CAPE GRILL & BAR
CAPE GRILL & BAR maintains a 2.4/5 food safety rating based on 10 health department inspections in CAPE CANAVERAL. Recent inspections show improving food safety practices.
Last inspection: 3 weeks ago · 10 reports on file
1000 Shorewood Drive
Florida, 32920
Brevard County County
Overall Food Safety Rating
★★☆☆☆ (2.4/5)
Based on 10 health inspection reports
All Inspection Reports
2/13/2026· 3w ago
Visit ID: 13631728
Met Inspection Standards- N/A:No Violations Were Observed
2/12/2026· 4w ago
Visit ID: 13550458
Follow-up Inspection Required4 high, 5 int, 11 basic
- 22-20-5:Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Ice machine has an accumulation of mold like substances behind deflector plate Cool breeze frozen drink maker has an accumulation of mold like substances in dispenser chute
- 14-01-5:Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Plastic bowl used as scoop in rice. Operator discarded Corrected On-Site
- 51-11-4:Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Compressed air tanks not secured at tiki bar
- 24-05-4:Basic - Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Ice buckets not stored inverted Corrected On-Site
- 08B-38-4:Basic - Food stored on floor. Cooking oil container. Corrected On-Site
- 10-12-5:Basic - In-use ice scoop stored on soiled surface between uses. Stored on ledge of ice machine
- 23-03-4:Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Walk-in cooler shelves have an accumulation of mold like substances
- 25-06-4:Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Savaday and pizza boxes stored with food contact surfaces facing upwards. Multiple cases of single service items stored on the floor in closet near office. Coffee filters not stored protected manner Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation
- 29-11-4:Basic - Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Under sink next to dish washer
- 08B-74-1:Basic - Water softener salt (food) stored in a location that is not clean and dry. Salt pellets stored on the floor in mechanical room
- 02D-01-5:Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. White granular substance removed from original packaging not identified. Labeled as sugar Corrected On-Site
- 35A-02-7:High Priority - Live, small flying insects found Observed live flying insects; 10 at exterior bar Warning
- 08A-05-6:High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw shelled eggs stored above liquid eggs. Operator moved Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation
- 01B-13-4:High Priority - Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. Dead flies in 3 liquor bottles at tiki bar
- 29-42-4:High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. No vacuum breaker installed on non-chemical side of splitter at mop sink
- 22-02-4:Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Soda guns and holsters at each bar are soiled. Repeat Violation
- 53B-02-5:Intermediate - No proof of required state approved employee training provided for employee hired more than 60 days ago. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Jonathan hired 3 months ago
- 11-26-1: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. Not up to date with most recent hires
- 41-17-4:Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Spray bottle not labeled identifying liquid contents Repeat Violation
- 29-28-4:Intermediate - Water treatment device has not been inspected or serviced according to manufacturer's instructions. Water filters on service line last serviced in May 2024 Repeat Violation
10/15/2025· 4mo ago
Visit ID: 10903676
Met Inspection Standards4 high, 4 int, 2 basic
- 06-09-1:Basic - Commercially processed reduced oxygen packaged fish bearing a label indicating that it is to remain frozen until time of use no longer frozen and not removed from reduced oxygen package. Fully thawed raw grouper and raw sea bass in vacuum sealed packaging bearing indicator label for thawing requirements. SEE STOP SALE Repeat Violation
- 25-05-4:Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. Open case of cups on the floor in dry storage room Repeat Violation
- 08A-05-6:High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. In reach in cooler at corner of cook line. Raw shrimp stored above krab. Operator moved Corrected On-Site
- 01B-13-4:High Priority - Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. Fully thawed raw grouper and raw sea bass in vacuum sealed packaging bearing indicator label for thawing requirements.
- 01B-02-5:High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. In flip top of reach in cooler at pizza area shredded cheese (56F - Cold Holding). Stocked above fill line over night.
- 03A-02-5:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. In flip top of reach in cooler at pizza area shredded cheese (56F - Cold Holding). Stocked above fill line over night. SEE STOP SALE In flip top of reach in cooler on cook line sliced cheese (52F - Cold Holding)
- 22-02-4:Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Table mounted can opener is soiled. Dispenser chutes for soda machine in service aisle and for iced drink maker at exterior bar are soiled. Soba gun nozzle at interior bar is soiled Repeat Violation
- 02B-01-5:Intermediate - Menu does not identify which items contain raw or undercooked animal foods covered by the consumer advisory. Paradise nachos and aloha poke bowl. Operator marked all menus. Corrected On-Site
- 41-17-4:Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Multiple Spray bottles not labeled identifying liquid contents.
- 29-28-4:Intermediate - Water treatment device has not been inspected or serviced according to manufacturer's instructions. Filters in servers aisle last serviced in May 2024 Repeat Violation
3/31/2025· 11mo ago
Visit ID: 10807867
Met Inspection Standards- N/A:No Violations Were Observed
3/27/2025· 11mo ago
Visit ID: 10806868
Follow-up Inspection Required1 high
- 35A-02-7:High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Live, small flying insects found Observed live flying insects; 2 in service aisle next to kitchen. 5 behind interior bar. Over 100 at exterior tiki bar Admin Complaint - From follow-up inspection 2025-03-26: Observed live flying insects; 2 in service aisle. 5 behind interior bar. 35+ at tiki bar Admin Complaint - From follow-up inspection 2025-03-27: Observed live flying insects: 2 in service aisle. On soda bibs above a drain. 43 at tiki bar. Vast majority have migrated upwards on to walls and tvs. Roughly 15 still swarming on each side of beer cooler at west side of bar. 7 at interior bar isolated to one section of the bar around a service station No visible contamination of garnishes, ice, or liquor bottles. Admin Complaint
3/26/2025· 11mo ago
Visit ID: 10805973
Follow-up Inspection Required1 high
- 35A-02-7:High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Live, small flying insects found Observed live flying insects; 2 in service aisle next to kitchen. 5 behind interior bar. Over 100 at exterior tiki bar Admin Complaint - From follow-up inspection 2025-03-26: Observed live flying insects; 2 in service aisle. 5 behind interior bar. 35+ at tiki bar Admin Complaint
3/25/2025· 11mo ago
Visit ID: 10700266
Follow-up Inspection Required3 high, 2 int, 9 basic
- 22-20-5:Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Ice machine has an accumulation of mold like substance behind the deflector plate
- 14-45-4:Basic - Cardboard used to line nonfood-contact shelves. Liquor room shelves
- 06-09-1:Basic - Commercially processed reduced oxygen packaged fish bearing a label indicating that it is to remain frozen until time of use no longer frozen and not removed from reduced oxygen package. Fully thawed raw tuna in vacuum sealed packaging bearing indicator label for thawing requirements. SEE STOP SALE Repeat Violation
- 36-22-4:Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Tiki bar floor
- 23-03-4:Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Walk in cooler shelves have an accumulation of mold like substance
- 29-08-4:Basic - Plumbing system in disrepair. Plumbing lines at tiki bar have consistent drip
- 25-05-4:Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. Case of styrofoam cups on the floor in dry storage room between interior bar and office
- 38-04-4:Basic - Ten (10) foot-candles of light at least 30 inches from floor not provided in walk-in cooler. Converted walk in freezer to walk in cooler
- 29-17-4:Basic - Waste line missing at soda gun holster. At tiki bar
- 35A-02-7:High Priority - Live, small flying insects found Observed live flying insects; 2 in service aisle next to kitchen. 5 behind interior bar. Over 100 at exterior tiki bar Admin Complaint
- 01B-13-4:High Priority - Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. Fully thawed raw tuna in vacuum sealed packaging bearing indicator label for thawing requirements.
- 41-15-5:High Priority - Wiping cloth solution exceeding the maximum concentration allowed stored in a location that could result in the cross contamination of food, equipment, utensils, linens, single-service, or single-use articles. 500+ppm
- 22-02-4:Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Oasis machines at each bar have an accumulation of mold like substance in dispenser chutes Repeat Violation
- 29-28-4:Intermediate - Water treatment device has not been inspected or serviced according to manufacturer's instructions. Multiple filters expired for water supplies to equipment
10/21/2024· 1y 4mo ago
Visit ID: 8781449
Met Inspection Standards2 high, 2 int, 2 basic
- 06-09-1:Basic - Commercially processed reduced oxygen packaged fish bearing a label indicating that it is to remain frozen until time of use no longer frozen and not removed from reduced oxygen package. Fully thawed raw tuna and grouper in vacuum sealed packaging bearing indicator label for thawing requirements
- 29-49-6:Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Reach in cooler in service line used for sauces has standing water in lower holding area
- 01B-13-4:High Priority - Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. Fully thawed raw tuna and grouper in vacuum sealed packaging bearing indicator label for thawing requirements
- 29-42-4:High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. No vacuum breaker installed on the non chemical side of the split at mop sink
- 22-02-4:Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Dispenser chutes for oasis and slushy machines at tiki bar have an accumulation of mold like substance Repeat Violation
- 02B-01-5:Intermediate - Menu does not identify which items contain raw or undercooked animal foods covered by the consumer advisory. Tuna poke on lunch and dinner menus. Operator marked all menus Corrected On-Site
1/25/2024· 2y 1mo ago
Visit ID: 8449196
Met Inspection Standards1 high, 1 int, 3 basic
- 22-20-5:Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Ice machine has an accumulation of mold like substance behind the deflector plate
- 14-45-4:Basic - Cardboard used to line nonfood-contact shelves. Cardboard used to line shelves in liquor room
- 22-16-4:Basic - Walk-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Shelves in walk in cooler are soiled
- 01B-13-4:High Priority - Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. 10 liquor bottles at exterior bar have dead flies inside
- 22-02-4:Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Oasis machines behind each bar have an accumulation of mold like substance in dispenser chute
7/19/2023· 2y 7mo ago
Visit ID: 8380518
Met Inspection Standards2 high, 5 int, 7 basic
- 22-20-5:Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Ice machine has an accumulation of mold like substance behind the deflector plate Repeat Violation
- 32-04-4:Basic - Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors. Employee restroom in kitchen does not fully close under own weight Repeat Violation
- 36-37-5:Basic - Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. Over multiple areas in kitchen
- 32-12-5:Basic - Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom. In unisex employee restroom in kitchen
- 29-17-4:Basic - Waste line missing at soda gun holster. At tiki bar Repeat Violation
- 21-12-4:Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Multiple wet wiping cloths on countertops. Operator moved Corrected On-Site
- 21-08-4:Basic - Wiping cloth quaternary ammonium compound sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. 500+ ppm. Operator diluted to 200ppm Corrected On-Site
- 08A-20-5:High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Raw shelled eggs stored over raw beef in reach in cooler on cook line. Operator moved Corrected On-Site
- 29-42-4:High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. No vacuum breaker installed on the non chemical side of the split at mop sink Repeat Violation
- 22-02-4:Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Surface area on the underside of beer tower behind inside bar is soiled. Soda gun at inside bar nearest glass doors has an accumulation of mold like substance inside nozzle
- 31A-11-4:Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Hand wash sink in service area near kitchen entry is being used as a dump sink. Ice in well
- 53A-05-6: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/
- 16-62-1:Intermediate - No measuring device available for measuring utensil surface temperature when using hot water as sanitizer in a dishmachine. Operator is unable to locate
- 11-26-1: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. Newest dishwasher hired 90 prior and Mac the supervisor hired on June 26th never signed documentation