Inspection Report

Emergency Closure InspectionDBPR disposition: Emergency order recommended
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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 dateJanuary 9, 2025
Inspection typeComplaint Full
Inspection classFood
DBPR dispositionEmergency order recommended
Resultfacility_temporarily_closed
Inspection number3578420
Visit number1
Inspection Visit ID10756451
DBPR license4604450

Emergency Closure Summary

ClosedJanuary 9, 2025 4:29 PM
StatusReopened after callback/compliance
ReopenedJanuary 10, 2025 3:26 PM
Record basisDBPR weekly closure extract
Closure conditionRodent activity

Violation Summary

Counts reported for this inspection visit.

Full inspector observations available
1 High Priority2 Intermediate5 Basic0 Critical0 Non-Critical8 Total
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All DBPR Inspector Observations

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

High Priority 1

#6High Priority35A-04-4

High Priority – Rodent activity present as evidenced by rodent droppings found. Observed 2 rodent droppings on floor near kitchen back exit. Observed 2 rodent droppings on floor in corner near underneath single service item storage area. Observed 2 rodent droppings on floor in employee restroom. **Warning**

Warning

Intermediate 2

#7Intermediate22-02-4

Intermediate – Food-contact surface soiled with food debris. Pizza conveyor belt. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**

Repeat ViolationWarning
#8Intermediate31A-11-4

Intermediate – Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed plastic container stored in hand wash sink at cook line. Educated operator on hand wash sink only. Operator removed plastic container. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Warning**

Corrected On-SiteRepeat ViolationWarning

Basic 5

#1Basic24-08-4

Basic – Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried – wet nesting. **Warning**

Warning
#2Basic36-73-4

Basic – Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Observed buildup of heavy grease behind cooking equipment. Educated operator on importance of cleaning floor. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**

Repeat ViolationWarning
#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** **Warning**

Repeat ViolationWarning
#4Basic33-16-4

Basic – Open dumpster lid. Educated on closing dumpster lid. Operator closed lid. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**

Corrected On-SiteWarning
#5Basic14-33-4

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** **Warning**

Repeat ViolationWarning

Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on August 10, 2026 2:44 AM.

Violation category totals
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 24 · Storage/handling of clean equipment and utensils
1 observation(s)
Category 31 · Handwash sinks, supplies and signage
1 observation(s)
Category 33 · Garbage, refuse and premises maintenance
1 observation(s)
Category 35 · Pest control / insects / rodents / animals / outer openings
1 observation(s)
Category 36 · Floors, walls, ceilings, attached equipment and ventilation
2 observation(s)

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