The Cape Smokehouse

980 Cape San Blas Rd, Port St. Joe, FL 32456

American

Last inspected: Aug 29, 2024

Score

Medium Risk

Going back to 2022, The Cape Smokehouse has five inspections in the public record. The most recent visit was on Aug 29, 2024. When a facility lands in medium risk territory, it usually means a mixed inspection result.

The picture has improved over the last few visits: recent inspections have averaged around five violations, down from roughly eight violations earlier in the record.

When inspectors have written things up, “establishment has no written procedures for employees” has been the most frequent reason, cited three times.

Restaurants in Port St. Joe average 84, so The Cape Smokehouse trails the local norm. The full record sits in fairly typical territory for a working restaurant.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Aug 29, 2024

Routine - Food

2 major violations. 3 minor violations.

View 5 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.( Blood Borne Pathogen Bodily Fluids-spill kit. **Repeat Violation**

11-27-4

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

Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Sugar, brown sugar sugar,flour not labeled with common name

02D-01-5

Basic - Self-closing device on bathroom door disconnected/broken. Men restroom.

32-17-4

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hood filters.

23-03-4

Jan 24, 2024

Routine - Food

1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 4 minor violations.

View 7 violations

High Priority - Employee touched soiled apron/clothes and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands.

12A-28-4

11-27-4

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Can opener blade on the cook line.

22-02-4

Basic - Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food.

13-07-4

Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation.

13-03-4

Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting.

24-08-4

Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning.

16-46-4

Aug 9, 2023

Routine - Food

1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 6 minor violations.

View 9 violations

High Priority - Employee began working with food, handling clean equipment or utensils, or touching unwrapped single-service items without first washing hands. Dish washer.

12A-16-4

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Can opener blade on the cook line. Employee cleaned can open blade. **Corrected On-Site**

22-02-4

11-27-4

Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice chute of the drink machine.

22-20-5

Basic - Commercially processed reduced oxygen packaged fish bearing a label indicating that it is to remain frozen until time of use no longer frozen and not removed from reduced oxygen package.

06-09-1

Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Back door in the kitchen area.

35B-01-4

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hood filters.

23-03-4

Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Cook line.

36-27-5

Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Season,

02D-01-5

Dec 6, 2022

Routine - Food

2 minor violations.

View 2 violations

Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed cases of bottle water on the stockroom floor. Manager removed items off the floor and stored items correctly. **Corrected On-Site**

08B-38-4

Basic - Interior of oven has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris.

22-08-4

Aug 3, 2022

Routine - Food

1 major violation. 1 minor violation.

View 2 violations

53B-01-5

Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Flour and seasoning container not labeled. Manager placed labeled both containers. **Corrected On-Site**

02D-01-5

Frequently Asked Questions

When was The Cape Smokehouse last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at The Cape Smokehouse on file is from Aug 29, 2024. The public record contains five inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at The Cape Smokehouse?

Across the inspection record, “establishment has no written procedures for employees” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at The Cape Smokehouse.

How does The Cape Smokehouse compare to other restaurants in Port St. Joe?

The Cape Smokehouse most recently scored 70 out of 100, which is lower than the Port St. Joe average of 84.

Has The Cape Smokehouse's inspection record improved over time?

Yes. Recent inspections at The Cape Smokehouse have averaged around five violations per visit, down from roughly eight earlier in the record.

What does a medium risk rating mean?

A medium risk rating at The Cape Smokehouse 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 The Cape Smokehouse inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, The Cape Smokehouse is inspected around two times per year on average.

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