MARSALA PIZZA
20321 GRANDE OAKS BLVD #300, Estero FL 33928 · 239-596-3227
Last inspected Jul 10, 2026 · 8 visits since July 2023
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▲ GETTING WORSE
5 inspections, one direction. The current grade is the worst on record.
Food with mold-like growth. See stop sale. Observed 2 pounds of mold tomatoes. Operator discarded.
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Disciplinary actions
2 cases · $2,400
| Case | Violation date | Final order | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 7--2018019250 | Mar 5, 2018 | May 9, 2018 | $2,400 |
| 7--2016032246 | Jun 28, 2016 | Aug 5, 2016 | — |
Inspection history
8 visits, newest first
Jul 10, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 10 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
3 High priority2 Intermediate5 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 10 findingsThe state's own report →
Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale. Observed 1 dented can of sliced red peppers. Operator discarded can.
Food with mold-like growth. See stop sale. Observed 2 pounds of mold tomatoes. Operator discarded.
Shell eggs in use or stored with cracks or broken shells. See stop sale. Observed 2 cracked shell eggs. Operator discarded.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed can opener blade soiled. Operator moved to warewashing area for cleaning.
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No measuring device available for measuring utensil surface temperature when using hot water as sanitizer in a dishmachine. Observed no means of measuring temperature at hot water sanitizing dishwasher.
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed employee beverage next to slicer on a prep table. Operator discarded.l
Food stored outside. Observed 6 cooked 12x16 thick cooked pizza crust outside on a speed rack. Operator discarded dough.
No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. Observed no ambient thermometers in reach in coolers.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed reach in cooler door gaskets soiled with food debris. Operator cleaned gaskets.
Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed walk in cooler shelves with rust.
Jan 12, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 9 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
3 High priority2 Intermediate4 Basic
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Container of medicine improperly stored. Observed a bottle of equate pain reliever above prep table. The manager removed the bottle of pain medicine from above prep table.
Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Observed raw chicken over raw ground beef in walk-in cooler. The manager moved the raw chicken to other side of cooler on bottom shelf with the other raw chicken.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed raw shrimp (47F - Cold Holding); raw chicken (48F - Cold Holding); raw fish (48F - Cold Holding); raw steak (48F - Cold Holding) in reach-in cooler across from cook line. The manager placed all raw products on ice.
No measuring device available for measuring utensil surface temperature when using hot water as sanitizer in a dishmachine.
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 lasagna not date marked.
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.
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 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 pizza prep table.
In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses.
Aug 19, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 7 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority1 Intermediate4 Basic
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Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food. Observed employees handling dishes then change gloves without washing hands before proceeding to assemble lasagna. Counseled employee on proper handwashing technique.
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw chicken stored on the cookline in the short 1 door cooler above cooked lasagna. operator moved chicken.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed soiled cutting board in use in the salad station.
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed black mold like substance on the interior chute of the ice machine bin. operator cleaned during inspection.
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed ceiling vents soiled in the pizza prep area of the kitchen.
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed employee beverage on prep table in the pizza station, operator moved beverage cup.
Missing drain plug at dumpster. Observed drain plug missing.
Dec 12, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority0 Intermediate4 Basic
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Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed black mold like substance on interior of ice machine drop bin. Operator cleaned on site.
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed ceiling vents with build up of grease/food debris in the kitchen door preparation area.
Missing drain plug at dumpster. Observed drain plug missing at dumpster.
Outer openings not protected during operation. Observed kitchen door is open for ventilation, no screen door present. No pests present. Operator is in the process of replacing the screen.
Jul 9, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority1 Intermediate4 Basic
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Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed buildup of food debris on the can opener blade next to the 3 compartment sink. Operator moved can opener to sink for cleaning.
In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Observed tongs stored on oven door handle at a level where they can brush up against potential contamination, or touch the floor if the oven door is opened. Operator removed tongs.
Missing drain plug at dumpster. Observed drain plug missing from the dumpster behind the building.
Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Observed coffee filters at the bar not inverted or in a lidded container for protection. Operator moved filters to plastic container with Lid.
Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed wet wiping cloth on cook line not stored in sanitizer solution between uses. Operator removed towels.
Nov 20, 2023□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority1 Intermediate1 Basic
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No measuring device available for measuring utensil surface temperature when using hot water as sanitizer in a dishmachine. Observed operator has no measuring device for high temperature dish machine.
Inaccurate/damaged temperature and/or pressure gauge(s) on dishmachine. Observed temperature gauge not reading proper temperature on dish machine, gauge reads 170F actual temperature is 136F.
Nov 13, 2023Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 10 recorded, 1 high priority.
1 High priority2 Intermediate7 Basic
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Heat strip failed to turn black to indicate the sanitization temperature of 160 degrees Fahrenheit was achieved on the dish surface and/or high temperature holding thermometer did not reach 160F. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired. Manual non reversible thermometer only reached 136 F after 3 cycles, operator has no way to determine if machine is working properly.
No measuring device available for measuring utensil surface temperature when using hot water as sanitizer in a dishmachine. Observed operator has no measuring device for high temperature dish machine.
Wash solution in spray type hot water sanitizing dishmachine not reaching proper temperature according to manufacturer's specifications. Observed high temp dish machine not reaching a minimum temperature required. Dish machine only rinsing at 136 F. Discontinue use of dish machine until it is repaired and set up and use 3 compartment sink.
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed black mold like substance in ice machine bin interior. Operator cleaned machine.
Dishmachine not washing/rinsing properly. Must wash, rinse and sanitize all dishware, equipment and utensils in three-compartment sink until dishmachine is functioning properly. Observed high temperature dish machine only reaching 136F.
Employee eating in a food preparation or other restricted area. Observed open monster energy drink on prep table where chicken is being cleaned and prepared.
Employee with no beard guard/restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed employee preparing food with no beard guard.
Inaccurate/damaged temperature and/or pressure gauge(s) on dishmachine. Observed temperature gauge not reading proper temperature on dish machine, gauge reads 170F actual temperature is 136F.
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed no hand wash sign at hand washing sink next to dishwasher.
Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed walk in cooler shelves with rust.
Jul 17, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 6 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority1 Intermediate5 Basic
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No measuring device available for measuring utensil surface temperature when using hot water as sanitizer in a dishmachine. Observed operator did not know where hot sanitizer test strips were at time of inspection.
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed grey like substance in the interior of the automatic ice machine in the kitchen by rear door.
In-use ice scoop stored on soiled surface between uses. Observed ice scoop directly on top of ice machine not in a container.
In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Observed tongs hanging from pizza oven door handle, operator placed tongs in dish area.
Missing drain plug at dumpster. Observed drain plug missing from dumpster.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed buildup of mold like substance on reach in freezer door gaskets.
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