Inspection Report

Florida DBPR Inspection Report
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SOUTH CAPE DINER

1215 CAPE CORAL PKWY E · CAPE CORAL · Lee County · FL 33904

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Inspection Summary

Inspection dateNovember 14, 2024
Inspection typeRoutine – Food
Inspection classFood
DBPR dispositionInspection Completed – No Further Action
Resultmet_inspection_standards
Inspection number3435770
Visit number1
Inspection Visit ID8724796
DBPR license4603176

Violation Summary

Counts reported for this inspection visit.

Full inspector observations available
4 High Priority0 Intermediate3 Basic0 Critical0 Non-Critical7 Total
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All DBPR Inspector Observations

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

High Priority 4

#4High Priority14-15-4

High Priority – Nonfood-grade containers used for food storage – direct contact with food. Observed raw pooled eggs stored in non food grade buckets. Educated operator on using food grade containers. **Repeat Violation**

Repeat Violation
#5High Priority03B-01-6

High Priority – Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed gravy 128F hot hold less than 4 hours. Operator reheated gravy on stove to 165F **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site
#6High Priority41-10-4

High Priority – Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored food ad clean food equipment. Educated operator on proper storage of chemicals. Operator removed chemicals. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**

Corrected On-SiteRepeat Violation
#7High Priority29-34-4

High Priority – Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb in dishwash area. Educated operator on the importance of having vacuum breaker. **Repeat Violation**

Repeat Violation

Basic 3

#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. Educated operator on having lid with straw. Operator discarded beverage. **Corrective Action Taken** **Repeat Violation**

Corrective Action TakenRepeat Violation
#2Basic10-08-5

Basic – Ice scoop handle in contact with ice. **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site
#3Basic10-17-4

Basic – In-use spatulas stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. Operator removed spatulas. **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site

Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on September 21, 2026 2:11 PM.

Violation category totals
Category 3 · Time/temperature control for safety food
1 observation(s)
Category 10 · In-use food dispensing utensils
2 observation(s)
Category 12 · Handwashing and hygienic practices
1 observation(s)
Category 14 · Food-contact and nonfood-contact surface design/maintenance
1 observation(s)
Category 29 · Plumbing, mop sink, filters and backflow prevention
1 observation(s)
Category 41 · Chemicals and toxic substances
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.