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GRADOS PIZZA

1242 SW PINE ISLAND RD STE 17, Cape Coral FL 33991 · 239-900-3003

Last inspected Mar 31, 2026 · 8 visits since August 2023

Licence typeRestaurant
Seats24
Risk levelRisk Level 2
LicenceSEA4607738
Grade history
AUG 24
OCT 24
MAY 25
OCT 25
MAR 26
— STEADY

5 inspections within 18 points of each other. Whatever this kitchen does, it does consistently.

Worst finding on record
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed meatballs (48F - Cold Holding) in reach-in cooler across from oven. The owner moved the meatballs into reach-in cooler across from pizza maker.
High priority/03A-02-5/Corrective Action Taken
Badges — 2 earned
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined

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Inspection history

8 visits, newest first

Mar 31, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

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

0 High priority0 Intermediate3 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 3 findings
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance.
Basic/36-34-5
Equipment in poor repair. Observed reach-in cooler in kitchen gasket torn.
Basic/14-11-5
Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler in stand up reach-in cooler in kitchen.
Basic/29-49-6
Oct 6, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

0 High priority1 Intermediate3 Basic
Show 4 findings ▾
Food manager certification expired. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/
Intermediate/53A-03-7
Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors.
Basic/32-04-4/Repeat Violation
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed cell phone on prep table across from stove top.
Basic/40-06-5
Equipment in poor repair. Observed reach-in cooler across from cook line gasket torn.
Basic/14-11-5/Repeat Violation
May 14, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

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

0 High priority1 Intermediate2 Basic
Show 3 findings ▾
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed pasta and chicken wings not date marked in reach-in cooler. The owner placed date marking on pasta and chicken wings during inspection.
Intermediate/02C-02-5/Corrected On-Site
Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom. The owner placed covered lid on receptacle in unisex restroom.
Basic/32-12-6/Corrected On-Site
Equipment in poor repair. Observed reach-in cooler across from pizza maker gasket torn.
Basic/14-11-5
Dec 5, 2024□ Call Back - CompliedComplaint Investigation

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

0 High priority1 Intermediate1 Basic
Show 2 findings ▾
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed cutting board soiled.
Intermediate/22-02-4/Warning/Return visit Dec 5, 2024 · Time Extended
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance.
Basic/36-34-5/Warning/Return visit Dec 5, 2024 · Time Extended
Oct 4, 2024Warning IssuedComplaint Investigation

Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 5 recorded, 1 high priority.

1 High priority2 Intermediate2 Basic
Show 5 findings ▾
Container of medicine improperly stored. Observed a bottle of medicine Aleve Liquid Gel above reach-in cooler. The owner removed the bottle of medication from above reach-in cooler.
High priority/41-07-4/Corrected On-Site/Warning
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed cutting board soiled.
Intermediate/22-02-4/Warning
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.
Intermediate/53B-13-5/Repeat Violation/Warning
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance.
Basic/36-34-5/Warning
Employee personal food not properly identified and segregated from food to be served to the public. Observed a peanut butter pie in stand up reach-in cooler.
Basic/08B-49-4/Warning
Aug 6, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

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

1 High priority2 Intermediate0 Basic
Show 3 findings ▾
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed meatballs (48F - Cold Holding) in reach-in cooler across from oven. The owner moved the meatballs into reach-in cooler across from pizza maker.
High priority/03A-02-5/Corrective Action Taken
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed cutting board soiled.
Intermediate/22-02-4
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.
Intermediate/53B-13-5
Dec 6, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

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

0 High priority2 Intermediate1 Basic
Show 3 findings ▾
No written procedures available for use of time as a public health control to hold time/temperature control for safety food. Emailed owner Time As Public Health Control Paperwork for Pizza Slices. The owner is printing out and placing in files.
Intermediate/03F-10-5/Corrective Action Taken
Water pressure lacking at fixtures that require the use of water. Observed very low water pressure in restroom.
Intermediate/27-17-4
Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers in stand up reach-in cooler.
Basic/12B-13-4
Aug 9, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionLicensing Inspection

Nothing was found. The inspector recorded no violations at all.

0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic

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.