AURELIO'S PIZZA OF ESTERO
19527 HIGHLAND OAKS DR STE 205, Estero FL 33928 · 3013329001
Last inspected Jul 28, 2026 · 7 visits since January 2024
5 inspections trending up, 20 points better than where it started.
Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Observed license expired 12-1-2024.
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Inspection history
7 visits, newest first
Met inspection standards. 1 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed soufflé cup in garlic seasoning mix.
Met inspection standards. 1 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
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Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed handwashing sink in back near dough maker used to clean noodles. Educated operator to only uses handwashing sink for washing hands only.
Nothing was found. The inspector recorded no violations at all.
Met inspection standards. 7 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
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Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Observed license expired 12-1-2024.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed buildup of food debris in can opener blade.
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed back flow trash can in front of handwashing sink on the left side of the kitchen by the warmer box. operator moved trash can.
Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. Observed license expired 12-1-2024.
In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed serving ladle in steamwell in water of 124F.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed buildup of black mold like substance on the walk in cooler door gasket.
Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed rust on the walk in cooler shelves.
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 5 recorded, 1 high priority.
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Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale. Observed 1 can of dented sliced olives on can rack. Operator segregated can for return..
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed garbage can in front of the handwash sink next to steam well. Operator moved trash can.
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. Observed no proof of training for all food handlers at location.
Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed employee working with food without hair protection.
Food stored on floor. Observed plastic bottles of soda, and Gatorade stored on the floor across from the walk in cooler.
Nothing was found. The inspector recorded no violations at all.
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.