Cape Coral, Lee County

ARIANI RESTAURANT & LOUNGE

1529 SE 15 TERRACE, Cape Coral, FL 339903791

FoodSeating
Latest violations
6
1 High Priority
Dec 2, 2025
City
Cape Coral
County
Lee
Status
Current / Active
Inspections
9

Violation history

Florida violations grouped by priority level over time.

Inspection history

Florida inspections are violation-priority based, with high priority, intermediate, and basic counts shown separately.

Dec 2, 2025

Complaint Full

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 1Intermediate: 1Basic: 4Total: 6

08A-20-5

Detail 24221719

High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Observed raw steaks over raw tuna in reach-in cooler across from cook line. The chef moved the raw tuna beside the raw steaks. Corrected On-Site

41-17-4

Detail 24221714

Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled.

16-23-4

Detail 24221716

Basic - Accumulation of lime scale on the inside of the dishmachine.

32-04-4

Detail 24221718

Basic - Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors. Repeat Violation

14-11-5

Detail 24221715

Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed reach-in cooler across from cook line gasket torn. Repeat Violation

33-16-4

Detail 24221717

Basic - Open dumpster lid.

Oct 23, 2025

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 1Intermediate: 1Basic: 5Total: 7

08A-05-6

Detail 24141889

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw lamb over ready to eat meatballs in walk-in cooler. The owner moved the raw lamb to bottom shelf beside the raw veal and raw chicken. Corrected On-Site

53B-14-5

Detail 24141890

Intermediate - Required employee training expired for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.

16-23-4

Detail 24141891

Basic - Accumulation of lime scale on the inside of the dishmachine.

32-04-4

Detail 24141885

Basic - Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors both men's and women's restroom doors.

14-11-5

Detail 24141887

Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed reach-in cooler in bar gasket torn.

36-17-5

Detail 24141886

Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Repeat Violation

21-04-4

Detail 24141888

Basic - In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board.

May 13, 2025

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 1Intermediate: 2Basic: 3Total: 6

08A-05-6

Detail 23769811

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw shrimp and raw tuna over ready to eat sausage in reach-in cooler across from cook line. The owner moved the raw shrimp and raw tuna to bottom shelf in reach-in cooler. Corrected On-Site

22-02-4

Detail 23769813

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed can opener soiled.

31A-09-4

Detail 23769810

Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed handwashing sink in bar blocked by utensils holder. The utensils holder was removed from handwashing sink. Corrected On-Site

16-23-4

Detail 23769809

Basic - Accumulation of lime scale on the inside of the dishmachine.

36-17-5

Detail 23769812

Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Repeat Violation

12B-13-4

Detail 23769814

Basic - Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers in stand up reach-in cooler in kitchen.

Dec 4, 2024

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Intermediate: 1Basic: 4Total: 5

41-17-4

Detail 23397748

Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. The owner labeled spray bottles during inspection. Corrected On-Site

24-05-4

Detail 23397749

Basic - Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Observed small plastic plates in prep area unprotected. The owner placed napkins over small plates to protect them. Corrected On-Site

14-11-5

Detail 23397750

Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed reach-in cooler across from cook line gasket torn.

36-17-5

Detail 23397751

Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair.

12B-13-4

Detail 23397752

Basic - Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers in stand up reach-in cooler. The owner discarded open drink in cooler. Corrected On-Site

Feb 21, 2024

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 1Basic: 4Total: 5

08A-20-5

Detail 22663040

High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Observed raw pork over raw steaks in reach-in cooler across from cook line. The owner moved the raw steaks under the raw pork in reach- in cooler.Corrected On-Site Corrected On-Site

16-23-4

Detail 22663038

Basic - Accumulation of lime scale on the inside of the dishmachine.

36-17-5

Detail 22663036

Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair.

10-01-5

Detail 22663037

Basic - In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container of bread crumbs and flour.

33-16-4

Detail 22663039

Basic - Open dumpster lid.

Sep 28, 2023

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Intermediate: 1Basic: 1Total: 2

11-26-1

Detail 22325693

Intermediate - 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 owner DBPR Form HR 5030-103. Corrective Action Taken

36-17-5

Detail 22325692

Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair.

Nov 21, 2022

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

No violations recorded for this inspection.

Feb 2, 2022

Routine - Food

Administrative complaint recommended

High Priority: 2Basic: 3Total: 5

50-17-2

Detail 20832773

High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Admin Complaint

08A-05-6

Detail 20832772

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw shrimp over ready to eat asparagus. Corrected On-Site

40-06-5

Detail 20832774

Basic - 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. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

36-17-5

Detail 20832771

Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair and/or in disrepair.

21-04-4

Detail 20832770

Basic - In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board.

Jul 7, 2021

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 1Intermediate: 3Basic: 3Total: 7

08A-20-5

Detail 20322555

High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Observed raw chicken over raw salmon and raw calimara. Corrected On-Site

22-02-4

Detail 20322554

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed can opener soiled.

02C-02-5

Detail 20322552

Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed lasagna in reach-in cooler not date marked. Repeat Violation

41-17-4

Detail 20322558

Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled.

40-06-5

Detail 20322557

Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items in walk-in cooler.

14-11-4

Detail 20322553

Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed reach-in gaskets tore several reach-in coolers

10-08-5

Detail 20322556

Basic - Ice scoop handle in contact with ice in bar.