Detroit Pizza Joint
Last inspected: Feb 17, 2026
86
Score
Detroit Pizza Joint appears in inspection records seven times, starting in 2023. The latest inspection on file is from Feb 17, 2026. Low risk means the most recent visit produced few or no significant findings.
Things have been moving the wrong way, with the rolling count rising from around three violations to closer to six violations per visit.
When inspectors have written things up, “manager or person in charge lacking proof” has been the most frequent reason, cited two times.
Compared to the broader Cape Coral restaurant scene, where the average is 77, this is a stronger showing. Nothing in the record is alarming, but there's room to improve.
7
Inspections
0
Critical latest
1
Major latest
1
Minor latest
Inspection History
Feb 17, 2026
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
View 2 violations
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Observed: No plan review submitted and approved - renovations were made or are in progress. Must submit plans and plan review application to DBPR H and R Plan Review office located at 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-1011. Plans must be submitted AND approved within 60 days. The direct link to the Plan Review page is https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/licensing/plan-review/. **Warning** Priority: Intermediate - From follow-up inspection 2026-02-17: **Time Extended**
51-16-7
Basic - - From initial inspection : Observed: Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. Acoustic ceiling tile present in dry storage area **Warning** Priority: Basic - From follow-up inspection 2026-02-17: **Time Extended**
36-37-5
86
Dec 15, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 3 major violations. 3 minor violations.
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High Priority - Observed: Establishment operating without a license from the Division of Hotels and Restaurants. Operator must obtain a public food service license from the Division of Hotels and Restaurants within 60 days. Submit a license application and payment to DBPR/Bureau of Central Intake Unit, 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-0783. To apply online or obtain an application for license visit https:// www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/ change of ownership occurred on November 1st and license has not been applied for **Warning** Priority: High Priority
50-08-7
Intermediate - Observed: No plan review submitted and approved - renovations were made or are in progress. Must submit plans and plan review application to DBPR H and R Plan Review office located at 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-1011. Plans must be submitted AND approved within 60 days. The direct link to the Plan Review page is https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/licensing/plan-review/. **Warning** Priority: Intermediate
51-16-7
Intermediate - Observed: No written procedures available for use of time as a public health control to hold time/temperature control for safety food. Operator had pizza on time as written in white board but written plan was not available. Provided operator with DBPR Form HR 5022-090 and it was completed during inspection. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning** Priority: Intermediate
03F-10-5
Intermediate - Observed: Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Spray bottle without label at triple sink. **Warning** Priority: Intermediate
41-17-4
Basic - Observed: No mop sink or curbed cleaning facility provided at establishment. **Warning** Priority: Basic
29-27-4
Basic - Observed: Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Near back door **Warning** Priority: Basic
51-11-4
Basic - Observed: Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. Acoustic ceiling tile present in dry storage area **Warning** Priority: Basic
36-37-5
55
Jul 1, 2025
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 5 major violations. 1 minor violation.
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High Priority - Container of medicine improperly stored. Container of ibuprofen on shelf of make table stored with food. Operator moved medicine to proper storage **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
41-07-4
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. mozzarella cheese (59 F - Cold Holding); prepared sausage (53 F - Cold Holding) per operator cooler just began malfunctioning. All foods moved to working cooler to cool. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
03A-02-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food identified in the written procedure as a food held using time as a public health control has no time marking and the time removed from temperature control cannot be determined. Sliced pizza has no time mark. Per operator, pizzas were made 2 hours prior at 11:00 AM and wrote times on white board. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
03F-02-5
Intermediate - Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. **Warning**
53A-01-7
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. No paper towels at kitchen hand sink. This is a repeat violation from previous inspection dated 01-28-2025 **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
31B-02-4
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**
53B-01-5
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. Provided operator with DBPR HR 5030-103 **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
11-26-1
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 operator DBPR Cleanup procedures. **Warning**
11-27-4
Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Unsecured CO2 cylinder near back door **Warning**
51-11-4
37
Jan 28, 2025
Routine - Food
4 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink in kitchen.
31B-02-4
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed cutting board soiled.
22-02-4
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.
53B-13-5
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 not date marked in reach-in cooler.
02C-02-5
Basic - In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment.
10-17-4
Basic - Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers in stand up reach-in cooler across from pizza maker.
12B-13-4
61
Oct 29, 2024
Routine - Food
3 major violations. 1 minor violation.
View 4 violations
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-10-29: Observed No Proof of Certified Manger Certification. **Admin Complaint**
53A-01-7
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : 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** - From follow-up inspection 2024-10-29: Observed No Proof of Employee Training. **Admin Complaint**
53B-01-5
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Water with a temperature of least 85 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. Observed handwashing sink in kitchen turned off. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-10-29: Observed hot water shut off. **Admin Complaint**
27-16-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair in back storage area. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-10-29: **Time Extended**
36-32-5
70
Dec 15, 2023
Food-Licensing Inspection
No violations found.
100
Mar 14, 2023
Routine - Food
2 major violations. 1 minor violation.
View 3 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 manager DBPR Form HR 5030-103. **Corrective Action Taken**
11-26-1
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**
11-27-4
Basic - Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom.
32-12-5
78
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Detroit Pizza Joint last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Detroit Pizza Joint on file is from Feb 17, 2026. The public record contains seven inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Detroit Pizza Joint?
Across the inspection record, “manager or person in charge lacking proof” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Detroit Pizza Joint.
How does Detroit Pizza Joint compare to other restaurants in Cape Coral?
Detroit Pizza Joint most recently scored 86 out of 100, which is higher than the Cape Coral average of 77.
Has Detroit Pizza Joint's inspection record improved over time?
No. Recent inspections at Detroit Pizza Joint have averaged around six violations per visit, up from roughly three earlier in the record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Detroit Pizza Joint means inspectors found minimal or no significant issues at the most recent visit. Most facilities at this tier have a clean recent inspection report.
How often is Detroit Pizza Joint inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Detroit Pizza Joint is inspected around two times per year on average.
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