Maria's Pizzeria & Restaurant in Cape Coral
Last inspected:
1224 Se 46 Ln, Cape Coral, FL 33904Maria's Pizzeria & Restaurant in Cape Coral has accumulated 278 violations across 33 inspections since 2016, averaging 8.4 per visit. The facility was shut down three times for rodent activity. In December 2025 and January 2026, inspectors issued emergency orders on back-to-back days, with the December action citing 12 violations including 5 high-priority items. The restaurant's top recurring violations involve proper ventilation, food contact surfaces, and consumer advisories. A 2020 fire inspection documented a propane tank larger than code limits stored inside the cookline area, though it was corrected on-site.
Most recent closure: December 17, 2025 for rodent activity.
Summary generated from Florida DBPR public inspection records.
Maria's Pizzeria & Restaurant in Cape Coral: Comparison to Lee County Averages
This Facility
8.4
violations / inspection
8.4 violations per inspection
Lee County Avg
4.36
violations / inspection
4.36 county average
This Facility
3
emergency closures
3 closures
Lee County Avg
0.1
closures / facility
0.1 county average
Maria's Pizzeria & Restaurant in Cape Coral: Emergency Closure History (3)
Maria's Pizzeria & Restaurant in Cape Coral: Fines & Disciplinary Actions (3)
Total fines on record: $1,600.00
| Action Date | Case Number | Fine | Violation Date | Enforcement Office |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7--2025090298 | $800.00 | Dec 17, 2025 | Miami (Doral) | |
| 7--2025002519 | $400.00 | Jan 9, 2025 | Miami (Doral) | |
| 7--2025000676 | $400.00 | Jan 2, 2025 | Miami (Doral) |
Maria's Pizzeria & Restaurant in Cape Coral: Fire Safety & Life Safety Violations (1)
— 1 fire violation
— Routine - Food · 48-04-4 · Inspection Completed - No Further Action
Inspector Observation: Propane tank (larger than 2.7 lb. water capacity/1 lb. gas capacity) located inside of the building. For reporting purposes only. Cookline/dishwash area. **Corrected On-Site**
Legal Basis: Reporting: (d) The division, or its agent, shall notify the local firesafety authority or the State Fire Marshal of any readily observable violation of a rule adopted under chapter 633 which relates to public lodging establishments or public food establishments, and the identification of such violation does not require any firesafety inspection certification. For reporting purposes only.
Maria's Pizzeria & Restaurant in Cape Coral: Full Inspection History — DBPR (33)
— 2 inspections3 violations · 2 high priority
— Complaint Partial· 3 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Complaint Full· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— 8 inspections29 violations · 11 high priority
— Complaint Full· 2 violations (1 high priority)· Emergency Order Callback Time Extension
— Complaint Full· 8 violations (4 high priority)· Emergency order recommended
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— Routine - Food· 2 violations · Warning Issued
— Complaint Full· 0 violations · Emergency Order Callback Complied
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— Complaint Full· 7 violations (3 high priority)· Emergency order recommended
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Complaint Full· 0 violations · Emergency Order Callback Complied
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— Complaint Full· 10 violations (3 high priority)· Emergency order recommended
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— 2 inspections16 violations · 8 high priority
— Complaint Full· 8 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 8 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— 2 inspections16 violations · 11 high priority
— Routine - Food· 9 violations (6 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 7 violations (5 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— 4 inspections26 violations · 16 high priority
— Routine - Food· 11 violations (5 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— Routine - Food· 12 violations (9 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— 2 inspections10 violations · 8 high priority
— Routine - Food· 7 violations (6 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Basic Violations
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— 4 inspections44 violations · 31 high priority
— Routine - Food· 14 violations (9 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— Routine - Food· 9 violations (8 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 8 violations (5 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 13 violations (9 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— 5 inspections29 violations · 15 high priority
— Routine - Food· 12 violations (7 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 1 violations · Call Back - Complied
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 8 violations (6 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 2 violations · Call Back - Complied
— Routine - Food· 6 violations (2 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— 2 inspections9 violations · 8 high priority
— Routine - Food· 2 violations (2 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
— Routine - Food· 7 violations (6 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
Basic Violations
— 1 inspection6 violations · 5 high priority
— Routine - Food· 6 violations (5 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— 1 inspection4 violations · 2 high priority
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Maria's Pizzeria & Restaurant in Cape Coral: Frequently Asked Questions
- When was Maria's Pizzeria & Restaurant in Cape Coral last inspected?
- Maria's Pizzeria & Restaurant in Cape Coral was last inspected by Florida DBPR on January 7, 2026. The result was: Inspection Completed - No Further Action.
- When was Maria's Pizzeria & Restaurant in Cape Coral last shut down?
- Maria's Pizzeria & Restaurant in Cape Coral was last shut down on December 17, 2025 for rodent activity. This data reflects state records at time of publication. The facility may have since resolved these issues.
- What are the most common violations at Maria's Pizzeria & Restaurant in Cape Coral?
- The most frequently cited violations at Maria's Pizzeria & Restaurant in Cape Coral are: Proper ventilation, Food contact surfaces, Consumer advisory.
- How many health inspections has Maria's Pizzeria & Restaurant in Cape Coral had?
- Maria's Pizzeria & Restaurant in Cape Coral has had 33 inspections on record with Florida DBPR, averaging 8.4 violations per inspection, above the statewide average of 5.2.
- What did the most recent inspection of Maria's Pizzeria & Restaurant in Cape Coral find?
- Maria's Pizzeria & Restaurant in Cape Coral was most recently inspected on January 7, 2026 with 4 violation(s). Disposition: Inspection Completed - No Further Action.
- Has Maria's Pizzeria & Restaurant in Cape Coral ever been shut down?
- Yes, Maria's Pizzeria & Restaurant in Cape Coral has been emergency-closed 3 times by Florida DBPR inspectors.
- What does Florida violation V10 (Approved food source) mean?
- Violation 10 (Approved food source) is classified as a high priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/10.
- What does Florida violation V14 (Food contact surfaces) mean?
- Violation 14 (Food contact surfaces) is classified as a high priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/14.
- What does Florida violation V36 (Proper ventilation) mean?
- Violation 36 (Proper ventilation) is classified as a intermediate priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/36.
- Has Maria's Pizzeria & Restaurant in Cape Coral had any fire safety violations?
- Yes, Maria's Pizzeria & Restaurant in Cape Coral has 1 fire safety violation(s) on record from Florida state fire inspections.
- Has Maria's Pizzeria & Restaurant in Cape Coral faced any disciplinary actions?
- Yes, Maria's Pizzeria & Restaurant in Cape Coral has 3 disciplinary action(s) on record with Florida DBPR totaling $1,600.00 in fines.
- How much has Maria's Pizzeria & Restaurant in Cape Coral been fined?
- Maria's Pizzeria & Restaurant in Cape Coral has been fined a total of $1,600.00 across 3 disciplinary action(s) on record with Florida DBPR.
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Data Source: This report is based on official public inspection records from the Florida Department of Business and Professional Regulation (DBPR) and the Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services (FDACS).
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