How many restaurants are in Cape Coral, Florida?

There are 452 restaurants tracked in Cape Coral, Florida by InspectFL, based on public DBPR inspection records.

What's the average health score in Cape Coral?

The average InspectFL Health Score for restaurants in Cape Coral is 87.7 out of 100, based on analysis of Florida DBPR inspection data.

How are restaurant grades calculated on InspectFL?

InspectFL assigns letter grades (A through F) based on a 0-100 Health Score calculated from the number and severity of violations found during DBPR inspections. Fewer and less severe violations result in a higher score and better grade.

Where does InspectFL get its data?

All restaurant inspection data on InspectFL comes from public records maintained by the Florida Department of Business and Professional Regulation (DBPR). InspectFL aggregates this data and presents it with easy-to-understand grades and scores.

Cape Coral, Florida

Lee County · 452 restaurants

Cape Coral is one of Florida's fastest-growing cities, and its 400+ restaurants are expanding to keep pace with a booming population. Known as a "Waterfront Wonderland" for its 400+ miles of canals, the city's dining scene leans family-friendly and casual, with a growing concentration of restaurants along Cape Coral Parkway and the Del Prado corridor. The post-Hurricane Ian recovery has brought new energy and new restaurants to a community determined to rebuild stronger.

452

Restaurants

39.6%

A-Rated

87.7

Avg Score

1,467

Inspections

Data on this page

Restaurants tracked

452

Graded restaurants

452

Inspection records

1,467

Official source

Florida DBPR

InspectFL turns public DBPR inspection records into city-level score trends, grade breakdowns, and restaurant history so this page is useful for comparison, not just a list of names.

How to use this city page

Start with the citywide grade mix, then use filters to narrow by category, grade, or inspection dates before opening the full restaurant record.

What the citywide data means

Cape Coral has a heavier concentration of failing restaurants than you’d want, which makes recent inspection history and dispositions especially important.

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About Dining in Cape Coral

Of Cape Coral's 452 graded restaurants, 39.6% earned an A grade — below the statewide average, suggesting room for improvement in local food safety. Currently, 9.3% of restaurants hold a failing F grade, representing 42 establishments with significant health violations. The average InspectFL Health Score across Cape Coral is 87.7 out of 100, based on 1,467 inspections on record.

What Inspectors Look For

Florida DBPR inspectors evaluate restaurants on food temperature control, employee hygiene, pest activity, and equipment cleanliness. Violations are categorized as critical (immediate health risk), major (significant concern), or minor (procedural issue). Learn more about how grades work.

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