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MARSALA PIZZA

20321 GRANDE OAKS BLVD #300 · ESTERO · Lee County · FL 33928

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Inspection Summary

Inspection dateNovember 13, 2023
Inspection typeRoutine – Food
Inspection classFood
DBPR dispositionWarning Issued
Resultfollow_up_required
Inspection number3375102
Visit number1
Inspection Visit ID8447006
DBPR license4605498

Violation Summary

Counts reported for this inspection visit.

Full inspector observations available
1 High Priority2 Intermediate7 Basic0 Critical0 Non-Critical10 Total
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All DBPR Inspector Observations

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

High Priority 1

#8High Priority22-57-6

High Priority – Heat strip failed to turn black to indicate the sanitization temperature of 160 degrees Fahrenheit was achieved on the dish surface and/or high temperature holding thermometer did not reach 160F. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired. Manual non reversible thermometer only reached 136 F after 3 cycles, operator has no way to determine if machine is working properly. **Warning**

Warning

Intermediate 2

#9Intermediate16-62-1

Intermediate – No measuring device available for measuring utensil surface temperature when using hot water as sanitizer in a dishmachine. Observed operator has no measuring device for high temperature dish machine. **Warning**

Warning
#10Intermediate16-54-4

Intermediate – Wash solution in spray type hot water sanitizing dishmachine not reaching proper temperature according to manufacturer's specifications. Observed high temp dish machine not reaching a minimum temperature required. Dish machine only rinsing at 136 F. Discontinue use of dish machine until it is repaired and set up and use 3 compartment sink. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**

Corrective Action TakenWarning

Basic 7

#1Basic22-20-5

Basic – Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed black mold like substance in ice machine bin interior. Operator cleaned machine. **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site
#2Basic16-55-4

Basic – Dishmachine not washing/rinsing properly. Must wash, rinse and sanitize all dishware, equipment and utensils in three-compartment sink until dishmachine is functioning properly. Observed high temperature dish machine only reaching 136F.

#3Basic12B-02-4

Basic – Employee eating in a food preparation or other restricted area. Observed open monster energy drink on prep table where chicken is being cleaned and prepared.

#4Basic13-04-4

Basic – Employee with no beard guard/restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed employee preparing food with no beard guard. **Repeat Violation**

Repeat Violation
#5Basic16-38-5

Basic – Inaccurate/damaged temperature and/or pressure gauge(s) on dishmachine. Observed temperature gauge not reading proper temperature on dish machine, gauge reads 170F actual temperature is 136F.

#6Basic31B-04-4

Basic – No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed no hand wash sign at hand washing sink next to dishwasher.

#7Basic14-17-4

Basic – Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed walk in cooler shelves with rust.

Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on October 18, 2026 12:25 PM.

Violation category totals
Category 12 · Handwashing and hygienic practices
1 observation(s)
Category 13 · Clothing, hair restraints, jewelry and fingernails
1 observation(s)
Category 14 · Food-contact and nonfood-contact surface design/maintenance
1 observation(s)
Category 16 · Dishwashing facilities, test kits and gauges
4 observation(s)
Category 22 · Food-contact surfaces clean and sanitized
2 observation(s)
Category 31 · Handwash sinks, supplies and signage
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.