The O Bar

304 Del Prado Blvd S Unit A, Cape Coral, FL 33990

Bar / Pub

Last inspected: Mar 11, 2025

Score

Medium Risk

Inspectors have visited The O Bar six times, with records going back to 2022. The most recent report on file is from Mar 11, 2025. Diners should read medium risk as a signal that some issues exist but aren't extreme.

Recent inspections have found fewer violations than earlier ones, averaging around four violations lately and about six violations before that.

“Equipment in poor repair” comes up most often, recorded two times in the inspection record.

Compared to other Cape Coral restaurants (averaging 77), there's room to close the gap. The full record sits in fairly typical territory for a working restaurant.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Mar 11, 2025

Routine - Food

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

View 4 violations

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw chicken over ready to eat chicken wings in reach-in cooler.

08A-05-6

Intermediate - Proof of required state approved employee training not available for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.

53B-13-5

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 walk-in cooler being serviced during inspection. **Corrective Action Taken**

14-74-7

Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed walk-in cooler gasket torn.

14-11-5

Oct 17, 2024

Routine - Food

1 major violation. 1 minor 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/ **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-10-17: The operator stated the Manager completed the Managers Certification. The manager forgot to leave copy of certificate at establishment. **Time Extended**

53A-03-7

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Duct tape used to repair nonfood-contact surface on walk-in cooler door. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-10-17: **Time Extended**

14-71-4

Dec 6, 2023

Routine - Food

1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 3 minor violations.

View 6 violations

High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license.

50-17-3

53B-13-5

Intermediate - Water with a temperature of at least 100 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. Observed hot water turned off in restroom. The manager turned on hot water during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**

27-16-4

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

13-03-4

Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed walk-in cooler gasket torn. **Repeat Violation**

14-11-5

Basic - Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Observed hand washing sink leaking beside 3 compartment sink. The manager stated a work order has been submitted for water leakage. **Corrective Action Taken** **Repeat Violation**

29-11-4

Aug 15, 2023

Routine - Food

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

View 6 violations

Food Received at Proper Temperature

FL-12

Food Obtained from Approved Sources

FL-11

Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels

FL-14

Equipment Adequate to Maintain Product Temperature

FL-29

Wiping Cloths Properly Used and Stored

FL-41

Toilet Rooms Maintained

FL-53

Feb 8, 2023

Routine - Food

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

View 6 violations

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with unwashed produce. Observed raw ground beef and raw beef over produce in walk-in cooler. The operator moved raw ground beef and raw beef to bottom shelf in walk-in cooler. **Corrective Action Taken**

08A-04-5

Intermediate - Water pressure is low at hand washing sink in kitchen.

27-17-4

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

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 - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler.

29-49-6

Sep 20, 2022

Routine - Food

2 major violations. 4 minor violations.

View 6 violations

Food Received at Proper Temperature

FL-12

Adequate Handwashing Facilities Supplied and Accessible

FL-10

Proper Hot and Cold Holding Temperatures

FL-21

Sewage and Wastewater Properly Disposed

FL-27

Toilet Rooms Maintained

FL-53

Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels

FL-14

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Frequently Asked Questions

When was The O Bar last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at The O Bar on file is from Mar 11, 2025. The public record contains six inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at The O Bar?

Across the inspection record, “equipment in poor repair” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at The O Bar.

How does The O Bar compare to other restaurants in Cape Coral?

The O Bar most recently scored 70 out of 100, which is lower than the Cape Coral average of 77.

Has The O Bar's inspection record improved over time?

Yes. Recent inspections at The O Bar have averaged around four violations per visit, down from roughly six earlier in the record.

What does a medium risk rating mean?

A medium risk rating at The O Bar 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 O Bar inspected?

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

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