MANGIAMO MEATBALLS
4529 BAYSHORE RD, N Ft Myers FL 33917 · 239-834-7170
Last inspected Jul 22, 2026 · 11 visits since September 2023
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5 inspections, climbing. The current grade is the best on record.
Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license.
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
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Disciplinary actions
2 cases · $760
| Case | Violation date | Final order | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 7--2020045829 | Aug 19, 2020 | Dec 23, 2020 | $200 |
| 7--2014049800 | Nov 17, 2014 | Jan 14, 2015 | $560 |
Inspection history
11 visits, newest first
Jul 22, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionLicensing Inspection
Nothing was found. The inspector recorded no violations at all.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Mar 25, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 7 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
Recorded at 2401 HANCOCK BRIDGE PKWY, Cape Coral — this licence has since moved.
0 High priority1 Intermediate6 Basic
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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 chicken wings and corn beef not date marked in stand up reach-in cooler and walk-in cooler.
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance.
Equipment in poor repair. Observed reach-in cooler across from cook line gasket torn.
Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside.
In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container of sugar and flour.
Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Observed microwave soiled.
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed no handwashing signs in men's or women's restrooms. Emailed owner handwashing signs to be posted in both restrooms.
Oct 3, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 11 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
Recorded at 2401 HANCOCK BRIDGE PKWY, Cape Coral — this licence has since moved.
1 High priority3 Intermediate7 Basic
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Shell eggs not stored at an ambient air temperature of 45 degrees Fahrenheit or less. Observed shelled eggs held at room temperature on prep table across from cook line. The cook placed shelled eggs in reach-in cooler.
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 Employee Reporting Form HR 5030-103 for Manager.
No written procedures available for use of time as a public health control to hold time/temperature control for safety food. Emailed Time As Public Health Form DBPR Form 5022-090 to Manager for Shelled Eggs.
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed pork and chicken wings not date marked.
Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors Observed women's restroom door not tight fitting.
Equipment in poor repair. Observed reach-in cooler under cook line gasket torn.
In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container of flour.
In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board.
Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris.
Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. Observed open drink in stand up reach-in cooler in kitchen.
Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Observed small water leakage from ceiling tile in kitchen near entrance.
May 19, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionLicensing Inspection
Met inspection standards. 2 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
Recorded at 2401 HANCOCK BRIDGE PKWY, Cape Coral — this licence has since moved.
1 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
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Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw hamburgers and raw steaks over ready to eat chicken in walk-in cooler. The manager moved the ready to eat chicken to other side of walk-in cooler.
Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Observed coffee filters unprotected above coffee machine. The manager placed coffee filters in container.
May 19, 2025□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
Recorded at 2401 HANCOCK BRIDGE PKWY, Cape Coral — this licence has since moved.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Mar 17, 2025Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 13 violations recorded, 3 high priority.
Recorded at 2401 HANCOCK BRIDGE PKWY, Cape Coral — this licence has since moved.
3 High priority3 Intermediate7 Basic
Show 13 findings ▾
Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license.
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw chicken strips over ready to eat chicken wings in stand up reach-in cooler in kitchen. The cook moved the raw chicken strips to another reach-in cooler.
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food marked with a date that exceeds 7 days after opening/preparation. Observed chicken wings and chicken not date marked.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed cutting board across cook line soiled.
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.
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.
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance.
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils above reach-in cooler.
Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation.
Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair.
In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment.
In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container flour.
Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Observed single service plates on prep table not inverted.
Nov 1, 2024□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
Recorded at 2401 HANCOCK BRIDGE PKWY, Cape Coral — this licence has since moved.
1 High priority1 Intermediate1 Basic
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Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw grouper over ready to eat ribs in reach-in cooler under the cook line. The cook moved the ribs to another reach-in cooler with ready to eat food.
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.
Ice scoop handle in contact with ice. The ice scoop was removed from ice bin.
Oct 25, 2024Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 12 recorded, 3 high priority.
Recorded at 2401 HANCOCK BRIDGE PKWY, Cape Coral — this licence has since moved.
3 High priority4 Intermediate5 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.
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw grouper over ready to eat ribs in reach-in cooler under the cook line. The cook moved the ribs to another reach-in cooler with ready to eat food.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed corn beef hash (48F - Cold Holding); corn beef (47F - Cold Holding) in reach-in cooler across from coo line. The operator moved both items into reach-in cooler across from deep frier.
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 Clean Up of Vomiting and Diarrheal Events DBPR Form HR 5030-104 for Manager. The manager posted form during inspection.
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 Employee Reporting Form HR 5030-103 for Manager. The manager filled out form during inspection.
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.
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed ribs and pork in reach-in cooler.
Cold holding equipment not maintained in good repair. Do not store time/temperature control for safety food in this unit until the unit is repaired. Observed reach-in cooler across from cook line ambient temperature 47F.
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. The cell phone was removed from prep table.
Ice scoop handle in contact with ice. The ice scoop was removed from ice bin.
In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses.
Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Observed coffee filters unprotected under coffee machine. The coffee filters was placed in container.
Apr 17, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 2 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
Recorded at 2401 HANCOCK BRIDGE PKWY, Cape Coral — this licence has since moved.
0 High priority2 Intermediate0 Basic
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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. Emailed owner DBPR Form HR 5030-104.
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. Emailed owner DBPR Form HR 5030-103.
Nov 29, 2023□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
Recorded at 2401 HANCOCK BRIDGE HWY, Cape Coral — this licence has since moved.
0 High priority5 Intermediate1 Basic
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Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed cutting board soiled.
Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification.
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.
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. Emailed manager DBPR Form HR 5030-103.
Water with a temperature of at least 100 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. Observed hand washing sink beside reach-in cooler shut off.
Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair.
Sep 8, 2023Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 6 recorded.
Recorded at 2401 HANCOCK BRIDGE HWY, Cape Coral — this licence has since moved.
0 High priority5 Intermediate1 Basic
Show 6 findings ▾
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed cutting board soiled.
Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification.
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.
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. Emailed manager DBPR Form HR 5030-103.
Water with a temperature of at least 100 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. Observed hand washing sink beside reach-in cooler shut off.
Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair.
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