Cape Coral, Lee County

FRENCH PRESS

5789 CAPE HARBOUR DR # 101, Cape Coral, FL 33914

FoodSeating
Latest violations
5
2 Intermediate
Mar 25, 2026
City
Cape Coral
County
Lee
Status
Current / Active
Inspections
13

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.

Mar 25, 2026

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Intermediate: 2Basic: 3Total: 5

31A-11-4

Detail 24465981

Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed employee rinse wiping cloth in hand sink.

41-17-4

Detail 24465982

Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Unlabeled spray bottles on shelf next to three compartment sink. This is a repeat violation from the previous inspection dated 10-29-2025 Repeat Violation

29-09-4

Detail 24465980

Basic - Faucet/handle missing at plumbing fixture. At three compartment sink

36-73-4

Detail 24465983

Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Build up of food debris and water behind ice machine.

06-01-5

Detail 24465984

Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Chicken noodle soup thawing in standing warm water and no longer frozen. Operator began reheating soup for service Corrective Action Taken

Nov 6, 2025

Routine - Food

Call Back - Admin. complaint recommended

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

22-41-4

Detail 24177622

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 exceeds 200ppm) Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-11-06: Dishwasher (Chlorine exceeds 200ppm) Admin Complaint

41-18-4

Detail 24177620

High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Warewashing sanitizing solution exceeding the maximum concentration allowed. Dishwasher (Chlorine exceeds 200ppm) Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-11-06: Dishwasher (Chlorine exceeds 200ppm) Admin Complaint

41-17-4

Detail 24177623

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. On shelf next to three compartment sink. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-11-06: 5 unlabeled spray bottle next to dish machine on wire shelf Admin Complaint

31B-04-4

Detail 24177621

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. At front hand sink. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-11-06: Time Extended

Oct 29, 2025

Routine - Food

Warning Issued

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

22-41-4

Detail 24155173

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 exceeds 200ppm) Warning

41-18-4

Detail 24155177

High Priority - Warewashing sanitizing solution exceeding the maximum concentration allowed. Dishwasher (Chlorine exceeds 200ppm) Warning

31B-03-4

Detail 24155176

Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. At front hand sink Warning

41-17-4

Detail 24155174

Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. On shelf next to three compartment sink. Warning

31B-04-4

Detail 24155175

Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. At front hand sink. Warning

Mar 12, 2025

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Basic: 5Total: 5

36-36-4

Detail 23626124

Basic - Ceiling tile missing.

14-11-5

Detail 23626123

Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed reach-in cooler under cooking unit gasket torn. Repeat Violation

36-17-5

Detail 23626121

Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair.

10-01-5

Detail 23626122

Basic - In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container of flour. The manager discarded cup. Corrected On-Site

25-06-4

Detail 23626125

Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Observed coffee filters unprotected above coffee machine. The coffee filter were placed in container. Corrected On-Site

Nov 12, 2024

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Basic: 5Total: 5

14-01-5

Detail 23346545

Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. The manager discarded cup in flour container. Corrected On-Site

36-34-5

Detail 23346544

Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance.

14-11-5

Detail 23346541

Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed reach-in cooler under frier gasket torn.

08B-38-4

Detail 23346542

Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed boxes of bread on floor in walk-in freezer. The manager moved boxes of bread off floor in walk-in freezer. Corrected On-Site

14-69-4

Detail 23346543

Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer.

May 3, 2024

Complaint Full

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

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

03B-01-6

Detail 22850152

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees. Observed sausage links (111F - Hot Holding) in steam table. The manager is filling out Time Public Health as Control for sausage links. Corrective Action Taken

22-02-4

Detail 22850150

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed side of griddle soiled with grease like substance. The cooking part of griddle is cleaned.

03F-10-5

Detail 22850153

Intermediate - No written procedures available for use of time as a public health control to hold time/temperature control for safety food. Emailed manager Time As Public Health Control for Sausage Links. Corrective Action Taken

13-03-4

Detail 22850148

Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. The operator hair was in a pony tail but the length was below her collar. The operator placed on a hair net. Corrected On-Site

36-17-5

Detail 22850151

Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair.

12B-13-4

Detail 22850149

Basic - Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. The operator discarded open drink in reach-in cooler. The operator discarded open drink. Corrective Action Taken

Dec 12, 2023

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 1Intermediate: 1Basic: 3Total: 5

22-41-4

Detail 22504462

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. The owner changed out sanitizer bucket during inspection. Corrected On-Site

35A-01-4

Detail 22504461

Intermediate - Nonservice animals in the food establishment or on premises. Observed 2 dogs in establishment in dining area.

36-17-5

Detail 22504464

Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair.

08B-38-4

Detail 22504465

Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed severa boxes of food on floor in walk-in freezer.

31B-04-4

Detail 22504463

Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees beside zumex machine

Aug 22, 2023

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Basic: 4Total: 4

36-32-5

Detail 22221277

Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair.

32-12-5

Detail 22221278

Basic - Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom. In unisex restroom.

40-06-5

Detail 22221275

Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed cell phones on prep table. The operator removed cell phone from prep table. Corrected On-Site

36-17-5

Detail 22221276

Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair.

Jun 14, 2023

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Intermediate: 1Basic: 3Total: 4

41-17-4

Detail 22055465

Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled.

36-17-5

Detail 22055463

Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair.

12B-13-4

Detail 22055464

Basic - Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers.

25-06-4

Detail 22055466

Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Observed coffee filter unprotected.

Nov 3, 2022

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 1Basic: 2Total: 3

08A-20-5

Detail 21550151

High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Observed raw chicken over raw bacon in stand up reach-in cooler. The owner moved raw chicken to bottom of reach-in cooler. Corrected On-Site

36-34-5

Detail 21550152

Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance.

33-16-4

Detail 21550153

Basic - Open dumpster lid.

Aug 31, 2022

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Basic: 5Total: 5

36-32-5

Detail 21320422

Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair in back office area.

32-12-5

Detail 21320421

Basic - Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom. Repeat Violation

14-11-5

Detail 21320425

Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed reach-in cooler under coffee machines gasket torn.

14-69-4

Detail 21320423

Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer front counter reach-in cooler.

42-01-4

Detail 21320424

Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry.

Mar 30, 2022

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

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

22-41-4

Detail 20967778

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 set up 3 compartment sink. Corrected On-Site

22-02-4

Detail 20967781

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed interior of microwave soiled.

31B-02-4

Detail 20967777

Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink beside dishwashing machine. Corrected On-Site

32-05-4

Detail 20967779

Basic - Bathroom facility in disrepair. Observed restroom closed due to plumbing issues. A Request have been submitted for repairs. Corrective Action Taken

40-06-5

Detail 20967780

Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed purse and car keys on prep table. Corrected On-Site

Oct 14, 2021

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

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

22-41-4

Detail 20587005

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. The Manager Is calling to have dishwashing machine serviced. Corrective Action Taken

22-02-4

Detail 20587004

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed cutting board soiled.

53B-10-4

Detail 20587003

Intermediate - Records/documents for required employee training do not contain all of the required information.

32-12-5

Detail 20587002

Basic - Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom.

14-11-4

Detail 20587001

Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed reach-in cooler gasket torn under coffee maker.