ANNIE'S RESTAURANT
814 Southeast 47th Street
Cape Coral, Florida, 33904
Lee County County
Overall Food Safety Rating
★★½☆☆ (2.7/5)
Based on 7 health inspection reports
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Inspection on 3/19/2025
High Priority
0
Intermediate
0
Basic
0
Total
1
Disposition: Met Inspection Standards
Inspection Details:
- N/A:No Violations Were Observed
Food safety inspection conducted on 3/19/2025 revealed 1 total violations (0 high priority, 0 intermediate, 0 basic).
Inspection on 3/18/2025
High Priority
2
Intermediate
1
Basic
5
Total
8
Disposition: Facility Temporarily Closed
Inspection Details:
- 51-11-4:Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Educated operator on importance of securing tanks. Repeat Violation Warning
- 13-03-4:Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Cooks. Warning
- 08B-47-4:Basic - Food not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor. Observed bag of carrots and containers of food stored on floor in walk in cooler. Warning
- 24-18-4:Basic - Silverware/utensils stored upright with the food-contact surface up. Forks on shelving next to hand wash sinks in dishwash area. Warning
- 25-06-4:Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Cook line. Warning
- 12A-07-5:High Priority - Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food. Warning
- 35A-04-4:High Priority - Rodent activity present as evidenced by rodent droppings found. Observed 1 rodent dropping on floor in front of walk in cooler, 2 droppings in front of reach in freezer, and 1 dropping near back dry storage kitchen exit. Repeat Violation Warning
- 02C-02-5:Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed lentil soup and precooked meats in walk in cooler. Warning
Food safety inspection conducted on 3/18/2025 revealed 8 total violations (2 high priority, 1 intermediate, 5 basic).
Inspection on 10/21/2024
High Priority
0
Intermediate
0
Basic
0
Total
1
Disposition: Met Inspection Standards
Inspection Details:
- N/A:No Violations Were Observed
Food safety inspection conducted on 10/21/2024 revealed 1 total violations (0 high priority, 0 intermediate, 0 basic).
Inspection on 10/18/2024
High Priority
3
Intermediate
2
Basic
8
Total
13
Disposition: Follow-up Inspection Required
Inspection Details:
- 22-20-5:Basic - Accumulation of gray-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Educated operator on importance of cleaning ice machine daily. Warning
- 14-01-5:Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense granola and Parmesan cheese. Operator removed cups. Corrected On-Site Warning
- 51-11-4:Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Educated operator on importance of securing tanks. Repeat Violation Warning
- 12B-12-5:Basic - Employee drinking from an unenclosed beverage container in a food preparation/clean dishware area and the container does not have a dispensing mechanism to prevent hand contact with lip contact area of drink container. Warning
- 10-07-4:Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Warning
- 16-46-4:Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Operator removed label. Corrected On-Site Warning
- 22-16-4:Basic - Reach-in freezer next to ice machine interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Warning
- 25-06-4:Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Educated operator on importance of storing containers inverted. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation Warning
- 22-41-4: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. Observed chlorine concentration at 0 ppm. Operator called technician. **Corrective Action Taken** Warning
- 35A-05-4:High Priority - Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. Observed 1 live roach in cabinet around soda syrup boxes at wait station. Warning
- 35A-04-4:High Priority - Rodent activity present as evidenced by rodent droppings found. Observed 2 rodent droppings on floor in women's restroom. Warning
- 31B-02-4:Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Hand wash sink in women's restroom. Operator placed paper towels at hand wash sink. Corrected On-Site Warning
- 31B-03-4:Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Hand wash sink in dishwasher area. Warning
Food safety inspection conducted on 10/18/2024 revealed 13 total violations (3 high priority, 2 intermediate, 8 basic).
Inspection on 3/19/2024
High Priority
1
Intermediate
2
Basic
9
Total
12
Disposition: Follow-up Inspection Required
Inspection Details:
- 16-03-4:Basic - Accumulation of debris inside warewashing machine.
- 16-21-4:Basic - Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine.
- 22-20-5:Basic - Accumulation of gray-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.
- 14-01-5:Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense potatoes. Corrected On-Site
- 51-11-4:Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Corrected On-Site
- 13-03-4:Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Cooks.
- 23-03-4:Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with dust. Fan above dishmachine.
- 33-16-4:Basic - Open dumpster lid. Educated operator on importance of keeping dumpster lid closed. Repeat Violation
- 25-06-4:Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Cook line.
- 50-17-3:High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. License expired 12/01/23. Admin Complaint
- 22-02-4:Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris. Microwave oven near cook line.
- 02C-02-5:Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed precooked soups, sauces, and cut melon not date marked. Educated operator on importance of date marking. Operator date marked foods. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation
Food safety inspection conducted on 3/19/2024 revealed 12 total violations (1 high priority, 2 intermediate, 9 basic).
Inspection on 10/31/2023
High Priority
0
Intermediate
0
Basic
0
Total
1
Disposition: Met Inspection Standards
Inspection Details:
- N/A:No Violations Were Observed
Food safety inspection conducted on 10/31/2023 revealed 1 total violations (0 high priority, 0 intermediate, 0 basic).
Inspection on 9/1/2023
High Priority
2
Intermediate
6
Basic
9
Total
17
Disposition: Follow-up Inspection Required
Inspection Details:
- 14-01-5:Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense powdered sugar. Corrected On-Site Warning
- 12B-12-5:Basic - Employee drinking from an unenclosed beverage container in a food preparation/clean dishware area and the container does not have a dispensing mechanism to prevent hand contact with lip contact area of drink container. Warning
- 08B-47-4:Basic - Food not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor. Observed bag of onions stored on floor in walk in cooler. Educated operator on importance of having food stored of of floor. Operator placed onions on shelf. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation Warning
- 21-04-4:Basic - In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board. Corrected On-Site Warning
- 31B-04-4:Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Hand wash sink in dishwash area. Educated operator on having hand washing sign. Repeat Violation Warning
- 33-16-4:Basic - Open dumpster lid. Educated operator on importance of having dumpster lid closed. Repeat Violation Warning
- 12B-13-4:Basic - Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. Operator placed employee beverage on bottom shelf. Corrected On-Site Warning
- 29-08-4:Basic - Plumbing system in disrepair. Observed women's left side toilet not flushing. Operator fixed toilet. Corrected On-Site Warning
- 02D-01-5:Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Powdered sugar. Operator labeled container. Corrected On-Site Warning
- 08A-05-6:High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed container of raw ground beef stored over container of Parmesan cheese in walk in cooler. Operator switched raw beef to bottom shelf. Corrected On-Site Warning
- 03A-02-5:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed tuna salad 48F cold hold, sliced tomatoes 50F cold hold less than 4 hours in reach in cooler on other side of cook line. Operator turned down reach in cooler. **Corrective Action Taken** Warning
- 11-27-4: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. Provided operator with written procedures. Corrected On-Site Warning
- 53B-01-5: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
- 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. Operator completed forms before leaving inspection. Corrected On-Site Warning
- 02C-04-5:Intermediate - Operator is not properly tracking/marking the number of days ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite was held at refrigeration temperatures prior to freezing in order to properly date mark the food when it is thawed and held at refrigeration temperatures again. Observed soups, potato salad, and precooked foods in walk in cooler not date marked. Educated operator on importance of date marking. Operator date marked foods. Corrected On-Site Warning
- 02C-02-5:Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed soups, hot dogs, and precooked foods in walk in cooler not date marked. Educated operator on importance of date marking. Operator date marked foods. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation Warning
- 27-16-4:Intermediate - Water with a temperature of at least 100 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. Men's restroom. Warning
Food safety inspection conducted on 9/1/2023 revealed 17 total violations (2 high priority, 6 intermediate, 9 basic).