Inspection Report

Florida DBPR Inspection Report
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LUIGI RISTORANTE ITALIANO

3100 DEL PRADO BLVD S · CAPE CORAL · Lee County · FL 33904

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Inspection Summary

Inspection dateOctober 30, 2024
Inspection typeRoutine – Food
Inspection classFood
DBPR dispositionInspection Completed – No Further Action
Resultmet_inspection_standards
Inspection number3488389
Visit number1
Inspection Visit ID8843132
DBPR license4605650

Violation Summary

Counts reported for this inspection visit.

Full inspector observations available
2 High Priority5 Intermediate6 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

#7High Priority14-15-4

High Priority – Nonfood-grade containers used for food storage – direct contact with food. Observed metal bins made to be used for a trash container used to store flour. Educated operator on the importance of using food grade containers. **Repeat Violation**

Repeat Violation
#8High Priority03A-02-5

High Priority – Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed ricotta cheese 45F cold hold less than 4 hours. Operator turned down reach in cooler. **Corrective Action Taken**

Corrective Action Taken

Intermediate 5

#9Intermediate22-02-4

Intermediate – Food-contact surface soiled with food debris behind slicer blade and on can opener.

#10Intermediate31A-11-4

Intermediate – Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed plastic container stored in hand wash sink in kitchen. Observed Operator removed plastic container. Observed pitcher stored in front service hand wash sink. **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site
#11Intermediate31B-02-4

Intermediate – No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Employee restroom.

#12Intermediate05-08-4

Intermediate – No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products.

#13Intermediate27-17-4

Intermediate – Water pressure lacking at fixtures that require the use of water. Men's restroom hand wash sink.

Basic 6

#1Basic14-01-5

Basic – Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense sugar.

#2Basic51-11-4

Basic – Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured.

#3Basic10-17-4

Basic – In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site
#4Basic31B-04-4

Basic – No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Hand wash sink in kitchen educated operator on importance of having hand wash sign. **Repeat Violation**

Repeat Violation
#5Basic29-49-6

Basic – Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler across from stove.

#6Basic42-01-4

Basic – Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry.

Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on September 22, 2026 12:52 PM.

Violation category totals
Category 3 · Time/temperature control for safety food
1 observation(s)
Category 5 · Food and equipment thermometers
1 observation(s)
Category 10 · In-use food dispensing utensils
1 observation(s)
Category 14 · Food-contact and nonfood-contact surface design/maintenance
2 observation(s)
Category 22 · Food-contact surfaces clean and sanitized
1 observation(s)
Category 27 · Safe water source and hot/cold water under pressure
1 observation(s)
Category 29 · Plumbing, mop sink, filters and backflow prevention
1 observation(s)
Category 31 · Handwash sinks, supplies and signage
3 observation(s)
Category 42 · Cleaning and maintenance equipment
1 observation(s)
Category 51 · Other sanitary and safe-operation conditions
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.