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MARSALA PIZZA

MARSALA PIZZA maintains a 2.7/5 food safety rating based on 7 health department inspections in ESTERO. Food safety practices have remained consistent.

Last inspection: 1 months ago · 7 reports on file

20321 GRANDE OAKS BLVD #300, ESTERO 33928

Overall Food Safety Rating

★★½☆☆ (2.7/5)
Based on 7 health inspection reports

All Inspection Reports

1/12/2026· 1mo ago

Visit ID: 13497644

Met Inspection Standards

3 high, 2 int, 4 basic

  • 22-20-5:Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Repeat Violation
  • 14-74-7:Basic - Cold holding equipment not maintained in good repair. Do not store time/temperature control for safety food in this unit until the unit is repaired. Observed reach-in cooler across from cook line 47F.
  • 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 pizza prep table.
  • 10-20-4:Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses.
  • 41-07-4:High Priority - Container of medicine improperly stored. Observed a bottle of equate pain reliever above prep table. The manager removed the bottle of pain medicine from above prep table. Corrected On-Site
  • 08A-20-5:High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Observed raw chicken over raw ground beef in walk-in cooler. The manager moved the raw chicken to other side of cooler on bottom shelf with the other raw chicken. Corrected On-Site
  • 03A-02-5:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed raw shrimp (47F - Cold Holding); raw chicken (48F - Cold Holding); raw fish (48F - Cold Holding); raw steak (48F - Cold Holding) in reach-in cooler across from cook line. The manager placed all raw products on ice. **Corrective Action Taken**
  • 16-62-1:Intermediate - No measuring device available for measuring utensil surface temperature when using hot water as sanitizer in a dishmachine.
  • 02C-02-5:Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed chicken wings and lasagna not date marked.

8/19/2025· 6mo ago

Visit ID: 10876226

Met Inspection Standards

2 high, 1 int, 4 basic

  • 22-20-5:Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed black mold like substance on the interior chute of the ice machine bin. operator cleaned during inspection. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation
  • 36-34-5:Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed ceiling vents soiled in the pizza prep area of the kitchen. Repeat Violation
  • 12B-07-4:Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed employee beverage on prep table in the pizza station, operator moved beverage cup. Corrected On-Site
  • 33-11-4:Basic - Missing drain plug at dumpster. Observed drain plug missing. Repeat Violation
  • 12A-07-5:High Priority - Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food. Observed employees handling dishes then change gloves without washing hands before proceeding to assemble lasagna. Counseled employee on proper handwashing technique. **Corrective Action Taken**
  • 08A-05-6:High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw chicken stored on the cookline in the short 1 door cooler above cooked lasagna. operator moved chicken. Corrected On-Site
  • 22-02-4:Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed soiled cutting board in use in the salad station.

12/12/2024· 1y 3mo ago

Visit ID: 8824758

Met Inspection Standards

4 basic

  • 22-20-5:Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed black mold like substance on interior of ice machine drop bin. Operator cleaned on site. Corrected On-Site
  • 36-34-5:Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed ceiling vents with build up of grease/food debris in the kitchen door preparation area.
  • 33-11-4:Basic - Missing drain plug at dumpster. Observed drain plug missing at dumpster. Repeat Violation
  • 35B-05-4:Basic - Outer openings not protected during operation. Observed kitchen door is open for ventilation, no screen door present. No pests present. Operator is in the process of replacing the screen. **Corrective Action Taken**

7/9/2024· 1y 8mo ago

Visit ID: 8783189

Met Inspection Standards

1 int, 4 basic

  • 10-20-4:Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Observed tongs stored on oven door handle at a level where they can brush up against potential contamination, or touch the floor if the oven door is opened. Operator removed tongs. Corrected On-Site
  • 33-11-4:Basic - Missing drain plug at dumpster. Observed drain plug missing from the dumpster behind the building.
  • 25-06-4:Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Observed coffee filters at the bar not inverted or in a lidded container for protection. Operator moved filters to plastic container with Lid. Corrected On-Site
  • 21-12-4:Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed wet wiping cloth on cook line not stored in sanitizer solution between uses. Operator removed towels. Corrected On-Site
  • 22-02-4:Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed buildup of food debris on the can opener blade next to the 3 compartment sink. Operator moved can opener to sink for cleaning. **Corrective Action Taken**

11/20/2023· 2y 3mo ago

Visit ID: 8550735

Met Inspection Standards

1 int, 1 basic

  • 16-38-5:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Inaccurate/damaged temperature and/or pressure gauge(s) on dishmachine. Observed temperature gauge not reading proper temperature on dish machine, gauge reads 170F actual temperature is 136F. - From follow-up inspection 2023-11-20: Gauge reads 170 temperature on dish machine, non reversible thermometer reads 180F. **Time Extended**
  • 16-62-1:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No measuring device available for measuring utensil surface temperature when using hot water as sanitizer in a dishmachine. Observed operator has no measuring device for high temperature dish machine. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-11-20: Observed operator has no measuring device for measuring temperature, operator ordered heat test strips. **Time Extended** **Corrective Action Taken**

11/13/2023· 2y 4mo ago

Visit ID: 8447006

Follow-up Inspection Required

1 high, 2 int, 7 basic

  • 22-20-5:Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed black mold like substance in ice machine bin interior. Operator cleaned machine. Corrected On-Site
  • 16-55-4:Basic - Dishmachine not washing/rinsing properly. Must wash, rinse and sanitize all dishware, equipment and utensils in three-compartment sink until dishmachine is functioning properly. Observed high temperature dish machine only reaching 136F.
  • 12B-02-4:Basic - Employee eating in a food preparation or other restricted area. Observed open monster energy drink on prep table where chicken is being cleaned and prepared.
  • 13-04-4:Basic - Employee with no beard guard/restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed employee preparing food with no beard guard. Repeat Violation
  • 16-38-5:Basic - Inaccurate/damaged temperature and/or pressure gauge(s) on dishmachine. Observed temperature gauge not reading proper temperature on dish machine, gauge reads 170F actual temperature is 136F.
  • 31B-04-4:Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed no hand wash sign at hand washing sink next to dishwasher.
  • 14-17-4:Basic - Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed walk in cooler shelves with rust.
  • 22-57-6:High Priority - Heat strip failed to turn black to indicate the sanitization temperature of 160 degrees Fahrenheit was achieved on the dish surface and/or high temperature holding thermometer did not reach 160F. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired. Manual non reversible thermometer only reached 136 F after 3 cycles, operator has no way to determine if machine is working properly. Warning
  • 16-62-1:Intermediate - No measuring device available for measuring utensil surface temperature when using hot water as sanitizer in a dishmachine. Observed operator has no measuring device for high temperature dish machine. Warning
  • 16-54-4:Intermediate - Wash solution in spray type hot water sanitizing dishmachine not reaching proper temperature according to manufacturer's specifications. Observed high temp dish machine not reaching a minimum temperature required. Dish machine only rinsing at 136 F. Discontinue use of dish machine until it is repaired and set up and use 3 compartment sink. **Corrective Action Taken** Warning

7/17/2023· 2y 7mo ago

Visit ID: 8381518

Met Inspection Standards

1 int, 5 basic

  • 22-20-5:Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed grey like substance in the interior of the automatic ice machine in the kitchen by rear door. Repeat Violation
  • 10-12-5:Basic - In-use ice scoop stored on soiled surface between uses. Observed ice scoop directly on top of ice machine not in a container.
  • 10-20-4:Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Observed tongs hanging from pizza oven door handle, operator placed tongs in dish area. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation
  • 33-11-4:Basic - Missing drain plug at dumpster. Observed drain plug missing from dumpster. Repeat Violation
  • 23-03-4:Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed buildup of mold like substance on reach in freezer door gaskets.
  • 16-62-1:Intermediate - No measuring device available for measuring utensil surface temperature when using hot water as sanitizer in a dishmachine. Observed operator did not know where hot sanitizer test strips were at time of inspection. Repeat Violation