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SICILY TRATTORIA

1209-1211 CAPE CORAL PKWY E., Cape Coral FL 33904 · 239.945.7285

Last inspected Jan 7, 2026 · 9 visits since August 2023

Licence typeRestaurant
Seats120
Risk levelRisk Level 2
LicenceSEA4603790
Grade history
NOV 23
AUG 24
DEC 24
AUG 25
JAN 26
≈ ERRATIC

5 inspections, swinging between A and F. Consistency is the problem here, not any single visit.

Worst finding on record
Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. Observed 1 live roach crawling in trash container in pizza prep station.
High priority/35A-05-4/Warning
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Disciplinary actions

3 cases · $620

CaseViolation dateFinal orderAmount
7--2025082308Oct 9, 2025Jan 26, 2026$160
7--2020014398Feb 21, 2020Jun 30, 2020$300
7--2018007323Jan 3, 2018Apr 12, 2018$160

Inspection history

9 visits, newest first

Jan 7, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

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

1 High priority1 Intermediate1 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 3 findings
Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. License expired 12/01/25.
High priority/50-17-3
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink at bar.
Intermediate/31B-02-4
Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors. Educated operator of importance of having self-closing doors.
Basic/32-04-4/Repeat Violation
Oct 9, 2025Call Back - Admin. complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection

Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 2 violations recorded.

0 High priority2 Intermediate0 Basic
Show 2 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/. Observed ServSafe Manager certificates expired for Marilyn Brown and Vincent Tumminello on 02/23/25.
Intermediate/53A-03-7/Warning/Return visit Oct 9, 2025 · Observed ServSafe Manager certificates expired for Marilyn Brown and Vincent Tumminello on 02/23/25. Admin Complaint
No certified food manager for establishment. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/
Intermediate/53A-07-6/Warning/Return visit Oct 9, 2025 · Observed No certified food manager for establishment. Admin Complaint
Aug 8, 2025Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection

Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 6 violations recorded, 1 high priority.

1 High priority3 Intermediate2 Basic
Show 6 findings ▾
Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Establishment observed preparing, serving, or selling food to customers with an expired license. Educated operator on updating license. License expired 12/01/24.
High priority/50-17-3/Repeat Violation/Admin Complaint
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/. Observed ServSafe Manager certificates expired for Marilyn Brown and Vincent Tumminello on 02/23/25.
Intermediate/53A-03-7/Warning
No certified food manager for establishment. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/
Intermediate/53A-07-6/Warning
Operator is not properly tracking/marking the number of days ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite was held at refrigeration temperatures prior to freezing in order to properly date mark the food when it is thawed and held at refrigeration temperatures again. Observed frozen precooked sausage not date marked. Educated operator on importance of date marking.
Intermediate/02C-04-5/Repeat Violation/Warning
Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors. Educated operator on importance of having self-closing doors.
Basic/32-04-4/Repeat Violation/Warning
Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Observed containers of frozen sauce and sausage thawing at room temperature. Educated operator on proper thawing procedures.
Basic/06-01-5/Repeat Violation/Warning
Dec 12, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 9 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

1 High priority3 Intermediate5 Basic
Show 9 findings ▾
Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. License expired 12/01/24.
High priority/50-17-3
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Hand wash sink at pizza station. Educated operator on the importance of having paper towels. Operator placed paper towel at hand wash sink.
Intermediate/31B-02-4/Corrected On-Site/Repeat Violation
Nonfood-grade basting brush used in food. Educated operator on using food grade brush.
Intermediate/14-14-4/Repeat Violation
Operator is not properly tracking/marking the number of days ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite was held at refrigeration temperatures prior to freezing in order to properly date mark the food when it is thawed and held at refrigeration temperatures again. Observed frozen precooked sausage not date marked. Educated operator on importance of date marking. Operator date marked foods before leaving inspection.
Intermediate/02C-04-5/Corrected On-Site/Repeat Violation
Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors. Educated operator on importance of having self-closing doors.
Basic/32-04-4/Repeat Violation
Cloth used as a food-contact surface with broccoli. Educated operator on using food grade cloth. Operator removed cloth.
Basic/21-05-5/Corrected On-Site/Repeat Violation
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed employee beverage on slicer. Educated operator on proper storage of employee beverages. Operator removed beverage.
Basic/12B-07-4/Corrected On-Site/Repeat Violation
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Hand wash sink at bar and hand wash sink in women's restroom. Educated operator on having hand wash sign. Operator posted signs before leaving inspection.
Basic/31B-04-4/Corrected On-Site/Repeat Violation
Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Observed packages of raw frozen chicken thawing at room temperature. Educated operator on proper thawing. Operator turned on cool running water.
Basic/06-01-5/Corrected On-Site/Repeat Violation
Oct 14, 2024□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection

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

0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Aug 6, 2024Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection

Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 17 violations recorded, 2 high priority.

2 High priority9 Intermediate6 Basic
Show 17 findings ▾
Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Expired on 12/01/23.
High priority/50-17-3/Admin Complaint
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed tiramisu 58F cod hold less than 4 hours. Operator transferred tiramisu to working reach in cooler.
High priority/03A-02-5/Corrective Action Taken/Warning
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 restaurant. Provided operator with written procedures.
Intermediate/11-27-4/Corrected On-Site/Warning
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed drink pitcher stored in hand wash sink at bar. Educated operator on importance of hand wash only.
Intermediate/31A-11-4/Repeat Violation/Warning
No certified food manager for establishment. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/
Intermediate/53A-07-6/Warning
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Hand wash sink at pizza prep area and hand wash sink at bar. Operator placed paper towels at hand wash sink.
Intermediate/31B-02-4/Corrected On-Site/Warning
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.
Intermediate/53B-01-5/Warning
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. Operator completed form.
Intermediate/11-26-1/Corrected On-Site/Warning
No soap provided at handwash sink. Hand wash sink at bar. Educated operator on importance of having soap at hand wash sink.
Intermediate/31B-03-4/Repeat Violation/Warning
Nonfood-grade basting brush used in food.
Intermediate/14-14-4/Warning
Operator is not properly tracking/marking the number of days ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite was held at refrigeration temperatures prior to freezing in order to properly date mark the food when it is thawed and held at refrigeration temperatures again. Observed frozen precooked sausage not date marked. Educated operator on importance of date marking.
Intermediate/02C-04-5/Repeat Violation/Warning
Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors. Educated operator on importance of having self-closing doors.
Basic/32-04-4/Repeat Violation/Warning
Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured in dry storage behind ice machine.
Basic/51-11-4/Warning
Cloth used as a food-contact surface with mushrooms. Educated operator on using food grade cloth.
Basic/21-05-5/Repeat Violation/Warning
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed employee beverage on slicer. Operator removed beverage.
Basic/12B-07-4/Corrected On-Site/Warning
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Hand wash sink at bar and hand wash sink in women's restroom. Educated operator on having hand wash sign.
Basic/31B-04-4/Repeat Violation/Warning
Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Observed raw frozen ground beef thawing at room temperature near dishwash area.
Basic/06-01-5/Warning
Nov 30, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 8 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

0 High priority3 Intermediate5 Basic
Show 8 findings ▾
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed hand wash sink used to fill water pitcher.
Intermediate/31A-11-4
No soap provided at handwash sink. Hand wash sink at bar.
Intermediate/31B-03-4
Operator is not properly tracking/marking the number of days ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite was held at refrigeration temperatures prior to freezing in order to properly date mark the food when it is thawed and held at refrigeration temperatures again. Observed frozen precooked sausage and precooked foods not date marked in reach in freezer. Educated operator on importance of date marking.
Intermediate/02C-04-5/Repeat Violation
Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors. Restrooms. Educated operator on the importance of having self-closing doors.
Basic/32-04-4/Repeat Violation
Ceiling tiles missing in dining room. Educated operator on replacing ceiling tiles.
Basic/36-36-4/Repeat Violation
Cloth used as a food-contact surface with broccoli. Educated operator on using food grade materials.
Basic/21-05-5/Repeat Violation
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Hand wash sink at bar.
Basic/31B-04-4
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Salt container.
Basic/02D-01-5
Aug 10, 2023□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection

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

0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Aug 8, 2023Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection

Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 19 recorded, 3 high priority.

3 High priority5 Intermediate11 Basic
Show 19 findings ▾
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. Observed chlorine concentration at 0 ppm. Operator primed sanitizer.
High priority/22-41-4/Corrective Action Taken/Warning
Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. Observed 1 live roach crawling in trash container in pizza prep station.
High priority/35A-05-4/Warning
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed tomato sauce 48F cold hold, sliced tomatoes 50F cold hold, cooked sausage 56F cold hold less than 4 hours. Operator double panned time/temperature control for safety foods with ice.
High priority/03A-02-5/Corrective Action Taken/Warning
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Hand wash sink at pizza prep station. Operator placed paper towels at hand wash sink.
Intermediate/31B-02-4/Corrected On-Site/Warning
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. Operator completed forms before leaving inspection.
Intermediate/11-26-1/Corrected On-Site/Warning
No soap provided at handwash sink. Hand wash sink at pizza prep station. Operator placed soap at hand wash sink.
Intermediate/31B-03-4/Corrected On-Site/Warning
Operator is not properly tracking/marking the number of days ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite was held at refrigeration temperatures prior to freezing in order to properly date mark the food when it is thawed and held at refrigeration temperatures again. Observed precooked foods in reach in freezer across from three compartment sink not date marked. Educated operator on importance of date marking.
Intermediate/02C-04-5/Repeat Violation/Warning
Water with a temperature of at least 100 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. Hand wash sink at pizza prep station and hand wash sink at bar. Operator turned on hot water at hand wash sink at pizza prep station.
Intermediate/27-16-4/Corrective Action Taken/Warning
Accumulation of pink/slime-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.
Basic/22-20-5/Warning
Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors. Restroom doors.
Basic/32-04-4/Warning
Ceiling tiles missing in dining room.
Basic/36-36-4/Warning
Cloth used as a food-contact surface. Operator removed cloths.
Basic/21-05-5/Corrected On-Site/Warning
Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Pizza maker.
Basic/13-03-4/Warning
Faucet/handle missing at plumbing fixture. Hand wash sink at bar.
Basic/29-09-4/Warning
In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board.
Basic/21-04-4/Warning
Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers.
Basic/12B-13-4/Warning
Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Observed frozen packages of raw beef thawing in standing water. Operator turned on cool running water.
Basic/06-01-5/Corrected On-Site/Warning
Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry.
Basic/42-01-4/Warning
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Flour/salt/sugar container.
Basic/02D-01-5/Warning

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.