Maria's Pizzeria & Restaurant

1224 SE 46 Ln, Cape Coral, FL 33904 · Permanent Food Service · License 4604450

B
Grade B
Safety score 88 of 100
Latest visit: Aug 13, 2026

What drove the grade

Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored on top of dishmachine.High priority · fixed on the spot · 7 other violations

How the score was calculated

  • Starting score100
  • Violations at the Aug 13 routine inspection
    1 high priority (fixed on the spot), 1 intermediate (fixed on the spot), 6 basic (1 repeat)
    -12
  • Safety score88

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Inspection history

1 inspection · 1 visit

Routine inspection

8 violations found
  1. First visitAug 13, 2026 No follow-up needed

    Met the state's inspection standards; the inspector didn't need to come back. Any violations cited still count toward the grade.

    8 violations found:

    • 1 High priority
    • 1 Intermediate
    • 6 Basic
    What the inspector cited

    High priority1

    • Code 41, Chemicals and toxic substances: Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored on top of dishmachine.

      Operator removed chemicals.

      Fixed on the spot

    Intermediate1

    • Code 31, Handwash sinks and supplies: No soap provided at handwash sink in employee restroom.

      Operator placed soap at handwash sink.

      Fixed on the spot

    Basic6

    • Code 02, Labeling, date marking and consumer advisory: Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name.

      Flour/sugar container. Operator labeled container.

      Fixed on the spot

    • Code 14, Food-contact surfaces designed and maintained: Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.

    • Code 22, Food-contact surfaces clean and sanitized: Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues.

      Operator cleaned reach in cooler.

      Fixed on the spot

    • Code 36, Floors, walls, ceilings and ventilation: Floors not maintained smooth and durable.

      Kitchen and dishwasher area. Educated operator on importance of having smooth and easily cleanable floors.

      Repeat violation

      Wall behind ice machine soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust.

      Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated gray-like substance in office.

    Official report, on the Florida DBPR website

Reading this report

Priority levels

  • High priority The problems most likely to make someone sick directly.
  • Intermediate Could lead to a high-priority problem if not fixed.
  • Basic Best practices and general upkeep.

Most cited

Floors, walls, ceilings and ventilation3
Labeling, date marking and consumer advisory1
Food-contact surfaces designed and maintained1
Food-contact surfaces clean and sanitized1
Handwash sinks and supplies1
Chemicals and toxic substances1