AMORE ITALIAN MARKET & BAKERY
4703 SW 16TH PL, Cape Coral FL 33914 · 239.800.3938
Last inspected Feb 18, 2026 · 8 visits since August 2023
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— STEADY
5 inspections within 21 points of each other. Whatever this kitchen does, it does consistently.
Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license.
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
Awarded on the inspection record alone. What they mean →
Disciplinary actions
1 case · $160
| Case | Violation date | Final order | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 7--2019000985 | Dec 10, 2018 | Feb 5, 2019 | $160 |
Inspection history
8 visits, newest first
Feb 18, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority0 Intermediate4 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 4 findings
Accumulation of lime scale on the inside of the dishmachine.
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Near rear exit door and underneath dish machine.
No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. In large True reach in cooler. Observed operator correct violations in order to meet inspection standards.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Fan covers inside walk in cooler has a mold like substance.
Oct 20, 2025□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
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Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. In storage area. This is a repeat violation from previous inspection dated 02-25-2025
Aug 20, 2025Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 6 recorded, 1 high priority.
1 High priority2 Intermediate3 Basic
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Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Ricotta and Pepperoni pizza (105 F - Hot Holding) for less than one hour. Provided operator with DBPR Form HR 5022-090 Time As Control
Commercially processed ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food opened and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. Mozzarella containers opened more than 24 hours prior and not date marked.
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. All food handlers certificates were issued on 08-31-2019 and expired on 08-31-2022
Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. In storage area. This is a repeat violation from previous inspection dated 02-25-2025
Employee personal food not properly identified and segregated from food to be served to the public. In large glass door reach in cooler
Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. On prep counters
Marked exit/path to marked exit blocked. For reporting purposes only. Rear exit door blocked with a ladder and storage rack. Operator cleared door
Feb 25, 2025Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 6 violations recorded, 1 high priority.
1 High priority0 Intermediate5 Basic
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Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license.
Accumulation of lime scale on the inside of the dishmachine.
Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair in storage area.
Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom in employees restroom.
Equipment in poor repair. Observed walk-in cooler gasket torn.
Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair in dishwashing area.
Aug 7, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority2 Intermediate3 Basic
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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 DBPR Forms HR 5030-104 Clean Up of Vomiting and Diarrheal Events for owner. The owner posted form during inspection.
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 DBPR Form HR 5030-103 Employee Reporting form Owner. The owner filed out form during inspection.
Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair.
Equipment in poor repair. Observed reach-in cooler across from slicer gasket torn.
Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. Observed open drink in stand up reach-in cooler in kitchen. The owner discarded open drink in stand up reach-in cooler.
Dec 19, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority2 Intermediate2 Basic
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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 owner DBPR Form HR 5030-103. The owner is assuring all personnel read, sign and maintain in files.
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.
Equipment in poor repair. Observed walk-in cooler gasket torn.
Stored food not covered. Observed ground beef and chicken uncovered in walk-in cooler.
Aug 24, 2023□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
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Equipment in poor repair. Observed walk-in cooler gasket torn.
Aug 16, 2023Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 7 recorded, 3 high priority.
3 High priority1 Intermediate3 Basic
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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 set up 3 compartment sink.
Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food. Observed operator begin work placed gloves on without washing hands. Educated operator on washing hands prior to placing gloves on before working with food.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed egg plant (44F - Cold Holding); fried chicken (45F - Cold Holding); Parmesan Chicken (45F - Cold Holding) in front counter reach-in cooler beside reach-in cooler. The owner moved all products to other reach-in cooler. Observed raw chicken (47F - Cold Holding); raw ground (48F - Cold Holding) in walk-in cooler. The owner placed ice on raw products. Observed ham (46F - Cold Holding); chicken (47F - Cold Holding); lasagna (48F - Cold Holding); pasta salad (47F - Cold Holding) in walk-in cooler. The owner moved products to front counter reach-in cooler.
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 owner DBPR Form HR 5030-103. The owner is printing out and assuring all personnel read and sign form.
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 front counter reach-in cooler and walk-in cooler ambient temperature 45F. The owner placed a work order in for walk-in and reach-in cooler to be serviced.
Equipment in poor repair. Observed walk-in cooler gasket torn.
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.
This record follows the licence, not the owner. Restaurants change hands and the licence history normally does not, so an older entry may describe people who no longer run the place. Every inspection above links to the state's own report. Something wrong? Tell us.