TORCHED BAR AND GRILL
2408 SURFSIDE BLVD. · CAPE CORAL · Lee County · FL 33991
Inspection Summary
Violation Summary
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All DBPR Inspector Observations
9 full violation description(s) documented by the inspector during this visit.
High Priority 4
22-41-4High 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. **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
08A-20-5High Priority – Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Observed raw hamburgers over raw pork chops in reach-in cooler under cook line. The chef moved the raw pork chops to another reach-in cooler above the raw mahi. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
01B-02-5High Priority – Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Observed sautéed onions (52F – Cold Holding); pepper and onions (62F – Cold Holding); chicken (68F – Cold Holding); pasta (61F – Cold Holding) in reach-in cooler beside cook line. **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
03A-02-5High Priority – Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed sautéed onions (52F – Cold Holding); pepper and onions (62F – Cold Holding); chicken (68F – Cold Holding) pasta (61F – Cold Holding) in reach-in cooler beside cook line. **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
Intermediate 2
11-26-1Intermediate – 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. Observed employee reporting forms the Manager stated he is still having all employees read and sign. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
53B-14-5Intermediate – Required employee training expired for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. **Warning**
Basic 3
14-74-7Basic – Cold holding equipment not maintained in good repair. Do not store time/temperature control for safety food in this unit until the unit is repaired. Observed reach-in cooler beside cook line ambient temperature 61F. **Warning**
14-11-5Basic – Equipment in poor repair. Observed reach-in cooler across cook line gasket torn. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
10-20-4Basic – In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. **Warning**
Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on August 21, 2026 7:52 AM.
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Inspection records and inspector observations reflect conditions documented by DBPR at the time of the inspection and may not reflect current conditions.