corrected On-Site**
10-17-4
Basic - Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. Operator discarded employee beverage. **Corrected On-Site**
12B-13-4
Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. **Corrected On-Site**
21-12-4
Basic - Accumulation of gray/slime-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Operator started cleaning ice machine. **Corrective Action Taken**
22-20-5
45
Dec 5, 2024
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Supervisor/Person in Charge Present
FL-01
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Adequate Handwashing Facilities Supplied and Accessible
FL-10
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
61
Aug 29, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 3 minor violations.
View 4 violations
High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Observed raw duck stored over raw beef. Operator switched trays. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-20-5
Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting.
24-08-4
Basic - In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. Operator removed knives. **Corrected On-Site**
10-17-4
Basic - Reach-in cooler interior back board have accumulation of soil residues. Reach in cooler across from cook line
22-16-4
74
Jan 9, 2024
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 container of raw shrimp stored over cooked cauliflower. Observed placed container of raw shrimp on bottom shelf. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-05-6
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed metal strainer stored in hand wash sink at bar. Educated operator on having hand wash sink only. Operator removed container. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
31A-11-4
Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
50-09-4
Basic - Employee personal food not properly identified and segregated from food to be served to the public. Observed employee snacks stored in reach in cooler above foods served to public. Operator removed snacks. **Corrected On-Site**
08B-49-4
Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. **Corrected On-Site**
10-20-4
67
Nov 15, 2023
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Sep 15, 2023
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 4 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 9 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed Caesar dressing 45F and ranch dressing 46F cold hold less than 4 hours. Operator turned down reach in cooler. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
03A-02-5
High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored by clean equipment. Operator removed chemical. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
41-10-4
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. **Warning**
53B-01-5
Intermediate - Clam/mussel/oyster tags not marked with last date served. **Warning**
01C-03-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed metal container stored inside hand wash sink at bar. Operator removed container. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
31A-11-4
Intermediate - Menu does not identify which items contain raw or undercooked animal foods covered by the consumer advisory. Tuna and Caesar dressing on menu. Operator changed menu during inspection. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
02B-01-5
Basic - In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board. **Warning**
21-04-4
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Observed water damage on ceiling tile in dry storage. **Warning**
36-32-5
Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. **Warning**
24-08-4
43
Apr 10, 2023
Food-Licensing Inspection
1 critical violation.
View 1 violation
High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet.
29-42-4
86
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Sage on 47th last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Sage on 47th on file is from Nov 7, 2025. The public record contains eight inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Sage on 47th?
Across the inspection record, “equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Sage on 47th.
How does Sage on 47th compare to other restaurants in Cape Coral?
Sage on 47th most recently scored 74 out of 100, which is lower than the Cape Coral average of 77.
Has Sage on 47th's inspection record improved over time?
No. Recent inspections at Sage on 47th have averaged around six violations per visit, up from roughly three earlier in the record.
What does a medium risk rating mean?
A medium risk rating at Sage on 47th 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 Sage on 47th inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Sage on 47th is inspected around three times per year on average.
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