Estero, Lee County

MARSALA PIZZA

20321 GRANDE OAKS BLVD #300, Estero, FL 33928

FoodSeating
Latest violations
9
3 High Priority
Jan 12, 2026
City
Estero
County
Lee
Status
Current / Active
Inspections
12

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.

Jan 12, 2026

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 3Intermediate: 2Basic: 4Total: 9

41-07-4

Detail 24294798

High Priority - Container of medicine improperly stored. Observed a bottle of equate pain reliever above prep table. The manager removed the bottle of pain medicine from above prep table. Corrected On-Site

08A-20-5

Detail 24294801

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 ground beef in walk-in cooler. The manager moved the raw chicken to other side of cooler on bottom shelf with the other raw chicken. Corrected On-Site

03A-02-5

Detail 24294800

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed raw shrimp (47F - Cold Holding); raw chicken (48F - Cold Holding); raw fish (48F - Cold Holding); raw steak (48F - Cold Holding) in reach-in cooler across from cook line. The manager placed all raw products on ice. Corrective Action Taken

16-62-1

Detail 24294805

Intermediate - No measuring device available for measuring utensil surface temperature when using hot water as sanitizer in a dishmachine.

02C-02-5

Detail 24294803

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

22-20-5

Detail 24294799

Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Repeat Violation

14-74-7

Detail 24294797

Basic - 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 reach-in cooler across from cook line 47F.

40-06-5

Detail 24294804

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 pizza prep table.

10-20-4

Detail 24294802

Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses.

Aug 19, 2025

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 2Intermediate: 1Basic: 4Total: 7

12A-07-5

Detail 23968682

High Priority - Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food. Observed employees handling dishes then change gloves without washing hands before proceeding to assemble lasagna. Counseled employee on proper handwashing technique. Corrective Action Taken

08A-05-6

Detail 23968680

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw chicken stored on the cookline in the short 1 door cooler above cooked lasagna. operator moved chicken. Corrected On-Site

22-02-4

Detail 23968679

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed soiled cutting board in use in the salad station.

22-20-5

Detail 23968681

Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed black mold like substance on the interior chute of the ice machine bin. operator cleaned during inspection. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

36-34-5

Detail 23968678

Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed ceiling vents soiled in the pizza prep area of the kitchen. Repeat Violation

12B-07-4

Detail 23968677

Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed employee beverage on prep table in the pizza station, operator moved beverage cup. Corrected On-Site

33-11-4

Detail 23968683

Basic - Missing drain plug at dumpster. Observed drain plug missing. Repeat Violation

Dec 12, 2024

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Basic: 4Total: 4

22-20-5

Detail 23418849

Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed black mold like substance on interior of ice machine drop bin. Operator cleaned on site. Corrected On-Site

36-34-5

Detail 23418850

Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed ceiling vents with build up of grease/food debris in the kitchen door preparation area.

33-11-4

Detail 23418847

Basic - Missing drain plug at dumpster. Observed drain plug missing at dumpster. Repeat Violation

35B-05-4

Detail 23418848

Basic - Outer openings not protected during operation. Observed kitchen door is open for ventilation, no screen door present. No pests present. Operator is in the process of replacing the screen. Corrective Action Taken

Jul 9, 2024

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Intermediate: 1Basic: 4Total: 5

22-02-4

Detail 22964486

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed buildup of food debris on the can opener blade next to the 3 compartment sink. Operator moved can opener to sink for cleaning. Corrective Action Taken

10-20-4

Detail 22964482

Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Observed tongs stored on oven door handle at a level where they can brush up against potential contamination, or touch the floor if the oven door is opened. Operator removed tongs. Corrected On-Site

33-11-4

Detail 22964483

Basic - Missing drain plug at dumpster. Observed drain plug missing from the dumpster behind the building.

25-06-4

Detail 22964485

Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Observed coffee filters at the bar not inverted or in a lidded container for protection. Operator moved filters to plastic container with Lid. Corrected On-Site

21-12-4

Detail 22964484

Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed wet wiping cloth on cook line not stored in sanitizer solution between uses. Operator removed towels. Corrected On-Site

Nov 20, 2023

Routine - Food

Call Back - Complied

Intermediate: 1Basic: 1Total: 2

16-62-1

Detail 22456590

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No measuring device available for measuring utensil surface temperature when using hot water as sanitizer in a dishmachine. Observed operator has no measuring device for high temperature dish machine. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-11-20: Observed operator has no measuring device for measuring temperature, operator ordered heat test strips. Time Extended Corrective Action Taken

16-38-5

Detail 22456591

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Inaccurate/damaged temperature and/or pressure gauge(s) on dishmachine. Observed temperature gauge not reading proper temperature on dish machine, gauge reads 170F actual temperature is 136F. - From follow-up inspection 2023-11-20: Gauge reads 170 temperature on dish machine, non reversible thermometer reads 180F. Time Extended

Nov 13, 2023

Routine - Food

Warning Issued

High Priority: 1Intermediate: 2Basic: 7Total: 10

22-57-6

Detail 22440765

High Priority - Heat strip failed to turn black to indicate the sanitization temperature of 160 degrees Fahrenheit was achieved on the dish surface and/or high temperature holding thermometer did not reach 160F. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired. Manual non reversible thermometer only reached 136 F after 3 cycles, operator has no way to determine if machine is working properly. Warning

16-62-1

Detail 22440762

Intermediate - No measuring device available for measuring utensil surface temperature when using hot water as sanitizer in a dishmachine. Observed operator has no measuring device for high temperature dish machine. Warning

16-54-4

Detail 22440766

Intermediate - Wash solution in spray type hot water sanitizing dishmachine not reaching proper temperature according to manufacturer's specifications. Observed high temp dish machine not reaching a minimum temperature required. Dish machine only rinsing at 136 F. Discontinue use of dish machine until it is repaired and set up and use 3 compartment sink. Corrective Action Taken Warning

22-20-5

Detail 22440760

Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed black mold like substance in ice machine bin interior. Operator cleaned machine. Corrected On-Site

16-55-4

Detail 22440759

Basic - Dishmachine not washing/rinsing properly. Must wash, rinse and sanitize all dishware, equipment and utensils in three-compartment sink until dishmachine is functioning properly. Observed high temperature dish machine only reaching 136F.

12B-02-4

Detail 22440764

Basic - Employee eating in a food preparation or other restricted area. Observed open monster energy drink on prep table where chicken is being cleaned and prepared.

13-04-4

Detail 22440761

Basic - Employee with no beard guard/restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed employee preparing food with no beard guard. Repeat Violation

16-38-5

Detail 22440763

Basic - Inaccurate/damaged temperature and/or pressure gauge(s) on dishmachine. Observed temperature gauge not reading proper temperature on dish machine, gauge reads 170F actual temperature is 136F.

31B-04-4

Detail 22440768

Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed no hand wash sign at hand washing sink next to dishwasher.

14-17-4

Detail 22440767

Basic - Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed walk in cooler shelves with rust.

Jul 17, 2023

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Intermediate: 1Basic: 5Total: 6

16-62-1

Detail 22126205

Intermediate - No measuring device available for measuring utensil surface temperature when using hot water as sanitizer in a dishmachine. Observed operator did not know where hot sanitizer test strips were at time of inspection. Repeat Violation

22-20-5

Detail 22126207

Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed grey like substance in the interior of the automatic ice machine in the kitchen by rear door. Repeat Violation

10-12-5

Detail 22126204

Basic - In-use ice scoop stored on soiled surface between uses. Observed ice scoop directly on top of ice machine not in a container.

10-20-4

Detail 22126208

Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Observed tongs hanging from pizza oven door handle, operator placed tongs in dish area. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

33-11-4

Detail 22126206

Basic - Missing drain plug at dumpster. Observed drain plug missing from dumpster. Repeat Violation

23-03-4

Detail 22126203

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed buildup of mold like substance on reach in freezer door gaskets.

Mar 15, 2023

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Intermediate: 7Basic: 4Total: 11

11-27-4

Detail 21858930

Intermediate - 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.

31A-11-4

Detail 21858929

Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed container stored in hand wash sink at bar. Operator removed container. Corrected On-Site

16-62-1

Detail 21858923

Intermediate - No measuring device available for measuring utensil surface temperature when using hot water as sanitizer in a dishmachine.

31B-02-4

Detail 21858921

Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Bar.

11-26-1

Detail 21858927

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.

31B-03-4

Detail 21858925

Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Bar.

27-16-4

Detail 21858924

Intermediate - Water with a temperature of at least 100 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. Observed hand wash sinks in restrooms reaching 86F (waited 3 minutes).

22-20-5

Detail 21858922

Basic - Accumulation of gray-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Operator cleaned Corrected On-Site

50-09-4

Detail 21858931

Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.

14-69-4

Detail 21858928

Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in refrigerator.

23-03-4

Detail 21858926

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris on backboard of stove.

Dec 22, 2022

Routine - Food

Call Back - Complied

No violations recorded for this inspection.

Oct 21, 2022

Routine - Food

Warning Issued

Intermediate: 1Basic: 6Total: 7

31A-09-4

Detail 21516952

Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Trash can blocking access to hand sink. Operator moved garbage can.Corrected On-Site Corrected On-Site Warning

36-34-5

Detail 21516950

Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed soiled ceiling tiles by pizza tiles. Warning

10-12-5

Detail 21516948

Basic - In-use ice scoop stored on soiled surface between uses. Observed ice scoop on top of dirty ice Machine Warning

10-01-5

Detail 21516949

Basic - In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Tongs hanging from pizza oven door. Repeat Violation Warning

22-08-4

Detail 21516953

Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Observed dirty microwave on cook line. Warning

33-11-4

Detail 21516954

Basic - Missing drain plug at dumpster. Observed drain plug missing in dumpster. Warning

29-27-4

Detail 21516951

Basic - No mop sink or curbed cleaning facility provided at establishment. Observed no mop sink on premise Warning

Dec 16, 2021

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

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

03A-02-5

Detail 20733027

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Butter 72°F, butter returned to cooler Corrective Action Taken

22-02-4

Detail 20733025

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

31A-09-4

Detail 20733029

Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Handsink blocked by garbage can and dish rack Corrected On-Site

12B-07-4

Detail 20733026

Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Corrected On-Site

08B-38-4

Detail 20733028

Basic - Food stored on floor in walkin cooler Corrected On-Site

10-20-4

Detail 20733024

Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses.

Sep 16, 2021

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Intermediate: 1Basic: 1Total: 2

31A-11-4

Detail 20515529

Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing, used as dump sink by Dishmachine Corrected On-Site

14-01-5

Detail 20515530

Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Cup used as scoop in cheese Corrected On-Site