The Dive
Last inspected: Nov 3, 2025
47
Score
The health department has logged 11 inspections at The Dive, the earliest from 2022. The most recent report on file is from Nov 3, 2025. A high risk tier suggests the facility had a rough recent inspection, with multiple violations on record.
Recent inspections have turned up more issues than earlier ones, averaging around six violations lately compared to roughly four violations before.
“Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled” comes up most often, recorded five times in the inspection record.
Compared to other Cape Coral restaurants (averaging 77), there's room to close the gap. There are enough flags in the record to merit a second thought.
11
Inspections
1
Critical latest
5
Major latest
2
Minor latest
Inspection History
Nov 3, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 5 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 8 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed sauerkraut 48F cold hold, chili 48F cold hold less than 4 hours in sliding door reach in cooler at inside bar. Operator turned down reach in cooler and double panned time/temperature control for safety foods with ice. **Corrective Action Taken**
03A-02-5
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Educated operator on importance of labeling. Operator labeled bottle. **Corrected On-Site**
41-17-4
Intermediate - Water with a temperature of least 85 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink at inside bar. Educated operator on importance of having water at hand wash sink. **Repeat Violation**
27-16-4
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink at inside bar. Operator placed paper towels at hand wash sink. Operator turned on water. **Corrected On-Site**
31B-02-4
Intermediate - No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products.
05-08-4
Intermediate - No quaternary ammonium chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths.
16-37-1
Basic - Hole in or other damage on wall facing door inside women's restroom.
36-24-5
Basic - Equipment and utensils not washed, rinsed and sanitized in the correct order in three-compartment sink. Do not use dishes/equipment not properly sanitized. Observed sanitizer in middle compartment at bars.
16-13-5
47
Aug 8, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 3 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 6 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed hot dogs 49F cold hold less than 4 hours. Operator turned down reach in cooler and pulled cooler away from wall. **Corrective Action Taken**
03A-02-5
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed bucket stored in hand wash sink at bar. Operator removed bucket. **Corrected On-Site**
31A-11-4
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Educated operator on importance of labeling. Operator labeled bottle. **Repeat Violation**
41-17-4
Intermediate - Water with a temperature of least 85 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink at bar.
27-16-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease and debris on reach in cooler sliding door tracks.
23-03-4
Basic - Employee personal food not properly identified and segregated from food to be served to the public in reach in cooler across from three door upright reach in cooler at bar.
08B-49-4
58
Nov 25, 2024
Routine - Food
3 major violations. 1 minor violation.
View 4 violations
Potentially Hazardous Food Held at Proper Temperature
FL-16
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
Sewage and Wastewater Properly Disposed
FL-27
Wiping Cloths Properly Used and Stored
FL-41
70
Sep 4, 2024
Routine - Food
2 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed tuna salad, precooked ground beef, and precooked rice not date marked. Educated operator on the importance of date marking. Operator date marked foods before leaving inspection. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
02C-02-5
Intermediate - Spray bottles containing toxic substance not labeled. Operator labeled bottles. **Corrected On-Site**
41-17-4
Basic - Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. Observed acoustic ceiling tiles in kitchen. Educated operator on having smooth and easily cleanable ceiling tiles. **Repeat Violation**
36-37-5
Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
50-09-4
Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris underneath beer reach in cooler near entrance to front outdoor bar.
36-73-4
Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Reach in cooler across from hand wash sink at indoor bar.
22-16-4
67
Jan 5, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 1 minor violation.
View 4 violations
High Priority - Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food. Educated employee. Operator washed hands. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
12A-07-5
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 hot dogs, tomato sauce, and deli turkey not date marked.
02C-03-5
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed hand wash sink in kitchen blocked by boxes of chips. Educated operator on having hand wash sink accessible. **Repeat Violation**
31A-09-4
Basic - Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. Observed acoustic ceiling tiles in kitchen. Educated operator on having smooth and easily cleanable ceiling tiles **Repeat Violation**
36-37-5
67
Nov 14, 2023
Routine - Food
1 major violation.
View 1 violation
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No plan review submitted and approved - front outside bar area added. Must submit plans and plan review application to DBPR H and R Plan Review office located at 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-1011. Plans must be submitted AND approved within 60 days. The direct link to the Plan Review page is https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/licensing/plan-review/. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-11-14: Observed No plan review submitted and approved - front outside bar area added. **Admin Complaint**
51-14-7
90
Sep 11, 2023
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 9 major violations. 10 minor violations.
View 21 violations
High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored by food. Operator removed chemicals. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
41-10-4
High Priority - Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food. **Warning**
12A-07-5
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** **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
11-27-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed cardboard box blocking hand wash sink at inside bar. Observed box of chips blocking hand wash sink in kitchen. Educated operator on hand wash sink only. Operator removed boxes . **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
31A-09-4
Intermediate - No certified food manager for establishment. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ **Warning**
53A-07-6
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Hand wash sink at inside bar. Operator placed paper towels at hand wash sink. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
31B-02-4
Intermediate - No plan review submitted and approved - front outside bar area added. Must submit plans and plan review application to DBPR H and R Plan Review office located at 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-1011. Plans must be submitted AND approved within 60 days. The direct link to the Plan Review page is https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/licensing/plan-review/. **Warning**
51-14-7
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 - 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 before leaving inspection. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
11-26-1
Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Hand wash sink at inside bar. Operator placed soap at hand wash sink. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
31B-03-4
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled at inside bar. Educated operator on labeling bottles. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
41-17-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime on reach in cooler sliding tracks. **Warning**
23-03-4
Basic - Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
12B-13-4
Basic - Outdoor ice machine with no overhead protection. **Warning**
08B-61-5
Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Upright reach in cooler at inside bar kitchen entrance. **Warning**
29-49-6
Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Educated operator on having tanks secured. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
51-11-4
Basic - Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. Observed acoustic ceiling tiles in kitchen. Educated operator on having smooth and easily cleanable ceiling tiles. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
36-37-5
Basic - Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
32-12-5
Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
50-09-4
Basic - Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Observed preparer wearing bracelet. **Warning**
13-07-4
Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Food preparer in kitchen. **Warning**
13-03-4
18
May 12, 2023
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
May 11, 2023
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 5 major violations. 7 minor violations.
View 14 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed Chopped tomatoes 55F cold hold less than 4 hours. Operator added more ice. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
03A-02-5
High Priority - Operator unable to provide documentation that aquacultured fish has been raised in a controlled environment and fed formulated feed. Raw salmon used for sushi. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
01D-08-5
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. **Warning**
11-27-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed bags of cloths blocking hand wash sink at inside bar. Observed boxes of chips stored/blocking hand wash sink in kitchen. Operator removed boxes and bags. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
31A-09-4
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. **Warning**
11-26-1
Intermediate - Spray bottles containing toxic substance not labeled. Inside bar. Operator labeled bottles. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
41-17-4
Intermediate - Water with a temperature of at least 100 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. Women's restroom accessible hand wash sink. **Warning**
27-16-4
Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured inside bar. Educated operator on importance of keeping co2 tanks secured. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
51-11-4
Basic - Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. Observed acoustic ceiling tiles in kitchen. Educated operator on importance of using smooth non-acoustic ceiling tiles for kitchen area. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
36-37-5
Basic - Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom. **Warning**
32-12-5
Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. **Warning**
50-09-4
Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. **Warning**
24-08-4
Basic - Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
12B-13-4
Basic - Standing water or very slow draining water in handwash sink. Hand wash sink in kitchen. **Warning**
29-20-5
32
Feb 2, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation.
View 1 violation
Supervisor/Person in Charge Present
FL-01
86
Oct 24, 2022
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Equipment Adequate to Maintain Product Temperature
FL-29
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Plumbing Maintained; Sewage Disposal
FL-51
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
61
Frequently Asked Questions
When was The Dive last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at The Dive on file is from Nov 3, 2025. The public record contains 11 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at The Dive?
Across the inspection record, “spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled” has been cited five times, more than any other issue at The Dive.
How does The Dive compare to other restaurants in Cape Coral?
The Dive most recently scored 47 out of 100, which is lower than the Cape Coral average of 77.
Has The Dive's inspection record improved over time?
No. Recent inspections at The Dive have averaged around six violations per visit, up from roughly four earlier in the record.
What does a high risk rating mean?
A high risk rating at The Dive means the most recent inspection flagged either critical violations or a substantial number of smaller ones. Diners may want to read the violation details before deciding to visit.
How often is The Dive inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, The Dive is inspected around four times per year on average.
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