SOUTH CAPE DINER
1215 Cape Coral Parkway East
Cape Coral, Florida, 33904
Lee County County
Overall Food Safety Rating
★½☆☆☆ (1.9/5)
Based on 7 health inspection reports
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Inspection on 11/14/2024
High Priority
4
Intermediate
0
Basic
3
Total
7
Disposition: Met Inspection Standards
Inspection Details:
- 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. Educated operator on having lid with straw. Operator discarded beverage. **Corrective Action Taken** Repeat Violation
- 10-08-5:Basic - Ice scoop handle in contact with ice. Corrected On-Site
- 10-17-4:Basic - In-use spatulas stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. Operator removed spatulas. Corrected On-Site
- 14-15-4:High Priority - Nonfood-grade containers used for food storage - direct contact with food. Observed raw pooled eggs stored in non food grade buckets. Educated operator on using food grade containers. Repeat Violation
- 03B-01-6:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed gravy 128F hot hold less than 4 hours. Operator reheated gravy on stove to 165F Corrected On-Site
- 41-10-4:High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored food ad clean food equipment. Educated operator on proper storage of chemicals. Operator removed chemicals. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation
- 29-34-4:High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb in dishwash area. Educated operator on the importance of having vacuum breaker. Repeat Violation
Food safety inspection conducted on 11/14/2024 revealed 7 total violations (4 high priority, 0 intermediate, 3 basic).
Inspection on 8/14/2024
High Priority
4
Intermediate
2
Basic
6
Total
12
Disposition: Met Inspection Standards
Inspection Details:
- 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. Operator removed employee beverages. Corrected On-Site
- 13-03-4:Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed food prep employee prepping eggs with no hair restraint. Educated operator on importance of wearing hair restraints. Employee put on hair restraint. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation
- 10-17-4:Basic - In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. Educated operator on proper storage of knives. Operator removed knives. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation
- 10-20-4:Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Operator removed tongs. Corrected On-Site
- 16-46-4:Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Corrected On-Site
- 22-16-4:Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Reach in cooler in hallway in kitchen near hand wash sink.
- 14-15-4:High Priority - Nonfood-grade containers used for food storage - direct contact with food. Observed no food grade containers used to store raw shell eggs.
- 02C-01-5:High Priority - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food marked with a date that exceeds 7 days after opening/preparation. Observed mashed potatoes date marked 07/20/24. Stop Sale. Operator discarded mashed potatoes. **Corrective Action Taken**
- 41-10-4:High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored by clean equipment. Operator removed chemical. Corrected On-Site
- 29-34-4:High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb in dishwash area. Educated operator on importance of having vacuum breaker. Repeat Violation
- 16-37-1:Intermediate - No chlorine chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths.
- 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 precooked frozen beef not date marked. Educated operator on importance of date marking. Operator date marked foods. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation
Food safety inspection conducted on 8/14/2024 revealed 12 total violations (4 high priority, 2 intermediate, 6 basic).
Inspection on 5/28/2024
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 5/28/2024 revealed 1 total violations (0 high priority, 0 intermediate, 0 basic).
Inspection on 3/25/2024
High Priority
2
Intermediate
5
Basic
7
Total
14
Disposition: Follow-up Inspection Required
Inspection Details:
- 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
- 13-03-4:Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Cook at cook line. Educated operator on importance of hair restraints. Repeat Violation Warning
- 10-08-5:Basic - Ice scoop handle in contact with ice. Corrected On-Site Warning
- 10-17-4:Basic - In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. Operator removed knife. Corrected On-Site Warning
- 51-18-6:Basic - No copy of latest inspection report available. Warning
- 31B-04-4:Basic - No handwashing signs provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Restrooms. Educated operator on having hand washing signs. Repeat Violation Warning
- 02D-01-5:Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Flour bins. Warning
- 08A-05-6:High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed packaged raw beef stored over ready eat cheese in reach in cooler. Operator placed raw beef on shelf. Corrected On-Site Warning
- 29-34-4:High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb in dishwash area. Educated operator on having vacuum breaker. Repeat Violation 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
- 27-19-4:Intermediate - Handwash sink does not have enough water pressure to properly wash hands. Right side hand wash sink in women's restroom. 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 form. 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 precooked foods not date marked in reach in freezer. Warning
Food safety inspection conducted on 3/25/2024 revealed 14 total violations (2 high priority, 5 intermediate, 7 basic).
Inspection on 12/7/2023
High Priority
4
Intermediate
3
Basic
5
Total
12
Disposition: Met Inspection Standards
Inspection Details:
- 40-06-5:Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed vitamins stored on shelving above clean plated. Operator removed vitamins. Corrected On-Site
- 13-03-4:Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Cook. Employee put on hat. Corrected On-Site
- 10-20-4:Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Corrected On-Site
- 05-09-4:Basic - No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. Operator placed thermometer in reach in cooler. Corrected On-Site
- 31B-04-4:Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Restrooms.
- 50-17-3:High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license.
- 03A-02-5:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed Cut melon 49F cold hold, coleslaw 45F cold hold less than 4 hours. Operator turned down reach in cooler at end of cook line. **Corrective Action Taken**
- 41-10-4:High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored near food. Educated operator on importance of proper storage of chemicals. Operator removed chemical. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation
- 29-34-4:High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb in dishwash area.
- 22-02-4:Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris. Can opener. Operator cleaned can opener. Corrected On-Site
- 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. Precooked sauce not date marked.
- 41-17-4:Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Educated operator on labeling bottles. Operator labeled bottle. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation
Food safety inspection conducted on 12/7/2023 revealed 12 total violations (4 high priority, 3 intermediate, 5 basic).
Inspection on 9/1/2023
High Priority
1
Intermediate
0
Basic
0
Total
1
Disposition: Follow-up Inspection Required
Inspection Details:
- 50-17-3:High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. License expired 12/01/22. Admin Complaint - From follow-up inspection 2023-09-01: Admin Complaint
Food safety inspection conducted on 9/1/2023 revealed 1 total violations (1 high priority, 0 intermediate, 0 basic).
Inspection on 8/31/2023
High Priority
4
Intermediate
1
Basic
8
Total
13
Disposition: Follow-up Inspection Required
Inspection Details:
- 51-11-4:Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Warning
- 35A-03-4:Basic - Dead roaches on premises. Observed 4 dead roaches on floor next co2 tanks at kitchen entrance. 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
- 10-08-5:Basic - Ice scoop handle in contact with ice. Corrected On-Site Warning
- 10-17-4:Basic - In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. Cook line. Corrected On-Site Warning
- 31B-04-4:Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Hand wash sink at middle of kitchen and hand wash sink at beverage/Wait station. Educated operator on having hand wash sign. Repeat Violation Warning
- 12B-13-4:Basic - Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. Cook line. Operator place employee beverage on bottom shelf. Corrected On-Site Warning
- 25-06-4:Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Educated operator on inverting containers. Operator inverted containers. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation Warning
- 01B-01-4:High Priority - Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale. Observed one 6 lb can of corn hash dented. Educated operator on importance of going through cans. Operator discarded can. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation Warning
- 50-17-3:High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. License expired 12/01/22. Admin Complaint
- 35A-05-4:High Priority - Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. Observed 1 live roach crawling on floor under reach in cooler between cook line and dish wash area. Warning
- 41-10-4:High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Observed chemical stored on shelving near food. Operator removed chemical. Corrected On-Site Warning
- 31B-02-4:Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Hand wash sink in middle of kitchen. Educated operator on having paper towels. Operator placed paper towels at hand wash sink. Corrected On-Site** Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation Warning
Food safety inspection conducted on 8/31/2023 revealed 13 total violations (4 high priority, 1 intermediate, 8 basic).