Papa Joe's Italian Rest in Cape Coral
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814 Cape Coral Pkwy, Cape Coral, FL 339049010Papa Joe's Italian Rest in Cape Coral averaged 4.6 violations per inspection across 26 inspections from March 2023 to October 2025, below the Florida statewide average of 5.2 per inspection. The facility has not been emergency-closed. Employee health policy violations were cited in at least 4 of the last 6 inspections, including the October 2025 routine inspection which documented 15 violations with high-priority findings for employee health policy, time as control for temperature-sensitive foods, and food contact surfaces. A single disciplinary action resulted in $160 in fines. The most recent inspection on October 29, 2025 was completed with no further action required, though it noted employee health policy and time control violations that recurred from the July 2025 inspection.
Summary generated from Florida DBPR public inspection records.
Papa Joe's Italian Rest in Cape Coral: Comparison to Lee County Averages
Papa Joe's Italian Rest in Cape Coral: Fines & Disciplinary Actions (1)
Total fines on record: $160.00
| Action Date | Case Number | Fine | Violation Date | Enforcement Office |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7--2017033493 | $160.00 | Jun 2, 2017 | Miami (Doral) |
Papa Joe's Italian Rest in Cape Coral: Full Inspection History — DBPR (26)
— 2 inspections12 violations · 9 high priority
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Routine - Food· 7 violations (5 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 2 inspections8 violations · 5 high priority
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Routine - Food· 4 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 4 inspections19 violations · 8 high priority
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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Basic Violations
— Routine - Food· 6 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— Routine - Food· 8 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 2 inspections8 violations · 4 high priority
— Routine - Food· 1 violations · Call Back - Extension given, pending
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— Routine - Food· 7 violations (4 high priority)· Warning Issued
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— 3 inspections12 violations · 4 high priority
— Routine - Food· 3 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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Basic Violations
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Routine - Food· 5 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 4 inspections7 violations · 4 high priority
— Routine - Food· 1 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Routine - Food· 2 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— Routine - Food· 2 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— Routine - Food· 2 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— 2 inspections12 violations · 8 high priority
— Routine - Food· 6 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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Basic Violations
— Routine - Food· 6 violations (5 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 3 inspections16 violations · 10 high priority
— Routine - Food· 7 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Routine - Food· 5 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Routine - Food· 4 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 3 inspections9 violations · 4 high priority
— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Admin. Complaint Callback Complied
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (2 high priority)· Call Back - Admin. complaint recommended
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— Routine - Food· 5 violations (2 high priority)· Warning Issued
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Basic Violations
— 1 inspection2 violations · 2 high priority
— Routine - Food· 2 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
Papa Joe's Italian Rest in Cape Coral: Frequently Asked Questions
- When was Papa Joe's Italian Rest in Cape Coral last inspected?
- Papa Joe's Italian Rest in Cape Coral was last inspected by Florida DBPR on October 29, 2025. The result was: Inspection Completed - No Further Action.
- What are the most common violations at Papa Joe's Italian Rest in Cape Coral?
- The most frequently cited violations at Papa Joe's Italian Rest in Cape Coral are: Clean multi-use utensils, Approved food source, Toilet facilities.
- How many health inspections has Papa Joe's Italian Rest in Cape Coral had?
- Papa Joe's Italian Rest in Cape Coral has had 26 inspections on record with Florida DBPR, averaging 4.6 violations per inspection, below the statewide average of 5.2.
- What did the most recent inspection of Papa Joe's Italian Rest in Cape Coral find?
- Papa Joe's Italian Rest in Cape Coral was most recently inspected on October 29, 2025 with 6 violation(s), including 2 high-priority violation(s). Disposition: Inspection Completed - No Further Action.
- Has Papa Joe's Italian Rest in Cape Coral ever been shut down?
- No, Papa Joe's Italian Rest in Cape Coral has no emergency closures on record with Florida DBPR.
- What does Florida violation V02 (Employee health policy) mean?
- Violation 02 (Employee health policy) is classified as a high priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/02.
- What does Florida violation V03 (Employee health reporting) mean?
- Violation 03 (Employee health reporting) is classified as a high priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/03.
- What does Florida violation V14 (Food contact surfaces) mean?
- Violation 14 (Food contact surfaces) is classified as a high priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/14.
- Has Papa Joe's Italian Rest in Cape Coral faced any disciplinary actions?
- Yes, Papa Joe's Italian Rest in Cape Coral has 1 disciplinary action(s) on record with Florida DBPR totaling $160.00 in fines.
- How much has Papa Joe's Italian Rest in Cape Coral been fined?
- Papa Joe's Italian Rest in Cape Coral has been fined a total of $160.00 across 1 disciplinary action(s) on record with Florida DBPR.
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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).
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