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CAPONES COAL FIRED PIZZA

With 6 documented inspections, CAPONES COAL FIRED PIZZA in FORT MYERS has achieved a 2.9/5 food safety rating. Recent inspections show improving food safety practices.

Last inspection: 1 months ago · 6 reports on file

2225 First Street
Fort Myers, Florida, 33901
River District
Lee County County

Overall Food Safety Rating

★★½☆☆ (2.9/5)
Based on 6 health inspection reports

All Inspection Reports

3/11/2026· 1mo ago

Visit ID: 10876104

Met Inspection Standards

5 int, 4 basic

  • 16-23-4:Basic - Accumulation of lime scale on the inside of the dishmachine. Observed lime scale buildup in the interior of ice machine. Repeat Violation
  • 36-36-4:Basic - Ceiling tile missing. Observed multiple vertical ceiling tiles missing at ware washing area.
  • 51-13-4:Basic - No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted. Observed no choking sign posted. Emailed operator the form which was posted during inspection. Corrected On-Site
  • 36-02-5:Basic - Unsealed concrete floor in food preparation, food storage, warewashing area or bathroom. Observed unsealed concrete at ware washing area and Walk in Cooler.
  • 02C-03-5:Intermediate - Commercially processed ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food opened and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. Observed open talon of milk not date marked at bar. Operator date marked the food item. 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. Observed no written procedure. Emailed operator the written procedure and printed it during inspection. Corrected On-Site
  • 22-02-4:Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed residue buildup on can opener blade at prep table next to ware washing area. Operator cleaned and sanitized the blade. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation
  • 31A-11-4:Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed multiple ice cubes at wait station handwash sink. Educated the operator of strictly using the handwash sink for handwashing. Repeat Violation
  • 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.

5/28/2025· 10mo ago

Visit ID: 10846960

Met Inspection Standards

2 high, 2 int, 6 basic

  • 22-20-5:Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.
  • 16-23-4:Basic - Accumulation of lime scale on the inside of the dishmachine.
  • 14-11-5:Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed reach-in cooler across from cook line gasket torn.
  • 23-03-4:Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed build up grease under cooking unit on cook line.
  • 21-08-4:Basic - Wiping cloth quaternary ammonium compound sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. The manager changed out sanitizer bucket during inspection. Corrected On-Site
  • 21-38-4:Basic - Wiping cloth sanitizing solution stored on the floor on cook line. The manager doubled bucketed the quaternary sanitizer bucket during inspection. Corrected On-Site
  • 01B-01-4:High Priority - Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale. Observed 1 dented/rusted can under the can storage rack. The manager they were sending that can back to retailer. **Corrective Action Taken**
  • 08A-20-5:High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Observed shelled eggs in container above the raw shrimp in walk-in cooler. The manager moved the Shelled Eggs beside the raw shrimp and raw chicken in walk-in cooler. Corrected On-Site
  • 31A-11-4:Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed handwashing sink in prep station being used as a dump sink. The manager spoke to personal about only utilizing handwashing sink for handwashing only. **Corrective Action Taken**
  • 31B-02-4:Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink on cook line. The manager placed paper towels in paper towel dispenser. Corrected On-Site

2/25/2025· 1y 1mo ago

Visit ID: 8880078

Met Inspection Standards

1 int, 1 basic

  • 36-68-5:Basic - Hood ventilation system inadequate as evidenced by grease accumulation on walls/ceiling.
  • 22-02-4:Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed soda nozzle at bar area as soiled.
  • 48-04-4:Propane tank (larger than 2.7 lb. water capacity/1 lb. gas capacity) located inside of the building. For reporting purposes only. Observed 2 propane tanks in building by office area. Operator moved tanks outside. Corrected On-Site

9/4/2024· 1y 7mo ago

Visit ID: 8787641

Met Inspection Standards

1 basic

  • 12B-07-4:Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Operator discarded drink. Corrected On-Site

2/13/2024· 2y 2mo ago

Visit ID: 8500423

Met Inspection Standards

1 high, 1 int, 3 basic

  • 22-20-5:Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.
  • 36-17-5:Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair.
  • 08B-38-4:Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed boxes of chicken on floor in walk-in cooler.
  • 03A-02-5:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed wings (59F - Cold Holding) in reach-in cooler across from cook line. The manager discarded container of wings. Corrected On-Site
  • 31A-11-4:Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than hand washing as a dump sink in bar area.

9/13/2023· 2y 7mo ago

Visit ID: 8386579

Met Inspection Standards

1 high, 1 basic

  • 14-01-5:Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed container used as scoop in diced tomatoes in reach in cooler across from pizza ovens. Operator discarded item. Corrected On-Site
  • 03B-01-6:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed in server station near soup warmer: melted butter (87F - Hot Holding). Operator began reheating item. **Corrective Action Taken**