Sicily Trattoria
Last inspected: Jan 7, 2026
74
Score
Sicily Trattoria appears in inspection records 11 times, starting in 2022. The most recent report on file is from Jan 7, 2026. The medium risk tier sits in the middle: not spotless, but not alarming either.
Recent inspections have found fewer violations than earlier ones, averaging around three violations lately and about nine violations before that.
When inspectors have written things up, “bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed” has been the most frequent reason, cited five times.
By comparison, the average Cape Coral facility scores 77, putting Sicily Trattoria on the weaker side. The record is unremarkable in either direction.
11
Inspections
1
Critical latest
1
Major latest
1
Minor latest
Inspection History
Jan 7, 2026
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
View 3 violations
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Toxic Substances Properly Identified, Stored, Used
FL-32
Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Designed and Constructed
FL-50
74
Oct 9, 2025
Routine - Food
2 major violations.
View 2 violations
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : 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/. Observed ServSafe Manager certificates expired for Marilyn Brown and Vincent Tumminello on 02/23/25. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-10-09: Observed ServSafe Manager certificates expired for Marilyn Brown and Vincent Tumminello on 02/23/25. **Admin Complaint**
53A-03-7
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No certified food manager for establishment. 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** - From follow-up inspection 2025-10-09: Observed No certified food manager for establishment. **Admin Complaint**
53A-07-6
82
Aug 8, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Certified Food Manager Identification
FL-02
Toxic Substances Properly Identified, Stored, Used
FL-32
Proper Eating, Tasting, Drinking, or Tobacco Use
FL-06
Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Designed and Constructed
FL-50
Toilet Rooms Maintained
FL-53
58
Dec 12, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 3 major violations. 5 minor violations.
View 9 violations
High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. License expired 12/01/24.
50-17-3
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Hand wash sink at pizza station. Educated operator on the importance of having paper towels. Operator placed paper towel at hand wash sink. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
31B-02-4
Intermediate - Nonfood-grade basting brush used in food. Educated operator on using food grade brush. **Repeat Violation**
14-14-4
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 frozen precooked sausage not date marked. Educated operator on importance of date marking. Operator date marked foods before leaving inspection. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
02C-04-5
Basic - Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors. Educated operator on importance of having self-closing doors. **Repeat Violation**
32-04-4
Basic - Cloth used as a food-contact surface with broccoli. Educated operator on using food grade cloth. Operator removed cloth. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
21-05-5
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed employee beverage on slicer. Educated operator on proper storage of employee beverages. Operator removed beverage. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
12B-07-4
Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Hand wash sink at bar and hand wash sink in women's restroom. Educated operator on having hand wash sign. Operator posted signs before leaving inspection. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
31B-04-4
Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Observed packages of raw frozen chicken thawing at room temperature. Educated operator on proper thawing. Operator turned on cool running water. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
06-01-5
50
Oct 14, 2024
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Aug 6, 2024
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 9 major violations. 6 minor violations.
View 17 violations
High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Expired on 12/01/23. **Admin Complaint**
50-17-3
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed tiramisu 58F cod hold less than 4 hours. Operator transferred tiramisu to working reach in cooler. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
03A-02-5
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 restaurant. Provided operator with written procedures. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
11-27-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed drink pitcher stored in hand wash sink at bar. Educated operator on importance of hand wash only. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
31A-11-4
Intermediate - No certified food manager for establishment. 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-07-6
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Hand wash sink at pizza prep area and hand wash sink at bar. Operator placed paper towels at hand wash sink. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
31B-02-4
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. Operator completed form. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
11-26-1
Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Hand wash sink at bar. Educated operator on importance of having soap at hand wash sink. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
31B-03-4
Intermediate - Nonfood-grade basting brush used in food. **Warning**
14-14-4
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 frozen precooked sausage not date marked. Educated operator on importance of date marking. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
02C-04-5
Basic - Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors. Educated operator on importance of having self-closing doors. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
32-04-4
Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured in dry storage behind ice machine. **Warning**
51-11-4
Basic - Cloth used as a food-contact surface with mushrooms. Educated operator on using food grade cloth. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
21-05-5
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed employee beverage on slicer. Operator removed beverage. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
12B-07-4
Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Hand wash sink at bar and hand wash sink in women's restroom. Educated operator on having hand wash sign. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
31B-04-4
Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Observed raw frozen ground beef thawing at room temperature near dishwash area. **Warning**
06-01-5
22
Nov 30, 2023
Routine - Food
3 major violations. 5 minor violations.
View 8 violations
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed hand wash sink used to fill water pitcher.
31A-11-4
Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Hand wash sink at bar.
31B-03-4
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 frozen precooked sausage and precooked foods not date marked in reach in freezer. Educated operator on importance of date marking. **Repeat Violation**
02C-04-5
Basic - Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors. Restrooms. Educated operator on the importance of having self-closing doors. **Repeat Violation**
32-04-4
Basic - Ceiling tiles missing in dining room. Educated operator on replacing ceiling tiles. **Repeat Violation**
36-36-4
Basic - Cloth used as a food-contact surface with broccoli. Educated operator on using food grade materials. **Repeat Violation**
21-05-5
Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Hand wash sink at bar.
31B-04-4
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Salt container.
02D-01-5
58
Aug 10, 2023
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Aug 8, 2023
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 5 major violations. 11 minor violations.
View 19 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. Observed chlorine concentration at 0 ppm. Operator primed sanitizer. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
22-41-4
High Priority - Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. Observed 1 live roach crawling in trash container in pizza prep station. **Warning**
35A-05-4
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed tomato sauce 48F cold hold, sliced tomatoes 50F cold hold, cooked sausage 56F cold hold less than 4 hours. Operator double panned time/temperature control for safety foods with ice. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
03A-02-5
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Hand wash sink at pizza prep station. Operator placed paper towels at hand wash sink. **Corrected On-Site** **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. Operator completed forms before leaving inspection. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
11-26-1
Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Hand wash sink at pizza prep station. Operator placed soap at hand wash sink. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
31B-03-4
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 foods in reach in freezer across from three compartment sink not date marked. Educated operator on importance of date marking. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
02C-04-5
Intermediate - Water with a temperature of at least 100 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. Hand wash sink at pizza prep station and hand wash sink at bar. Operator turned on hot water at hand wash sink at pizza prep station . **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
27-16-4
Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. **Warning**
42-01-4
Basic - Faucet/handle missing at plumbing fixture. Hand wash sink at bar. **Warning**
29-09-4
Basic - In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board. **Warning**
21-04-4
Basic - Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. **Warning**
12B-13-4
Basic - Cloth used as a food-contact surface. Operator removed cloths. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
21-05-5
Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Pizza maker. **Warning**
13-03-4
Basic - Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors. Restroom doors. **Warning**
32-04-4
Basic - Ceiling tiles missing in dining room. **Warning**
36-36-4
Basic - Accumulation of pink/slime-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. **Warning**
22-20-5
Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Observed frozen packages of raw beef thawing in standing water. Operator turned on cool running water. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
06-01-5
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Flour/salt/sugar container. **Warning**
02D-01-5
22
Jan 6, 2023
Routine - Food
2 major violations. 1 minor violation.
View 3 violations
Certified Food Manager Identification
FL-02
Proper Hot and Cold Holding Temperatures
FL-21
Wiping Cloths Properly Used and Stored
FL-41
78
Aug 18, 2022
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 3 major violations. 1 minor violation.
View 6 violations
High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. **Admin Complaint**
50-17-2
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed tomato sauce 49F cold hold, precooked sausage 49F cold hold less than 4 hours. Operator double panned time/temperature control for safety foods with ice. Rechecked temperature at 40F. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
03A-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. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
53B-05-5
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Operator labeled. **Warning**
41-17-4
Intermediate - Water with a temperature of at least 100 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. Observed hot water temperature at hand wash sinks reaching 92F (waited 3 minutes). **Warning**
27-16-4
Basic - Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors. Employee restroom. **Warning**
32-04-4
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Sicily Trattoria last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Sicily Trattoria on file is from Jan 7, 2026. The public record contains 11 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Sicily Trattoria?
Across the inspection record, “bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed” has been cited five times, more than any other issue at Sicily Trattoria.
How does Sicily Trattoria compare to other restaurants in Cape Coral?
Sicily Trattoria most recently scored 74 out of 100, which is lower than the Cape Coral average of 77.
Has Sicily Trattoria's inspection record improved over time?
Yes. Recent inspections at Sicily Trattoria have averaged around three violations per visit, down from roughly nine earlier in the record.
What does a medium risk rating mean?
A medium risk rating at Sicily Trattoria 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 Sicily Trattoria inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Sicily Trattoria is inspected around three times per year on average.
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