French Press

5789 Cape Harbour Dr # 101, Cape Coral, FL 33914 · Permanent Food Service · License 4605964

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Grade A
Safety score 90 of 100
Latest visit: Sep 9, 2026 (8 weeks ago)

What drove the grade

Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength.High priority · fixed by the Sep 9 follow-up · 3 other violations

How the score was calculated

  • Starting score100
  • Violations at the Aug 25 routine inspection
    2 high priority (1 fixed by the Sep 9 follow-up, 1 fixed on the spot), 1 intermediate, 1 basic
    -10
  • Safety score90

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Inspection history

1 inspection · 2 visits

Routine inspection

4 violations found · Inspector came back once
  1. Follow-up visitSep 9, 2026 Fixed at follow-up

    The inspector came back and found the problems fixed.

    1 earlier violation still noted, but not enough to need another visit:

    • 1 Intermediate
    What was still cited

    Intermediate1

    • Code 53, Manager certification and employee training: Food manager certification expired.

      Scheduled to take course.

      More time given

    Official report, on the Florida DBPR website
  2. First visitAug 25, 2026

    Problems were found that had to be fixed. The inspector will come back to check.

    4 violations found:

    • 2 High priority
    • 1 Intermediate
    • 1 Basic
    What the inspector cited

    High priority2

    • Code 22, Food-contact surfaces clean and sanitized: 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. After three attempts at the surface of the plate Dishwasher (Chlorine 10ppm) with a final rinse temperature of 100°F

    • Code 41, Chemicals and toxic substances: Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored.

      Spray cleaner stored on front counter with single use cutlery. Observed operator correct violations in order to meet inspection standards.

      Fixed on the spot

    Intermediate1

    • Code 53, Manager certification and employee training: Food manager certification expired.

      A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ Alan Watts 04-13-2021 and expired on 04-13-2026

    Basic1

    • Code 06, Food properly thawed: Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner.

      Case of bacon thawing at room temperature on back counter. Observed operator correct violations in order to meet inspection standards.

    Official report, on the Florida DBPR website

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

Time/temperature control for safety food
Food that has to be kept hot, at 135°F or above, or cold, at 41°F or below, to stay safe: meat, seafood, eggs, dairy, cooked rice and beans, cut melons and the like.

Most cited

Manager certification and employee training2
Food properly thawed1
Food-contact surfaces clean and sanitized1
Chemicals and toxic substances1