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
14 full violation description(s) documented by the inspector during this visit.
High Priority 2
08A-05-6High Priority – Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed packaged raw beef stored over ready eat cheese in reach in cooler. Operator placed raw beef on shelf. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
29-34-4High Priority – Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb in dishwash area. Educated operator on having vacuum breaker. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
Intermediate 5
11-27-4Intermediate – Establishment has no written procedures for employees to follow in response to a vomiting or diarrheal event where the vomit or diarrhea is discharged onto surfaces in the establishment. Provided operator with written procedures. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
27-19-4Intermediate – Handwash sink does not have enough water pressure to properly wash hands. Right side hand wash sink in women's restroom. **Warning**
53B-01-5Intermediate – 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**
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. Operator completed form. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
02C-04-5Intermediate – Operator is not properly tracking/marking the number of days ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite was held at refrigeration temperatures prior to freezing in order to properly date mark the food when it is thawed and held at refrigeration temperatures again. Observed precooked foods not date marked in reach in freezer. **Warning**
Basic 7
12B-12-5Basic – 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**
13-03-4Basic – Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Cook at cook line. Educated operator on importance of hair restraints. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
10-08-5Basic – Ice scoop handle in contact with ice. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
10-17-4Basic – In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. Operator removed knife. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
51-18-6Basic – No copy of latest inspection report available. **Warning**
31B-04-4Basic – No handwashing signs provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Restrooms. Educated operator on having hand washing signs. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
02D-01-5Basic – Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Flour bins. **Warning**
Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on October 8, 2026 3:09 PM.
Violation category totals
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1 observation(s)
2 observation(s)
2 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
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.