Mangia Bene
Last inspected: Jan 15, 2026
64
Score
Public records show 10 inspections at Mangia Bene stretching back to 2022. The most recent visit was on Jan 15, 2026. Diners should read medium risk as a signal that some issues exist but aren't extreme.
Violation counts have held steady across recent visits, averaging around six violations each.
“Equipment in poor repair” comes up most often, recorded nine times in the inspection record.
By comparison, the average Cape Coral facility scores 77, putting Mangia Bene on the weaker side. The full record sits in fairly typical territory for a working restaurant.
10
Inspections
0
Critical latest
2
Major latest
5
Minor latest
Inspection History
Jan 15, 2026
Routine - Food
2 major violations. 5 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths.
16-37-1
Intermediate - No written procedures available for use of time as a public health control to hold time/temperature control for safety food. Emailed owner the Time As Public Health form for pizza slices. **Corrective Action Taken**
03F-10-5
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed walk-in cooler gasket torn and reach-in cooler across from cook line not secure on hinges.
14-11-5
Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair.
36-17-5
Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed boxes of food on floor in walk-in freezer.
08B-38-4
Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris.
22-08-4
Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit.
10-07-4
64
Aug 28, 2025
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
View 4 violations
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 2025-08-28: **Time Extended**
16-37-1
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Accumulation of lime scale on the inside of the dishmachine. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-08-28: **Time Extended**
16-23-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed reach-in cooler across from cook line and walk-in cooler gasket torn. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-08-28: **Time Extended**
14-11-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-08-28: **Time Extended**
36-17-5
78
Aug 27, 2025
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 1 major violation. 4 minor violations.
View 8 violations
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 manager re-set the sanitizer line see dishwashing machine re-check. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
22-41-4
High Priority - Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. Observed 1 live roach in kitchen in dishwashing area. The owner cleaned and sanitized area live roach was observed. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
35A-05-4
High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Observed glass eye cleaner chemicals by steam table. The operator removed eye cleaner and chlorine sanitizer bucket on prep table. The eye cleaner and sanitizer bucket was removed from steam table and prep table. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
41-10-4
Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. **Warning**
16-37-1
Basic - Accumulation of lime scale on the inside of the dishmachine. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
16-23-4
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed reach-in cooler across from cook line and walk-in cooler gasket torn. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
14-11-5
Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. **Warning**
36-17-5
Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. **Warning**
10-07-4
47
Mar 11, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 6 minor violations.
View 7 violations
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw beef over ready to eat pasta ravioli in stand up reach-in freezer. The operator moved the raw beef to bottom shelf in stand up reach-in freezer. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
08A-05-6
Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. **Warning**
10-07-4
Basic - Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers in stand up reach-in cooler beside cook line. **Warning**
12B-13-4
Basic - Accumulation of lime scale on the inside of the dishmachine. **Warning**
16-23-4
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. **Warning**
36-34-5
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed walk-in cooler gasket torn. **Warning**
14-11-5
Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. **Warning**
36-17-5
64
Oct 18, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 3 major violations. 5 minor violations.
View 9 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed raw breaded veal (45F - Cold Holding); raw breaded chicken (46F - Cold Holding) in reach-in cooler across from cook line. The cook placed the raw products on ice. **Corrective Action Taken**
03A-02-5
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed handwashing sink in kitchen used to store a container of hot water.
31A-11-4
Intermediate - Water with a temperature of least 85 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. Observed handwashing sink in kitchen shut off due to plumbing issues. The manager stated a work order is in place for service. **Corrective Action Taken**
27-16-5
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed cutting board soiled.
22-02-4
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. **Repeat Violation**
36-34-5
Basic - Duct tape used to repair nonfood-contact surface. Observed grey duct tape used on reach-in cooler in prep area.
14-71-4
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed cell phone above prep table.
40-06-5
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed gasket torn.
14-11-5
Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed container of bread rolls on floor in kitchen.
08B-38-4
50
Feb 6, 2024
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
View 3 violations
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 2024-02-06: **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 2024-02-06: **Time Extended**
36-34-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed reach-in cooler gasket across from cook line torn and walk-in cooler gasket. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-02-06: **Time Extended**
14-11-5
82
Dec 5, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 5 major violations. 5 minor violations.
View 11 violations
High Priority - Container of medicine improperly stored. Observed containers of medications above prep table. The manager moved all medication to a designated medicine cabinet. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
41-07-4
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed cutting board soiled. **Warning**
22-02-4
Intermediate - No currently certified food service manager on duty with four or more employees engaged in food preparation/handling. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ **Warning**
53A-05-6
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink at hand washing sink behind front counter. **Warning**
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. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
11-26-1
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. **Warning**
41-17-4
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. **Warning**
22-20-5
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. **Warning**
36-34-5
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed reach-in cooler gasket across from cook line torn and walk-in cooler gasket. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
14-11-5
Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit beside cook line. **Warning**
10-07-4
Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed no hand washing sign at hand washing sink across steam table. **Warning**
31B-04-4
41
Jul 25, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 7 minor violations.
View 10 violations
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed shelled eggs over red beans in walk-in cooler. The manager placed shelled over raw chicken in walk-in cooler. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-05-6
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. The owner printed out and filled out on some employees during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
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 owner DBPR Form HR 5030-104. **Corrective Action Taken**
11-27-4
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 - 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.
40-06-5
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed reach-in cooler gasket torn across from cook line.
14-11-5
Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. **Repeat Violation**
36-17-5
Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed boxes supplies on floor in walk-in freezer.
08B-38-4
Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit beside cook line.
10-07-4
50
Jan 19, 2023
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 1 major violation. 4 minor violations.
View 8 violations
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Adequate Handwashing Facilities Supplied and Accessible
FL-10
Food Received at Proper Temperature
FL-12
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
Wiping Cloths Properly Used and Stored
FL-41
39
Sep 14, 2022
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 6 major violations. 8 minor violations.
View 15 violations
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw breaded veal and raw breaded chicken over ready to eat egg plant in reach-in cooler across from cook line. The ready to eat egg plant was moved above raw breaded veal and raw breaded chicken. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
08A-05-6
Intermediate - Food manager certification expired. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ **Warning**
53A-03-7
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed containers in hand washing sink across from steam table. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
31A-09-4
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
31B-02-4
Intermediate - No written procedures available for use of time as a public health control to hold time/temperature control for safety food. Observed No written plan for pizza slices. Emailed owner HR Form 5022-90 Time Public Health Control. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
03F-10-5
Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed ground beef and lasagna in reach-in cooler not date marked. **Warning**
02C-02-5
Intermediate - Required employee training expired for all employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. **Warning**
53B-05-5
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. **Warning**
36-34-5
Basic - Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom. **Warning**
32-12-5
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed reach-in cooler gasket torn across cook line. **Warning**
14-11-5
Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. **Warning**
36-17-5
Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed raw ground beef on floor in walk-in freezer. **Warning**
08B-38-4
Basic - Ice scoop handle in contact with ice. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
10-08-5
Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit beside cook line. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
10-07-4
Basic - Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. **Warning**
12B-13-4
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Mangia Bene last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Mangia Bene on file is from Jan 15, 2026. The public record contains 10 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Mangia Bene?
Across the inspection record, “equipment in poor repair” has been cited nine times, more than any other issue at Mangia Bene.
How does Mangia Bene compare to other restaurants in Cape Coral?
Mangia Bene most recently scored 64 out of 100, which is lower than the Cape Coral average of 77.
Has Mangia Bene's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Mangia Bene have averaged around six violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a medium risk rating mean?
A medium risk rating at Mangia Bene means the most recent inspection turned up a handful of issues that the health department wrote up but did not classify as critical.
How often is Mangia Bene inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Mangia Bene is inspected around three times per year on average.
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