How many health inspections has FATHOMS RESTAURANT & BAR had?

FATHOMS RESTAURANT & BAR has had 22 inspections according to Florida DBPR records.

Has FATHOMS RESTAURANT & BAR ever been shut down?

No, FATHOMS RESTAURANT & BAR has no emergency closures on record.

What are the most common violations at FATHOMS RESTAURANT & BAR?

The most frequently cited violations at FATHOMS RESTAURANT & BAR are: Proper ventilation, Consumer advisory, Approved food source.

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 V03 (Employee health reporting) mean?

OUTBREAK ENABLER: Food workers who fail to report illness symptoms are the #1 cause of multi-victim outbreaks. Norovirus is shed in billions of viral particles per gram of stool — as few as 18 particles cause infection. One symptomatic worker can infect hundreds of customers before detection. CDC links 70% of Norovirus outbreaks to infected food handlers. Employees must immediately report: vomiting, diarrhea, jaundice, sore throat with fever, infected wounds or boils. Must also report diagnosed illness with Salmonella Typhi, Shigella, E. coli O157:H7, Hepatitis A virus, or Norovirus. Person in charge must exclude or restrict employees per FDA Food Code guidelines.

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.

FATHOMS RESTAURANT & BAR

5785 CAPE HARBOUR DR # 108, Cape Coral, FL 33914

Lee County · Permanent Food Service · Owner: HOFFMAN GROUP HOLDINGS LLC · License: SEA4605965

FATHOMS RESTAURANT & BAR in Cape Coral, FL has 22 inspections on record with 223 total violations (10.1 per inspection) and 0 emergency closures.

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Data current as of March 12, 2025

Inspection History (22)

Mar 12, 2025 — Routine - Food· 7 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action

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Aug 28, 2024 — Routine - Food· 8 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

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