PIZZERIA DEL GALLO
1918 DEL PRADO BLVD S UNIT 4, Cape Coral FL 33990 · 239-257-1252
Last inspected Aug 20, 2026 · 9 visits since July 2023
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5 inspections within 27 points of each other. Whatever this kitchen does, it does consistently.
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 5030-204. The owner posted form during inspection.
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
Awarded on the inspection record alone. What they mean →
Disciplinary actions
1 case · $360
| Case | Violation date | Final order | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 7--2023060475 | Sep 11, 2023 | Nov 13, 2023 | $360 |
Inspection history
9 visits, newest first
Aug 20, 2026Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 7 recorded, 1 high priority.
1 High priority4 Intermediate2 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 7 findingsThe state's own report →
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed pork (51F - Cold Holding); ham (47F - Cold Holding) in walk-in cooler. The manager discarded the pork and moved the ham to the reach-in cooler in kitchen.
Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification and no other certified food service manager employed at this location.
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 Employee Reporting Form DBPR HR 5030-203 to Manager.
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.
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Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled in 3 compartment sink.
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 walk-in cooler ambient temperature 49F.
Food stored on floor. Observed bottles of water on floor in walk-in cooler.
Jan 7, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionLicensing Inspection
Nothing was found. The inspector recorded no violations at all.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Mar 11, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority1 Intermediate2 Basic
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Employee touched soiled apron/clothes and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Observed cook wiping hands on cloths while engaging in food preparation. Educated cook on proper handwashing and not to touch cloths or face while food preparation.
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed refried beans and white rice not date marked in stand up reach-in cooler beside cook line.
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance.
Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation.
Dec 4, 2024□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
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Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance.
Oct 4, 2024Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 5 recorded.
0 High priority3 Intermediate2 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. Printed out Clean Up of Vomiting and Diarrheal Events DBPR Form HR 5030-204. The owner 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 owner filled out form during inspection.
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed rice and beans with no date marking on products.
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance.
No mop sink or curbed cleaning facility provided at establishment.
May 9, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionComplaint Investigation
Met inspection standards. 7 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority3 Intermediate3 Basic
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Employee touched soiled apron/clothes and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Educated cook on not touching apron or cloth while engaging in food preparation.
No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths.
No currently certified food service manager on duty with four or more employees engaged in food preparation/handling. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/. Educated owner on when 4 or people are working a manager has to present.
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed tamales chicken and corn in walk-in cooler not date marked.
Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas.
Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation.
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. The container was removed from container of flour.
Feb 22, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority1 Intermediate2 Basic
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Shell eggs in use or stored with cracks or broken shells. See stop sale. Observed 2 cracked eggs. The owner discarded cracked eggs.
Records/documents for required employee training do not contain all of the required information.
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance.
In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board. The owner removed wiping cloth from under cutting board.
Sep 11, 2023Call Back - Admin. complaint recommendedComplaint Investigation
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 5 violations recorded, 1 high priority.
1 High priority1 Intermediate3 Basic
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Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed raw steak (45F - Cold Holding); raw chicken (46F - Cold Holding) in stand up reach-n cooler. The operator moved raw steak and raw chicken into walk-in cooler.
Required employee training expired for all 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.
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. The ambient temperature 46F in stand up reach-in cooler beside cook line
Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation.
Jul 10, 2023Warning IssuedComplaint Investigation
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 9 recorded, 1 high priority.
1 High priority2 Intermediate6 Basic
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Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed raw steak (45F - Cold Holding); raw chicken (46F - Cold Holding) in stand up reach-n cooler. The operator moved raw steak and raw chicken into walk-in cooler.
Employee washed hands in a sink other than an approved handwash sink. Observed operator wash hands in prep sink. Educated operator on only washing hands in designated hand washing sinks.
Required employee training expired for all 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.
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. The ambient temperature 46F in stand up reach-in cooler beside cook line
Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation.
Ice scoop handle in contact with ice.
In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board.
Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Observed raw chicken and raw shrimp thawing in 3 component sink.
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.