CHICAGO PIZZA
1341 SE 47 TERR, Cape Coral FL 33904 · 239-945-2262
Last inspected Aug 26, 2026 · 9 visits since July 2023
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JAN 26
AUG 26
— STEADY
5 inspections within 12 points of each other. Whatever this kitchen does, it does consistently.
Dead roaches on premises. Observed 2 dead roaches on floor around mops sink and ice machine in wait station. Operator discarded roaches.
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
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Inspection history
9 visits, newest first
Aug 26, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 8 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority4 Intermediate3 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 8 findingsThe state's own report →
Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb behind establishment.
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed strainer stored inside handwash at bar.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink at bar. Operator placed napkins at handwash sink.
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.
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Water not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink near back kitchen exit. Operator turned on water.
Accumulation of debris inside warewashing machine. Educated operator on importance of routine cleaning of interior of dishmachine.
Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom.
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Handwash sink near back kitchen exit and handwash sink at bar.
Jan 28, 2026□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Jan 20, 2026Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 11 recorded, 2 high priority.
2 High priority0 Intermediate9 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. Observed chlorine concentration at 0 ppm. Kitchen and bar. Educated operator on proper concentration. Operator changed sanitizer.
Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored by bottled beverages at bar. Operator removed chemicals.
Accumulation of debris inside warewashing machine.
Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Observed water damage on ceiling around vent above cook line area.
Dead roaches on premises. Observed 2 dead roaches on floor around mops sink and ice machine in wait station. Operator discarded roaches.
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris underneath soda syrup boxes in beverage/wait station. Educated operator on routine cleaning.
Food not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor. Observed containers of pepperoni on floor in walk in freezer.
In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses.
Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Salad storage reach in cooker in kitchen. Educated operator on routine cleaning reach in cooler.
Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Salad storage reach in cooler in kitchen. Educated operator on replacing shelving.
Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
Oct 2, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 14 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority3 Intermediate10 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. Observed chlorine concentration at 0 ppm. Operator accidentally had detergent switched with sanitizer. Operator switched to proper sanitizer. Rechecked concentration at 50 ppm.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Handwashing sink in beverage/wait station. Educated operator on importance of having paper towels. Operator placed napkins at hand wash sink.
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. Operator completed form.
No quaternary ammonium chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths.
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense croutons. Operator removed cup.
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated dust. Fan guards in walk in cooler.
Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom.
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris underneath soda syrup boxes in beverage/wait station, around mop sink, and underneath dishmachine at bar.
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Hand wash sink at cook line
Open dumpster lid. Educated operator on the importance of maintaining dumpster lid closed.
Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. Operator placed employee beverage on bottom shelf.
Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Salad storage reach in cooker in kitchen.
Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Salad storage reach in cooler in kitchen.
Silverware/utensils stored upright with the food-contact surface up. Spoons at beverage/wait station. Operator inverted spoons.
May 29, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionComplaint Investigation (Partial)
Met inspection standards. 7 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority2 Intermediate4 Basic
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Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Handwashing sink in beverage/wait station.
Paper towel dispenser at handwash sink not working/unable to dispense paper towels. Handwashing wash sink at cook line. Operator fixed.
Accumulation of debris inside warewashing machine.
Ceiling damage or is in disrepair. Observed hole in ceiling at kitchen entrance above chemical storage on dirty dish storage table. Note: Operator states there was a leak overnight. Leak has been fixed and operator is in the process of fixing hole. Operator got ladder and started covering hole with plastic.
Food not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor. Observed containers of food stored on floor in walk in freezer. Educated operator on importance of keeping foid off of floor.
Open dumpster lid.
Oct 18, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 9 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority1 Intermediate6 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. Observed chlorine concentration at 0 ppm. Educated operator on monitoring dish machine chlorine concentration. Operator changed sanitizer. Rechecked concentration at 100 ppm.
Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb behind establishment. Educated operator on importantance of having vacuum breaker. Operator has vacuum breaker but needs to attach to hose Bibb..
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed strainer stored in hand wash sink at bar.
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vent soiled with accumulated dust. Kitchen.
Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom.
Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Cooks.
Food not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor. Observed boxes of provolone cheese stored on floor in walk in freezer. Educated operator on having food stored off of floor.
In-use spatula stored in cracks between pieces of equipment.
Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. Reach in cooler across from stove.
Jul 15, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 10 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority1 Intermediate7 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. Observed chlorine concentration at 0 ppm at bar. Operator primed sanitizer. Rechecked concentration at 100 ppm.
Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb behind establishment. Educated operator on importantance of having vacuum breaker.
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed hand wash sink blocked by ladder. Operator removed ladder.
Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair above cook line.
Food not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor. Observed plastic containers of rolls stored on floor I walk in freezer. Operator fixed.
In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. Operator removed knives.
In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Operator removed tongs.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with gray-like substance/food debris on salad storage reach in cooler door frames. Employee cleaning.
Open dumpster lid. Operator closed lid.
Standing water in bottom of beer next to hand wash sink reach-in-cooler.
Oct 18, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 9 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority4 Intermediate4 Basic
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Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb behind establishment. Educated operator on importance of having vacuum breaker on hose bibb.
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed strainer stored inside hand wash sink at bar. Operator removed strainer.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Hand wash sink at kitchen entrance and hand wash sink in beverage/wait station.
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed salads not date marked.
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. Educated operator on having food training updated.
Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom.
Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Pizza maker.
Ice scoop handle in contact with ice.
Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry.
Jul 25, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 7 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority2 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. Observed chlorine concentration at 0 ppm. Educated operator on priming sanitizer. Operator changed sanitizer. Rechecked concentration at 100 ppm.
Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb behind establishment.
No soap provided at handwash sink. Hand wash sink in wait/beverage station. Operator placed soap at hand wash sink.
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.
Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors. Left side restroom facing bar.
Employee drinking from an unenclosed beverage container in a food preparation/clean dishware area and the container does not have a dispensing mechanism to prevent hand contact with lip contact area of drink container.
Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry.
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.