ARIANI RESTAURANT & LOUNGE
1529 SE 15 TERRACE, Cape Coral FL 33990 · (941)772-8000
Last inspected Dec 2, 2025 · 6 visits since September 2023
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5 inspections within 10 points of each other. Whatever this kitchen does, it does consistently.
Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Observed raw steaks over raw tuna in reach-in cooler across from cook line. The chef moved the raw tuna beside the raw steaks.
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Inspection history
6 visits, newest first
Dec 2, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionComplaint Investigation
Met inspection standards. 6 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority1 Intermediate4 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 6 findingsThe state's own report →
Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Observed raw steaks over raw tuna in reach-in cooler across from cook line. The chef moved the raw tuna beside the raw steaks.
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled.
Accumulation of lime scale on the inside of the dishmachine.
Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors.
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Equipment in poor repair. Observed reach-in cooler across from cook line gasket torn.
Open dumpster lid.
Oct 23, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 7 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority1 Intermediate5 Basic
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Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw lamb over ready to eat meatballs in walk-in cooler. The owner moved the raw lamb to bottom shelf beside the raw veal and raw chicken.
Required employee training expired for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.
Accumulation of lime scale on the inside of the dishmachine.
Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors both men's and women's restroom doors.
Equipment in poor repair. Observed reach-in cooler in bar gasket torn.
Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair.
In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board.
May 13, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 6 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority2 Intermediate3 Basic
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Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw shrimp and raw tuna over ready to eat sausage in reach-in cooler across from cook line. The owner moved the raw shrimp and raw tuna to bottom shelf in reach-in cooler.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed can opener soiled.
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed handwashing sink in bar blocked by utensils holder. The utensils holder was removed from handwashing sink.
Accumulation of lime scale on the inside of the dishmachine.
Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair.
Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers in stand up reach-in cooler in kitchen.
Dec 4, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority1 Intermediate4 Basic
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Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. The owner labeled spray bottles during inspection.
Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Observed small plastic plates in prep area unprotected. The owner placed napkins over small plates to protect them.
Equipment in poor repair. Observed reach-in cooler across from cook line gasket torn.
Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair.
Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers in stand up reach-in cooler. The owner discarded open drink in cooler.
Feb 21, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority0 Intermediate4 Basic
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Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Observed raw pork over raw steaks in reach-in cooler across from cook line. The owner moved the raw steaks under the raw pork in reach- in cooler.
Accumulation of lime scale on the inside of the dishmachine.
Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair.
In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container of bread crumbs and flour.
Open dumpster lid.
Sep 28, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 2 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority1 Intermediate1 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.
Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair.
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.