The Dawg Pound

3109 Ne Juanita Place, Cape Coral, FL 33909
American
Last inspected: Oct 22, 2025
82
Score
Low Risk

The Dawg Pound appears in inspection records seven times, starting in 2023. On Oct 22, 2025, the health department conducted the most recent visit. Low risk indicates the latest report didn't flag anything that would worry the average customer.

Recent visits have produced comparable findings, with counts hovering near one violation per visit.

“Establishment has no written procedures for employees” accounts for the largest share of issues, appearing three times across the record.

Among Cape Coral restaurants, the typical score is 77; The Dawg Pound is comfortably above that bar. The record reflects steady performance over time.

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Inspections
0
Critical latest
2
Major latest
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Minor latest
Inspection History
Oct 22, 2025
Routine - Food
2 major violations.
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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 Clean Up of Vomiting and Diarrheal Events DBPR Form HR 5030-104 for Owner. **Corrective Action Taken**
11-27-4
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. Emailed Employee Reporting Form HR 5030-103 for Owner. **Corrective Action Taken**
11-26-1
82
Jan 8, 2025
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Mar 4, 2024
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Oct 10, 2023
Routine - Food
2 major violations.
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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 owner DBPR Form HR 5030-104. **Corrective Action Taken**
11-27-4
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. Emailed owner DBPR Form HR 5030-103. The owner is assuring all personnel read, sign and maintain in files. **Corrective Action Taken**
11-26-1
82
Jul 27, 2023
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
May 31, 2023
Routine - Food
1 major violation.
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Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Food manager certification expired. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ - From follow-up inspection 2023-05-31: The owner is registered for June CFM class. **Time Extended**
53A-03-7
90
Mar 27, 2023
Routine - Food
2 major violations. 1 minor violation.
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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
Intermediate - Food manager certification expired. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/
53A-03-7
Basic - No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted. Emailed owner DBPR Form HR 5030-105. **Corrective Action Taken**
51-13-4
78

Frequently Asked Questions

When was The Dawg Pound last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at The Dawg Pound on file is from Oct 22, 2025. The public record contains seven inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at The Dawg Pound?

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

How does The Dawg Pound compare to other restaurants in Cape Coral?

The Dawg Pound most recently scored 82 out of 100, which is higher than the Cape Coral average of 77.

Has The Dawg Pound's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at The Dawg Pound have averaged around one violation per visit across the recent record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at The Dawg Pound 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 The Dawg Pound inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, The Dawg Pound is inspected around three times per year on average.