Visit 01 — Routine - Food
May 6, 2026
Disposition
Inspection Completed - No Further ActionNo violations on record for this visit
This visit closed with no further action required.
Source: State of FloridaState inspection document
License No. 4602830|Public Food Service Establishment|Lee County, FloridaInspected May 6, 2026
State of Florida Inspection Record
NEW ENGLAND MOORINGS SEA REST
1326 SE 16 PL, CAPE CORAL, FL 33990
NEW ENGLAND MOORINGS SEA REST runs one of the cleanest kitchens in the region — zero high-priority violations in the past year. Eat with confidence. The trailing-year record shows 0 violations, including 0 high-priority and 0 Emergency Orders of Closure.
Spotless
100.0
Trailing year of inspections
How this kitchen compares
Against CAPE CORAL
Scores higher than 94% of the 355 inspected restaurants in CAPE CORAL on the trailing-year record.
Against Lee County
0 high-priority violations on the trailing-year record — below the Lee County average of 1.9.
This kitchen0
County average1.9
Below county average
Computed from the trailing-year records of all inspected restaurants in the same city and county. Official State of Florida inspection data — scores calculated by this site.
The Inspection Record
17 inspectionsFull available history. The score uses only the most recent 365 days — older visits are shown for context, not counted.
Earlier history — outside the scoring window
Visit 02 — Routine - Food
Apr 30, 2025
Disposition
Follow-up inspection · Compliance recordedCall Back - CompliedDish machine or sinks not set up or working properly, or missing sanitizer test kit and gauges.
Intermediate
Floors, walls, ceilings, or attached equipment dirty, damaged, or poorly vented.
Basic×2
Food-contact or nonfood-contact surfaces improperly designed, constructed, maintained, or located.
Basic
Restrooms not clean, stocked, or maintained as required.
Basic
Source: State of FloridaState inspection document
Compliance recorded on the Emergency Order of Closure of Dec 16, 2024 — Visit 07 in this ledger.
135 days between recordsElapsed time between records—not confirmed time closed.
Visit 03 — Routine - Food
Feb 25, 2025
Disposition
Administrative complaint recommendedFood held, cooled, cooked, or reheated outside safe temperatures, letting dangerous bacteria multiply.
High-priority
Cleaning chemicals or other toxic substances unlabeled or stored where they can reach food.
High-priority
A sick or symptomatic employee present, or staff unaware of when illness bars them from working with food.
Intermediate×2
Dish machine or sinks not set up or working properly, or missing sanitizer test kit and gauges.
Intermediate
Water not safe, or hot (100°F) and cold water not available under pressure.
Intermediate
Handwash sink missing, blocked, or used for other purposes, or missing soap, towels, or the handwash sign.
Intermediate
Floors, walls, ceilings, or attached equipment dirty, damaged, or poorly vented.
Basic×2
Food-contact or nonfood-contact surfaces improperly designed, constructed, maintained, or located.
Basic
Restrooms not clean, stocked, or maintained as required.
Basic
Source: State of FloridaState inspection document
Visit 04 — Complaint Full
Dec 18, 2024
Disposition
Follow-up inspection · Compliance recordedEmergency Order Callback CompliedDish machine or sinks not set up or working properly, or missing sanitizer test kit and gauges.
Intermediate
Water not safe, or hot (100°F) and cold water not available under pressure.
Intermediate
Handwash sink missing, blocked, or used for other purposes, or missing soap, towels, or the handwash sign.
Intermediate
Restrooms not clean, stocked, or maintained as required.
Basic×2
Food-contact or nonfood-contact surfaces improperly designed, constructed, maintained, or located.
Basic
Shelves, counters, handles, or equipment exteriors soiled with grease, debris, or dust.
Basic
Plumbing not installed or maintained properly — leaks, mop sink issues, unserviced water filters, or missing backflow prevention.
Basic
Source: State of FloridaState inspection document
Compliance recorded on the Emergency Order of Closure of Dec 16, 2024 — Visit 07 in this ledger.
2 days between recordsElapsed time between records—not confirmed time closed.
Visit 05 — Complaint Full
Dec 18, 2024
Disposition
Follow-up inspection · Requirements not metEmergency Order Callback Not CompliedFollow-up inspection — requirements not met. This record is not a new Emergency Order of Closure.
Food held, cooled, cooked, or reheated outside safe temperatures, letting dangerous bacteria multiply.
High-priority
Roaches, rodents, flies, or other pests present — or doors and openings that let them in not protected.
High-priority
Dish machine or sinks not set up or working properly, or missing sanitizer test kit and gauges.
Intermediate
Water not safe, or hot (100°F) and cold water not available under pressure.
Intermediate
Handwash sink missing, blocked, or used for other purposes, or missing soap, towels, or the handwash sign.
Intermediate
Restrooms not clean, stocked, or maintained as required.
Basic×2
Food-contact or nonfood-contact surfaces improperly designed, constructed, maintained, or located.
Basic
Shelves, counters, handles, or equipment exteriors soiled with grease, debris, or dust.
Basic
Plumbing not installed or maintained properly — leaks, mop sink issues, unserviced water filters, or missing backflow prevention.
Basic
Source: State of FloridaState inspection document
Visit 06 — Complaint Full
Dec 17, 2024
Disposition
Follow-up inspection · Requirements not metEmergency Order Callback Not CompliedFollow-up inspection — requirements not met. This record is not a new Emergency Order of Closure.
Cleaning chemicals or other toxic substances unlabeled or stored where they can reach food.
High-priority×2
Food from an unapproved supplier, unsafe or spoiled food, missing shellfish harvest tags, or raw fish without required parasite destruction.
High-priority
Food held, cooled, cooked, or reheated outside safe temperatures, letting dangerous bacteria multiply.
High-priority
Roaches, rodents, flies, or other pests present — or doors and openings that let them in not protected.
High-priority
Dish machine or sinks not set up or working properly, or missing sanitizer test kit and gauges.
Intermediate
Water not safe, or hot (100°F) and cold water not available under pressure.
Intermediate
Handwash sink missing, blocked, or used for other purposes, or missing soap, towels, or the handwash sign.
Intermediate
Plumbing not installed or maintained properly — leaks, mop sink issues, unserviced water filters, or missing backflow prevention.
Basic×2
Restrooms not clean, stocked, or maintained as required.
Basic×2
Food-contact or nonfood-contact surfaces improperly designed, constructed, maintained, or located.
Basic
Shelves, counters, handles, or equipment exteriors soiled with grease, debris, or dust.
Basic
Source: State of FloridaState inspection document
Visit 07 — Complaint Full
Dec 16, 2024
Disposition
Emergency Order of ClosureEmergency order recommended Emergency order on this visit
Roaches, rodents, flies, or other pests present — or doors and openings that let them in not protected.
High-priority×3
Cleaning chemicals or other toxic substances unlabeled or stored where they can reach food.
High-priority×2
Food from an unapproved supplier, unsafe or spoiled food, missing shellfish harvest tags, or raw fish without required parasite destruction.
High-priority
Food held, cooled, cooked, or reheated outside safe temperatures, letting dangerous bacteria multiply.
High-priority
Handwash sink missing, blocked, or used for other purposes, or missing soap, towels, or the handwash sign.
Intermediate×3
Dish machine or sinks not set up or working properly, or missing sanitizer test kit and gauges.
Intermediate
Water not safe, or hot (100°F) and cold water not available under pressure.
Intermediate
Plumbing not installed or maintained properly — leaks, mop sink issues, unserviced water filters, or missing backflow prevention.
Basic×2
Restrooms not clean, stocked, or maintained as required.
Basic×2
Food-contact or nonfood-contact surfaces improperly designed, constructed, maintained, or located.
Basic
Shelves, counters, handles, or equipment exteriors soiled with grease, debris, or dust.
Basic
Emergency exits blocked or locked during operation (referred to the fire authority).
Basic
Source: State of FloridaState inspection document
Visit 08 — Complaint Full
Oct 22, 2024
Disposition
Follow-up inspection · Compliance recordedCall Back - CompliedFood-contact or nonfood-contact surfaces improperly designed, constructed, maintained, or located.
Basic
Restrooms not clean, stocked, or maintained as required.
Basic
Source: State of FloridaState inspection document
Compliance recorded on the Emergency Order of Closure of Aug 19, 2024 — Visit 11 in this ledger.
64 days between recordsElapsed time between records—not confirmed time closed.
Visit 09 — Complaint Full
Aug 20, 2024
Disposition
Emergency Order Follow-up Time ExtensionWater not safe, or hot (100°F) and cold water not available under pressure.
Intermediate
Food-contact or nonfood-contact surfaces improperly designed, constructed, maintained, or located.
Basic
Restrooms not clean, stocked, or maintained as required.
Basic
Source: State of FloridaState inspection document
Visit 10 — Complaint Full
Aug 19, 2024
Disposition
Follow-up - Admin. complaint recommendedHandwash sink missing, blocked, or used for other purposes, or missing soap, towels, or the handwash sign.
Intermediate×2
Water not safe, or hot (100°F) and cold water not available under pressure.
Intermediate
Plumbing not installed or maintained properly — leaks, mop sink issues, unserviced water filters, or missing backflow prevention.
Basic
Source: State of FloridaState inspection document
Visit 11 — Complaint Full
Aug 19, 2024
Disposition
Emergency Order of ClosureEmergency order recommended Emergency order on this visit
Roaches, rodents, flies, or other pests present — or doors and openings that let them in not protected.
High-priority×2
Cleaning chemicals or other toxic substances unlabeled or stored where they can reach food.
High-priority×2
A sick or symptomatic employee present, or staff unaware of when illness bars them from working with food.
Intermediate×2
Handwash sink missing, blocked, or used for other purposes, or missing soap, towels, or the handwash sign.
Intermediate×2
Water not safe, or hot (100°F) and cold water not available under pressure.
Intermediate
Food-contact or nonfood-contact surfaces improperly designed, constructed, maintained, or located.
Basic
Restrooms not clean, stocked, or maintained as required.
Basic
Source: State of FloridaState inspection document
Visit 12 — Complaint Full
Jun 17, 2024
Disposition
Follow-up - Admin. complaint recommendedHands not washed or gloves not changed when required, or employees eating, drinking, or smoking in food areas.
High-priority
Roaches, rodents, flies, or other pests present — or doors and openings that let them in not protected.
High-priority
Cleaning chemicals or other toxic substances unlabeled or stored where they can reach food.
High-priority
Handwash sink missing, blocked, or used for other purposes, or missing soap, towels, or the handwash sign.
Intermediate×2
Water not safe, or hot (100°F) and cold water not available under pressure.
Intermediate
Plumbing not installed or maintained properly — leaks, mop sink issues, unserviced water filters, or missing backflow prevention.
Basic
Source: State of FloridaState inspection document
Visit 13 — Complaint Full
Jun 13, 2024
Disposition
Warning IssuedHands not washed or gloves not changed when required, or employees eating, drinking, or smoking in food areas.
High-priority
Roaches, rodents, flies, or other pests present — or doors and openings that let them in not protected.
High-priority
Cleaning chemicals or other toxic substances unlabeled or stored where they can reach food.
High-priority
Handwash sink missing, blocked, or used for other purposes, or missing soap, towels, or the handwash sign.
Intermediate×2
Water not safe, or hot (100°F) and cold water not available under pressure.
Intermediate
Plumbing not installed or maintained properly — leaks, mop sink issues, unserviced water filters, or missing backflow prevention.
Basic
Source: State of FloridaState inspection document
Visit 14 — Complaint Full
May 7, 2024
Disposition
Follow-up - Admin. complaint recommendedRaw meat, poultry, or seafood not separated from ready-to-eat food, or food left unprotected during prep, storage, or display.
High-priority
Food-contact or nonfood-contact surfaces improperly designed, constructed, maintained, or located.
Basic
Surfaces that touch food — cutting boards, ice bins, dish racks — soiled or not sanitized.
Basic
The establishment's license expired, not obtained, or not properly displayed.
Basic
Source: State of FloridaState inspection document
Visit 15 — Complaint Full
Mar 7, 2024
Disposition
Administrative complaint recommendedRaw meat, poultry, or seafood not separated from ready-to-eat food, or food left unprotected during prep, storage, or display.
High-priority
Hands not washed or gloves not changed when required, or employees eating, drinking, or smoking in food areas.
High-priority
Handwash sink missing, blocked, or used for other purposes, or missing soap, towels, or the handwash sign.
Intermediate×3
Water not safe, or hot (100°F) and cold water not available under pressure.
Intermediate
High-risk food (like meat) thawed improperly, promoting bacterial growth.
Basic
Food-contact or nonfood-contact surfaces improperly designed, constructed, maintained, or located.
Basic
Surfaces that touch food — cutting boards, ice bins, dish racks — soiled or not sanitized.
Basic
The establishment's license expired, not obtained, or not properly displayed.
Basic
Source: State of FloridaState inspection document
Visit 16 — Routine - Food
Feb 7, 2024
Disposition
Administrative complaint recommendedCleaning chemicals or other toxic substances unlabeled or stored where they can reach food.
High-priority
Handwash sink missing, blocked, or used for other purposes, or missing soap, towels, or the handwash sign.
Intermediate×2
Water not safe, or hot (100°F) and cold water not available under pressure.
Intermediate
Surfaces that touch food — cutting boards, ice bins, dish racks — soiled or not sanitized.
Basic×2
The establishment's license expired, not obtained, or not properly displayed.
Basic
Source: State of FloridaState inspection document
Visit 17 — Routine - Food
Jul 25, 2023
Disposition
Inspection Completed - No Further ActionCleaning chemicals or other toxic substances unlabeled or stored where they can reach food.
High-priority
A sick or symptomatic employee present, or staff unaware of when illness bars them from working with food.
Intermediate
Handwash sink missing, blocked, or used for other purposes, or missing soap, towels, or the handwash sign.
Intermediate
Surfaces that touch food — cutting boards, ice bins, dish racks — soiled or not sanitized.
Basic
Source: State of FloridaState inspection document
† Item numbers refer to the State of Florida’s standardized inspection form; the same item recurring across visits indicates an unresolved problem. Severity groupings and the sanitation score are explained in How it works.
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