MANGIA BENE
Southeast 17th Place
Cape Coral, Florida, 33990
Lee County County
Overall Food Safety Rating
★½☆☆☆ (1.9/5)
Based on 5 health inspection reports
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Inspection on 3/11/2025
High Priority
1
Intermediate
0
Basic
6
Total
7
Disposition: Met Inspection Standards
Inspection Details:
- 16-23-4:Basic - Accumulation of lime scale on the inside of the dishmachine. Warning
- 36-34-5:Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Warning
- 14-11-5:Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed walk-in cooler gasket torn. Warning
- 36-17-5:Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Warning
- 10-07-4:Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Warning
- 12B-13-4:Basic - Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers in stand up reach-in cooler beside cook line. Warning
- 08A-05-6:High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw beef over ready to eat pasta ravioli in stand up reach-in freezer. The operator moved the raw beef to bottom shelf in stand up reach-in freezer. Corrected On-Site Warning
Food safety inspection conducted on 3/11/2025 revealed 7 total violations (1 high priority, 0 intermediate, 6 basic).
Inspection on 10/18/2024
High Priority
1
Intermediate
3
Basic
5
Total
9
Disposition: Met Inspection Standards
Inspection Details:
- 36-34-5:Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Repeat Violation
- 14-71-4:Basic - Duct tape used to repair nonfood-contact surface. Observed grey duct tape used on reach-in cooler in prep area.
- 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 cell phone above prep table.
- 14-11-5:Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed gasket torn.
- 08B-38-4:Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed container of bread rolls on floor in kitchen.
- 03A-02-5:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed raw breaded veal (45F - Cold Holding); raw breaded chicken (46F - Cold Holding) in reach-in cooler across from cook line. The cook placed the raw products on ice. **Corrective Action Taken**
- 22-02-4:Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed cutting board soiled.
- 31A-11-4:Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed handwashing sink in kitchen used to store a container of hot water.
- 27-16-5:Intermediate - Water with a temperature of least 85 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. Observed handwashing sink in kitchen shut off due to plumbing issues. The manager stated a work order is in place for service. **Corrective Action Taken**
Food safety inspection conducted on 10/18/2024 revealed 9 total violations (1 high priority, 3 intermediate, 5 basic).
Inspection on 2/6/2024
High Priority
0
Intermediate
1
Basic
2
Total
3
Disposition: Met Inspection Standards
Inspection Details:
- 36-34-5:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-02-06: **Time Extended**
- 14-11-5:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed reach-in cooler gasket across from cook line torn and walk-in cooler gasket. Repeat Violation Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-02-06: **Time Extended**
- 22-02-4:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed cutting board soiled. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-02-06: **Time Extended**
Food safety inspection conducted on 2/6/2024 revealed 3 total violations (0 high priority, 1 intermediate, 2 basic).
Inspection on 12/5/2023
High Priority
1
Intermediate
5
Basic
5
Total
11
Disposition: Follow-up Inspection Required
Inspection Details:
- 22-20-5:Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Warning
- 36-34-5:Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Warning
- 14-11-5:Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed reach-in cooler gasket across from cook line torn and walk-in cooler gasket. Repeat Violation Warning
- 10-07-4:Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit beside cook line. Warning
- 31B-04-4:Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed no hand washing sign at hand washing sink across steam table. Warning
- 41-07-4:High Priority - Container of medicine improperly stored. Observed containers of medications above prep table. The manager moved all medication to a designated medicine cabinet. Corrected On-Site Warning
- 22-02-4:Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed cutting board soiled. Warning
- 53A-05-6:Intermediate - No currently certified food service manager on duty with four or more employees engaged in food preparation/handling. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ Warning
- 31B-02-4:Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink at hand washing sink behind front counter. Warning
- 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. Repeat Violation Warning
- 41-17-4:Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Warning
Food safety inspection conducted on 12/5/2023 revealed 11 total violations (1 high priority, 5 intermediate, 5 basic).
Inspection on 7/25/2023
High Priority
1
Intermediate
2
Basic
7
Total
10
Disposition: Met Inspection Standards
Inspection Details:
- 22-20-5:Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.
- 36-34-5:Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance.
- 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 cell phone on prep table.
- 14-11-5:Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed reach-in cooler gasket torn across from cook line.
- 36-17-5:Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Repeat Violation
- 08B-38-4:Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed boxes supplies on floor in walk-in freezer.
- 10-07-4:Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit beside cook line.
- 08A-05-6:High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed shelled eggs over red beans in walk-in cooler. The manager placed shelled over raw chicken in walk-in cooler. Corrected On-Site
- 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. Emailed owner DBPR Form HR 5030-104. **Corrective Action Taken**
- 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. Emailed manager DBPR Form HR 5030-103. The owner printed out and filled out on some employees during inspection. Corrected On-Site
Food safety inspection conducted on 7/25/2023 revealed 10 total violations (1 high priority, 2 intermediate, 7 basic).