Bayside Burger & Beer
Last inspected: Apr 9, 2026
50
Score
Bayside Burger & Beer appears in inspection records 10 times, starting in 2022. The latest inspection on file is from Apr 9, 2026. A high risk tier suggests the facility had a rough recent inspection, with multiple violations on record.
Violation counts have held steady across recent visits, averaging around four violations each.
“Manager or person in charge lacking proof” accounts for the largest share of issues, appearing three times across the record.
Restaurants in Cape Coral average 77, so Bayside Burger & Beer trails the local norm. The pattern in the record is worth a careful look.
10
Inspections
2
Critical latest
3
Major latest
2
Minor latest
Inspection History
Apr 9, 2026
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 3 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 7 violations
High Priority - 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. The owner changed out sanitizer bucket during inspection. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
22-41-4
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed melted cheese (114F - Hot Holding); marinara sauce (118F - Hot Holding) in steam table. The cook in reheating melted cheese and marinara sauce in microwave. See Reheating Temperatures. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
03B-01-6
Intermediate - No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. **Warning**
53B-01-5
Intermediate - Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. **Warning**
53A-01-7
Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. **Warning**
16-37-1
Basic - Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors both bathroom doors. **Warning**
32-04-4
Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler across cook line. **Warning**
29-49-6
50
Oct 13, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 7 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed raw hamburgers (48F - Cold Holding) in beer walk-in cooler. The manager moved raw hamburgers to reach-in cooler across from cook line. **Corrective Action Taken**
03A-02-5
Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths.
16-37-1
Intermediate - No proof provided that food employees are informed of their responsibility to report to the person in charge information about their health and activities related to foodborne illnesses. Printed Out Employee Reporting Form HR 5030-103 for Manager. The manager filled ours form during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
11-26-1
Basic - Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors. Observed women's restroom door not self closing.
32-04-4
Basic - Cold holding equipment not maintained in good repair. Do not store time/temperature control for safety food in this unit until the unit is repaired. Observed beer walk-in cooler ambient temperature 48F.
14-74-7
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed reach-in cooler across from cook line gasket torn.
14-11-5
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.
22-20-5
58
Apr 7, 2025
Routine - Food
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-03-05: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2025-04-07: **Time Extended**
36-34-5
95
Mar 5, 2025
Routine - Food
2 major violations. 1 minor violation.
View 3 violations
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed cutting board across from cook line soiled. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-03-05: **Time Extended**
22-02-4
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-03-05: **Time Extended**
53A-01-7
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-03-05: **Time Extended**
36-34-5
78
Feb 24, 2025
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 3 major violations. 1 minor violation.
View 6 violations
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Sewage and Wastewater Properly Disposed
FL-27
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
Personal Cleanliness
FL-40
Toilet Rooms Maintained
FL-53
50
Oct 30, 2024
Routine - Food
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
95
Aug 26, 2024
Routine - Food
4 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Intermediate - Establishment has no written procedures for employees to follow in response to a vomiting or diarrheal event where the vomit or diarrhea is discharged onto surfaces in the establishment. Printed out Clean Up of Vomiting and Diarrheal Events DBPR Form HR 5030-104 for Manager. The manager posted form on wall during inspection. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
11-27-4
Intermediate - Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. **Warning**
53A-01-7
Intermediate - No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. **Warning**
53B-01-5
Intermediate - No proof provided that food employees are informed of their responsibility to report to the person in charge information about their health and activities related to foodborne illnesses. Printed out Employee Reporting Form HR 5030-103 for Manager. The manager filled out form during inspection. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
11-26-1
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. **Warning**
36-34-5
Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. The tongs were removed from oven door. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
10-20-4
61
Feb 19, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 7 violations
High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Observed raw wings over raw steaks in reach-in cooler across from cook line. The owner move the raw chicken wings on bottom shelf beside the raw hamburgers. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-20-5
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed cutting board soiled.
22-02-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed raw fish thawing out in hand washing sink in kitchen. The owner removed raw fish from hand washing sink. **Corrected On-Site**
31A-09-4
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed reach-in cooler across from cook line gasket torn.
14-11-5
Basic - In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. The owner removed knives from in between equipment. **Corrected On-Site**
10-17-4
Basic - In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board. The owner removed wiping cloth from under the cutting board. **Corrected On-Site**
21-04-4
Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees in bar.
31B-04-4
58
Nov 7, 2023
Food-Licensing Inspection
No violations found.
100
Sep 21, 2022
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 6 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Certified Food Manager Identification
FL-02
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Equipment Adequate to Maintain Product Temperature
FL-29
Toxic Substances Properly Identified, Stored, Used
FL-32
Equipment, Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Approved
FL-35
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
Plumbing Maintained; Sewage Disposal
FL-51
61
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Bayside Burger & Beer last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Bayside Burger & Beer on file is from Apr 9, 2026. The public record contains 10 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Bayside Burger & Beer?
Across the inspection record, “manager or person in charge lacking proof” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Bayside Burger & Beer.
How does Bayside Burger & Beer compare to other restaurants in Cape Coral?
Bayside Burger & Beer most recently scored 50 out of 100, which is lower than the Cape Coral average of 77.
Has Bayside Burger & Beer's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Bayside Burger & Beer have averaged around four violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a high risk rating mean?
A high risk rating at Bayside Burger & Beer means the most recent inspection flagged either critical violations or a substantial number of smaller ones. Diners may want to read the violation details before deciding to visit.
How often is Bayside Burger & Beer inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Bayside Burger & Beer is inspected around three times per year on average.
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