SOUTH CAPE DINER
1215 CAPE CORAL PKWY E · CAPE CORAL · Lee County · FL 33904
Inspection Summary
Violation Summary
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All DBPR Inspector Observations
12 full violation description(s) documented by the inspector during this visit.
High Priority 4
50-17-3High Priority – Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license.
03A-02-5High 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**
41-10-4High 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**
29-34-4High Priority – Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb in dishwash area.
Intermediate 3
22-02-4Intermediate – Food-contact surface soiled with food debris. Can opener. Operator cleaned can opener. **Corrected On-Site**
02C-02-5Intermediate – 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.
41-17-4Intermediate – Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Educated operator on labeling bottles. Operator labeled bottle. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
Basic 5
40-06-5Basic – 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**
13-03-4Basic – Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Cook. Employee put on hat. **Corrected On-Site**
10-20-4Basic – In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. **Corrected On-Site**
05-09-4Basic – No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. Operator placed thermometer in reach in cooler. **Corrected On-Site**
31B-04-4Basic – No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Restrooms.
Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on October 17, 2026 11:23 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.