Urban Buzz Coffee
Last inspected: Sep 25, 2025
74
Score
Urban Buzz Coffee appears in inspection records 13 times, starting in 2022. Inspectors last stopped by on Sep 25, 2025. Diners should read medium risk as a signal that some issues exist but aren't extreme.
Performance has remained roughly level over recent inspections, averaging near three violations each time.
The most common issue across all inspections has been “time/temperature control for safety food cold held”, showing up four times.
By comparison, the average Cape Coral facility scores 77, putting Urban Buzz Coffee on the weaker side. Nothing in the record is alarming, but there's room to improve.
13
Inspections
1
Critical latest
0
Major latest
3
Minor latest
Inspection History
Sep 25, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 3 minor violations.
View 4 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed Breakfast sandwiches 127F hot hold less than 4 hours. Operator turned up hot hold element. **Corrective Action Taken**
03B-01-6
Basic - Faucet/handle missing at plumbing fixture. Observed hot water faucet handle missing at hand wash sinks next in dishwash area.
29-09-4
Basic - Employee personal food not properly identified and segregated from food to be served to the public. Operator placed employee food on bottom shelf. **Corrected On-Site**
08B-49-4
Basic - Open dumpster lid. Educated operator on importance of keeping dumpster lid closed. **Repeat Violation**
33-16-4
74
Mar 31, 2025
Complaint Full
1 major violation.
View 1 violation
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : 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/ seven food handlers present no certified food manager present. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-01-28: Time extended 60 days to allow operator time to train more certified food managers. **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2025-03-31: Observed five food handlers present and certified food manager present. **Admin Complaint**
53A-05-6
90
Jan 28, 2025
Complaint Full
2 critical violations. 3 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 7 violations
High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Chemical spray bottles on shelf above coffee bags. Corrected on site **Warning**
41-10-4
High Priority - Rodent activity present as evidenced by rodent droppings found. Observed 32 rodent droppings in cabinet under the espresso machine. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
35A-04-4
Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. No quat test strips. **Warning**
16-37-1
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/ seven food handlers present no certified food manager present. **Warning**
53A-05-6
Intermediate - No sanitizer of any kind available for warewashing. Only use single-service items to serve food to customers until sanitizer is available for warewashing. No sanitizer of any kind available. Operator sent someone to the store got sanitizer. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
22-38-5
Basic - Open dumpster lid. Corrected on site **Warning**
33-16-4
Basic - Garbage on the ground and/or pad around dumpster. **Warning**
33-19-4
50
Jan 8, 2025
Complaint Full
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed soiled ceiling vents behind ice machine and reach in cooler units. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-01-06: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2025-01-08: **Time Extended**
36-34-5
95
Jan 6, 2025
Complaint Full
1 critical violation. 1 minor violation.
View 2 violations
High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Rodent activity present as evidenced by rodent droppings found. Observed at least 20 rodent droppings under water heater. **Admin Complaint** - From follow-up inspection 2025-01-06: Observed 6 rodent droppings under water heater. **Admin Complaint**
35A-04-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed soiled ceiling vents behind ice machine and reach in cooler units. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-01-06: **Time Extended**
36-34-5
82
Jan 3, 2025
Complaint Full
3 critical violations. 1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
View 5 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed in frozen drink machine: Java shake mix with dairy (44F - Cold Holding). **Warning**
03A-02-5
High Priority - Rodent activity present as evidenced by rodent droppings found. Observed at least 20 rodent droppings under water heater. **Admin Complaint**
35A-04-4
High Priority - Pesticide-emitting strip present in food prep area. Observed fly strips over CO2 tank near back door. **Warning**
41-24-4
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed no paper towels at hand wash sink by 3 compartment sink. **Warning**
31B-02-4
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed soiled ceiling vents behind ice machine and reach in cooler units. **Warning**
36-34-5
55
Dec 13, 2024
Complaint Full
No violations found.
100
Dec 12, 2024
Complaint Full
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 5 minor violations.
View 8 violations
High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored by food. Operator removed chemical. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
41-10-4
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed butter 45F cold hold, cream cheese 46F cold hold, egg nog 48F cold hold less than 4 hours. Operator placed time/temperature control for safety foods in working reach in cooler. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
03A-02-5
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Front service hand wash sink and hand wash sink in dishwash area. Educated operator on the importance of having paper towels. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
31B-02-4
Basic - Accumulation of dead insects in control device underneath three compartment sink. **Warning**
35A-06-4
Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. Educated operator on importance of having current license. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
50-09-4
Basic - Dead roaches on premises. Observed 4 dead roaches on floor around water heater and behind soda syrup boxes. **Warning**
35A-03-4
Basic - Employee personal food not properly identified and segregated from food to be served to the public. Educated operator o proper storage of employee food. Operator placed employee food on bottom shelf. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
08B-49-4
Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris underneath equipment. **Warning**
36-73-4
52
Aug 7, 2024
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Aug 6, 2024
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 6 major violations. 7 minor violations.
View 15 violations
High Priority - Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. Observed 1 live roach crawling on floor near dishwasher area. Operator discarded roach. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
35A-05-4
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. **Warning**
12A-13-4
Intermediate - No quaternary ammonium chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. **Warning**
16-37-1
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 - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed front service hand wash sink used as a dump sink. Observed plastic container stored in hand wash sink in dishwash area. Educated operator on having hand wash sink only. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
31A-11-4
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Front service hand wash sink and hand wash sink in dishwash area. **Warning**
31B-02-4
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. Educated operator on importance of maintaining proof of employee food safety training. **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
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. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
11-26-1
Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. **Warning**
51-11-4
Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. Educated operator on importance of having current license. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
50-09-4
Basic - Dead roaches on premises. Observed 1 dead roach on floor underneath hand wash sink in dishwash area. Operator discarded roach. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
35A-03-4
Basic - Employee personal food not properly identified and segregated from food to be served to the public. **Warning**
08B-49-4
Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Front service hand wash sink in beverage station. Educated operator on importance of having hand wash sign. Operator posted sign before leaving inspection. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
31B-04-4
Basic - Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. Educated operator on proper storage of employee beverages. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
12B-13-4
Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. **Warning**
42-01-4
29
Aug 31, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Food Obtained from Approved Sources
FL-11
Food Received at Proper Temperature
FL-12
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Designed and Constructed
FL-50
45
Dec 28, 2022
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 4 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 7 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed milk 48F cold hold less than 4 hours. Educated operator on importance of maintaining time/temperature control for safety foods at 41F or below. Operator turned down reach 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 - 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 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. Violation being addressed from previous inspection conducted on 08/17/22. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
53B-01-5
Intermediate - No quaternary ammonium chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths.
16-37-1
Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sinks in kitchen used by food employees. **Warning**
31B-04-4
Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
50-09-4
52
Aug 17, 2022
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 5 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 11 violations
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. **Warning**
12A-13-4
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed milk 48F cold hold less than 4 hours. **Warning**
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 Breakfast sandwiches 128F cold hold more than 4 hours. Stop Sale. Operator discarded sandwiches. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
03B-01-6
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed hand wash sink in dishwash area blocked by boxes. Operator removed boxes. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
31A-09-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed empty plastic milk container stored in hand wash sink next to ice machine. Operator removed container. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
31A-11-4
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Hand wash sink next ice machine. Operator added paper towels. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
31B-02-4
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 soap provided at handwash sink. Hand wash sink in dishwash wash area. Operator added soap at hand wash sink. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
31B-03-4
Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. **Warning**
50-09-4
Basic - Ambient air thermometer not located in the coolest part of the hot holding unit. **Warning**
05-04-4
Basic - Open dumpster lid. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
33-16-4
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Urban Buzz Coffee last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Urban Buzz Coffee on file is from Sep 25, 2025. The public record contains 13 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Urban Buzz Coffee?
Across the inspection record, “time/temperature control for safety food cold held” has been cited four times, more than any other issue at Urban Buzz Coffee.
How does Urban Buzz Coffee compare to other restaurants in Cape Coral?
Urban Buzz Coffee most recently scored 74 out of 100, which is lower than the Cape Coral average of 77.
Has Urban Buzz Coffee's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Urban Buzz Coffee have averaged around three violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a medium risk rating mean?
A medium risk rating at Urban Buzz Coffee 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 Urban Buzz Coffee inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Urban Buzz Coffee is inspected around four times per year on average.
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