Ginos Pizza Cape Coral
Last inspected: Mar 3, 2026
82
Score
Across the available record, Ginos Pizza Cape Coral has eight inspections on file, the first dated 2022. Inspectors last stopped by on Mar 3, 2026. When a facility lands in the low risk tier, it usually means nothing alarming showed up at the most recent visit.
The picture has improved over the last few visits: recent inspections have averaged around two violations, down from roughly five violations earlier in the record.
Looking across the full record, “no paper towels” is the recurring theme, flagged four times.
Ginos Pizza Cape Coral's latest score of 82 sits above the Cape Coral average of 77. The file should reassure diners considering a visit.
8
Inspections
1
Critical latest
0
Major latest
1
Minor latest
Inspection History
Mar 3, 2026
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 minor violation.
View 2 violations
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw chicken stored over tomatoes in large reach in cooler. Operator moved food to proper storage
08A-05-6
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Inside white Frigidaire
14-69-4
82
Aug 13, 2025
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Jul 9, 2025
Routine - Food
4 critical violations. 1 major violation.
View 5 violations
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/ **Warning** Priority: High Priority
50-08-7
High Priority - Observed: Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. To go grocery bag used to store bread. Operator moved food to food grade bags. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning** Priority: High Priority
14-31-5
High Priority - Observed: Raw animal food stored over or with unwashed produce. Raw shelled eggs stored over unwashed tomatoes. Operator moved food to proper storage. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning** Priority: High Priority
08A-04-5
High Priority - Observed: Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. pizza (74 F - Cold Holding) on from counter. Per operator pizza was made 90 minutes prior and operator will place pizza on Time As Public Health Control. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning** Priority: High Priority
03A-02-5
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
50
May 7, 2025
Food-Licensing Inspection
3 major violations.
View 3 violations
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 Owner Clean Up of Vomiting and Diarrheal Events DBPR Form HR 5030-104. **Corrective Action Taken**
11-27-4
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. The owner 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. Emailed Owner Employee Reporting Form HR 5030-103. **Corrective Action Taken**
11-26-1
74
Aug 5, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 4 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 8 violations
High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. **Admin Complaint**
50-17-3
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed cutting board soiled.
22-02-4
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink in kitchen.
31B-02-4
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 and meatballs not date marked in stand up reach-in cooler.
02C-02-5
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.
53B-14-5
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance.
36-34-5
Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. The tongs was removed from oven door. **Corrected On-Site**
10-20-4
Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris.
22-08-4
50
Sep 28, 2023
Routine - Food
2 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 4 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
Intermediate - No written procedures available for use of time as a public health control to hold time/temperature control for safety food. Emailed owner Time As Public Health for Pizza Slices. **Corrective Action Taken**
03F-10-5
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance.
36-34-5
Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Observed interior of microwave soiled.
22-08-4
74
Dec 15, 2022
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink.
31B-02-4
Basic - In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board. **Repeat Violation**
21-04-4
Basic - Equipment in poor repair gasket torn.
14-11-5
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance.
36-34-5
78
Jul 25, 2022
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 5 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. **Corrected On-Site**
31B-02-4
Basic - Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers.
12B-13-4
Basic - Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom.
32-12-5
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed stand up reach-in cooler gasket torn.
14-11-5
Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses.
10-20-4
Basic - In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board.
21-04-4
70
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Ginos Pizza Cape Coral last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Ginos Pizza Cape Coral on file is from Mar 3, 2026. The public record contains eight inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Ginos Pizza Cape Coral?
Across the inspection record, “no paper towels” has been cited four times, more than any other issue at Ginos Pizza Cape Coral.
How does Ginos Pizza Cape Coral compare to other restaurants in Cape Coral?
Ginos Pizza Cape Coral most recently scored 82 out of 100, which is higher than the Cape Coral average of 77.
Has Ginos Pizza Cape Coral's inspection record improved over time?
Yes. Recent inspections at Ginos Pizza Cape Coral have averaged around two violations per visit, down from roughly five earlier in the record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Ginos Pizza Cape Coral 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 Ginos Pizza Cape Coral inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Ginos Pizza Cape Coral is inspected around two times per year on average.
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