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
5 inspections within 18 points of each other. Whatever this kitchen does, it does consistently.
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.
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Inspection history
8 visits, newest first
Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance.
Equipment in poor repair. Observed reach-in cooler in kitchen gasket torn.
Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler in stand up reach-in cooler in kitchen.
Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
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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/
Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors.
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.
Equipment in poor repair. Observed reach-in cooler across from cook line gasket torn.
Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
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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.
Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom. The owner placed covered lid on receptacle in unisex restroom.
Equipment in poor repair. Observed reach-in cooler across from pizza maker gasket torn.
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
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Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed cutting board soiled.
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance.
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 5 recorded, 1 high priority.
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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.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed cutting board soiled.
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.
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance.
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.
Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
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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.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed cutting board soiled.
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.
Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
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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.
Water pressure lacking at fixtures that require the use of water. Observed very low water pressure in restroom.
Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers in stand up reach-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.