Stones Throw
Last inspected: Oct 29, 2025
70
Score
Stones Throw has been inspected eight times since 2023. The newest entry in the record is dated Oct 29, 2025. When a facility lands in medium risk territory, it usually means a mixed inspection result.
Violation counts have ticked up lately, averaging around eight violations per visit versus roughly three violations earlier in the record.
The most common issue across all inspections has been “working containers of food removed”, showing up four times.
Compared to other Cape Coral restaurants (averaging 77), there's room to close the gap. Taken together, the history looks like that of a busy facility working through the usual inspection cycle.
8
Inspections
0
Critical latest
0
Major latest
7
Minor latest
Inspection History
Oct 29, 2025
Routine - Food
7 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense spice at cook line.
14-01-5
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Operator removed employee beverage. **Corrected On-Site**
12B-07-4
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. Operator put lid and straw on cup. **Corrected On-Site**
12B-12-5
Basic - Ice scoop handle in contact with ice. **Corrected On-Site**
10-08-5
Basic - In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. Operator removed knives. **Corrected On-Site**
10-17-4
Basic - Wiping cloth chlorine sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. Observed chlorine concentration at 0 ppm. Operator redid sanitizer. **Corrective Action Taken**
21-07-4
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Flour bin.
02D-01-5
70
Jul 22, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 6 minor violations.
View 8 violations
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with unwashed produce. Observed raw shell eggs stored over potatoes in walk in cooler. Operator placed potatoes in correct location. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-04-5
Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink at bar entrance and handwash sink in women's accessible restroom. Operator placed soap at hand wash sinks. **Corrected On-Site**
31B-03-4
Basic - Accumulation of gray-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.
22-20-5
Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Cook. **Corrected On-Site**
13-03-4
Basic - Food not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor. Observed boxes of frozen beef stored on floor in walk in freezer.
08B-47-4
Basic - In-use ice scoop stored on top of ice machine surface between uses. **Corrected On-Site**
10-12-5
Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. **Corrected On-Site**
21-12-4
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed burgandy salt. Educated operator on importance of labeling. Operator labeled salt. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
02D-01-5
58
Dec 12, 2024
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 2 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 8 violations
High Priority - Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food. Observed employee picking up paper from floor and not changing gloves and washing hands before working with food. Educated operator. Operator educated employee. Employee washed hands and put on new gloves. **Corrected On-Site**
12A-07-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed cheddar cheese 61F cold hold less than 4 hours. Operator placed cheddar cheese in ice bath. **Corrective Action Taken**
03A-02-5
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris. Can opener. Operator cleaned can opener. **Corrected On-Site**
22-02-4
Intermediate - No quaternary ammonium chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths.
16-37-1
Basic - Soiled dry wiping cloth in use. Operator discarded cloth. **Corrected On-Site**
21-10-4
Basic - Food not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor. Observed bottled water stored on floor in kitchen.
08B-47-4
Basic - In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. Operator removed knives. **Corrected On-Site**
10-17-4
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Sugar container. Educated operator on proper labeling. Operator labeled container. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
02D-01-5
50
Sep 4, 2024
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 1 minor violation.
View 3 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed sliced tomatoes 50F cold hold less than 4 hours. Operator turned down reach in cooler across from flat top. **Corrective Action Taken**
03A-02-5
High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Observed raw steaks stored over containers of lobster at cook line.
08A-20-5
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Flour bin and Cinnamon sugar container. Operator labeled containers. **Corrected On-Site**
02D-01-5
70
Mar 18, 2024
Routine - Food
2 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Adequate Handwashing Facilities Supplied and Accessible
FL-10
Potentially Hazardous Food Held at Proper Temperature
FL-16
Proper Hot and Cold Holding Temperatures
FL-21
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Washing Fruits and Vegetables
FL-42
58
Oct 16, 2023
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Aug 14, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 4 major violations. 8 minor violations.
View 13 violations
Certified Food Manager Identification
FL-02
Adequate Handwashing Facilities Supplied and Accessible
FL-10
Food in Good Condition, Safe, and Unadulterated
FL-13
Potentially Hazardous Food Held at Proper Temperature
FL-16
Proper Hot and Cold Holding Temperatures
FL-21
Plumbing Maintained; Sewage Disposal
FL-51
Toilet Rooms Maintained
FL-53
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Toxic Substances Properly Identified, Stored, Used
FL-32
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
Wiping Cloths Properly Used and Stored
FL-41
Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Designed and Constructed
FL-50
32
Feb 27, 2023
Food-Licensing Inspection
7 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 9 violations
Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sinks in kitchen.
31B-03-4
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 at bar blocked by reach in cooler.
31A-09-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed chemicals stored in hand wash sink in beverage/wait station. Operator removed chemicals. **Corrected On-Site**
31A-11-4
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sinks in kitchen.
31B-02-4
Intermediate - No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products.
05-08-4
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 - Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom.
32-12-5
Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sinks in kitchen, restroom, and bar used by food employees.
31B-04-4
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Stones Throw last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Stones Throw on file is from Oct 29, 2025. The public record contains eight inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Stones Throw?
Across the inspection record, “working containers of food removed” has been cited four times, more than any other issue at Stones Throw.
How does Stones Throw compare to other restaurants in Cape Coral?
Stones Throw most recently scored 70 out of 100, which is lower than the Cape Coral average of 77.
Has Stones Throw's inspection record improved over time?
No. Recent inspections at Stones Throw have averaged around eight violations per visit, up from roughly three earlier in the record.
What does a medium risk rating mean?
A medium risk rating at Stones Throw 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 Stones Throw inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Stones Throw is inspected around three times per year on average.
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