Grados Pizza

1242 Sw Pine Island Rd Ste 17, Cape Coral, FL 33991

Pizza

Last inspected: Mar 31, 2026

Score

Low Risk

Grados Pizza appears in inspection records eight times, starting in 2023. On Mar 31, 2026, the health department conducted the most recent visit. When a facility lands in the low risk tier, it usually means nothing alarming showed up at the most recent visit.

Recent visits have produced comparable findings, with counts hovering near three violations per visit.

“Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled” accounts for the largest share of issues, appearing three times across the record.

That puts the facility ahead of the local pack: the average Cape Coral restaurant scores 77. There isn't much in the file that would give a customer pause.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Mar 31, 2026

Routine - Food

3 minor violations.

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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 reach-in cooler in kitchen gasket torn.

14-11-5

Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler in stand up reach-in cooler in kitchen.

29-49-6

Oct 6, 2025

Routine - Food

1 major violation. 3 minor violations.

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Intermediate - Food manager certification expired. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/

53A-03-7

Basic - Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors. **Repeat Violation**

32-04-4

Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed cell phone on prep table across from stove top.

40-06-5

Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed reach-in cooler across from cook line gasket torn. **Repeat Violation**

14-11-5

May 14, 2025

Routine - Food

1 major violation. 2 minor violations.

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Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed pasta and chicken wings not date marked in reach-in cooler. The owner placed date marking on pasta and chicken wings during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**

02C-02-5

Basic - Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom. The owner placed covered lid on receptacle in unisex restroom. **Corrected On-Site**

32-12-6

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

14-11-5

Dec 5, 2024

Complaint Full

1 major violation. 1 minor 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. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-12-05: **Time Extended**

22-02-4

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 2024-12-05: **Time Extended**

36-34-5

Oct 4, 2024

Complaint Full

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

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High Priority - Container of medicine improperly stored. Observed a bottle of medicine Aleve Liquid Gel above reach-in cooler. The owner removed the bottle of medication from above reach-in cooler. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**

41-07-4

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. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**

53B-13-5

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

22-02-4

Basic - Employee personal food not properly identified and segregated from food to be served to the public. Observed a peanut butter pie in stand up reach-in cooler. **Warning**

08B-49-4

Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. **Warning**

36-34-5

Aug 6, 2024

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 meatballs (48F - Cold Holding) in reach-in cooler across from oven. The owner moved the meatballs into reach-in cooler across from pizza maker. **Corrective Action Taken**

03A-02-5

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

22-02-4

53B-13-5

Dec 6, 2023

Routine - Food

2 major violations. 1 minor violation.

View 3 violations

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 Control Paperwork for Pizza Slices. The owner is printing out and placing in files. **Corrective Action Taken**

03F-10-5

Intermediate - Water pressure lacking at fixtures that require the use of water. Observed very low water pressure in restroom.

27-17-4

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

12B-13-4

Aug 9, 2023

Food-Licensing Inspection

No violations found.

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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Grados Pizza last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Grados Pizza on file is from Mar 31, 2026. The public record contains eight inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Grados Pizza?

Across the inspection record, “ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Grados Pizza.

How does Grados Pizza compare to other restaurants in Cape Coral?

Grados Pizza most recently scored 86 out of 100, which is higher than the Cape Coral average of 77.

Has Grados Pizza's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Grados Pizza have averaged around three violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Grados 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 Grados Pizza inspected?

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

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