EL PATIO ON THE CAPE
603 DEL PRADO BLVD S STE C & D · CAPE CORAL · Lee County · FL 33990
Inspection Summary
Violation Summary
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All DBPR Inspector Observations
10 full violation description(s) documented by the inspector during this visit.
High Priority 2
22-41-4High Priority – Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. The owner changed out sanitizer bucket during inspection. See Sanitizer Details. **Corrected On-Site**
03A-03-5High Priority – Shell eggs not stored at an ambient air temperature of 45 degrees Fahrenheit or less. Observed container of shelled eggs above prep table. The owner moved the shelled eggs into reach-in cooler. **Corrected On-Site**
Intermediate 3
12A-03-4Intermediate – Employee washed hands in a sink other than an approved handwash sink. Observed cook wash hands in 3 compartment sink. Educated cook to only wash hands in designated handwashing sinks. **Corrective Action Taken**
22-02-4Intermediate – Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed cutting board across from cook line soiled.
02C-02-5Intermediate – Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed shrimp, calimara and black beans not date marked in walk-in cooler.
Basic 5
36-34-5Basic – Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance.
10-20-4Basic – In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses.
10-01-5Basic – In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container of white rice.
12B-13-4Basic – Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers in stand up reach-in cooler in kitchen.
24-18-4Basic – Silverware/utensils stored upright with the food-contact surface up on prep table.
Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on September 23, 2026 12:20 PM.
Violation category totals
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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.