Maria's Pizzeria & Restaurant
Last inspected: Jan 7, 2026
82
Score
Public records show 15 inspections at Maria's Pizzeria & Restaurant stretching back to 2022. The most recent report on file is from Jan 7, 2026. Diners can read the low risk label as a sign that recent inspections have gone well.
The trend has not been favorable: recent inspections average around six violations each, up from closer to one violation before.
Across the inspection history, “floor soiled/has accumulation of debris” is the issue that surfaces most often, recorded nine times.
Compared to the broader Cape Coral restaurant scene, where the average is 77, this is a stronger showing. The full record sits in fairly typical territory for a working restaurant.
15
Inspections
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Critical latest
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Major latest
4
Minor latest
Inspection History
Jan 7, 2026
Complaint Partial
4 minor violations.
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Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense yeast. Educated operator on importance of having handles with scoops. Operator removed cup. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
14-01-5
Basic - Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation. Observed acoustic ceiling tiles in back food prep area kitchen. Educated operator on importance of having smooth and easily cleanable ceiling. **Repeat Violation**
36-37-5
Basic - Floors not maintained smooth and durable. Kitchen and dishwasher area. Educated operator on importance of having smooth and easily cleanable floors.
36-11-4
Basic - In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. Operator removed knife. **Corrected On-Site**
10-17-4
82
Dec 18, 2025
Complaint Full
2 critical violations.
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High Priority - - From initial inspection : 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. Observed chlorine concentration at 0 ppm. Operator primed sanitizer and called technician. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-12-18: **Time Extended**
22-41-4
High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb in dishwash area. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-12-18: **Time Extended**
29-34-4
74
Dec 17, 2025
Complaint Full
5 critical violations. 7 minor violations.
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High Priority - Rodent activity present as evidenced by rodent droppings found. Observed 5 rodent droppings on reach in cooler sliding door tracks. Observed 2 rodent droppings on floor underneath shelving in dry storage. Total: 7 rodent droppings. **Warning**
35A-04-4
High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Observed tongs stored in sanitizer. Operator removed tongs. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
41-10-4
High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb in dishwash area. **Warning**
29-34-4
High Priority - Wiping cloth sanitizer solution exceeds the maximum concentration allowed. Observed quaternary ammonium concentration at 400+ppm. Operator dumped sanitizer. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
41-27-4
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. Observed chlorine concentration at 0 ppm. Operator primed sanitizer and called technician. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
22-41-4
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense spice at cook line. Operator removed cup. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
14-01-5
Basic - Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. Observed acoustic ceiling tiles in kitchen. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
36-37-5
Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Observed buildup of grease on floor behind cooking equipment. Observed debris underneath reach in coolers. Educated operator on importance of cleaning floor. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
36-73-4
Basic - Floors not maintained smooth and durable. Kitchen and dishwasher area. Educated operator on importance of having smooth and easily cleanable floors. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
36-11-4
Basic - Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers in walk in cooler. Operator removed employee beverage. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
12B-13-4
Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease behind cook line. **Warning**
36-27-5
Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Cook line. **Warning**
21-12-4
33
Oct 3, 2025
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Oct 2, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 3 minor violations.
View 4 violations
High Priority - Rodent activity present as evidenced by rodent droppings found. Observed 2 rodent droppings at office entrance and 1 dropping underneath handwash sink at cook line. Operator discarded droppings. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
35A-04-4
Basic - Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. Observed acoustic ceiling tiles in kitchen. **Warning**
36-37-5
Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Observed buildup of grease behind cooking equipment. Observed debris around equipment at beverage station in dining room. Educated operator on importance of cleaning floor. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
36-73-4
Basic - Floors not maintained smooth and durable. Kitchen and dishwasher area. Educated operator on importance of having smooth and easily cleanable floors. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
36-11-4
74
Jan 10, 2025
Complaint Full
No violations found.
100
Jan 9, 2025
Complaint Full
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 5 minor violations.
View 8 violations
High Priority - Rodent activity present as evidenced by rodent droppings found. Observed 2 rodent droppings on floor near kitchen back exit. Observed 2 rodent droppings on floor in corner near underneath single service item storage area. Observed 2 rodent droppings on floor in employee restroom. **Warning**
35A-04-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed plastic container stored in hand wash sink at cook line. Educated operator on hand wash sink only. Operator removed plastic container. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
31A-11-4
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris. Pizza conveyor belt. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
22-02-4
Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. **Warning**
24-08-4
Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Observed buildup of heavy grease behind cooking equipment. Educated operator on importance of cleaning floor. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
36-73-4
Basic - Floors not maintained smooth and durable. Kitchen and dishwasher area. Educated operator on importance of having smooth and easily cleanable floors. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
36-11-4
Basic - Open dumpster lid. Educated on closing dumpster lid. Operator closed lid. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
33-16-4
Basic - Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Reach in cooler in hallway to back office. Educated operator on having smooth and easily cleanable shelves. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
14-33-4
55
Jan 3, 2025
Complaint Full
No violations found.
100
Jan 2, 2025
Complaint Full
2 critical violations. 3 major violations. 8 minor violations.
View 13 violations
High Priority - Rodent activity present as evidenced by rodent droppings found. Observed 3 rodent droppings on top of chemicals in dishwasher area. Observed 3 rodent droppings behind soda machine. Observed 5 rodent droppings on floor in corner behind canned food and around reach in cooler. In back food prep area. **Warning**
35A-04-4
High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Observed in use utensils stored in sanitizer. Operator removed utensils. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
41-10-4
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris. Pizza conveyor belt. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
22-02-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed plastic container stored in hand wash sink at cook line. **Warning**
31A-11-4
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
Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Salad preparer. **Warning**
13-03-4
Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris underneath upright reach in coolers in hallway/wait station and underneath ice machine. Observed buildup of heavy grease behind cooking equipment. Educated operator on importance of cleaning floor. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
36-73-4
Basic - Floors not maintained smooth and durable. Kitchen and dishwasher area. Educated operator on importance of having smooth and easily cleanable floors. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
36-11-4
Basic - Lights in food preparation, food storage or warewashing area missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers. Lightbulbs above ice bin soda machine. Educated operator on the importance of having protective covers on lightbulbs. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
38-07-4
Basic - Open dumpster lid. Educated operator on importance of keeping lid closed. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
33-16-4
Basic - Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Reach in cooler in hallway to back office. Educated operator on having smooth and easily cleanable shelves. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
14-33-4
Basic - Wall not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in back storage area. Educated operator on having smooth and easily cleanable walls. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
36-30-4
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Observed water damage on ceiling tiles in back storage area **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
36-32-5
37
Dec 3, 2024
Complaint Full
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 6 minor violations.
View 8 violations
Food Obtained from Approved Sources
FL-11
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
Proper Sanitizer Contact Time and Concentration
FL-33
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
Insects, Rodents, and Animals Not Present
FL-38
Wiping Cloths Properly Used and Stored
FL-41
47
Sep 23, 2024
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 10 minor violations.
View 11 violations
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed hand wash sink at cook line blocked by cart. Operator removed cart. **Corrected On-Site**
31A-09-4
Basic - Accumulation of dead insects in control devices.
35A-06-4
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Observed water damage on ceiling tiles in back storage area.
36-32-5
Basic - Employee drinking from an unenclosed beverage container in a food preparation/clean dishware area and the container does not have a dispensing mechanism to prevent hand contact with lip contact area of drink container.
12B-12-5
Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris underneath upright reach in coolers in hallway/wait station.
36-73-4
Basic - Floors not maintained smooth and durable. Kitchen and dishwasher area.
36-11-4
Basic - Lights in food preparation, food storage or warewashing area missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers. Lightbulbs above ice bin soda machine.
38-07-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with debris, dirt, dust on shelving near hand wash sink and trash container in men's restroom.
23-03-4
Basic - Reach-in cooler interior tracks have accumulation of soil residues.
22-16-4
Basic - Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.
14-33-4
Basic - Wall not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in back storage area.
36-30-4
55
Nov 27, 2023
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 3 major violations. 7 minor violations.
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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. Observed chlorine concentration 0 ppm. Operator changed sanitizer. Rechecked concentration 100 ppm. **Corrected On-Site**
22-41-4
High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb behind kitchen exit. Educated operator on importance of having vacuum breaker on hose bibb. **Repeat Violation**
29-34-4
Intermediate - Employee washed hands in a sink other than an approved handwash sink. Observed employee washing hands at three compartment sink.
12A-03-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed hand wash sink at cook line blocked by cart. Observed removed cart. **Corrected On-Site**
31A-09-4
Intermediate - No chlorine chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Educated operator on having chlorine test strips. **Repeat Violation**
16-37-1
Basic - Ceiling tile missing above dishwash area.
36-36-4
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Observed water damage on ceiling tiles in in back dry storage, food prep area, and kitchen.
36-32-5
Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris and thick grease underneath cooking equipment and hand wash sink at cook line. **Repeat Violation**
36-73-4
Basic - Floors not maintained smooth and durable. Kitchen floor.
36-11-4
Basic - In-use spatula stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. Operator removed spatula. **Corrected On-Site**
10-17-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt on shelving above hot hold units at cook line.
23-03-4
Basic - Ripped/worn tin foil used as shelf cover. Cook line.
14-20-4
39
Jul 25, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 6 minor violations.
View 8 violations
High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb behind kitchen exit.
29-34-4
Intermediate - No chlorine and quaternary ammonium chemical test kits provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths.
16-37-1
Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris underneath equipment and upright double door reach in cooler and can storage rack.
36-73-4
Basic - Hole in or other damage to wall near back kitchen exit.
36-24-5
Basic - In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. Dishwash area.
10-17-4
Basic - Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Upright double door reach in cooler near back kitchen exit. Educated operator on smooth easily cleanable surfaces. **Repeat Violation**
14-33-4
Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Operator inverted containers. **Corrected On-Site**
25-06-4
Basic - Wiping cloth sanitizing solution stored on the floor. **Corrected On-Site**
21-38-4
58
Dec 2, 2022
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 2 major violations. 9 minor violations.
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High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored by food items. Operator removed chemical. **Corrected On-Site**
41-10-4
High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license.
50-17-2
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed mussels 48F cold hold. Operator double panned mussels with ice. **Corrective Action Taken**
03A-02-5
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed hand wash sink at cook blocked by cart. Operator removed cart. **Corrected On-Site**
31A-09-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed employee filling container with water at hand wash sink.
31A-11-4
Basic - Ceiling tile missing in back dry storage area.
36-36-4
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows water damage or is in disrepair in back dry storage.
36-32-5
Basic - Employee drinking from an unenclosed beverage container in a food preparation/clean dishware area and the container does not have a dispensing mechanism to prevent hand contact with lip contact area of drink container.
12B-12-5
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed vaping equipment stored near food. Operator removed. **Corrected On-Site**
40-06-5
Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting.
24-08-4
Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris underneath cooking equipment in kitchen.
36-73-4
Basic - Open dumpster lid.
33-16-4
Basic - Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Upright reach in cooler near beverage/wait station. **Repeat Violation**
14-33-4
Basic - Soiled dry wiping cloth in use.
21-10-4
33
Aug 5, 2022
Routine - Food
5 minor violations.
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Basic - Hole in or other damage to wall in dry storage.
36-24-5
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris behind interior reach in cooler lid.
23-03-4
Basic - Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.
14-33-4
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Dry storage and men's restroom.
36-32-5
Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris underneath upright reach in cooler near canned tomato sauce.
36-73-4
78
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Maria's Pizzeria & Restaurant last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Maria's Pizzeria & Restaurant on file is from Jan 7, 2026. The public record contains 15 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Maria's Pizzeria & Restaurant?
Across the inspection record, “floor soiled/has accumulation of debris” has been cited nine times, more than any other issue at Maria's Pizzeria & Restaurant.
How does Maria's Pizzeria & Restaurant compare to other restaurants in Cape Coral?
Maria's Pizzeria & Restaurant most recently scored 82 out of 100, which is higher than the Cape Coral average of 77.
Has Maria's Pizzeria & Restaurant's inspection record improved over time?
No. Recent inspections at Maria's Pizzeria & Restaurant have averaged around six violations per visit, up from roughly one earlier in the record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Maria's Pizzeria & Restaurant 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 Maria's Pizzeria & Restaurant inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Maria's Pizzeria & Restaurant is inspected around four times per year on average.
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