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RALPH'S PLACE

1305 CAPE CORAL PKWY · CAPE CORAL · Lee County · FL 339049606

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Inspection Summary

Inspection dateOctober 13, 2025
Inspection typeRoutine – Food
Inspection classFood
DBPR dispositionWarning Issued
Resultfollow_up_required
Inspection number3647655
Visit number1
Inspection Visit ID13462380
DBPR license4604061

Violation Summary

Counts reported for this inspection visit.

Full inspector observations available
2 High Priority2 Intermediate7 Basic0 Critical0 Non-Critical11 Total
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All DBPR Inspector Observations

11 full violation description(s) documented by the inspector during this visit.

High Priority 2

#8High Priority08A-02-6

High Priority – Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer – not all products commercially packaged. Observed open container of raw philly steak stored over bags of ready to eat frozen potato chips. **Warning**

Warning
#9High Priority03A-02-5

High Priority – Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed Butter 50F cold hold, ham 49F cold hold, provolone cheese 50F cold hold less than 4 hours. Note: operator just had busy lunch. Operator called technician. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**

Corrective Action TakenWarning

Intermediate 2

#10Intermediate31A-11-4

Intermediate – Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed metal gadget stored in hand wash sink in kitchen. Operator removed gadget. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**

Corrected On-SiteWarning
#11Intermediate53B-14-5

Intermediate – 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**

Warning

Basic 7

#1Basic50-09-4

Basic – Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. **Warning**

Warning
#2Basic14-69-4

Basic – Ice buildup in reach-in freezer. **Warning**

Warning
#3Basic10-08-5

Basic – Ice scoop handle in contact with ice. Educated operator on proper storage of ice scoop. Operator removed ice scoop. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Warning**

Corrected On-SiteRepeat ViolationWarning
#4Basic10-17-4

Basic – In-use spatulas stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. Educated operator on proper storage of spatulas. Operator removed spatulas. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Warning**

Corrected On-SiteRepeat ViolationWarning
#5Basic25-06-4

Basic – Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Operator inverted containers. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**

Corrected On-SiteWarning
#6Basic21-10-4

Basic – Soiled dry wiping cloth in use. Operator removed cloth. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**

Corrected On-SiteWarning
#7Basic42-01-4

Basic – Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry near men's restroom nearest game room area. **Warning**

Warning

Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on August 20, 2026 3:34 PM.

Violation category totals
Category 4 · Facilities maintain proper food temperature
1 observation(s)
Category 9 · Bare-hand contact with ready-to-eat food / AOP
1 observation(s)
Category 11 · Employee health knowledge / ill employees
2 observation(s)
Category 15 · No longer used
1 observation(s)
Category 22 · Food-contact surfaces clean and sanitized
1 observation(s)
Category 26 · No longer used
1 observation(s)
Category 32 · Bathrooms
1 observation(s)
Category 43 · Separation from living/private areas and restricted kitchen access
1 observation(s)
Category 51 · Other sanitary and safe-operation conditions
1 observation(s)
Category 54 · Florida Clean Indoor Air Act
1 observation(s)

Inspection records and inspector observations reflect conditions documented by DBPR at the time of the inspection and may not reflect current conditions.