Morrone's Pizzeria
Last inspected: Feb 3, 2026
55
Score
Going back to 2022, Morrone's Pizzeria has 12 inspections in the public record. Morrone's Pizzeria was last inspected on Feb 3, 2026. When a facility lands in medium risk territory, it usually means a mixed inspection result.
Performance has remained roughly level over recent inspections, averaging near six violations each time.
“No proof provided that food employees are informed” accounts for the largest share of issues, appearing three times across the record.
Restaurants in Cape Coral average 77, so Morrone's Pizzeria trails the local norm. The full record sits in fairly typical territory for a working restaurant.
12
Inspections
2
Critical latest
1
Major latest
4
Minor latest
Inspection History
Feb 3, 2026
Complaint Full
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 4 minor violations.
View 7 violations
High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Shell eggs in use or stored with cracks or broken shells. See stop sale. Observed 3 cracked eggs in egg carton. The cook discarded cracked eggs during inspection. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2026-02-03: Observed 3 cracked eggs in egg container in walk-in cooler. The operator discarded cracked eggs. **Admin Complaint**
01B-14-4
High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2026-02-03: Observed Business License Expired. **Admin Complaint**
50-17-3
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification and no other certified food service manager employed at this location. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2026-02-03: Observed Manager Certification Karyne Kozar 1/21/2022 but not present during call back inspection. **Admin Complaint**
53A-02-7
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair in both restrooms. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2026-02-03: **Time Extended**
36-32-5
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 2026-02-03: **Time Extended**
36-34-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed reach-in cooler across from cook line gasket torn. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2026-02-03: **Time Extended**
14-11-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair in kitchen. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2026-02-03: **Time Extended**
36-17-5
55
Dec 3, 2025
Complaint Full
3 critical violations. 2 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 9 violations
High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. **Warning**
50-17-3
High Priority - Shell eggs in use or stored with cracks or broken shells. See stop sale. Observed 3 cracked eggs in egg carton. The cook discarded cracked eggs during inspection. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
01B-14-4
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Observed raw chicken wings over ready to eat breaded chicken in reach-in cooler beside cook line. The cook moved the raw hamburgers on bottom shelf under the ready to eat breaded chicken. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
08A-02-6
Intermediate - Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification and no other certified food service manager employed at this location. **Warning**
53A-02-7
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. **Warning**
11-26-1
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair in both restrooms. **Warning**
36-32-5
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 across from cook line gasket torn. **Warning**
14-11-5
Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair in kitchen. **Warning**
36-17-5
43
Aug 25, 2025
Complaint Full
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
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 2025-08-25: **Time Extended**
36-34-5
95
Aug 19, 2025
Complaint Full
4 critical violations. 1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
View 8 violations
High Priority - Container of medicine improperly stored. Observed box mucinex above reach-in cooler across from cook line. The manager moved the box of mucinex to medicine cabinet. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
41-07-4
High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Observed raw chicken wings over raw hamburgers in reach-in cooler beside cook line. The manager moved the raw hamburgers above the raw chicken wings. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
08A-20-5
High Priority - Shell eggs in use or stored with cracks or broken shells. See stop sale. Observed 1 cracked eggs in egg container of 6 eggs. The manager discarded the cracked egg. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
01B-14-4
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed meatballs (47F - Cold Holding); hotdogs (48F - Cold Holding); cheese (48F - Cold Holding) in stand up reach-in cooler in kitchen. The manager moved all products to walk-in cooler. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
03A-02-5
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed handwashing sink beside 3 compartment sink blocked by plastic tray. The operator removed tray from blocking handwashing sink. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
31A-09-4
Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler beside cook line. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
29-49-6
Basic - Cold holding equipment not maintained in good repair. Do not store time/temperature control for safety food in this unit until the unit is repaired. Observed stand up reach-in cooler in kitchen ambient temperature 48F. **Warning**
14-74-7
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. **Warning**
36-34-5
43
May 14, 2025
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Mar 13, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 5 major violations. 6 minor violations.
View 12 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 changed out sanitizer bucket during inspection. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
22-41-4
Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink behind front counter. **Warning**
31B-03-4
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. Printed out Clean Up of Vomiting and Diarrheal Events DBPR Form HR 5030-104 for Manager. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
11-27-4
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
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. Printed out Employee Reporting Form HR 5030-103 for Manager. The manager filled out form during inspection. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
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 Manager Time as Public Health Form for Pizza Slices. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
03F-10-5
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed a cup of coffee without lid on prep table. **Warning**
12B-07-4
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 with pizzas. The cell phone was removed from prep table. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
40-06-5
Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. **Warning**
13-03-4
Basic - Exterior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. **Warning**
22-08-4
Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. **Warning**
10-20-4
Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler behind front counter. **Warning**
29-49-6
39
Oct 30, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Adequate Handwashing Facilities Supplied and Accessible
FL-10
Food Obtained from Approved Sources
FL-11
Food in Good Condition, Safe, and Unadulterated
FL-13
Proper Hot and Cold Holding Temperatures
FL-21
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
52
Mar 5, 2024
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 2 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 6 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed ham (48F - Cold Holding); meatballs (49F - Cold Holding); sausage (49F - Cold Holding) in reach-in cooler across from pizza maker. The cook is placing ice under ham, meatballs and sausage. **Corrective Action Taken**
03A-02-5
High Priority - In-use utensil stored in unclean water at or above 135 degrees Fahrenheit.
10-05-5
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed hand washing in prep area used as a dump sink.
31A-11-4
Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed lasagna in walk-in cooler not date marked.
02C-02-5
Basic - In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container of flour.
10-01-5
Basic - In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board.
21-04-4
55
Feb 14, 2024
Routine - Food
5 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 7 violations
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/
53A-05-6
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed hand washing sink in prep area being used as a dump sink.
31A-11-4
Intermediate - No written procedures available for use of time as a public health control to hold time/temperature control for safety food. Emailed manager Time As Public Health paperwork for pizza slices. **Corrective Action Taken**
03F-10-5
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.
53B-13-5
Intermediate - Water with a temperature of at least 100 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. Observed hand washing sink behind front counter does not have hot water. The manager stated a work order is in place for hand washing sink **Corrective Action Taken**
27-16-4
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 - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils above prep table.
12B-07-4
55
Jun 12, 2023
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Feb 16, 2023
Routine - Food
5 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 9 violations
Intermediate - Employee washed hands in a sink other than an approved handwash sink. Observed operator wash hands in 3 compartment sink. Educated operator on washing hands in designated hand washing sink. **Corrective Action Taken**
12A-03-4
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 manager DBPR Form HR 5030-104. **Corrective Action Taken**
11-27-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed dishes in hand washing sink beside 3 compartment sink.
31A-09-4
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 manager DBPR Form HR 5030-103. **Corrective Action Taken**
11-26-1
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.
53B-13-5
Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed boxes of food on floor in walk-in freezer.
08B-38-4
Basic - Food-contact surface not cleaned and sanitized between contact with different raw animal products. Educated on cleaning and sanitizing between contact with different raw animal and food products. **Corrective Action Taken**
08B-23-5
Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses.
10-20-4
Basic - Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. Observed open drink in reach-in cooler. The operator discarded open drink. **Corrected On-Site**
12B-13-4
50
Aug 16, 2022
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 4 minor violations.
View 5 violations
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw ground beef over ready to eat pepperonis in walk freezer. The operator moved pepperonis to another side of walk-in freezer. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-05-6
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair in women's restroom.
36-32-5
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food in bread crumbs and sugar containers. The operator removed scooper from containers. **Corrected On-Site**
14-01-5
Basic - In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. **Corrected On-Site**
10-17-4
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed stand up each-in cooler gasket torn beside prep table.
14-11-5
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Morrone's Pizzeria last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Morrone's Pizzeria on file is from Feb 3, 2026. The public record contains 12 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Morrone's Pizzeria?
Across the inspection record, “no proof provided that food employees are informed” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Morrone's Pizzeria.
How does Morrone's Pizzeria compare to other restaurants in Cape Coral?
Morrone's Pizzeria most recently scored 55 out of 100, which is lower than the Cape Coral average of 77.
Has Morrone's Pizzeria's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Morrone's Pizzeria have averaged around six violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a medium risk rating mean?
A medium risk rating at Morrone's Pizzeria 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 Morrone's Pizzeria inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Morrone's Pizzeria is inspected around three times per year on average.
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