How many health inspections has CHUCHI'S RESTAURANT had?

CHUCHI'S RESTAURANT has had 24 inspections according to Florida DBPR records.

Has CHUCHI'S RESTAURANT ever been shut down?

No, CHUCHI'S RESTAURANT has no emergency closures on record.

What are the most common violations at CHUCHI'S RESTAURANT?

The most frequently cited violations at CHUCHI'S RESTAURANT are: Proper hand/arm washing, Approved food source, Proper ventilation.

What does Florida violation V02 (Employee health policy) mean?

DISEASE TRANSMISSION: Without a written employee health policy, sick food workers transmit Norovirus (20 million US cases/year), Hepatitis A (causes liver failure), Salmonella, Shigella, and E. coli O157:H7. CDC estimates 40% of restaurant outbreaks involve ill food workers. A single infected employee can contaminate food for thousands of customers. Maintain written employee health policy addressing: reporting of symptoms (vomiting, diarrhea, jaundice, sore throat with fever), diagnosed illnesses (Norovirus, Hepatitis A, Salmonella, Shigella, E. coli), exclusion and restriction criteria, and return-to-work requirements. Train all employees on policy at hiring and annually.

What does Florida violation V08 (Proper hand/arm washing) mean?

TECHNIQUE FAILURE: Improper handwashing technique leaves pathogens on hands even when a handwashing attempt is made. Studies show 95% of people wash hands incorrectly — most don't scrub for 20 seconds or miss fingertips, thumbs, and between fingers. Incomplete washing creates a false sense of security while still transferring E. coli, Norovirus, and Salmonella to food. Correct technique requires: wet hands with clean warm water, apply soap, lather and scrub for 20+ seconds covering all surfaces including fingertips/nails/between fingers/back of hands, rinse thoroughly, dry with single-use towel. Use towel to turn off faucet. Do NOT use hand sanitizer as substitute for handwashing.

What does Florida violation V10 (Approved food source) mean?

UNSAFE FOOD SOURCE: Food from unapproved sources bypasses USDA/FDA safety inspections, potentially harboring Listeria, Salmonella, E. coli O157:H7, parasites, or chemical contaminants. Uninspected meat may contain antibiotics, hormones, or prions (mad cow disease). Home-canned foods risk deadly Clostridium botulinum toxin. Wild-harvested shellfish may contain paralytic toxins. All food must come from approved, inspected sources. Maintain supplier documentation and invoices. Shellfish must have proper tags retained for 90 days. No home-prepared, home-canned, or uninspected foods. Wild game must be commercially processed. Verify supplier licenses and inspection status.

CHUCHI'S RESTAURANT

2114 SANTA BARBARA BLVD, Cape Coral, FL 33991

Lee County · Permanent Food Service · Owner: TRANSPORTS TM LLC · License: SEA4605348

CHUCHI'S RESTAURANT in Cape Coral, FL has 24 inspections on record with 191 total violations (8 per inspection) and 0 emergency closures.

24Inspections

191Violations

0Closures

Data current as of March 27, 2025

Inspection History (24)

Mar 27, 2025 — Routine - Food· 9 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V02 Employee health policy

V08 Proper hand/arm washing

V10 Approved food source

V14 Food contact surfaces

V16 Proper cooking temps

V24 Toxic substance control

Intermediate Violations

V32 Proper sanitizing

V36 Proper ventilation

Nov 12, 2024 — Routine - Food· 13 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V02 Employee health policy

V08 Proper hand/arm washing

V10 Approved food source

V11 Food in good condition

V12 Shell stock requirements

V14 Food contact surfaces

V16 Proper cooking temps

V22 Consumer advisory

Intermediate Violations

V31 Clean multi-use utensils

V36 Proper ventilation

May 28, 2024 — Routine - Food· 1 violations · Call Back - Complied

Intermediate Violations

V36 Proper ventilation

Mar 25, 2024 — Routine - Food· 4 violations · Call Back - Extension given, pending

Jan 24, 2024 — Routine - Food· 9 violations (1 high priority)· Warning Issued

High Priority Violations

V02 Employee health policy

V10 Approved food source

V12 Shell stock requirements

V16 Proper cooking temps

V27 Correct procedures

Intermediate Violations

V36 Proper ventilation

V43 Premises maintained

Basic Violations

V53 Outer openings protected

Aug 1, 2023 — Routine - Food· 8 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V08 Proper hand/arm washing

V10 Approved food source

V11 Food in good condition

V16 Proper cooking temps

V27 Correct procedures

Intermediate Violations

V31 Clean multi-use utensils

Feb 20, 2023 — Routine - Food· 15 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V02 Employee health policy

V08 Proper hand/arm washing

V10 Approved food source

V11 Food in good condition

V12 Shell stock requirements

V14 Food contact surfaces

V16 Proper cooking temps

V22 Consumer advisory

Intermediate Violations

V35 Single-use items

V36 Proper ventilation

Basic Violations

V53 Outer openings protected

Sep 26, 2022 — Routine - Food· 10 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V08 Proper hand/arm washing

V10 Approved food source

V12 Shell stock requirements

V16 Proper cooking temps

V21 Time as control

V25 Allergen awareness

V27 Correct procedures

Intermediate Violations

V31 Clean multi-use utensils

V41 Toilet facilities

Basic Violations

V53 Outer openings protected

Feb 15, 2022 — Routine - Food· 15 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V02 Employee health policy

V08 Proper hand/arm washing

V10 Approved food source

V12 Shell stock requirements

V13 Parasite destruction

V21 Time as control

Intermediate Violations

V31 Clean multi-use utensils

V36 Proper ventilation

V40 Wiping cloths usage

Basic Violations

V53 Outer openings protected

Sep 20, 2021 — Routine - Food· 2 violations · Call Back - Complied

High Priority Violations

V13 Parasite destruction

V22 Consumer advisory

Jul 20, 2021 — Routine - Food· 9 violations (3 high priority)· Warning Issued

High Priority Violations

V08 Proper hand/arm washing

V12 Shell stock requirements

V13 Parasite destruction

V22 Consumer advisory

V27 Correct procedures

Intermediate Violations

V31 Clean multi-use utensils

Basic Violations

V53 Outer openings protected

Feb 4, 2021 — Routine - Food· 15 violations (2 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended

High Priority Violations

V06 Handwashing facilities

V12 Shell stock requirements

V22 Consumer advisory

V27 Correct procedures

Intermediate Violations

V29 Proper sewage disposal

V31 Clean multi-use utensils

V32 Proper sanitizing

V33 Proper cooling equipment

V35 Single-use items

Basic Violations

V50 Adequate lighting

V51 Premises clean

V53 Outer openings protected

Oct 21, 2020 — Routine - Food· 4 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V08 Proper hand/arm washing

V22 Consumer advisory

Jun 18, 2020 — Routine - Food· 4 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V02 Employee health policy

V10 Approved food source

Intermediate Violations

V29 Proper sewage disposal

V38 Waste properly disposed

Feb 3, 2020 — Routine - Food· 10 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V01 Management awareness

V02 Employee health policy

V08 Proper hand/arm washing

V14 Food contact surfaces

V22 Consumer advisory

Intermediate Violations

V29 Proper sewage disposal

V36 Proper ventilation

V38 Waste properly disposed

Oct 4, 2019 — Routine - Food· 13 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V02 Employee health policy

V08 Proper hand/arm washing

V10 Approved food source

V14 Food contact surfaces

V21 Time as control

V22 Consumer advisory

V23 Chemical properly stored

Intermediate Violations

V29 Proper sewage disposal

V31 Clean multi-use utensils

V38 Waste properly disposed

V40 Wiping cloths usage

May 2, 2019 — Routine - Food· 10 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V02 Employee health policy

V08 Proper hand/arm washing

V14 Food contact surfaces

V24 Toxic substance control

Intermediate Violations

V29 Proper sewage disposal

V31 Clean multi-use utensils

V38 Waste properly disposed

V41 Toilet facilities

Dec 20, 2018 — Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied

No violations recorded for this inspection.

Dec 19, 2018 — Routine - Food· 10 violations (4 high priority)· Warning Issued

High Priority Violations

V08 Proper hand/arm washing

V10 Approved food source

V12 Shell stock requirements

V22 Consumer advisory

Intermediate Violations

V31 Clean multi-use utensils

V41 Toilet facilities

Jun 22, 2018 — Routine - Food· 1 violations · Call Back - Complied

High Priority Violations

V14 Food contact surfaces

Apr 23, 2018 — Routine - Food· 7 violations (3 high priority)· Warning Issued

High Priority Violations

V08 Proper hand/arm washing

V10 Approved food source

V14 Food contact surfaces

V22 Consumer advisory

V27 Correct procedures

Intermediate Violations

V29 Proper sewage disposal

Basic Violations

V53 Outer openings protected

Sep 6, 2017 — Food-Licensing Inspection· 3 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Basic Violations

V53 Outer openings protected

Oct 12, 2016 — Routine - Food· 6 violations (2 high priority)· Call Back - Complied

High Priority Violations

V01 Management awareness

V08 Proper hand/arm washing

V14 Food contact surfaces

Intermediate Violations

V36 Proper ventilation

V41 Toilet facilities

Oct 11, 2016 — Routine - Food· 13 violations (4 high priority)· Warning Issued

High Priority Violations

V01 Management awareness

V03 Employee health reporting

V08 Proper hand/arm washing

V14 Food contact surfaces

V23 Chemical properly stored

V25 Allergen awareness

Intermediate Violations

V29 Proper sewage disposal

V31 Clean multi-use utensils

V36 Proper ventilation

V41 Toilet facilities

How Does This Facility Compare?

CHUCHI'S RESTAURANT has had 0 emergency closures, compared to the Lee County average of 0.07 closures per facility. It has averaged 8 violations per inspection vs. the county average of 2.72.

Frequently Asked Questions

How many health inspections has CHUCHI'S RESTAURANT had?: CHUCHI'S RESTAURANT has had 24 inspections according to Florida DBPR records.
Has CHUCHI'S RESTAURANT ever been shut down?: No, CHUCHI'S RESTAURANT has no emergency closures on record.
What are the most common violations at CHUCHI'S RESTAURANT?: The most frequently cited violations at CHUCHI'S RESTAURANT are: Proper hand/arm washing, Approved food source, Proper ventilation.

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Editorial Standards & Data Oversight

Data Source: This report is based on official public inspection records from the Florida Department of Business and Professional Regulation (DBPR) and the Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services (FDACS).

Editorial Process: Content generated using AI to synthesize complex regulatory data, then reviewed and verified for accuracy by our editorial team.

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