MARIA'S PIZZERIA & RESTAURANT
1224 SE 46 LN · 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 2
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 0 ppm. Operator changed sanitizer. Rechecked concentration 100 ppm. **Corrected On-Site**
29-34-4High Priority – Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb behind kitchen exit. Educated operator on importance of having vacuum breaker on hose bibb. **Repeat Violation**
Intermediate 3
12A-03-4Intermediate – Employee washed hands in a sink other than an approved handwash sink. Observed employee washing hands at three compartment sink.
31A-09-4Intermediate – Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed hand wash sink at cook line blocked by cart. Observed removed cart. **Corrected On-Site**
16-37-1Intermediate – No chlorine chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Educated operator on having chlorine test strips. **Repeat Violation**
Basic 7
36-36-4Basic – Ceiling tile missing above dishwash area.
36-32-5Basic – Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Observed water damage on ceiling tiles in in back dry storage, food prep area, and kitchen.
36-73-4Basic – Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris and thick grease underneath cooking equipment and hand wash sink at cook line. **Repeat Violation**
36-11-4Basic – Floors not maintained smooth and durable. Kitchen floor.
10-17-4Basic – In-use spatula stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. Operator removed spatula. **Corrected On-Site**
23-03-4Basic – Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt on shelving above hot hold units at cook line.
14-20-4Basic – Ripped/worn tin foil used as shelf cover. Cook line.
Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on October 18, 2026 11:50 AM.
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.