DirtyFLRestaurant Inspection Data

MARIA'S PIZZERIA & RESTAURANT

With 12 inspections documented, MARIA'S PIZZERIA & RESTAURANT maintains a 3.0/5 food safety rating in CAPE CORAL. Recent inspections indicate some food safety concerns.

Last inspection: 2 months ago · 12 reports on file

1224 Southeast 46th Lane
Cape Coral, Florida, 33904
Lee County County

Overall Food Safety Rating

★★★☆☆ (3.0/5)
Based on 12 health inspection reports

All Inspection Reports

1/7/2026· 2mo ago

Visit ID: 13606489

Met Inspection Standards

4 basic

  • 14-01-5:Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense yeast. Educated operator on importance of having handles with scoops. Operator removed cup. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation
  • 36-37-5:Basic - Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation. Observed acoustic ceiling tiles in back food prep area kitchen. Educated operator on importance of having smooth and easily cleanable ceiling. Repeat Violation
  • 36-11-4:Basic - Floors not maintained smooth and durable. Kitchen and dishwasher area. Educated operator on importance of having smooth and easily cleanable floors.
  • 10-17-4:Basic - In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. Operator removed knife. Corrected On-Site

1/7/2026· 2mo ago

Visit ID: 13599490

Met Inspection Standards
  • N/A:No Violations Were Observed

12/18/2025· 2mo ago

Visit ID: 13598833

Follow-up Inspection Required

2 high

  • 22-41-4:High Priority - - From initial inspection : High 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 at 0 ppm. Operator primed sanitizer and called technician. **Corrective Action Taken** Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-12-18: **Time Extended**
  • 29-34-4:High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb in dishwash area. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-12-18: **Time Extended**

12/17/2025· 2mo ago

Visit ID: 13596192

Facility Temporarily Closed

5 high, 7 basic

  • 14-01-5:Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense spice at cook line. Operator removed cup. Corrected On-Site Warning
  • 36-37-5:Basic - Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. Observed acoustic ceiling tiles in kitchen. Repeat Violation Warning
  • 36-73-4:Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Observed buildup of grease on floor behind cooking equipment. Observed debris underneath reach in coolers. Educated operator on importance of cleaning floor. Repeat Violation Warning
  • 36-11-4:Basic - Floors not maintained smooth and durable. Kitchen and dishwasher area. Educated operator on importance of having smooth and easily cleanable floors. Repeat Violation Warning
  • 12B-13-4:Basic - Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers in walk in cooler. Operator removed employee beverage. Corrected On-Site Warning
  • 36-27-5:Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease behind cook line. Warning
  • 21-12-4:Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Cook line. Warning
  • 22-41-4:High 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 at 0 ppm. Operator primed sanitizer and called technician. **Corrective Action Taken** Warning
  • 35A-04-4:High Priority - Rodent activity present as evidenced by rodent droppings found. Observed 5 rodent droppings on reach in cooler sliding door tracks. Observed 2 rodent droppings on floor underneath shelving in dry storage. Total: 7 rodent droppings. Warning
  • 41-10-4:High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Observed tongs stored in sanitizer. Operator removed tongs. Corrected On-Site Warning
  • 29-34-4:High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb in dishwash area. Warning
  • 41-27-4:High Priority - Wiping cloth sanitizer solution exceeds the maximum concentration allowed. Observed quaternary ammonium concentration at 400+ppm. Operator dumped sanitizer. **Corrective Action Taken** Warning

10/3/2025· 5mo ago

Visit ID: 13537995

Met Inspection Standards
  • N/A:No Violations Were Observed

10/2/2025· 5mo ago

Visit ID: 10936310

Follow-up Inspection Required

1 high, 3 basic

  • 36-37-5:Basic - Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. Observed acoustic ceiling tiles in kitchen. Warning
  • 36-73-4:Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Observed buildup of grease behind cooking equipment. Observed debris around equipment at beverage station in dining room. Educated operator on importance of cleaning floor. Repeat Violation Warning
  • 36-11-4:Basic - Floors not maintained smooth and durable. Kitchen and dishwasher area. Educated operator on importance of having smooth and easily cleanable floors. Repeat Violation Warning
  • 35A-04-4:High Priority - Rodent activity present as evidenced by rodent droppings found. Observed 2 rodent droppings at office entrance and 1 dropping underneath handwash sink at cook line. Operator discarded droppings. **Corrective Action Taken** Warning

1/10/2025· 1y 2mo ago

Visit ID: 10756728

Met Inspection Standards
  • N/A:No Violations Were Observed

1/9/2025· 1y 2mo ago

Visit ID: 10756451

Facility Temporarily Closed

1 high, 2 int, 5 basic

  • 24-08-4:Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Warning
  • 36-73-4:Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Observed buildup of heavy grease behind cooking equipment. Educated operator on importance of cleaning floor. Repeat Violation Warning
  • 36-11-4:Basic - Floors not maintained smooth and durable. Kitchen and dishwasher area. Educated operator on importance of having smooth and easily cleanable floors. Repeat Violation Warning
  • 33-16-4:Basic - Open dumpster lid. Educated on closing dumpster lid. Operator closed lid. Corrected On-Site Warning
  • 14-33-4:Basic - Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Reach in cooler in hallway to back office. Educated operator on having smooth and easily cleanable shelves. Repeat Violation Warning
  • 35A-04-4:High Priority - Rodent activity present as evidenced by rodent droppings found. Observed 2 rodent droppings on floor near kitchen back exit. Observed 2 rodent droppings on floor in corner near underneath single service item storage area. Observed 2 rodent droppings on floor in employee restroom. Warning
  • 22-02-4:Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris. Pizza conveyor belt. Repeat Violation Warning
  • 31A-11-4:Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed plastic container stored in hand wash sink at cook line. Educated operator on hand wash sink only. Operator removed plastic container. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation Warning

1/3/2025· 1y 2mo ago

Visit ID: 10752603

Met Inspection Standards
  • N/A:No Violations Were Observed

1/2/2025· 1y 2mo ago

Visit ID: 10751349

Facility Temporarily Closed

2 high, 3 int, 8 basic

  • 36-32-5:Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Observed water damage on ceiling tiles in back storage area Repeat Violation Warning
  • 13-03-4:Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Salad preparer. Warning
  • 36-73-4:Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris underneath upright reach in coolers in hallway/wait station and underneath ice machine. Observed buildup of heavy grease behind cooking equipment. Educated operator on importance of cleaning floor. Repeat Violation Warning
  • 36-11-4:Basic - Floors not maintained smooth and durable. Kitchen and dishwasher area. Educated operator on importance of having smooth and easily cleanable floors. Repeat Violation Warning
  • 38-07-4:Basic - Lights in food preparation, food storage or warewashing area missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers. Lightbulbs above ice bin soda machine. Educated operator on the importance of having protective covers on lightbulbs. Repeat Violation Warning
  • 33-16-4:Basic - Open dumpster lid. Educated operator on importance of keeping lid closed. Repeat Violation Warning
  • 14-33-4:Basic - Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Reach in cooler in hallway to back office. Educated operator on having smooth and easily cleanable shelves. Repeat Violation Warning
  • 36-30-4:Basic - Wall not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in back storage area. Educated operator on having smooth and easily cleanable walls. Repeat Violation Warning
  • 35A-04-4:High Priority - Rodent activity present as evidenced by rodent droppings found. Observed 3 rodent droppings on top of chemicals in dishwasher area. Observed 3 rodent droppings behind soda machine. Observed 5 rodent droppings on floor in corner behind canned food and around reach in cooler. In back food prep area. Warning
  • 41-10-4:High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Observed in use utensils stored in sanitizer. Operator removed utensils. **Corrective Action Taken** Warning
  • 22-02-4:Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris. Pizza conveyor belt. Repeat Violation Warning
  • 31A-11-4:Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed plastic container stored in hand wash sink at cook line. Warning
  • 53B-01-5:Intermediate - No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Warning

12/3/2024· 1y 3mo ago

Visit ID: 10731840

Met Inspection Standards

1 high, 2 int, 8 basic

  • 36-32-5:Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Observed water damage on ceiling tiles in back storage area
  • 36-73-4:Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris underneath upright reach in coolers in hallway/wait station and underneath ice machine. Observed buildup of heavy grease behind cooking equipment. Educated operator on importance of cleaning floor. Repeat Violation
  • 36-11-4:Basic - Floors not maintained smooth and durable. Kitchen and dishwasher area. Educated operator on importance of having smooth and easily cleanable floors. Repeat Violation
  • 38-07-4:Basic - Lights in food preparation, food storage or warewashing area missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers. Lightbulbs above ice bin soda machine. Educated operator on the importance of having protective covers on lightbulbs.
  • 23-03-4:Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris on shelving at cook line.
  • 33-16-4:Basic - Open dumpster lid. Operator closed dumpster lid. Corrected On-Site
  • 14-33-4:Basic - Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Reach in cooler in hallway to back office. Educated operator on having smooth and easily cleanable shelves. Repeat Violation
  • 36-30-4:Basic - Wall not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in back storage area. Educated operator on having smooth and easily cleanable walls. Repeat Violation
  • 41-10-4:High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored clean food equipment. Operator removed chemicals. 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. Provided operator with written procedures. Corrected On-Site
  • 22-02-4:Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris. Pizza conveyor belt.

9/23/2024· 1y 5mo ago

Visit ID: 8735731

Met Inspection Standards

1 int, 10 basic

  • 35A-06-4:Basic - Accumulation of dead insects in control devices.
  • 36-32-5:Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Observed water damage on ceiling tiles in back storage area.
  • 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.
  • 36-73-4:Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris underneath upright reach in coolers in hallway/wait station.
  • 36-11-4:Basic - Floors not maintained smooth and durable. Kitchen and dishwasher area.
  • 38-07-4:Basic - Lights in food preparation, food storage or warewashing area missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers. Lightbulbs above ice bin soda machine.
  • 23-03-4:Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with debris, dirt, dust on shelving near hand wash sink and trash container in men's restroom.
  • 22-16-4:Basic - Reach-in cooler interior tracks have accumulation of soil residues.
  • 14-33-4:Basic - Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.
  • 36-30-4:Basic - Wall not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in back storage area.
  • 31A-09-4:Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed hand wash sink at cook line blocked by cart. Operator removed cart. Corrected On-Site