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EAST OF CHICAGO PIZZA

1306 SANTA BARBARA BLVD STE 7, Cape Coral FL 33991 · 239-360-7365

Last inspected Apr 2, 2026 · 7 visits since September 2023

Licence typeRestaurant
Risk levelRisk Level 2
LicenceNOS4607665
Grade history
SEP 23
JUL 24
JAN 25
AUG 25
APR 26
— STEADY

5 inspections within 16 points of each other. Whatever this kitchen does, it does consistently.

Worst finding on record
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 HR Form 5030-104 Bodily Fluids. The operator posted form during inspection.
Intermediate/11-27-4/Corrected On-Site
Badges — 1 earned
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined

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Inspection history

7 visits, newest first

Apr 2, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

0 High priority2 Intermediate1 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 3 findings
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed can opener soiled.
Intermediate/22-02-4
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. Provide operator with employee reporting form (HR 5030-103). The operator filled out form during inspection.
Intermediate/11-26-1/Corrected On-Site
Equipment in poor repair. Observed reach-in cooler beside pizza maker gasket torn.
Basic/14-11-5
Oct 30, 2025□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection

A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.

0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Aug 26, 2025Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection

Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 3 recorded, 1 high priority.

1 High priority2 Intermediate0 Basic
Show 3 findings ▾
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed beef (51F - Cold Holding) in reach-in cooler beside pizza maker. The operator discarded beef.
High priority/03A-02-5/Corrected On-Site/Warning
Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification.
Intermediate/53A-01-7/Warning
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. Observed Employee Reporting Form but not filled out by employees.
Intermediate/11-26-1/Warning
Mar 4, 2025□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection

A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.

0 High priority1 Intermediate0 Basic
Show 1 finding ▾
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed cutting board soiled and can opener soiled.
Intermediate/22-02-4/Warning/Return visit Mar 4, 2025 · Time Extended
Jan 2, 2025Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection

Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 2 recorded.

0 High priority2 Intermediate0 Basic
Show 2 findings ▾
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed cutting board soiled and can opener soiled.
Intermediate/22-02-4/Warning
Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification.
Intermediate/53A-01-7/Warning
Jul 19, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

0 High priority5 Intermediate0 Basic
Show 5 findings ▾
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 HR Form 5030-104 Bodily Fluids. The operator posted form during inspection.
Intermediate/11-27-4/Corrected On-Site
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed cutting board soiled.
Intermediate/22-02-4
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink at handwashing sink beside 3 compartment sink. The operator placed paper towels in paper towel dispenser at handwashing sink beside 3 compartment sink.
Intermediate/31B-02-4/Corrected On-Site
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 form HR 5030-039 Employee Reporting form for Operator.
Intermediate/11-26-1/Corrective Action Taken
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. The operator labeled sanitizer bottle during inspection.
Intermediate/41-17-4/Corrected On-Site
Sep 7, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 1 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

0 High priority1 Intermediate0 Basic
Show 1 finding ▾
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed can opener with rust like substance.
Intermediate/22-02-4

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.