MARIA'S PIZZERIA & RESTAURANT
1224 SE 46 LN · CAPE CORAL · Lee County · FL 33904
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Violation Summary
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All DBPR Inspector Observations
12 full violation description(s) documented by the inspector during this visit.
High Priority 5
22-41-4High Priority – Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. Observed chlorine concentration at 0 ppm. Operator primed sanitizer and called technician. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
35A-04-4High Priority – Rodent activity present as evidenced by rodent droppings found. Observed 5 rodent droppings on reach in cooler sliding door tracks. Observed 2 rodent droppings on floor underneath shelving in dry storage. Total: 7 rodent droppings. **Warning**
41-10-4High Priority – Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Observed tongs stored in sanitizer. Operator removed tongs. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
29-34-4High Priority – Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb in dishwash area. **Warning**
41-27-4High Priority – Wiping cloth sanitizer solution exceeds the maximum concentration allowed. Observed quaternary ammonium concentration at 400+ppm. Operator dumped sanitizer. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
Basic 7
14-01-5Basic – Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense spice at cook line. Operator removed cup. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
36-37-5Basic – Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. Observed acoustic ceiling tiles in kitchen. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
36-73-4Basic – Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Observed buildup of grease on floor behind cooking equipment. Observed debris underneath reach in coolers. Educated operator on importance of cleaning floor. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
36-11-4Basic – Floors not maintained smooth and durable. Kitchen and dishwasher area. Educated operator on importance of having smooth and easily cleanable floors. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
12B-13-4Basic – Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers in walk in cooler. Operator removed employee beverage. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
36-27-5Basic – Wall soiled with accumulated grease behind cook line. **Warning**
21-12-4Basic – Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Cook line. **Warning**
Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on August 10, 2026 2:13 AM.
Violation category totals
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1 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
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4 observation(s)
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.