Dante's Coal Fired Pizza
Last inspected: Jan 28, 2026
50
Score
Going back to 2022, Dante's Coal Fired Pizza has 10 inspections in the public record. The most recent report on file is from Jan 28, 2026. High risk indicates the latest inspection turned up problems worth knowing about.
There hasn't been much movement either way: counts have stayed near 10 violations per visit across recent inspections.
The pattern that stands out is “accumulation of black/green mold-like substance”, which has been cited seven times.
That's lower than the typical Cape Coral restaurant, which scores around 77. There are enough flags in the record to merit a second thought.
10
Inspections
0
Critical latest
3
Major latest
8
Minor latest
Inspection History
Jan 28, 2026
Routine - Food
3 major violations. 8 minor violations.
View 11 violations
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed handwashing sink in kitchen used as an ice dump sink. Educated operator to only use. Handwashing sink for handwashing only not dumping ice. **Corrective Action Taken**
31A-11-4
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.
53B-14-5
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled.
41-17-4
Basic - Accumulation of lime scale on the inside of the dishmachine.
16-23-4
Basic - Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors. Observed both restroom doors not tight fitting.
32-04-4
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance.
36-34-5
Basic - Ice scoop handle in contact with ice in bar. Ice scooper was removed from ice bin. **Corrected On-Site**
10-08-5
Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. The utensils was removed from the container of water. **Corrected On-Site**
10-07-4
Basic - In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board. The wiping cloth was removed from under cutting board. **Corrected On-Site**
21-04-4
Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Observed raw shrimp thawing in standing water.
06-01-5
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.
22-20-5
50
Aug 27, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 3 major violations. 5 minor violations.
View 9 violations
High Priority - Container of medicine improperly stored. Observed burn medicine stored above prep table. The manager removed the burn medicine from above prep table. **Corrected On-Site**
41-07-4
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink in pizza prep area. The manager placed paper towels at handwashing sink. **Corrected On-Site**
31B-02-4
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. Printed out Employee Reporting Form HR 5030-103 for Manager. The manager filled out form during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
11-26-1
Intermediate - Records/documents for required employee training do not contain all of the required information.
53B-10-4
Basic - No copy of latest inspection report available. Printed out inspection for manager. **Corrected On-Site**
51-18-6
Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed both employees placed head gear on during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
13-03-4
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance.
36-34-5
Basic - Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers in pizza prep station reach-in cooler. The manager removed open drink from reach-in cooler. **Corrected On-Site**
12B-13-4
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.
22-20-5
50
Mar 17, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 3 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 7 violations
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. **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint** - From follow-up inspection 2025-03-17: Observed dishwashing machine not sanitizing. **Admin Complaint**
22-41-4
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-03-17: Observed No Test Strips. **Time Extended**
16-37-1
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink in Pizza Prep Station. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-03-17: Observed No Paper Towels at handwashing sink in pizza station. **Admin Complaint**
31B-02-4
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed egg plant and lasagna in reach-in cooler not date marked. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-03-17: Observed grilled chicken and lasagna not date marked. **Admin Complaint**
02C-02-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-03-17: Observed ice machine very soiled. **Admin Complaint**
22-20-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom in employee restroom. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-03-17: **Time Extended**
32-12-6
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-03-17: **Time Extended**
22-08-4
55
Mar 6, 2025
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 4 major violations. 6 minor violations.
View 12 violations
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Certified Food Manager Identification
FL-02
Adequate Handwashing Facilities Supplied and Accessible
FL-10
Potentially Hazardous Food Held at Proper Temperature
FL-16
Proper Hot and Cold Holding Temperatures
FL-21
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Hot and Cold Water Available; Adequate Pressure
FL-25
Sewage and Wastewater Properly Disposed
FL-27
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Toxic Substances Properly Identified, Stored, Used
FL-32
Personal Cleanliness
FL-40
Toilet Rooms Maintained
FL-53
32
Oct 3, 2024
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 7 major violations. 5 minor violations.
View 14 violations
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw salmon and raw calimara over ready to eat ribeye in reach-in cooler beside deep frier. The chef placed the raw salmon and raw calimara on bottom shelf in reach-in cooler. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-05-6
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. The owner changed out sanitizer bucket during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
22-41-4
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. Printed out Clean Up of Vomiting and Diarrheal Events DBPR Form HR 5030-104 for Manager. The chef posted on wall during inspection.
11-27-4
Intermediate - Establishment not maintaining clam/mussel/oyster tags for 90 days. Educated chef on maintaining mussel tags on file for 90 days. **Corrective Action Taken**
01C-02-4
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. Printed out Employee Reporting Form HR 5030-103 for Manager.
11-26-1
Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink in bar.
31B-03-4
Intermediate - Raw or undercooked oysters offered and establishment has no consumer advisory sign provided on wall, menu, placard, table tent or by any other written means. Raw animal foods must be fully cooked prior to service. Emailed manager Oyster Consumer Advisory. **Corrective Action Taken**
02A-01-4
Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed lasagna and egg plant not date marked in reach-in cooler. **Repeat Violation**
02C-02-5
Intermediate - Water with a temperature of least 85 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. Observed handwashing sink in pizza prep station shut off.
27-16-5
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.
22-20-5
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance.
36-34-5
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed walk-in cooler gasket torn.
14-11-5
Basic - In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board.
21-04-4
Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris.
22-08-4
29
Mar 21, 2024
Routine - Food
2 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Certified Food Manager Identification
FL-02
Adequate Handwashing Facilities Supplied and Accessible
FL-10
Sewage and Wastewater Properly Disposed
FL-27
Proper Hot and Cold Holding Temperatures
FL-21
74
Nov 8, 2023
Food-Licensing Inspection
1 major violation.
View 1 violation
Intermediate - No written procedures available for use of time as a public health control to hold time/temperature control for safety food. Emailed Time As Public Health Control Written Procedures for pizza slices. **Corrective Action Taken**
03F-10-5
90
Feb 20, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 4 major violations. 5 minor violations.
View 10 violations
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 set up 3 compartment sink. **Corrective Action Taken** **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-02-20: The manager stated the dishwashing machine was serviced.
22-41-4
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : 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 manager DBPR Form HR 5030-104. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-02-20: **Time Extended**
11-27-4
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed cutting board soiled. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-02-20: **Time Extended**
22-02-4
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : 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. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-02-20: **Time Extended**
11-26-1
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Proof of required state approved employee training not available for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-02-20: Observed Employee Training Booklets (SafeStaff) but not completely filled out.
53B-13-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ceiling tile missing. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-02-20: **Time Extended**
36-36-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-02-20: **Time Extended**
36-32-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Hole in or other damage to wall. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-02-20: **Time Extended**
36-24-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Light shield damaged/in disrepair. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-02-20: **Time Extended**
38-01-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-02-20: **Time Extended**
22-20-5
45
Feb 17, 2023
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 5 major violations. 7 minor violations.
View 15 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed ribs (49F - Cold Holding) and chicken wings (48F - Cold Holding). The operator discarded ribs and chicken. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
03A-02-5
High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Observed ribs (49F - Cold Holding) and chicken wings (48F - Cold Holding). The operator discarded ribs and chicken. **Warning**
01B-02-5
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 set up 3 compartment sink. **Corrective Action Taken** **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
22-41-4
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 manager DBPR Form HR 5030-104. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
11-27-4
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed cutting board soiled. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
22-02-4
Intermediate - No list of certified food service managers available at the establishment. I was able to pull information off of last inspection. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
53A-08-4
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. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
11-26-1
Intermediate - Proof of required state approved employee training not available for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. **Warning**
53B-13-5
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
22-20-5
Basic - Ceiling tile missing. **Warning**
36-36-4
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. **Warning**
36-32-5
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 ambient temperature 48F across from pizza maker. **Warning**
14-74-7
Basic - Hole in or other damage to wall. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
36-24-5
Basic - Light shield damaged/in disrepair. **Warning**
38-01-4
Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
29-49-6
27
Nov 2, 2022
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 4 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed cutting boards soiled. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2022-11-02: **Time Extended**
22-02-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2022-11-02: **Time Extended**
22-20-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Hole in or other damage to doors. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2022-11-02: **Time Extended**
36-24-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed reach-in cooler across from oven gasket torn. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2022-11-02: **Time Extended**
14-11-5
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 2022-11-02: **Time Extended**
36-34-5
74
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Dante's Coal Fired Pizza last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Dante's Coal Fired Pizza on file is from Jan 28, 2026. The public record contains 10 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Dante's Coal Fired Pizza?
Across the inspection record, “accumulation of black/green mold-like substance” has been cited seven times, more than any other issue at Dante's Coal Fired Pizza.
How does Dante's Coal Fired Pizza compare to other restaurants in Cape Coral?
Dante's Coal Fired Pizza most recently scored 50 out of 100, which is lower than the Cape Coral average of 77.
Has Dante's Coal Fired Pizza's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Dante's Coal Fired Pizza have averaged around 10 violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a high risk rating mean?
A high risk rating at Dante's Coal Fired Pizza means the most recent inspection flagged either critical violations or a substantial number of smaller ones. Diners may want to read the violation details before deciding to visit.
How often is Dante's Coal Fired Pizza inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Dante's Coal Fired Pizza is inspected around three times per year on average.
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