Ariani Restaurant & Lounge

1529 Se 15 Terrace, Cape Coral, FL 339903791

Last inspected: Dec 2, 2025

Score

Medium Risk

Going back to 2022, Ariani Restaurant & Lounge has seven inspections in the public record. On Dec 2, 2025, the health department conducted the most recent visit. The medium risk tier sits in the middle: not spotless, but not alarming either.

Things have been moving the wrong way, with the rolling count rising from around four violations to closer to six violations per visit.

The most common issue across all inspections has been “floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair”, showing up three times.

The city-wide average sits at 77, which Ariani Restaurant & Lounge's 64 doesn't quite reach. Nothing in the record is alarming, but there's room to improve.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Dec 2, 2025

Complaint Full

1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 4 minor violations.

View 6 violations

Hands Clean and Properly Washed

FL-08

Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels

FL-14

Potentially Hazardous Food Held at Proper Temperature

FL-16

Toxic Substances Properly Identified, Stored, Used

FL-32

Proper Sanitizer Contact Time and Concentration

FL-33

Wiping Cloths Properly Used and Stored

FL-41

Oct 23, 2025

Routine - Food

1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 5 minor violations.

View 7 violations

Hands Clean and Properly Washed

FL-08

Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels

FL-14

Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place

FL-36

Toilet Rooms Maintained

FL-53

Toxic Substances Properly Identified, Stored, Used

FL-32

Potentially Hazardous Food Held at Proper Temperature

FL-16

Proper Hot and Cold Holding Temperatures

FL-21

May 13, 2025

Routine - Food

1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 3 minor violations.

View 6 violations

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw shrimp and raw tuna over ready to eat sausage in reach-in cooler across from cook line. The owner moved the raw shrimp and raw tuna to bottom shelf in reach-in cooler. **Corrected On-Site**

08A-05-6

Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed handwashing sink in bar blocked by utensils holder. The utensils holder was removed from handwashing sink. **Corrected On-Site**

31A-09-4

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed can opener soiled.

22-02-4

Basic - Accumulation of lime scale on the inside of the dishmachine.

16-23-4

Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. **Repeat Violation**

36-17-5

Basic - Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers in stand up reach-in cooler in kitchen.

12B-13-4

Dec 4, 2024

Routine - Food

1 major violation. 4 minor violations.

View 5 violations

Food Received at Proper Temperature

FL-12

Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels

FL-14

Warewashing Facilities Maintained and Used

FL-24

Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place

FL-36

Wiping Cloths Properly Used and Stored

FL-41

Feb 21, 2024

Routine - Food

1 critical violation. 4 minor violations.

View 5 violations

High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Observed raw pork over raw steaks in reach-in cooler across from cook line. The owner moved the raw steaks under the raw pork in reach- in cooler.**Corrected On-Site** **Corrected On-Site**

08A-20-5

Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair.

36-17-5

Basic - In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container of bread crumbs and flour.

10-01-5

Basic - Open dumpster lid.

33-16-4

Basic - Accumulation of lime scale on the inside of the dishmachine.

16-23-4

Sep 28, 2023

Routine - Food

1 major violation. 1 minor violation.

View 2 violations

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 owner DBPR Form HR 5030-103. **Corrective Action Taken**

11-26-1

Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair.

36-17-5

Nov 21, 2022

Routine - Food

No violations found.

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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Ariani Restaurant & Lounge last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Ariani Restaurant & Lounge on file is from Dec 2, 2025. The public record contains seven inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Ariani Restaurant & Lounge?

Across the inspection record, “floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Ariani Restaurant & Lounge.

How does Ariani Restaurant & Lounge compare to other restaurants in Cape Coral?

Ariani Restaurant & Lounge most recently scored 64 out of 100, which is lower than the Cape Coral average of 77.

Has Ariani Restaurant & Lounge's inspection record improved over time?

No. Recent inspections at Ariani Restaurant & Lounge have averaged around six violations per visit, up from roughly four earlier in the record.

What does a medium risk rating mean?

A medium risk rating at Ariani Restaurant & Lounge means the most recent inspection turned up a handful of issues that the health department wrote up but did not classify as critical.

How often is Ariani Restaurant & Lounge inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Ariani Restaurant & Lounge is inspected around two times per year on average.

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