East of Chicago Pizza

1306 Santa Barbara Blvd Ste 7, Cape Coral, FL 33991

Pizza

Last inspected: Apr 2, 2026

Score

Low Risk

East of Chicago Pizza has been inspected nine times since 2022. The latest inspection on file is from Apr 2, 2026. When a facility lands in the low risk tier, it usually means nothing alarming showed up at the most recent visit.

Performance has remained roughly level over recent inspections, averaging near two violations each time.

When inspectors have written things up, “no proof provided that food employees are informed” has been the most frequent reason, cited three times.

That falls roughly in the middle of the pack for Cape Coral restaurants. The file should reassure diners considering a visit.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Apr 2, 2026

Routine - Food

2 major violations. 1 minor violation.

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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. Provide operator with employee reporting form (HR 5030-103). The operator filled out form during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**

11-26-1

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

22-02-4

Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed reach-in cooler beside pizza maker gasket torn.

14-11-5

Oct 30, 2025

Routine - Food

No violations found.

100

Aug 26, 2025

Routine - Food

1 critical violation. 2 major violations.

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High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed beef (51F - Cold Holding) in reach-in cooler beside pizza maker. The operator discarded beef. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**

03A-02-5

Intermediate - Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. **Warning**

53A-01-7

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. Observed Employee Reporting Form but not filled out by employees. **Warning**

11-26-1

Mar 4, 2025

Routine - Food

1 major violation.

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Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed cutting board soiled and can opener soiled. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-03-04: **Time Extended**

22-02-4

Jan 2, 2025

Routine - Food

2 major violations.

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Intermediate - Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. **Warning**

53A-01-7

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed cutting board soiled and can opener soiled. **Warning**

22-02-4

Jul 19, 2024

Routine - Food

4 major violations.

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Food Obtained from Approved Sources

FL-11

Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized

FL-22

Approved Thawing Methods Used

FL-31

Wiping Cloths Properly Used and Stored

FL-41

Sep 7, 2023

Routine - Food

1 major violation.

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Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized

FL-22

Mar 29, 2023

Routine - Food

2 major violations. 1 minor violation.

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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

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

Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry.

42-01-4

Dec 1, 2022

Food-Licensing Inspection

No violations found.

100

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Frequently Asked Questions

When was East of Chicago Pizza last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at East of Chicago Pizza on file is from Apr 2, 2026. The public record contains nine inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at East of Chicago Pizza?

Across the inspection record, “no proof provided that food employees are informed” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at East of Chicago Pizza.

How does East of Chicago Pizza compare to other restaurants in Cape Coral?

East of Chicago Pizza most recently scored 78 out of 100, which is about the same as the Cape Coral average of 77.

Has East of Chicago Pizza's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at East of Chicago Pizza have averaged around two violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at East of Chicago Pizza 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 East of Chicago Pizza inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, East of Chicago Pizza is inspected around three times per year on average.

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