Fords Garage
1719 Cape Coral Pkwy E, Cape Coral, FL 33904 · Permanent Food Service · License 4605399
What drove the grade
Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food.
How the score was calculated
- Starting score100
- Violations at the Sep 22 complaint inspection1 high priority (fixed on the spot), 1 intermediate (fixed on the spot), 3 basic-8
- Safety score92
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Inspection history
2 inspections · 2 visitsLatest inspection
Complaint inspection
- First visitSep 22, 2026 No follow-up needed
Met the state's inspection standards; the inspector didn't need to come back. Any violations cited still count toward the grade.
5 violations found:
Official report, on the Florida DBPR websiteWhat the inspector cited
High priority1
Code 12, Handwashing and hygienic practices: Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food.
Observed employee not washing hands before putting on gloves after touching raw hamburger. Educated operator. Operator educated employee. Employee washed hands.
Fixed on the spot
Intermediate1
Code 31, Handwash sinks and supplies: Soap dispenser at handwash sink at bar not working/unable to dispense soap.
Operator replaced batteries.
Fixed on the spot
Basic3
Code 14, Food-contact surfaces designed and maintained: Ice buildup in reach-in freezer at end of cook line.
Code 21, Wiping cloths and linens: Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
Operator discarded cloth.
Fixed on the spot
Code 22, Food-contact surfaces clean and sanitized: Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues.
Observed buildup of broken glass inside bar reach in cooler. Observed buildup of debris inside unused reach in cooler at bar.
Earlier inspections 1
A93Routine inspection4 violations No follow-up needed
- First visitJul 7, 2026 No follow-up needed
Met the state's inspection standards; the inspector didn't need to come back. Any violations cited still count toward the grade.
4 violations found:
Official report, on the Florida DBPR websiteWhat the inspector cited
Intermediate2
Code 31, Handwash sinks and supplies: No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink in back food prep area and at bar.
Operator placed paper towels at handwash sink.
Fixed on the spot
No soap provided at handwash sink in back food prep area.
Operator placed soap at handwash sink.
Fixed on the spot
Basic2
Code 02, Labeling, date marking and consumer advisory: Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name.
Flour bin. Operator labeled bin.
Fixed on the spot
Code 24, Clean equipment storage and air drying: Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting.
Educated operator on the importance of air drying containers.
Repeat violation
Reading this report
Priority levels
- High priority The problems most likely to make someone sick directly.
- Intermediate Could lead to a high-priority problem if not fixed.
- Basic Best practices and general upkeep.
Terms in the inspectors’ reports
- Wet nesting
- Stacking dishes or containers before they have dried, which traps moisture where germs can grow.