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TWO MEATBALLS IN THE KITCHEN

1403 CAPE CORAL PKWY E · CAPE CORAL · Lee County · FL 33904

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Inspection Summary

Inspection dateJuly 22, 2026
Inspection typeComplaint Full
Inspection classFood
DBPR dispositionInspection Completed – No Further Action
Resultmet_inspection_standards
Inspection number3759575
Visit number1
Inspection Visit ID13853445
DBPR license4607397

Violation Summary

Counts reported for this inspection visit.

Full inspector observations available
2 High Priority2 Intermediate9 Basic0 Critical0 Non-Critical13 Total
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All DBPR Inspector Observations

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

High Priority 2

#10High Priority22-41-4

High 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 at bar. Operator changed sanitizer. Operator will use work dish machine in kitchen until dish machine at bar is fixed. **Corrective Action Taken**

Corrective Action Taken
#11High Priority03A-02-5

High Priority – Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed cooked peppers 47F cold hold less than 4 hours at pizza prep station. Educated operator on maintaining temperatures at 41F or below. Operator double panned foods with ice. **Corrective Action Taken** **Repeat Violation**

Corrective Action TakenRepeat Violation

Intermediate 2

#12Intermediate31A-09-4

Intermediate – Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed handwash sink in back food prep area blocked by sanitizer bucket. Operator removed bucket. **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site
#13Intermediate53B-14-5

Intermediate – Required employee training expired for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.

Basic 9

#1Basic12B-07-4

Basic – Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Operator removed beverage. **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site
#2Basic08B-49-4

Basic – Employee personal food not properly identified and segregated from food to be served to the public in walk in cooler. Educated operator on proper storage of employee food. Operator placed employee food on bottom shelf. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**

Corrected On-SiteRepeat Violation
#3Basic36-11-4

Basic – Floors not maintained smooth and durable in front of walk in cooler.

#4Basic08B-47-4

Basic – Food not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor. Observed boxes of frozen meats stored on floor underneath shelving in walk. In freezer. Educated operator on importance of storing food off of floor. **Repeat Violation**

Repeat Violation
#5Basic10-12-5

Basic – In-use ice scoop stored on top of ice machine between uses. Operator removed ice scoop. **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site
#6Basic10-17-4

Basic – In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. Educated operator on proper storage of knives. Operator removed knives. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**

Corrected On-SiteRepeat Violation
#7Basic12B-13-4

Basic – Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. Operator discarded employee beverage. **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site
#8Basic24-18-4

Basic – Silverware/utensils stored upright with the food-contact surface up. Soup station. Operator corrected utensils. **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site
#9Basic36-27-5

Basic – Wall soiled with accumulated dust behind ice machine.

Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on August 11, 2026 8:34 AM.

Violation category totals
Category 3 · Time/temperature control for safety food
1 observation(s)
Category 8 · Food protection and cross-contamination
2 observation(s)
Category 10 · In-use food dispensing utensils
2 observation(s)
Category 12 · Handwashing and hygienic practices
2 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 36 · Floors, walls, ceilings, attached equipment and ventilation
2 observation(s)
Category 53 · Food manager certification / employee training verification
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.