Estero, Lee County

CALIFORNIA PIZZA KITCHEN

23181 VILLAGE SHOPS WAY STE 113, Estero, FL 33928

FoodSeating
Latest violations
1
1 Basic
Mar 13, 2026
City
Estero
County
Lee
Status
Current / Active
Inspections
13

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.

Mar 13, 2026

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Basic: 1Total: 1

13-07-4

Detail 24439372

Basic - Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Observed food handlers with multiple bracelets.

Sep 16, 2025

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Basic: 2Total: 2

13-03-4

Detail 24038243

Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed employee working with food with no hair protection, operator provided employee with cap. Corrected On-Site

10-07-4

Detail 24038244

Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed utensils on the cook line stored in water of 111F, operator changed water. Corrected On-Site

Mar 11, 2025

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Intermediate: 1Basic: 4Total: 5

31B-02-4

Detail 23621768

Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed paper towels out at hand wash sink at the bar, operator replaced. Corrected On-Site

36-24-5

Detail 23621767

Basic - Hole in or other damage to wall. Observed corner bead trim missing all wall next to the walk in cooler. Repeat Violation

10-06-5

Detail 23621765

Basic - In-use utensil not stored with handle above the top of time/temperature control for safety food and rim of the container. Observed two measuring scoops with handles touching meatballs and chicken on the cook line, manager removed from service. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

16-46-4

Detail 23621769

Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Observed old labels still attached to clean pans in ware washing area. Repeat Violation

21-12-4

Detail 23621766

Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed wet wiping cloth on counter at pizza station.

Dec 4, 2024

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

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

12A-07-5

Detail 23396101

High Priority - Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food. Observed employee change gloves and not wash hands in between glove change.

09-01-4

Detail 23396105

High Priority - Employee touching ready-to-eat food with their bare hands - food was not being heated as a sole ingredient to 145 degrees F or immediately added to other ingredients to be cooked/heated to the minimum required temperature to allow bare hand contact. Establishment has no approved Alternative Operating Procedure. Observed employee cutting bread with out wearing glove or using rubber bread grabber.

41-17-4

Detail 23396098

Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed unlabeled spray bottle at bar area next to the hand sink.

36-36-4

Detail 23396096

Basic - Ceiling tile missing. Observed tile not secured in place in ware washing area.

36-24-5

Detail 23396100

Basic - Hole in or other damage to wall. Observed corner bead on wall next to walk in cooler missing.

10-06-5

Detail 23396102

Basic - In-use utensil not stored with handle above the top of time/temperature control for safety food and rim of the container. Observed tong handle in contact with fruit at bar.

23-03-4

Detail 23396097

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed shelves in walk in cooler soiled with food debris.

16-46-4

Detail 23396104

Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Observed old labels stuck on container in the ware washing area and the walk-in cooler.

25-06-4

Detail 23396099

Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Observed coffee filter in drink station not in protective container or inverted.

36-27-5

Detail 23396103

Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed wall across from server station soiled.

Jun 26, 2024

Complaint Full

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 1Intermediate: 1Basic: 3Total: 5

01B-07-4

Detail 22947687

High Priority - Food with mold-like growth. See stop sale. Observed mold like substance on dried chili peppers in dry storage. Operator discarded. Corrected On-Site

22-02-4

Detail 22947688

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed build up of food debris in food storage containers in the walk in cooler. operator removed containers for cleaning. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

36-73-4

Detail 22947686

Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Observed floor soiled with food debris and grease like substance under the cooking equipment and refrigeration units on the main cook line.

14-69-4

Detail 22947685

Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed ice build up around the interior of the walk in freezer door frame. Repeat Violation

29-17-4

Detail 22947684

Basic - Waste line not reaching floor drain at soda gun holster, in the front bar area overflow pouring on the floor.

Apr 24, 2024

Complaint Full

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Basic: 4Total: 4

22-20-5

Detail 22829861

Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed buildup of black mold like substance on the inside rear of the ice machine.

13-04-4

Detail 22829859

Basic - Employee with no beard guard/restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed employee on cook line not wearing a beard guard while preparing food. Operator provided employee with beard net. Corrected On-Site

23-03-4

Detail 22829860

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed build up of food debris and mold like substance on reach in door gaskets and cooling rack in the walk in cooler. Repeat Violation

16-46-4

Detail 22829862

Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Observed old labels on clean storage containers next to warewashing station. Repeat Violation

Nov 21, 2023

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 2Basic: 9Total: 11

01B-01-4

Detail 22464410

High Priority - Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale. Observed 1 dented can of Goya brand black beans in dry storage. Operator moved can off shelf to return for credit. Corrected On-Site

08B-27-4

Detail 22464405

High Priority - Food placed in soiled container/equipment. Observed peppers, apples, cucumber, and cabbage storage pans in walk in cooler not cleaned between uses as evidenced by build up of food debris and mold like substance in containers.

14-01-5

Detail 22464402

Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed plastic drink type cup in bulk sugar bin used as a scoop. Operator removed cup from bin. Corrected On-Site

51-11-4

Detail 22464406

Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Observed c02 tank in dry storage not secured. Operator chained tank to shelf. Corrected On-Site

14-11-5

Detail 22464409

Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed door handle on reach in cooler next to stove top on cook-line loose and difficult to open.

36-73-4

Detail 22464408

Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Observed build up of food debris in walk in cooler on the floor and under plastic storage shelves.

14-38-4

Detail 22464401

Basic - Food storage container/container lid cracked or broken and missing pieces of plastic. Operator discarded and replaced lid. Corrected On-Site

14-69-4

Detail 22464404

Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed ice buildup around walk in freezer door on the inside of the walk in freezer.

23-03-4

Detail 22464403

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed buildup of food debris on reach on cooler gaskets on cook line. And build up of food debris on plastic shelves in walk in cooler.

16-46-4

Detail 22464411

Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Observed old labels on clean plastic food storage pans on container storage shelf next to dishwasher.

25-06-4

Detail 22464407

Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Observed coffee filters in beverage station not protected or inverted. Operator inverted filters. Corrected On-Site

Jul 17, 2023

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

No violations recorded for this inspection.

Feb 16, 2023

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Intermediate: 4Total: 4

11-27-4

Detail 21789142

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 21789143

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 21789144

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

11-26-1

Detail 21789141

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.

Nov 1, 2022

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 1Basic: 4Total: 5

12A-07-5

Detail 21542570

High Priority - Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food. Observed cook on front line not washing hands after removing gloves before putting on clean gloves. Educated operator on proper hand washing. Corrective Action Taken

12B-02-4

Detail 21542573

Basic - Employee eating in a food preparation or other restricted area. Observed cook on front line eating while cooking food.

10-03-4

Detail 21542572

Basic - In-use utensil used with moist food stored in running water with insufficient velocity to flush food particles away. Observed utensils stored in dipper well, water not running of force to flush well sufficiently, operator corrected on site. Corrective Action Taken

21-04-4

Detail 21542571

Basic - In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board. Observed wet towels under cutting board when prep cook was making eggs rolls. Operator corrected on site by removing towels. Corrected On-Site

06-01-5

Detail 21542574

Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Observed raw chicken thawing in sink with no water running. Operator corrected by removing chicken for proper thawing. Corrective Action Taken

Dec 12, 2021

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 1Intermediate: 2Basic: 5Total: 8

03A-02-5

Detail 20719030

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Deli meat 44°F in reachin cooler across from pizza oven

27-17-4

Detail 20719027

Intermediate - Water pressure lacking at fixtures that require the use of water by ice machine

27-16-4

Detail 20719032

Intermediate - Water with a temperature of at least 100 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink.

14-45-4

Detail 20719028

Basic - Cardboard used to line nonfood-contact shelves.

24-08-4

Detail 20719025

Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting.

10-03-4

Detail 20719029

Basic - In-use utensil used with moist food stored in running water with insufficient velocity to flush food particles away. Corrected On-Site

21-12-4

Detail 20719031

Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.

21-38-4

Detail 20719026

Basic - Wiping cloth sanitizing solution stored on the floor. Corrected On-Site

Aug 4, 2021

Routine - Food

Call Back - Complied

No violations recorded for this inspection.

Jul 29, 2021

Routine - Food

Warning Issued

High Priority: 2Basic: 2Total: 4

35A-05-4

Detail 20385992

High Priority - Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. Two live roaches, one on wall by cookline, the other by handsink, both roaches killed and removed. Warning

03A-02-5

Detail 20385993

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Cooked sausage 48°F in reachin cooler, cooler to be kept closed for cooling Corrective Action Taken Warning

10-03-4

Detail 20385990

Basic - In-use utensil used with moist food stored in running water with insufficient velocity to flush food particles away. Corrected On-Site Warning

21-04-4

Detail 20385991

Basic - In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board. Corrected On-Site Warning