THE CROOKED COW
Food safety records indicate THE CROOKED COW in CAPE CORAL has 5 inspections with a 2.9/5 overall rating. Recent inspections show improving food safety practices.
3310 Del Prado Boulevard South
Cape Coral, Florida, 33904
Lee County County
Overall Food Safety Rating
★★½☆☆ (2.9/5)
Based on 5 health inspection reports
All Inspection Reports
Inspection Date: 11/7/2025
Inspection #: Visit ID: 13474459
- 31A-09-4:Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed hand wash sink in dish wash area blocked by unused freezer.
- 31A-11-4:Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed front service hand wash sink used as a dump sink. Educated operator on hand wash sink only. Repeat Violation
Inspection Date: 7/28/2025
Inspection #: Visit ID: 10891593
- 50-09-4:Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
- 29-18-4:Basic - Drain cover missing in front of dry storage/walk in cooler.
- 36-22-4:Basic - Floor area in front of pastry display with standing water.
- 38-01-4:Basic - Observed light not functioning in dry storage/walk in cooker.
- 42-01-4:Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Corrected On-Site
- 09-01-4:High Priority - Employee touching ready-to-eat food with their bare hands - food was not being heated as a sole ingredient to 145 degrees F or immediately added to other ingredients to be cooked/heated to the minimum required temperature to allow bare hand contact. Establishment has no approved Alternative Operating Procedure. Observed barehand contact with ready to eat bagel. Educated employee. Employee used deli paper and tongs. Corrected On-Site
- 08A-05-6:High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed container of raw shell eggs stored over ready to eat butter in mini refrigerator in kitchen. Operator placed raw eggs in proper location. Corrected On-Site
- 29-37-4:High Priority - Spray hose at dish sink lower than flood rim of mop sink. Operator put hose above flood rim. Corrected On-Site
- 03A-02-5:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed Milk 51F cold hold less than 4 hours. Operator double panned milk with ice. **Corrective Action Taken**
- 31A-11-4:Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed front service hand wash sink used to store plastic container. Educated operator on hand wash sink only. Operator removed plastic container. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation
- 31B-02-4:Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink in dishwash area and restroom. Operator placed paper towels at hand wash sinks. Corrected On-Site
- 16-37-1:Intermediate - No quaternary ammonium chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Educated operator on importance of having test strips. Repeat Violation
- 41-17-4:Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Operator labeled bottle. Corrected On-Site
Inspection Date: 10/22/2024
Inspection #: Visit ID: 8869597
- N/A:No Violations Were Observed
Inspection Date: 8/23/2024
Inspection #: Visit ID: 8782647
- 51-11-4:Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Warning
- 14-69-4:Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in cooler in kitchen. Warning
- 05-09-4:Basic - No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. Warning
- 25-02-4:Basic - Unwrapped single-service utensils not presented so that only the handles are touched. Tasting spoons. 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. Educated operator on proper concentration. Operator primed sanitizer. Rechecked concentration at 50 ppm. Corrected On-Site Warning
- 03A-02-5:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed precooked sausage 50F cold hold, American cheese 48F cold hold more than 4 hours. Stop Sale. Operator discarded of time/temperature control for safety foods. **Corrective Action Taken** Warning
- 31A-11-4:Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed front service hand wash sink used to store sanitizer bucket. Warning
- 16-37-1:Intermediate - No chlorine and quaternary ammonium chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Warning
- 31B-02-4:Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Hand wash sink next to mop sink. Operator placed paper towels at hand wash sink. 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
- 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 tuna salad not date marked in reach in cooler. Warning
- 27-16-4:Intermediate - Water with a temperature of least 85 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. Observed no water at hand wash sink in dishwasher area. Warning
Inspection Date: 1/18/2024
Inspection #: Visit ID: 8591426
- 32-12-5:Basic - Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom.
- 31B-04-4:Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Front service sink.
- 31B-02-4:Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Front service sink.
- 31B-03-4:Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Front service sink.