Trattoria Ciao
Last inspected: Jan 15, 2026
64
Score
Trattoria Ciao appears in inspection records nine times, starting in 2022. The most recent report on file is from Jan 15, 2026. When a facility lands in medium risk territory, it usually means a mixed inspection result.
Recent visits have produced comparable findings, with counts hovering near five violations per visit.
The most common issue across all inspections has been “floor soiled/has accumulation of debris in corner underneath”, showing up three times.
The city-wide average sits at 77, which Trattoria Ciao's 64 doesn't quite reach. The record is unremarkable in either direction.
9
Inspections
1
Critical latest
0
Major latest
6
Minor latest
Inspection History
Jan 15, 2026
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 6 minor violations.
View 7 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed salami 45F cold hold less than 4 hours inside 2nd reach in cooler from corner in kitchen. Operator removed all time/temperature control for safety foods to working cooler. **Corrective Action Taken**
03A-02-5
Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris in corner underneath in three compartment sink and shelving.
36-73-4
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer.
14-69-4
Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. 1st reach in cooler at cook line.
22-16-4
Basic - Wiping cloth quaternary ammonium compound sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. Observed quaternary ammonium concentration at 100 ppm.
21-08-4
Basic - Wiping cloth sanitizing solution stored on the floor.
21-38-4
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Flour bin.
02D-01-5
64
Nov 7, 2025
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Sep 4, 2025
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 6 minor violations.
View 7 violations
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.org) 866-372-7233. **Warning**
53B-01-5
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with food debris on backsplash behind soda dispensing nozzles. **Warning**
23-03-4
Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. **Warning**
51-11-4
Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. Educated operator on having current license. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
50-09-4
Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Back kitchen exit door nearest cook line. **Warning**
35B-01-4
Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris underneath shelving in dishwash area. **Warning**
36-73-4
Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of grease/food debris. Operator cleaned microwave oven. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
22-08-4
67
Jan 10, 2025
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 3 minor violations.
View 5 violations
High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb behind establishment near back door near dishwash area.
29-34-4
High Priority - Wiping cloth sanitizer solution exceeds the maximum concentration allowed. Observed quaternary ammonium concentration at 400+ppm. Operator redid sanitizer. **Corrective Action Taken**
41-27-4
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense peas. Operator removed cup. **Corrected On-Site**
14-01-5
Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris underneath shelving in walk in cooler.
36-73-4
Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
50-09-4
64
Sep 6, 2024
Routine - Food
2 critical violations.
View 2 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. Rechecked concentration at 100 ppm. **Corrected On-Site**
22-41-4
High Priority - Wiping cloth sanitizer solution exceeds the maximum concentration allowed. Observed quaternary ammonium concentration at 400 ppm. Operator redid sanitizer. **Corrective Action Taken**
41-27-4
74
Feb 23, 2024
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 3 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 7 violations
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Observed prepackaged frozen raw chicken stored over raw beef in reach in freezer. Operator took out chicken. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-02-6
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw shell eggs stored over box of butter in walk in cooler. Operator placed eggs on bottom shelf. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-05-6
Intermediate - No hot running water at three-compartment sink. Operator turned on hot water. **Corrected On-Site**
27-06-4
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 not date marked in reach in freezer.
02C-04-5
Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed lasagna not date marked.
02C-02-5
Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Operator removed tongs. **Corrected On-Site**
10-20-4
Basic - No hot running water at mop sink.
27-10-4
50
Sep 1, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 1 minor violation.
View 4 violations
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Food Received at Proper Temperature
FL-12
Potentially Hazardous Food Held at Proper Temperature
FL-16
Wiping Cloths Properly Used and Stored
FL-41
67
Apr 26, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 1 minor violation.
View 4 violations
High Priority - Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with bread. Operator placed bread in food grade container. **Corrected On-Site**
14-31-5
Intermediate - Clam/mussel tags not marked with last date served.
01C-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.
11-27-4
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense salt/pepper.
14-01-5
67
Nov 4, 2022
Routine - Food
2 major violations. 1 minor violation.
View 3 violations
Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Hand wash sink at front service area.
31B-03-4
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Front service area.
41-17-4
Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination.
25-06-4
78
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Trattoria Ciao last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Trattoria Ciao on file is from Jan 15, 2026. The public record contains nine inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Trattoria Ciao?
Across the inspection record, “floor soiled/has accumulation of debris in corner underneath” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Trattoria Ciao.
How does Trattoria Ciao compare to other restaurants in Cape Coral?
Trattoria Ciao most recently scored 64 out of 100, which is lower than the Cape Coral average of 77.
Has Trattoria Ciao's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Trattoria Ciao have averaged around five violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a medium risk rating mean?
A medium risk rating at Trattoria Ciao 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 Trattoria Ciao inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Trattoria Ciao is inspected around three times per year on average.
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