Pelican Marsh, Collier County

CAVO LOUNGE

9108 STRADA PLACE UNIT 14140, Pelican Marsh, FL 34108

FoodSeating
Latest violations
1
1 High Priority
Apr 24, 2026
City
Pelican Marsh
County
Collier
Status
Closed
Inspections
15

Violation history

Florida violations grouped by priority level over time.

Inspection history

Florida inspections are violation-priority based, with high priority, intermediate, and basic counts shown separately.

Apr 24, 2026

Routine - Food

Emergency Order Callback Time Extension

High Priority: 1Total: 1

22-41-4

Detail 24538187

High Priority - - From initial inspection : High 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. Dishwasher (Chlorine 0ppm). Warning - From follow-up inspection 2026-04-24: Operator set up three compartment sink for sanitizing. Quat 200 ppm. Time Extended Corrective Action Taken

Apr 24, 2026

Routine - Food

Emergency order recommended

High Priority: 2Basic: 1Total: 3

22-41-4

Detail 24537913

High 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. Dishwasher (Chlorine 0ppm). Warning

35A-05-4

Detail 24537914

High Priority - Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. On top of dishwasher, observed ten live roaches. Warning

35A-03-4

Detail 24537915

Basic - Dead roaches on premises. On top of dishwasher observed fifteen dead roaches on a sticky trap. Warning

Sep 30, 2025

Routine - Food

Call Back - Complied

Intermediate: 1Total: 1

22-02-4

Detail 24079365

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Can opener blade is rusty. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-09-30: Time Extended

Sep 18, 2025

Routine - Food

Warning Issued

High Priority: 2Intermediate: 6Basic: 4Total: 12

22-41-4

Detail 24047981

High 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. Dishwasher (Chlorine 0ppm).Operator set up Three compartment sink for sanitizing and called service technician Corrective Action Taken Warning

01B-13-4

Detail 24047978

High Priority - Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. On front line observed five packages unopened, thawed raw tuna in Reduced Oxygen Packaging labeled "Remove from Packaging Before Thawing"Operator discarded product. This is a repeat violation from 3-26-25 Warning

22-02-4

Detail 24047986

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Can opener blade is rusty. Warning

53A-07-6

Detail 24047982

Intermediate - No certified food manager for establishment. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ Warning

53A-05-6

Detail 24047983

Intermediate - No currently certified food service manager on duty with four or more employees engaged in food preparation/handling. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ Four bartenders and two cooks present. No certified food manager present. Warning

31B-02-4

Detail 24047985

Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Hand washing sink at bar has no soap or paper towels Warning

53B-01-5

Detail 24047977

Intermediate - 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

11-26-1

Detail 24047984

Intermediate - 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. Warning

06-09-1

Detail 24047975

Basic - Commercially processed reduced oxygen packaged fish bearing a label indicating that it is to remain frozen until time of use no longer frozen and not removed from reduced oxygen package. On front line observed five packages unopened, thawed raw tuna in Reduced Oxygen Packaging labeled "Remove from Packaging Before Thawing"Operator discarded product. Warning

10-20-4

Detail 24047980

Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Warning

10-02-4

Detail 24047979

Basic - In-use utensil not stored on a clean portion of food preparation or cooking equipment. Observed Sugar and panko scoops on containers Warning

06-01-5

Detail 24047976

Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Ground beef thawing with no running water Warning

May 12, 2025

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 2Intermediate: 1Basic: 3Total: 6

08A-20-5

Detail 23766775

High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Observed trays if raw meatballs stored over containers of raw shrimp. Operator placed raw meatballs underneath raw shrimp. Corrected On-Site

03A-02-5

Detail 23766770

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed cooked seafood ceviche 47F cold hold less than 4 hours. Operator moved foods to working reach in cooler. taziki sauce 50F cold hold more than 4 hours. Stop Sale. Corrective Action Taken

31B-02-4

Detail 23766771

Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sinks at bar. Educated operator on importance of having paper towels. Operator placed paper towels at hand wash sinks. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

50-09-4

Detail 23766773

Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.

14-13-4

Detail 23766772

Basic - Food-contact surface not smooth and easily cleanable. Observed can opener blade rusting.

31B-04-4

Detail 23766774

Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Women's restroom.

Mar 26, 2025

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 3Intermediate: 2Basic: 6Total: 11

08A-20-5

Detail 23662593

High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Observed raw ground beef stored over raw corned beef in the walk in cooler.

01B-13-4

Detail 23662591

High Priority - Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. Observed ROP salmon not removed from its packaging before thawed. Operator willingly disposed of the product.

41-10-4

Detail 23662594

High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Observed chemical spray bottles stored next to alcohol at the bar. Operator moved the bottles. Corrected On-Site

22-02-4

Detail 23662596

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed their can opener holder with black build up.

31B-02-4

Detail 23662597

Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed no paper towels at the bar sinks. Repeat Violation

06-09-1

Detail 23662595

Basic - Commercially processed reduced oxygen packaged fish bearing a label indicating that it is to remain frozen until time of use no longer frozen and not removed from reduced oxygen package. Observed ROP salmon not removed from its packaging before thawed. Operator willingly disposed of the product. Corrective Action Taken

08B-49-4

Detail 23662599

Basic - Employee personal food not properly identified and segregated from food to be served to the public. Observed an employee lunch stored in the back wine cooler. Operator disposed of it. Corrected On-Site

13-07-4

Detail 23662600

Basic - Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Observed multiple employees wearing bracelets and watches while preparing food.

08B-38-4

Detail 23662590

Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed cases of food in the walk in freezer and cases of water stored on the floor of the dry storage area. Repeat Violation

25-06-4

Detail 23662592

Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Observed to-go containers and coffee filters impropriety stored in the kitchen. Operator stored them properly. Corrected On-Site

36-50-4

Detail 23662598

Basic - Unclean building components, attachments or fixtures. Observed dust build up on the walk in cooler fan covers.

Apr 25, 2024

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 1Intermediate: 8Basic: 4Total: 13

12A-13-4

Detail 22833241

High Priority - Employee handled soiled equipment or utensils and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Observed employee picking up glove from floor not wash hands and changing gloves. Educated operator. Operator washed hands and put on new gloves. Corrected On-Site

22-02-4

Detail 22833232

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris. Microwave oven.

31A-11-4

Detail 22833238

Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed strainer stored in hand wash sink at middle of bar.

16-62-1

Detail 22833234

Intermediate - No measuring device available for measuring utensil surface temperature when using hot water as sanitizer in a dishmachine.

31B-02-4

Detail 22833236

Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Hand wash sink at bar closest to restaurant entrance.

11-26-1

Detail 22833231

Intermediate - 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

16-37-1

Detail 22833237

Intermediate - No quaternary ammonium chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths.

31B-03-4

Detail 22833233

Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Hand wash sink at bar closest to restaurant entrance.

31B-05-4

Detail 22833235

Intermediate - Paper towel dispenser at handwash sink not working/unable to dispense paper towels. Women's restroom.

08B-47-4

Detail 22833239

Basic - Food not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor. Observed bottled water stored on floor in back dry storage.

22-16-4

Detail 22833230

Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Champagne reach in cooler.

29-11-4

Detail 22833229

Basic - Water leaking from pipe underneath hand wash sink at bar near restaurant entrance.

02D-01-5

Detail 22833240

Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Flour container.

Oct 19, 2023

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 1Intermediate: 1Basic: 2Total: 4

08A-05-6

Detail 22380855

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw shrimp over cut cucumbers. Operator moved for proper storage. Corrected On-Site

27-16-4

Detail 22380853

Intermediate - Water with a temperature of at least 100 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. Observed hot water at hand wash sink in women's restroom only reaching 80F.

22-20-5

Detail 22380856

Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed ice machine with a black/green mold-like substance.

12B-13-4

Detail 22380854

Basic - Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. Observed employee drink in cooler on cook line. Operator moved for proper storage. Corrected On-Site

May 9, 2023

Routine - Food

Call Back - Complied

No violations recorded for this inspection.

May 3, 2023

Routine - Food

Warning Issued

High Priority: 1Intermediate: 2Basic: 2Total: 5

35A-02-6

Detail 21973469

High Priority - Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. Observed 15 small flying insects in large bar area around soda guns. Warning

11-27-4

Detail 21973468

Intermediate - 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. Observed no written plan for clean up of vomit or diarrhea. Provided operator with written plan. Corrected On-Site Warning

11-26-1

Detail 21973467

Intermediate - 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. Observed no proof of employee agreement. Provided operator with employee agreement. Warning

22-20-5

Detail 21973471

Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed interior of ice machines with a black/green mold-like substance. Warning

10-01-5

Detail 21973470

Basic - In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Observed handle of scoop in flour and sugar touching product. Warning

Dec 20, 2022

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Intermediate: 1Basic: 2Total: 3

31B-03-4

Detail 21651917

Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Observed no soap at hand wash sink by ice machines. Operator supplied soap. Corrected On-Site

06-01-5

Detail 21651919

Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Observed calamari thawing in standing water. Operator turned cold water on to thaw properly. Corrected On-Site

08B-17-4

Detail 21651918

Basic - Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with ready-to-eat food. Observed unwashed produce over ready to eat sauces in walk in cooler. Operator moved for proper storage. Corrected On-Site

Jul 5, 2022

Routine - Food

Call Back - Complied

No violations recorded for this inspection.

May 3, 2022

Routine - Food

Administrative complaint recommended

High Priority: 2Intermediate: 2Basic: 5Total: 9

22-41-4

Detail 21060900

High 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. Observed main dish machine and dish machine at large bar at 0ppm. Set up manual sanitation in three compartment sink. Repeat 10/1/2021, 1/13/2021Repeat Violation Repeat Violation Admin Complaint

02C-01-5

Detail 21060895

High Priority - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food marked with a date that exceeds 7 days after opening/preparation. Observed feta sauce dated 4/20 and Caesar dressing with eggs dated 4/13. Operator discarded both items. Corrected On-Site Warning

02B-04-5

Detail 21060892

Intermediate - Menu contains an item made with a raw/undercooked animal food as an ingredient and description of item does not inform consumer of raw/undercooked animal food ingredient. Observed hidden raw items in Ceviche, tuna tartar and smoked salmon not marked with consumer advisory. Warning

53A-07-6

Detail 21060893

Intermediate - No certified food manager for establishment. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/. Observed no certified food manager training for establishment. Current manager in process of getting on, new managers less than 30 days. Warning

22-20-5

Detail 21060899

Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed interior top part of ice machine soiled with a black/green mold-like substance. Warning

14-01-5

Detail 21060897

Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed no handle used to dispense ice in bar area. Operator provided proper ice scoops. Corrected On-Site Warning

10-20-4

Detail 21060896

Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Observed tongs on the door handle. Operator moved for correct storage. Corrected On-Site Warning

29-49-6

Detail 21060894

Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Observed standing water in reach in beverage cooler at entrance to kitchen. Warning

06-01-5

Detail 21060898

Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Observed fish thawing in standing water. Operator turned water on for correct thawing. Corrected On-Site Warning

May 3, 2022

Routine - Food

Call Back - Complied

No violations recorded for this inspection.

Oct 1, 2021

Routine - Food

Warning Issued

High Priority: 2Intermediate: 2Basic: 1Total: 5

22-41-4

Detail 20557264

High 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. Observed chlorine chemical sanitizer at 0ppm on main dishmachine. Operator using three compartment sink for sanitation until dishwasher is repaired. Corrective Action Taken Warning

01B-07-4

Detail 20557265

High Priority - Food tomatoes in reach in cooler at end of cooks line with mold-like growth. Operator discarded tomatoes. Corrected On-Site Warning

53A-01-7

Detail 20557263

Intermediate - Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. Warning

53A-05-6

Detail 20557262

Intermediate - No currently certified food service manager on duty with four or more employees engaged in food preparation/handling. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ Warning

22-20-5

Detail 20557266

Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Warning