LUIGI RISTORANTE ITALIANO
3100 DEL PRADO BLVD S · CAPE CORAL · Lee County · FL 33904
Inspection Summary
Violation Summary
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All DBPR Inspector Observations
12 full violation description(s) documented by the inspector during this visit.
High Priority 4
14-15-4High Priority – Nonfood-grade containers used for food storage – direct contact with food. Observed metal bins made to be used for a trash container used to store flour. Educated operator on the importance of using food grade containers. **Repeat Violation**
08A-02-6High Priority – Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer – not all products commercially packaged. Observed container of repackaged raw frozen chicken stored over box of fish in reach in freezer.
03A-02-5High Priority – Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed chopped tomatoes 48F cold hold, pasta 52F cold hold more than 4 hours. Stop Sale. Operator discarded time/temperature control for safety foods and called technician. **Corrective Action Taken**
41-10-4High Priority – Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored by clean single service containers in dry storage.
Intermediate 3
22-02-4Intermediate – Food-contact surface soiled with food debris. Can opener and slicer Educated operator in cleaning can opener and slicer daily. **Repeat Violation**
31B-02-4Intermediate – No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink in kitchen. Operator placed paper towels at hand wash sink. **Corrected On-Site**
02C-04-5Intermediate – Operator is not properly tracking/marking the number of days ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite was held at refrigeration temperatures prior to freezing in order to properly date mark the food when it is thawed and held at refrigeration temperatures again. Observed precooked meatballs not date marked.
Basic 5
22-20-5Basic – Accumulation of gray/slime-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.
36-73-4Basic – Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris/grease underneath fryers.
14-69-4Basic – Ice buildup in reach-in cooler.
10-08-5Basic – Ice scoop handle in contact with ice.
10-17-4Basic – In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. Educated operator on proper storage of knives.
Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on August 20, 2026 3:24 PM.
Violation category totals
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Inspection records and inspector observations reflect conditions documented by DBPR at the time of the inspection and may not reflect current conditions.