Moretti Cucina Italiana
Last inspected: Oct 14, 2025
32
Score
Public records show nine inspections at Moretti Cucina Italiana stretching back to 2022. On Oct 14, 2025, the health department conducted the most recent visit. A high risk tier suggests the facility had a rough recent inspection, with multiple violations on record.
Things have been moving the wrong way, with the rolling count rising from around seven violations to closer to 11 violations per visit.
The pattern that stands out is “in-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces”, which has been cited four times.
Moretti Cucina Italiana's latest score of 32 falls below the Cape Coral average of 77. There are enough flags in the record to merit a second thought.
9
Inspections
4
Critical latest
3
Major latest
5
Minor latest
Inspection History
Oct 14, 2025
Routine - Food
4 critical violations. 3 major violations. 5 minor violations.
View 12 violations
High Priority - Nonfood-grade containers used for food storage - direct contact with food. Observed metal bins made to be used for a trash container used to store flour. Educated operator on the importance of using food grade containers. **Repeat Violation**
14-15-4
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Observed container of repackaged raw frozen chicken stored over box of fish in reach in freezer.
08A-02-6
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed chopped tomatoes 48F cold hold, pasta 52F cold hold more than 4 hours. Stop Sale. Operator discarded time/temperature control for safety foods and called technician. **Corrective Action Taken**
03A-02-5
High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored by clean single service containers in dry storage.
41-10-4
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris. Can opener and slicer Educated operator in cleaning can opener and slicer daily. **Repeat Violation**
22-02-4
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink in kitchen. Operator placed paper towels at hand wash sink. **Corrected On-Site**
31B-02-4
Intermediate - Operator is not properly tracking/marking the number of days ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite was held at refrigeration temperatures prior to freezing in order to properly date mark the food when it is thawed and held at refrigeration temperatures again. Observed precooked meatballs not date marked.
02C-04-5
Basic - Accumulation of gray/slime-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.
22-20-5
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in cooler.
14-69-4
Basic - Ice scoop handle in contact with ice.
10-08-5
Basic - In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. Educated operator on proper storage of knives.
10-17-4
Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris/grease underneath fryers.
36-73-4
32
Jul 17, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 7 violations
High Priority - Nonfood-grade containers used for food storage - direct contact with food. Observed metal bins made to be used for a trash container used to store flour. Educated operator on the importance of using food grade containers. **Repeat Violation**
14-15-4
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris. Can opener. Educated operator on cleaning can opener daily. **Repeat Violation**
22-02-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed hand wash sink in kitchen used to store spray bottles. Educated operator on hand wash sink only. **Repeat Violation**
31A-11-4
Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured.
51-11-4
Basic - In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. Operator removed knives. **Corrected On-Site**
10-17-4
Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses.
10-20-4
Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Coffee filters.
25-06-4
58
Oct 30, 2024
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 5 major violations. 6 minor violations.
View 13 violations
High Priority - Nonfood-grade containers used for food storage - direct contact with food. Observed metal bins made to be used for a trash container used to store flour. Educated operator on the importance of using food grade containers. **Repeat Violation**
14-15-4
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed ricotta cheese 45F cold hold less than 4 hours. Operator turned down reach in cooler. **Corrective Action Taken**
03A-02-5
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed plastic container stored in hand wash sink in kitchen. Observed Operator removed plastic container. Observed pitcher stored in front service hand wash sink. **Corrected On-Site**
31A-11-4
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Employee restroom.
31B-02-4
Intermediate - No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products.
05-08-4
Intermediate - Water pressure lacking at fixtures that require the use of water. Men's restroom hand wash sink.
27-17-4
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris behind slicer blade and on can opener.
22-02-4
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense sugar.
14-01-5
Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured.
51-11-4
Basic - In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. **Corrected On-Site**
10-17-4
Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Hand wash sink in kitchen educated operator on importance of having hand wash sign. **Repeat Violation**
31B-04-4
Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler across from stove.
29-49-6
Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry.
42-01-4
33
Jul 29, 2024
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 2 major violations. 7 minor violations.
View 11 violations
Certified Food Manager Identification
FL-02
Proper Eating, Tasting, Drinking, or Tobacco Use
FL-06
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Adequate Handwashing Facilities Supplied and Accessible
FL-10
Insects, Rodents, and Animals Not Present
FL-38
Food Received at Proper Temperature
FL-12
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Potentially Hazardous Food Held at Proper Temperature
FL-16
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
30
Dec 15, 2023
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 3 major violations. 6 minor violations.
View 11 violations
High Priority - Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food.
12A-07-5
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Observed repackaged raw frozen chicken stored over box of raw frozen bacon. Operator placed raw chicken on bottom shelf. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-02-6
Intermediate - Clam/mussel tags not maintained in chronological order according to the last date they were served in the establishment.
01C-05-4
Intermediate - Clam/mussel tags not marked with last date served.
01C-03-4
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.org) 866-372-7233. Educated operator on updating food safety handler training. **Repeat Violation**
53B-14-5
Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured.
51-11-4
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Operator removed beverage. **Corrected On-Site**
12B-07-4
Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Cooks.
13-03-4
Basic - Food not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor. Observed bag of potatoes stored on floor in walk in cooler.
08B-47-4
Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Hand wash sink in dishwash area.
31B-04-4
Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination.
25-06-4
41
Sep 25, 2023
Food-Licensing Inspection
No violations found.
100
Aug 22, 2023
Routine - Food
3 major violations. 7 minor violations.
View 10 violations
Proper Eating, Tasting, Drinking, or Tobacco Use
FL-06
Adequate Handwashing Facilities Supplied and Accessible
FL-10
Food Obtained from Approved Sources
FL-11
Food Received at Proper Temperature
FL-12
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Insects, Rodents, and Animals Not Present
FL-38
Personal Cleanliness
FL-40
Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Designed and Constructed
FL-50
Plumbing Maintained; Sewage Disposal
FL-51
Toilet Rooms Maintained
FL-53
45
Jan 18, 2023
Routine - Food
3 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Hot and Cold Water Available; Adequate Pressure
FL-25
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
Wiping Cloths Properly Used and Stored
FL-41
Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Designed and Constructed
FL-50
Plumbing Maintained; Sewage Disposal
FL-51
52
Oct 28, 2022
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 2 major violations. 8 minor violations.
View 13 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed precooked sausage 53F cold hold. Operator discarded sausage. **Corrective Action Taken**
03A-02-5
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. Sanitizer primed. Rechecked concentration at 50 ppm. Educated operator on importance of priming sanitizer. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
22-41-4
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Observed repackaged raw meat stored over bags of blue cheese. Operator switched raw meat to bottom shelf. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-02-6
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed plastic container stored in hand wash sink in dishwash area. Operator removed container. **Corrected On-Site**
31A-11-4
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Hand wash sink in dishwash area. Operator placed paper towels at hand wash sink. **Corrected On-Site**
31B-02-4
Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Cook.
13-03-4
Basic - Food not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor. Observed containers of onions and potatoes stored on floor in walk in cooler.
08B-47-4
Basic - Ice scoop handle in contact with ice.
10-08-5
Basic - In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. Cook line. Operator removed. **Corrected On-Site**
10-17-4
Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. **Corrected On-Site**
10-20-4
Basic - In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board. Educated operator on importance of not using wiping cloth underneath cutting board. **Repeat Violation**
21-04-4
Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. **Corrected On-Site**
25-06-4
Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated gray-like substance in dishwash area.
36-27-5
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Moretti Cucina Italiana last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Moretti Cucina Italiana on file is from Oct 14, 2025. The public record contains nine inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Moretti Cucina Italiana?
Across the inspection record, “in-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces” has been cited four times, more than any other issue at Moretti Cucina Italiana.
How does Moretti Cucina Italiana compare to other restaurants in Cape Coral?
Moretti Cucina Italiana most recently scored 32 out of 100, which is lower than the Cape Coral average of 77.
Has Moretti Cucina Italiana's inspection record improved over time?
No. Recent inspections at Moretti Cucina Italiana have averaged around 11 violations per visit, up from roughly seven earlier in the record.
What does a high risk rating mean?
A high risk rating at Moretti Cucina Italiana means the most recent inspection flagged either critical violations or a substantial number of smaller ones. Diners may want to read the violation details before deciding to visit.
How often is Moretti Cucina Italiana inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Moretti Cucina Italiana is inspected around three times per year on average.
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