MARIA'S PIZZERIA & RESTAURANT
1224 SE 46 LN · CAPE CORAL · Lee County · FL 33904
Inspection Summary
Emergency Closure Summary
Violation Summary
Counts reported for this inspection visit.
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
1 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
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.