South Cape Diner

1215 Cape Coral Pkwy E, Cape Coral, FL 33904

Passed · Aug 26, 2026 Directions
80
Good BiteKarma score 80 out of 100
How the BiteKarma score works

Each routine inspection starts at 100 and loses 7 points for every critical violation and 2 for every other one, half again as much when the same problem was cited at one of the two inspections before. A failed inspection counts as 69 at most. The score averages the five newest routine inspections, with the most recent counting most, and stays below 70 for 90 days after a fail unless the restaurant passes again. 90 and up is excellent, 80s good, 70s fair, and below 70 poor.

At a glance

  • Passed 6 of 6 graded inspections since 2024.
  • Last inspected Aug 26, 2026: passed with 7 violations, 1 critical.
  • Keeps coming up: Chemicals/toxic substances, cited 3 times, plus 12 other repeat issues.
  • 7 critical violations in the last two years.

Inspection history 6 visits

  1. 2026
  2. Passed Aug 26

    Routine Inspection

    7 violations, 1 critical
    • Critical Time and temperature control for safety foods
    • Minor Wiping cloths; clean and soiled linens; laundry facilities
    • Minor Dishwashing facilities; chemical test kit(s); gauges
    • Minor In use food dispensing utensils properly stored
    • Minor Bathrooms
    • Minor Food-contact surfaces clean and sanitized
    • Minor Original container: properly labeled, date marking, consumer advisory
  3. Passed Jan 23

    Routine Inspection

    5 violations
    • Minor Water source safe, hot (100°F) and cold under pressure
    • Minor Other conditions sanitary and safe operation
    • Minor Original container: properly labeled, date marking, consumer advisory
    • Minor Bathrooms
    • Minor Hand wash sinks, hand washing supplies and hand wash sign
  4. 2025
  5. Passed Oct 13

    Routine Inspection

    5 violations, 1 critical
    • Critical Food-contact surfaces clean and sanitized
    • Minor In use food dispensing utensils properly stored
    • Minor Hand wash sinks, hand washing supplies and hand wash sign
    • Minor Other conditions sanitary and safe operation
    • Minor Water source safe, hot (100°F) and cold under pressure
  6. Passed May 19

    Complaint Inspection

    4 violations, 1 critical
    • Critical Chemicals/toxic substances
    • Minor Other conditions sanitary and safe operation
    • Minor In use food dispensing utensils properly stored
    • Minor Plumbing installed and maintained; mop sink; water filters; backflow prevention

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