THE OMELET SHOP/DRIFTERS

Name: THE OMELET SHOP/DRIFTERS
Address: 4703 SW 16 PL, CAPE CORAL, FL, 33914, US
Rating: 76.4

4703 SW 16 PL, CAPE CORAL, FL 33914

License #4605612

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76.4 Grade C / 100

Mixed Health Record

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THE OMELET SHOP/DRIFTERS in CAPE CORAL currently holds an InspectFL Health Score of 76.4 out of 100 — a C grade — a noticeable pattern of violations across recent inspections. This restaurant has 4 inspections on record from Florida DBPR, with the most recent inspection on January 27, 2026. Across those visits, inspectors documented 27 total violations — 6 critical, 8 major, 13 minor.

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The latest inspection on January 27, 2026 shows 10 observation rows: 2 critical, 3 major, and 5 minor.

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Disposition: Inspection Completed - No Further Action
[31B-02-4] No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Hand sink next to mop sink
[31B-03-4] No soap provided at handwash sink. At hand sink next to mop sink.
[31B-04-4] No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. No hand washing signs at kitchen hand sinks and public restrooms
[12A-13-4] Employee handled soiled equipment or utensils and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Observed emoloyee load dish machine with soiled dishes while wearing gloves and then proceeded to handle clean and sanitised dishes without a glove change and proper hand washing. Observed emoloyee load dish machine with soiled dishes while wearing gloves and then proceeded to handle clean and sanitised dishes without a glove change and proper hand washing.
[41-17-4] Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. At mop sink.
[13-03-4] Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Line cook no hair restraint. Observed operator correct violations in order to meet inspection standards.
[36-73-4] Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Heavy build up of food debris and grease underneath cooking equipment on cooks line.
[40-06-5] Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Purse and bag on shelf with clean food service equipment. Observed operator correct violations in order to meet inspection standards.
[22-41-4] 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. Dishwasher (Chlorine 00ppm); Operator replaced sanitizer bucket and primed machine to achieve: Dishwasher (Chlorine 100ppm).
[05-09-4] No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. Inside glass door cooler at cooks line.

Disposition: Administrative complaint recommended
[01B-13-4] Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. Three 6oz portions of Yellowfin Tuna with a label stating to "Remove from package prior to thawing under refrigeration" and is completely thawed.
[03A-02-5] Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. In front cooks line cooler hash (53 F - Cold Holding); sausage (53 F - Cold Holding) per operator food was at proper holding temp when removed from walk in cooler when establishment opened (less than 4 hours). Foods were moved to walk in cooler to properly cool. This is a repeat violation from previous inspection dated 02-24-2025
[13-03-4] Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Employee on cooks line without a hair restraint, employee place on hat. This is a repeat violation from previous inspection dated 02-24-2025
[14-74-7] 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. Make table reach in cooler on cooks line. This is a repeat violation from previous inspection dated 02-24-2025
[22-41-4] 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 plates: Dishwasher (Chlorine 00ppm); Operator,filled Triple Sink:(Quaternary 200ppm)
[51-16-7] No plan review submitted and approved - renovations were made or are in progress. Must submit plans and plan review application to DBPR H and R Plan Review office located at 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-1011. Plans must be submitted AND approved within 60 days. The direct link to the Plan Review page is https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/licensing/plan-review/. Operator in process of remodel to where hand sinks, ice bins and triple sinks have been removed or relocated. Provided operator with Plan Review Requirements.
[08A-05-6] Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw eggs stored over ready to eat foods in reach in cooler on cooks line. This is a repeat violation from previous inspection dated 02-24-2025
[36-34-5] Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Ceiling vents have a heavy build up of grease and dust in kitchen area.
[53B-01-5] 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.
[36-17-5] Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. In kitchen area. This is a repeat violation from previous inspection dated 02-24-2025

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