The Keg and Cow

2384 Surfside Blvd Ste A-101, Cape Coral, FL 33991

American

Last inspected: Feb 18, 2026

Score

Low Risk

The health department has logged nine inspections at The Keg and Cow, the earliest from 2022. The most recent visit was on Feb 18, 2026. Low risk indicates the latest report didn't flag anything that would worry the average customer.

Inspection results have stayed in a similar range over the last few visits, averaging around four violations each.

The most common issue across all inspections has been “floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair”, showing up four times.

Compared to the broader Cape Coral restaurant scene, where the average is 77, this is a stronger showing. Taken together, the history is a positive one.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Feb 18, 2026

Complaint Full

4 minor violations.

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Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. **Repeat Violation**

36-17-5

Basic - In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment.

10-17-4

Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer.

14-69-4

Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed reach-in cooler across from deep fryer gasket torn. **Repeat Violation**

14-11-5

Feb 4, 2026

Complaint Full

1 critical violation. 3 minor violations.

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High Priority - Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale. Observed a dented can of Italian peeled tomatoes on can rack across from cook line. The manager discarded the dented can off of can rack. **Corrected On-Site**

01B-01-4

Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance.

36-34-5

Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed reach-in cooler across from potato container gasket torn. **Repeat Violation**

14-11-5

Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair in back near walk-in cooler entrance.

36-17-5

Sep 18, 2025

Routine - Food

1 critical violation. 3 minor violations.

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High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed pasta (48F - Cold Holding); cheese (49F - Cold Holding); brisket (50F - Cold Holding) in stand up reach-in cooler in kitchen. The manager discarded the brisket, cheese and pasta. **Corrected On-Site**

03A-02-5

Basic - Accumulation of lime scale on the inside of the dishmachine.

16-23-4

Basic - Cold holding equipment not maintained in good repair. Do not store time/temperature control for safety food in this unit until the unit is repaired. Observed stand up reach-in cooler in kitchen ambient temperature 48F. The manager called in for service on stand up reach-in cooler. **Corrective Action Taken**

14-74-7

Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed reach-in cooler across from cook line gasket torn.

14-11-5

Jan 9, 2025

Routine - Food

1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 3 minor violations.

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High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed pasta (103F - Hot Holding); pork (99F - Hot Holding); brisket (103F) in steam table. The manager placed all items on stove top to reheat them to 165F. **Corrective Action Taken**

03B-01-6

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed cutting board soiled.

22-02-4

Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance.

36-34-5

Basic - Employee personal food not properly identified and segregated from food to be served to the public. Observed personal drink in stand up reach-in cooler in kitchen. The manager removed drink from stand up reach-in cooler. **Corrected On-Site**

08B-49-4

Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair.

36-17-5

Jul 11, 2024

Routine - Food

1 major violation. 2 minor violations.

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Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels

FL-14

Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place

FL-36

Approved Thawing Methods Used

FL-31

Jan 16, 2024

Routine - Food

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

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High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. The business license was updated during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**

50-17-3

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.

53B-14-5

Basic - Employee personal food not properly identified and segregated from food to be served to the public. Observed personal food in stand up reach-in cooler across from storage rack. The manager removed personal food from stand up reach-in cooler. **Corrected On-Site**

08B-49-4

Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair front of walk-in cooler.

36-17-5

Aug 17, 2023

Routine - Food

1 major violation. 2 minor violations.

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Food Obtained from Approved Sources

FL-11

Proper Hot and Cold Holding Temperatures

FL-21

Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place

FL-36

Feb 28, 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 - 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 manager DBPR Form HR 5030-103 **Corrective Action Taken**

11-26-1

Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance.

36-34-5

Oct 18, 2022

Routine - Food

1 minor violation.

View 1 violation

Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place

FL-36

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Frequently Asked Questions

When was The Keg and Cow last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at The Keg and Cow on file is from Feb 18, 2026. The public record contains nine inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at The Keg and Cow?

Across the inspection record, “floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair” has been cited four times, more than any other issue at The Keg and Cow.

How does The Keg and Cow compare to other restaurants in Cape Coral?

The Keg and Cow most recently scored 82 out of 100, which is higher than the Cape Coral average of 77.

Has The Keg and Cow's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at The Keg and Cow have averaged around four violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at The Keg and Cow 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 Keg and Cow inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, The Keg and Cow is inspected around three times per year on average.

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