Inspection Report

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MARIA'S PIZZERIA & RESTAURANT

1224 SE 46 LN · CAPE CORAL · Lee County · FL 33904

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Inspection Summary

Inspection dateDecember 3, 2024
Inspection typeComplaint Full
Inspection classFood
DBPR dispositionInspection Completed – No Further Action
Resultmet_inspection_standards
Inspection number3572421
Visit number1
Inspection Visit ID10731840
DBPR license4604450

Violation Summary

Counts reported for this inspection visit.

Full inspector observations available
1 High Priority2 Intermediate8 Basic0 Critical0 Non-Critical11 Total
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All DBPR Inspector Observations

11 full violation description(s) documented by the inspector during this visit.

High Priority 1

#9High Priority41-10-4

High Priority – Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored clean food equipment. Operator removed chemicals. **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site

Intermediate 2

#10Intermediate11-27-4

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. Provided operator with written procedures. **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site
#11Intermediate22-02-4

Intermediate – Food-contact surface soiled with food debris. Pizza conveyor belt.

Basic 8

#1Basic36-32-5

Basic – Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Observed water damage on ceiling tiles in back storage area

#2Basic36-73-4

Basic – Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris underneath upright reach in coolers in hallway/wait station and underneath ice machine. Observed buildup of heavy grease behind cooking equipment. Educated operator on importance of cleaning floor. **Repeat Violation**

Repeat Violation
#3Basic36-11-4

Basic – Floors not maintained smooth and durable. Kitchen and dishwasher area. Educated operator on importance of having smooth and easily cleanable floors. **Repeat Violation**

Repeat Violation
#4Basic38-07-4

Basic – Lights in food preparation, food storage or warewashing area missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers. Lightbulbs above ice bin soda machine. Educated operator on the importance of having protective covers on lightbulbs.

#5Basic23-03-4

Basic – Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris on shelving at cook line.

#6Basic33-16-4

Basic – Open dumpster lid. Operator closed dumpster lid. **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site
#7Basic14-33-4

Basic – Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Reach in cooler in hallway to back office. Educated operator on having smooth and easily cleanable shelves. **Repeat Violation**

Repeat Violation
#8Basic36-30-4

Basic – Wall not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in back storage area. Educated operator on having smooth and easily cleanable walls. **Repeat Violation**

Repeat Violation

Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on September 20, 2026 12:38 PM.

Violation category totals
Category 11 · Employee health knowledge / ill employees
1 observation(s)
Category 14 · Food-contact and nonfood-contact surface design/maintenance
1 observation(s)
Category 22 · Food-contact surfaces clean and sanitized
1 observation(s)
Category 23 · Non-food-contact surfaces clean
1 observation(s)
Category 33 · Garbage, refuse and premises maintenance
1 observation(s)
Category 36 · Floors, walls, ceilings, attached equipment and ventilation
4 observation(s)
Category 38 · Required lighting and protected fixtures/bulbs
1 observation(s)
Category 41 · Chemicals and toxic substances
1 observation(s)

Inspection records and inspector observations reflect conditions documented by DBPR at the time of the inspection and may not reflect current conditions.