The Dek
Last inspected: Oct 14, 2025
64
Score
Public records show eight inspections at The Dek stretching back to 2022. The latest inspection on file is from Oct 14, 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 seven violations each, up from closer to five violations before.
Across the inspection history, “ice buildup in reach-in freezer next to ice machine” is the issue that surfaces most often, recorded two times.
Compared to other Cape Coral restaurants (averaging 77), there's room to close the gap. Nothing in the record is alarming, but there's room to improve.
8
Inspections
1
Critical latest
1
Major latest
4
Minor latest
Inspection History
Oct 14, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 4 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Potentially Hazardous Food Held at Proper Temperature
FL-16
Proper Hot and Cold Holding Temperatures
FL-21
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Designed and Constructed
FL-50
64
Jul 15, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 3 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Supervisor/Person in Charge Present
FL-01
Adequate Handwashing Facilities Supplied and Accessible
FL-10
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Proper Sanitizer Contact Time and Concentration
FL-33
Wiping Cloths Properly Used and Stored
FL-41
Toilet Rooms Maintained
FL-53
45
Oct 17, 2024
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 2 major violations. 5 minor violations.
View 9 violations
High Priority - Grease interceptor/trap overflowing around floor/ground. Note: operator just cleaned grease trap day before and just needs to clean around grease trap.
28-27-5
High Priority - Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food.
12A-07-5
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed hand wash sink in kitchen blocked by trash container. Operator removed trash container. **Corrected On-Site**
31A-09-4
Intermediate - Required employee training expired for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Educated operator on updating employee food safety training. **Repeat Violation**
53B-14-5
Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris at back kitchen exit near walk in cooler.
36-73-4
Basic - In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. Cook line. **Corrected On-Site**
10-17-4
Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. **Repeat Violation**
50-09-4
Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry.
42-01-4
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer next to ice machine.
14-69-4
47
Jul 15, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 3 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
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
Toilet Rooms Maintained
FL-53
43
Oct 18, 2023
Routine - Food
3 major violations.
View 3 violations
Intermediate - No quaternary ammonium chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. **Repeat Violation**
16-37-1
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 precooked sausage and shredded cheddar cheese not date marked in walk in cooler. **Corrected On-Site**
02C-03-5
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
74
Jul 19, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 3 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 6 violations
High Priority - Wiping cloth sanitizer solution exceeds the maximum concentration allowed. Observed chlorine concentration at 200+ppm. Operator redid sanitizer. **Corrective Action Taken**
41-27-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed scrub brush stored in hand wash sink at inside bar. Operator removed scrub brush. **Corrected On-Site**
31A-11-4
Intermediate - No chlorine and quaternary ammonium chemical test kits 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 forms during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
11-26-1
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer at inside bar.
14-69-4
Basic - Employee personal food not properly identified and segregated from food to be served to the public. Walk-in cooler. Operator placed employee food on bottom shelf. **Corrected On-Site**
08B-49-4
58
Nov 22, 2022
Routine - Food
4 minor violations.
View 4 violations
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
Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Cooks.
13-03-4
Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. **Corrected On-Site**
10-20-4
Basic - Soiled dry wiping cloth in use.
21-10-4
82
Aug 23, 2022
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
View 5 violations
High Priority - Food prepared with soiled equipment/utensil. Observed packaged raw ground beef thawing in mop sink. Operator switched to three compartment sink. **Corrected On-Site**
08B-28-4
High Priority - Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale. Observed one 6lb can of pizza sauce dented. Operator separated to be returned to distributor. **Corrective Action Taken**
01B-01-4
Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Outside bar. Operator placed soap at hand wash sink. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
31B-03-4
Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Operator placed sign at hand wash sink. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
31B-04-4
Basic - Open dumpster lid. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
33-16-4
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was The Dek last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at The Dek on file is from Oct 14, 2025. The public record contains eight inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at The Dek?
Across the inspection record, “ice buildup in reach-in freezer next to ice machine” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at The Dek.
How does The Dek compare to other restaurants in Cape Coral?
The Dek most recently scored 64 out of 100, which is lower than the Cape Coral average of 77.
Has The Dek's inspection record improved over time?
No. Recent inspections at The Dek have averaged around seven violations per visit, up from roughly five earlier in the record.
What does a medium risk rating mean?
A medium risk rating at The Dek 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 Dek inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, The Dek is inspected around three times per year on average.
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