ZINO/PEZZO'S
20041 S TAMIAMI TRAIL, Estero FL 33928 · 239-948-9466
Last inspected Aug 11, 2026 · 9 visits since October 2023
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AUG 26
— STEADY
5 inspections within 10 points of each other. Whatever this kitchen does, it does consistently.
Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Observed raw beef and lamb stored above raw fish in the walk in cooler. Operator moved fish.
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
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Disciplinary actions
1 case · $200
| Case | Violation date | Final order | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 7--2022001356 | Dec 9, 2021 | Jan 21, 2022 | $200 |
Inspection history
9 visits, newest first
Aug 11, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority0 Intermediate4 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 5 findingsThe state's own report →
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw ground beef above cooked lasagna in the walk in cooler.
Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors. Onserved unisex restroom door not self closing.
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Onserved cup of water on the prep table on the cookline operator removed the cup.
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 on the cookline, operator moved cell phone.
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Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Observed flooring the walk in cooler soiled.
Mar 26, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 11 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority2 Intermediate8 Basic
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Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Observed raw beef and lamb stored above raw fish in the walk in cooler. Operator moved fish.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed soiled cutting board on the cook line on the restaurant side.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed no paper towels on the left side of the cookline toward the front of the restaurant.
Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors. Observed door on the pizza side not self closing.
Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Observed door handles soiled.
Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom. Observed unisex restroom on the pizza side no covered receptacle.
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Observed floor soiled on the cookline, under equipment, and in the walk in cooler.
Food stored on floor. Observed dressing containers, potatoes and raw chicken on the floor in the walk in cooler.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed gaskets soiled on the reach on freezers and coolers.
Plumbing system in disrepair. Observed hand sink on left side of cook line leaking from the p trap.
Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed walls soiled on the cookline.
Oct 6, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 8 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority3 Intermediate4 Basic
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Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed Raw eggs over opened gallon of milk and prepared chicken salad in the walk in cooler.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed build up of food debris on the can opener blade.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed no paper towels at the hand wash sink next to the dishwasher.
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed 2 unlabeled spray bottles on the restaurant side. By the bar.
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed black substance on the interior of the ice machine bin.
Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors. Observed unisex bathroom on the pizza side without a self closing. Door.
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Observed floor soiled.
Food stored on floor. Observed bag of onions and 1 case of potatoes on the floor on the walk in cooler.
May 8, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 8 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority2 Intermediate5 Basic
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Raw animal food stored over or with unwashed produce. Observed raw eggs stored above carrots in the walk in cooler on the pizza storage side.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed food debris on can opener blade.
No soap provided at handwash sink. Observed no soap at the hand wash sink on the pizza side next to the steam well.
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed black substance on the interior of the ice machine bin.
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Observed floor soiled around the perimeter of the kitchen.
In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Observed tongs on oven door handle.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed gaskets on 3 door stainless reach in freezer soiled.
Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed buildup of food/grease on walls on restaurant side.
Mar 14, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionComplaint Investigation
Met inspection standards. 8 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority1 Intermediate6 Basic
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Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw veal stored above ready to eat in the reach in cooler on the pizza side. Operator moved veal to lower shelf.
No soap provided at handwash sink. Observed no soap at sink next to pizza oven.
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed black substance on the interior of the ice machine bin.
Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed employee working with food with no hair restraint.
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Observed food debris/grease under equipment on the cookline.
In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Observed tongs stored on oven door handle.
Outer openings of establishment cannot be properly sealed when not in operation. Observed rear door with light coming through the right hand bottom corner when closed.
Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed wall soiled on cookline.
Aug 21, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionComplaint Investigation
Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority1 Intermediate2 Basic
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Raw animal food stored over or with unwashed produce. Observed raw eggs stored above unwashed tomatoes and peppers in the walk in cooler.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed no paper towels at hand wash sink on the sauté line, operated replaced towels.
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed black mold like substance in interior bin of the ice machine.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed dust like substance on condenser and hose line on the walk in cooler.
May 21, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 6 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority2 Intermediate3 Basic
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Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Observed no vacuum breaker after splitter on mop sink on the restaurant side.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed build up of food debris on can opener blade, Restauraunt side. operator moved to ware washing area for cleaning.
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed food prepared over 24 hours on Restauraunt shelves not date marked.
In-use ice scoop stored on soiled surface between uses. Observed ice scoop sitting on shelf on top/side of ice machine. Restaurant side. Operator moved ice scoop to container for storage.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed interiors of reach in on the restaurant side buildup of food debris on the bottom shelves.
Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed wall soiled with dust across from ovens on restaurant side, and food debris and grease to the right of the cook line.
Mar 4, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 8 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority1 Intermediate5 Basic
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Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw shrimp stored above cooked ready to eat pasta in reach cooler on pizza side of restaurant. Operator moved shrimp to lower shelf.
Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Observed hose Bibb with a splitter with no vacuum breaker added after splitter connection.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed build up of food debris on can opener blade.
Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors. Observed unisex bathroom on pizza side of the restaurant with out a self closing door.
Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom. Observed no covered waste receptacle in unisex bathroom on Pizza side of the restaurant.
Ice scoop handle in contact with ice. Observed ice scoop handle in contact with ice at soda dispenser on the pizza side.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed build up of food debris on reach in and walk in cooler door gaskets.
Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed wall on cook line of restaurant side soiled with dust and food debris across gas burning stove.
Oct 24, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 9 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority2 Intermediate7 Basic
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Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed build up of food debris n can opener blade.
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed chicken and eggplant Parmesan prepared over 24 hours according to operator not properly date marked when placed into the freezer on the Pizza side in the reach in freezer.
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed plate being used in panko breadcrumb bag as a scoop.
Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Observed build up of food debris on reach in door handles near dough mixer.
Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Observed carbon dioxide tanks near rear door not secured.
Employee eating in a food preparation or other restricted area. Observed glass of water on Pizza prep table next to reach in cooler in front of pizza oven.
Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed employee on Pizza side not wearing a hair restraint.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed buildup of food debris on reach in cooler gaskets near dough mixer.
Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Observed wet mop on floor next to mop 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.