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THE DEK

4704 SE 15 AVE · CAPE CORAL · Lee County · FL 33904

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Inspection Summary

Inspection dateJuly 24, 2026
Inspection typeRoutine – Food
Inspection classFood
DBPR dispositionWarning Issued
Resultfollow_up_required
Inspection number3735307
Visit number1
Inspection Visit ID13773800
DBPR license4603017

Violation Summary

Counts reported for this inspection visit.

Full inspector observations available
1 High Priority5 Intermediate5 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 1

#6High Priority03A-02-5

High Priority – Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed Chicken pot pies 48F cold hold, cheddar cheese 48F cold hold and cream cheese 49F cold hold in walk in cooler. Operator states in and out of walk in cooler. Operator called technician and iced foods down. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**

Corrective Action TakenWarning

Intermediate 5

#7Intermediate31A-11-4

Intermediate – Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed strainer and soiled cups stored inside handwash handwash sink at outside bar. **Warning**

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#8Intermediate31B-02-4

Intermediate – No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink at outside bar. **Warning**

Warning
#9Intermediate31B-03-4

Intermediate – No soap provided at handwash sink at outside bar. **Warning**

Warning
#10Intermediate02B-02-5

Intermediate – Raw/undercooked animal food offered and establishment has no written consumer advisory. Raw animal foods must be fully cooked prior to service. Operator posted advisory before leaving inspection. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**

Corrected On-SiteWarning
#11Intermediate41-17-4

Intermediate – Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled in dishwash area. **Warning**

Warning

Basic 5

#1Basic12B-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**

Warning
#2Basic55-01-4

Basic – Establishment charging automatic gratuity without properly disclosing the information on the menu and the bill. Observed charge of 25% gratuity posted at register, but not on menus and receipt. **Warning**

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#3Basic36-22-4

Basic – Floor area in walk in cooler covered with standing water. **Warning**

Warning
#4Basic31B-04-4

Basic – No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink at outside bar used by food employees. Operator put up handwash sign. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**

Corrected On-SiteWarning
#5Basic23-03-4

Basic – Nonfood-contact surface soiled with heavy grease behind fryers and on wall near fryers. **Warning**

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Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on August 11, 2026 8:22 AM.

Violation category totals
Category 2 · Original container, labeling, date marking and consumer advisory
1 observation(s)
Category 3 · Time/temperature control for safety food
1 observation(s)
Category 12 · Handwashing and hygienic practices
1 observation(s)
Category 23 · Non-food-contact surfaces clean
1 observation(s)
Category 31 · Handwash sinks, supplies and signage
4 observation(s)
Category 36 · Floors, walls, ceilings, attached equipment and ventilation
1 observation(s)
Category 41 · Chemicals and toxic substances
1 observation(s)
Category 55 · Automatic gratuity notice
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.