LUIGI RISTORANTE ITALIANO
3100 Del Prado Boulevard South
Cape Coral, Florida, 33904
Lee County County
Overall Food Safety Rating
★☆☆☆☆ (1.1/5)
Based on 4 health inspection reports
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Inspection on 10/30/2024
High Priority
2
Intermediate
5
Basic
6
Total
13
Disposition: Met Inspection Standards
Inspection Details:
- 14-01-5:Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense sugar.
- 51-11-4:Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured.
- 10-17-4:Basic - In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. Corrected On-Site
- 31B-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
- 29-49-6:Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler across from stove.
- 42-01-4:Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry.
- 14-15-4: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
- 03A-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**
- 22-02-4:Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris behind slicer blade and on can opener.
- 31A-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
- 31B-02-4:Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Employee restroom.
- 05-08-4:Intermediate - No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products.
- 27-17-4:Intermediate - Water pressure lacking at fixtures that require the use of water. Men's restroom hand wash sink.
Food safety inspection conducted on 10/30/2024 revealed 13 total violations (2 high priority, 5 intermediate, 6 basic).
Inspection on 7/29/2024
High Priority
3
Intermediate
3
Basic
9
Total
15
Disposition: Met Inspection Standards
Inspection Details:
- 16-03-4:Basic - Accumulation of debris inside warewashing machine.
- 22-20-5:Basic - Accumulation of gray-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.
- 36-32-5:Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Kitchen.
- 06-09-1:Basic - Commercially processed reduced oxygen packaged fish bearing a label indicating that it is to remain frozen until time of use no longer frozen and not removed from reduced oxygen package. Operator removed fish. Corrected On-Site
- 36-73-4:Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris/grease underneath cooking equipment and reach in freezer at cook line.
- 10-20-4:Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Corrected On-Site
- 38-07-4:Basic - Lights in food preparation, food storage or warewashing area missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers. Lightbulbs above dishwasher area.
- 31B-04-4:Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Hand wash sink in kitchen.
- 02D-01-5:Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Flour bins and salt/sugar containers.
- 12A-07-5:High Priority - Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food.
- 14-15-4:High Priority - Nonfood-grade containers used for food storage - direct contact with food. Observed metal bins for flour used as food contact surface.
- 08A-05-6:High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed containers of raw chicken stored over ready to eat sauces. Operator placed chicken on bottom shelf. Corrected On-Site
- 31B-02-4:Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Hand wash sink in kitchen. Operator placed paper towels at hand wash sink. Corrected On-Site
- 31B-03-4:Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Hand sink in kitchen. Operator placed soap at hand wash sink. Corrected On-Site
- 02C-04-5:Intermediate - Operator is not properly tracking/marking the number of days ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite was held at refrigeration temperatures prior to freezing in order to properly date mark the food when it is thawed and held at refrigeration temperatures again. Observed cooked frozen sausage not date marked.
Food safety inspection conducted on 7/29/2024 revealed 15 total violations (3 high priority, 3 intermediate, 9 basic).
Inspection on 12/15/2023
High Priority
2
Intermediate
3
Basic
6
Total
11
Disposition: Met Inspection Standards
Inspection Details:
- 51-11-4:Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured.
- 12B-07-4:Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Operator removed beverage. Corrected On-Site
- 13-03-4:Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Cooks.
- 08B-47-4:Basic - Food not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor. Observed bag of potatoes stored on floor in walk in cooler.
- 31B-04-4:Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Hand wash sink in dishwash area.
- 25-06-4:Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination.
- 12A-07-5:High Priority - Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food.
- 08A-02-6:High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Observed repackaged raw frozen chicken stored over box of raw frozen bacon. Operator placed raw chicken on bottom shelf. Corrected On-Site
- 01C-05-4:Intermediate - Clam/mussel tags not maintained in chronological order according to the last date they were served in the establishment.
- 01C-03-4:Intermediate - Clam/mussel tags not marked with last date served.
- 53B-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.org) 866-372-7233. Educated operator on updating food safety handler training. Repeat Violation
Food safety inspection conducted on 12/15/2023 revealed 11 total violations (2 high priority, 3 intermediate, 6 basic).
Inspection on 8/22/2023
High Priority
0
Intermediate
4
Basic
8
Total
12
Disposition: Met Inspection Standards
Inspection Details:
- 06-09-1:Basic - Commercially processed reduced oxygen packaged fish bearing a label indicating that it is to remain frozen until time of use no longer frozen and not removed from reduced oxygen package. Operator took ish out of packages. Corrected On-Site
- 50-09-4:Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. Educated operator on importance of having current license. Repeat Violation
- 12B-12-5:Basic - Employee drinking from an unenclosed beverage container in a food preparation/clean dishware area and the container does not have a dispensing mechanism to prevent hand contact with lip contact area of drink container.
- 40-06-5:Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed purse stored on shelving above food equipment. Operator placed purse on bottom shelf. Corrected On-Site
- 10-17-4:Basic - In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. Cook line
- 10-20-4:Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses.
- 38-07-4:Basic - Lights in warewashing area missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers.
- 51-18-6:Basic - No copy of latest inspection report available.
- 11-27-4:Intermediate - Establishment has no written procedures for employees to follow in response to a vomiting or diarrheal event where the vomit or diarrhea is discharged onto surfaces in the establishment. Provided operator with written procedures. Corrected On-Site
- 31B-02-4:Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Hand wash sink in dishwash area. Operator placed paper towels at hand wash sink. Corrected On-Site
- 11-26-1:Intermediate - No proof provided that food employees are informed of their responsibility to report to the person in charge information about their health and activities related to foodborne illnesses. Operator completed forms before leaving inspection. Corrected On-Site
- 53B-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.
Food safety inspection conducted on 8/22/2023 revealed 12 total violations (0 high priority, 4 intermediate, 8 basic).