The Omelet Shop/Big 10 Tavern
Last inspected: Jan 27, 2026
43
Score
Across the available record, The Omelet Shop/Big 10 Tavern has 15 inspections on file, the first dated 2022. The Omelet Shop/Big 10 Tavern was last inspected on Jan 27, 2026. The high risk label is a heads-up that the most recent visit didn't go well.
The picture has improved over the last few visits: recent inspections have averaged around six violations, down from roughly eight violations earlier in the record.
“Time/temperature control for safety food cold held” accounts for the largest share of issues, appearing seven times across the record.
By comparison, the average Cape Coral facility scores 77, putting The Omelet Shop/Big 10 Tavern on the weaker side. Diners may want to weigh the inspection history when deciding to visit.
15
Inspections
2
Critical latest
3
Major latest
5
Minor latest
Inspection History
Jan 27, 2026
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 3 major violations. 5 minor violations.
View 10 violations
High Priority - Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. Dishwasher (Chlorine 00ppm); Operator replaced sanitizer bucket and primed machine to achieve: Dishwasher (Chlorine 100ppm). **Corrected On-Site**
22-41-4
High Priority - Employee handled soiled equipment or utensils and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Observed emoloyee load dish machine with soiled dishes while wearing gloves and then proceeded to handle clean and sanitised dishes without a glove change and proper hand washing. Observed emoloyee load dish machine with soiled dishes while wearing gloves and then proceeded to handle clean and sanitised dishes without a glove change and proper hand washing.
12A-13-4
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Hand sink next to mop sink
31B-02-4
Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. At hand sink next to mop sink.
31B-03-4
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. At mop sink.
41-17-4
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Purse and bag on shelf with clean food service equipment. Observed operator correct violations in order to meet inspection standards. **Corrected On-Site**
40-06-5
Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Line cook no hair restraint. Observed operator correct violations in order to meet inspection standards. **Corrected On-Site**
13-03-4
Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Heavy build up of food debris and grease underneath cooking equipment on cooks line.
36-73-4
Basic - No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. Inside glass door cooler at cooks line.
05-09-4
Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. No hand washing signs at kitchen hand sinks and public restrooms
31B-04-4
43
Oct 20, 2025
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No plan review submitted and approved - renovations were made or are in progress. 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/. Operator in process of remodel to where hand sinks, ice bins and triple sinks have been removed or relocated. Provided operator with Plan Review Requirements. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-08-28: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2025-10-20: Operator unable to show proof of plan review submission. Contacted plan review and no application has been profiled or in queue. **Admin Complaint**
51-16-7
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Ceiling vents have a heavy build up of grease and dust in kitchen area. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-08-28: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2025-10-20: **Time Extended**
36-34-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. In kitchen area. This is a repeat violation from previous inspection dated 02-24-2025 **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-08-28: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2025-10-20: **Time Extended**
36-17-5
82
Aug 28, 2025
Routine - Food
2 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No plan review submitted and approved - renovations were made or are in progress. 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/. Operator in process of remodel to where hand sinks, ice bins and triple sinks have been removed or relocated. Provided operator with Plan Review Requirements. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-08-28: **Time Extended**
51-16-7
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : 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** - From follow-up inspection 2025-08-28: **Time Extended**
53B-01-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Ceiling vents have a heavy build up of grease and dust in kitchen area. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-08-28: **Time Extended**
36-34-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. In kitchen area. This is a repeat violation from previous inspection dated 02-24-2025 **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-08-28: **Time Extended**
36-17-5
74
Aug 20, 2025
Routine - Food
4 critical violations. 2 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 10 violations
High Priority - Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. After three attempts at the surface of the plates: Dishwasher (Chlorine 00ppm); Operator,filled Triple Sink:(Quaternary 200ppm) **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
22-41-4
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw eggs stored over ready to eat foods in reach in cooler on cooks line. This is a repeat violation from previous inspection dated 02-24-2025 **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
08A-05-6
High Priority - Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. Three 6oz portions of Yellowfin Tuna with a label stating to "Remove from package prior to thawing under refrigeration" and is completely thawed. **Warning**
01B-13-4
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. In front cooks line cooler hash (53 F - Cold Holding); sausage (53 F - Cold Holding) per operator food was at proper holding temp when removed from walk in cooler when establishment opened (less than 4 hours). Foods were moved to walk in cooler to properly cool. This is a repeat violation from previous inspection dated 02-24-2025 **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
03A-02-5
Intermediate - No plan review submitted and approved - renovations were made or are in progress. 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/. Operator in process of remodel to where hand sinks, ice bins and triple sinks have been removed or relocated. Provided operator with Plan Review Requirements. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
51-16-7
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
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Ceiling vents have a heavy build up of grease and dust in kitchen area. **Warning**
36-34-5
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. Make table reach in cooler on cooks line. This is a repeat violation from previous inspection dated 02-24-2025 **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
14-74-7
Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Employee on cooks line without a hair restraint, employee place on hat. This is a repeat violation from previous inspection dated 02-24-2025 **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
13-03-4
Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. In kitchen area. This is a repeat violation from previous inspection dated 02-24-2025 **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
36-17-5
37
Feb 24, 2025
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 3 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 10 violations
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Adequate Handwashing Facilities Supplied and Accessible
FL-10
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Food Received at Proper Temperature
FL-12
Food in Good Condition, Safe, and Unadulterated
FL-13
Potentially Hazardous Food Held at Proper Temperature
FL-16
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
Wiping Cloths Properly Used and Stored
FL-41
Toilet Rooms Maintained
FL-53
26
Oct 22, 2024
Complaint Full
5 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-10-22: **Time Extended**
36-34-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed several reach-in cooler gaskets torn. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-10-22: **Time Extended**
14-11-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-10-22: **Time Extended**
36-73-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-10-22: **Time Extended**
36-17-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Hole in or other damage to wall. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-10-22: **Time Extended**
36-24-5
78
Aug 20, 2024
Complaint Full
1 critical violation. 7 major violations. 11 minor violations.
View 19 violations
High Priority - Shell eggs in use or stored with cracks or broken shells. See stop sale. Observed 4 cracked eggs in egg container in stand up reach-in cooler. The cook discarded cracked eggs. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
01B-14-4
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. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
11-26-1
Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed chicken wings and chicken not date marked. **Warning**
02C-02-5
Intermediate - No currently certified food service manager on duty with four or more employees engaged in food preparation/handling. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
53A-05-6
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. The operator placed paper towels in paper towel dispenser. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
31B-02-4
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. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
11-27-4
Intermediate - Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
53A-01-7
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. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
53B-01-5
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
22-20-5
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
36-34-5
Basic - Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom in employee's restroom. **Warning**
32-12-5
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed several reach-in cooler gaskets torn. **Warning**
14-11-5
Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. **Warning**
36-73-4
Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
36-17-5
Basic - Hole in or other damage to wall. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
36-24-5
Basic - Ice scoop handle in contact with ice. **Warning**
10-08-5
Basic - In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board. **Warning**
21-04-4
Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. **Warning**
22-08-4
Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. **Warning**
10-20-4
25
Aug 5, 2024
Complaint Full
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 7 violations
High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed chicken wings (46F - Cold Holding); pasta (48F - Cold Holding) in stand up reach-in cooler in kitchen. The manager moved all products into walk-in cooler. **Corrective Action Taken** **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-08-05: Observed cut tomatoes 40F, chicken wings 42F and tuna 42F in stand up reach-in cooler in kitchen. Observed raw chicken 48F in stand up reach-in cooler in kitchen. The operator moved the raw chicken into walk-in cooler. **Admin Complaint**
03A-02-5
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-08-05: Observed No Proof of Certified Manager during inspection. **Admin Complaint**
53A-01-7
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : 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. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-08-05: Observed No proof of employee training during inspection. **Admin Complaint**
53B-13-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-08-05: **Time Extended**
36-17-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-08-05: **Time Extended**
36-34-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed reach-in cooler across from cook line gasket torn. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-08-05: **Time Extended**
14-11-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Hole in or other damage to wall in back of establishment by deli meat walk-in cooler. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-08-05: **Time Extended**
36-24-5
58
May 30, 2024
Complaint Full
2 critical violations. 3 major violations. 9 minor violations.
View 14 violations
High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Observed a bottle of dust cleaner above prep table with clean plates. The bottle of dust cleaner was removed from above prep table. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
41-10-4
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed chicken wings (46F - Cold Holding); pasta (48F - Cold Holding) in stand up reach-in cooler in kitchen. The manager moved all products into walk-in cooler. **Corrective Action Taken** **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
03A-02-5
Intermediate - Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. **Warning**
53A-01-7
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. **Warning**
53B-13-5
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. **Warning**
41-17-4
Basic - In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board. **Warning**
21-04-4
Basic - Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. **Warning**
12B-13-4
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
22-20-5
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. **Warning**
36-34-5
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 stand up reach-in freezer missing bottom compartment door. **Warning**
14-74-7
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed reach-in cooler across from cook line gasket torn. **Warning**
14-11-5
Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
36-17-5
Basic - Hole in or other damage to wall in back of establishment by deli meat walk-in cooler. **Warning**
36-24-5
Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. **Warning**
10-20-4
35
Apr 29, 2024
Complaint Full
1 critical violation. 2 minor violations.
View 3 violations
High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed raw chicken (46F - Cold Holding); raw cod (48F - Cold Holding) in stand up reach-in cooler across from waffle maker. The manager is placing the raw chicken and raw cod on ice. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-04-29: Observed chicken 52F, chili 48F and marinara sauce 52F in stand up reach-in cooler across waffle maker. The manager discarded chicken, chili and marinara sauce. **Admin Complaint** **Corrected On-Site**
03A-02-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-04-29: **Time Extended**
13-03-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-04-29: **Time Extended**
36-17-5
78
Feb 28, 2024
Complaint Full
3 critical violations. 2 major violations. 7 minor violations.
View 12 violations
High Priority - Employee touched face/hair and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Observed cook touching face, aprons and pants while engaging in food preparation. Educated cook on proper hand washing and not touching cloths or aprons while preparing food. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
12A-25-4
High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Observed raw chicken over raw ground beef in walk-in cooler. The manager moved the raw chicken to other side of walk-in cooler with other raw chicken. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
08A-20-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed raw chicken (46F - Cold Holding); raw cod (48F - Cold Holding) in stand up reach-in cooler across from waffle maker. The manager is placing the raw chicken and raw cod on ice. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
03A-02-5
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. **Warning**
53B-13-5
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
41-17-4
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
22-20-5
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed cell phone on prep table beside steam table. **Warning**
40-06-5
Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
13-03-4
Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
36-17-5
Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed bag of carrots on floor in walk-in cooler. **Warning**
08B-38-4
Basic - In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container of bread crumbs. **Warning**
10-01-5
Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Observed coffee filters unprotected above coffee machine. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
25-06-4
37
Dec 19, 2023
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 7 minor violations.
View 10 violations
Supervisor/Person in Charge Present
FL-01
Certified Food Manager Identification
FL-02
Adequate Handwashing Facilities Supplied and Accessible
FL-10
Food Received at Proper Temperature
FL-12
Food in Good Condition, Safe, and Unadulterated
FL-13
Proper Hot and Cold Holding Temperatures
FL-21
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Hot and Cold Water Available; Adequate Pressure
FL-25
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
Wiping Cloths Properly Used and Stored
FL-41
39
Aug 17, 2023
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 2 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 8 violations
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Adequate Handwashing Facilities Supplied and Accessible
FL-10
Proper Hot and Cold Holding Temperatures
FL-21
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Hot and Cold Water Available; Adequate Pressure
FL-25
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
Toilet Rooms Maintained
FL-53
45
Mar 17, 2023
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 3 major violations. 11 minor violations.
View 16 violations
High Priority - Employee touched soiled apron/clothes and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Observed cook touching shorts and shirt while engaging in food preparation. Educated cook on not touching cloths or aprons while engaging in food preparation. **Corrective Action Taken**
12A-28-4
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed raw hamburgers (48F - Cold Holding); corn beef (49F - Cold Holding) in reach-in cooler under cook line. The manager is placing raw hamburgers and corn beef on ice. **Corrective Action Taken** **Repeat Violation**
03A-02-5
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. 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 - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. **Repeat Violation**
41-17-4
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. **Repeat Violation**
36-34-5
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed several reach-in cooler gasket torn in stand up reach-in coolers and reach-in coolers on cook lne.
14-11-5
Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. **Repeat Violation**
36-17-5
Basic - Food-contact surface not cleaned and sanitized between contact with different raw animal products. Educated on cleaning and sanitizing between contact with different raw animal and food products. **Corrective Action Taken**
08B-23-5
Basic - Iced tea dispenser not cleaned at least once every 24 hours.
22-13-5
Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses.
10-20-4
Basic - In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container of rice.
10-01-5
Basic - In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board.
21-04-4
Basic - Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers in pizza station reach-in cooler.
12B-13-4
Basic - Silverware/utensils stored upright with the food-contact surface up on cook line.
24-18-4
Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler across from deep fryer. **Repeat Violation**
29-49-6
32
Nov 18, 2022
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 2 major violations. 9 minor violations.
View 13 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed tuna (53F - Cold Holding) in stand up cooler beside stand up freezer. The cook discarded container of tuna. **Corrected On-Site**
03A-02-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed sausage links (129F - Hot Holding). The cook reheating sausage links on stove top. **Corrected On-Site**
03B-01-6
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled.
41-17-4
Intermediate - No written procedures available for use of time as a public health control to hold time/temperature control for safety food. E-mailed owner Time Public Health Control Paperwork for sausage links under heating lamp. **Corrective Action Taken**
03F-10-5
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.
22-20-5
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair.
36-32-5
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 stand up reach-in cooler beside stand up reach-in freezer not maintaining cold holding ambient temperature 52F.
14-74-7
Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. **Repeat Violation**
36-17-5
Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses.
10-20-4
Basic - Light shield damaged/in disrepair.
38-01-4
Basic - Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers in stand up freezer.
12B-13-4
Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Observed coffee filter unprotected in coffee station in front lobby.
25-06-4
Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler I reach-in cooler across from cook line.
29-49-6
39
Frequently Asked Questions
When was The Omelet Shop/Big 10 Tavern last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at The Omelet Shop/Big 10 Tavern on file is from Jan 27, 2026. The public record contains 15 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at The Omelet Shop/Big 10 Tavern?
Across the inspection record, “time/temperature control for safety food cold held” has been cited seven times, more than any other issue at The Omelet Shop/Big 10 Tavern.
How does The Omelet Shop/Big 10 Tavern compare to other restaurants in Cape Coral?
The Omelet Shop/Big 10 Tavern most recently scored 43 out of 100, which is lower than the Cape Coral average of 77.
Has The Omelet Shop/Big 10 Tavern's inspection record improved over time?
Yes. Recent inspections at The Omelet Shop/Big 10 Tavern have averaged around six violations per visit, down from roughly eight earlier in the record.
What does a high risk rating mean?
A high risk rating at The Omelet Shop/Big 10 Tavern 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 Omelet Shop/Big 10 Tavern inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, The Omelet Shop/Big 10 Tavern is inspected around five times per year on average.
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