Estero, Lee County

TONY SACCO'S COAL OVEN PIZZA

8001 PLAZA DEL LAGO DR #109, Estero, FL 33928

FoodSeating
Latest violations
3
1 Intermediate
Dec 8, 2025
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.

Dec 8, 2025

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Intermediate: 1Basic: 2Total: 3

41-21-4

Detail 24235013

Intermediate - Original container of toxic substance or chemical does not bear the manufacturer's label. Observed spray bottle on the dry storage shelf not labeled.

22-20-5

Detail 24235012

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

29-08-4

Detail 24235014

Basic - Plumbing system in disrepair. Observed water leaking from pipe under the 3 compartment sink.

Jul 31, 2025

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 1Intermediate: 1Basic: 6Total: 8

01B-01-4

Detail 23921893

High Priority - Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale. Observed 1 can of dented artichoke hearts on the can rack next to the three compartment sink.

22-02-4

Detail 23921898

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

51-11-4

Detail 23921894

Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Observed CO2 Tanks near office door not secured.

36-03-4

Detail 23921900

Basic - Cove molding at floor/wall juncture broken/missing. Observed cove molding broken under dish machine and 3 compartment sink.

10-08-5

Detail 23921896

Basic - Ice scoop handle in contact with ice. Observed ice scoop handle in ice in ice machine.

29-08-4

Detail 23921899

Basic - Plumbing system in disrepair. Observed faucet in restroom #2 with loose handle.

36-27-5

Detail 23921895

Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed wall soiled next to ice machine and 3 compartment sink.

29-11-4

Detail 23921897

Basic - Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Observed pipe leaking at handwashing sink next to the ice machine.

Jan 23, 2025

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 2Intermediate: 3Basic: 9Total: 14

41-07-4

Detail 23497892

High Priority - Container of medicine improperly stored. Observed Tylenol stored on shelf above service area on the front cook line.

03A-02-5

Detail 23497891

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed ranch dressing at 47F cold holding , observed cooled to 44F within 20 minutes. Corrective Action Taken

22-02-4

Detail 23497900

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed cutting board on front cook line soiled with food debris.

31B-02-4

Detail 23497899

Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed no hand towels at handwashing sink in the prep kitchen next to the ice machine.

27-16-4

Detail 23497888

Intermediate - Water with a temperature of least 85 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. Observed hot water temperature at 74F in the restrooms and in the drink service area next to the front kitchen area.

22-20-5

Detail 23497897

Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed interior of ice machine soiled with black substance.

36-34-5

Detail 23497898

Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance.observed ceiling tile vents and ceiling tile soiled with dust and food debris throughout restaurant.

24-27-4

Detail 23497894

Basic - Clean equipment/dishware/utensils stored next to handwash/food preparation sink exposed to splash. Ice tea pitchers with ice tea inside stored next to handwashing sink in server station.

36-03-4

Detail 23497895

Basic - Cove molding at floor/wall juncture broken/missing. Observed cove molding broken under dish machine and 3 compartment sink. Repeat Violation

13-03-4

Detail 23497893

Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed employee preparing food with no hair restraint. Operator put on a hair net. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

10-06-5

Detail 23497896

Basic - In-use utensil not stored with handle above the top of time/temperature control for safety food and rim of the container. Observed scoop handle in contact with antipasto Salad on front cook line .

38-07-4

Detail 23497890

Basic - Lights in food preparation, food storage or warewashing area missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers. Observed lights on front cook line are not shielded or protected.

23-03-4

Detail 23497889

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed gaskets on reach in cooler doors with a build up of food debris.

36-27-5

Detail 23497901

Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed wall soiled next to ice machine and 3 compartment sink. Repeat Violation

Jul 31, 2024

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Intermediate: 1Basic: 2Total: 3

29-28-4

Detail 23023522

Intermediate - Water treatment device has not been inspected or serviced according to manufacturer's instructions. Observed water filter not date marked with date of last service. Repeat Violation

36-34-5

Detail 23023523

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

36-03-4

Detail 23023524

Basic - Cove molding at floor/wall juncture broken/missing. Observed cove molding missing near 3 compartment sink and dishwasher area. Repeat Violation

Jan 24, 2024

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Intermediate: 1Basic: 3Total: 4

29-28-4

Detail 22589240

Intermediate - Water treatment device has not been inspected or serviced according to manufacturer's instructions. Observed no marked date on water filter for ice machine to mark last service date.

36-36-4

Detail 22589241

Basic - Ceiling tile missing. Observed ceiling tile missing in middle of kitchen above prep table.

36-03-4

Detail 22589243

Basic - Cove molding at floor/wall juncture broken/missing. Observed cove moulding broken and missing under 3 bay sink and next to dishwasher. Repeat Violation

23-03-4

Detail 22589242

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed build up of food debris on walk in door gaskets. Repeat Violation

Aug 31, 2023

Complaint Full

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Basic: 10Total: 10

22-20-5

Detail 22246605

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

23-24-4

Detail 22246600

Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Observed build up of mold like substance on walk in cooler door gaskets.

36-34-5

Detail 22246599

Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed build up of dust like substance on ceiling vents, tiles, and in use floor fans.

13-03-4

Detail 22246601

Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed employee preparing food not wearing a hair restraint. Repeat Violation

36-08-4

Detail 22246603

Basic - Floor and wall junctures not coved in food preparation/storage/warewashing areas or bathroom. Observed cove moulding broken in kitchen Unser 3 compartment sink, and next to dishwashing machine.

36-73-4

Detail 22246602

Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Observed floor soiled in kitchen Under prep tables around perimeter of kitchen, and in the front bar area.

14-38-4

Detail 22246604

Basic - Food storage container/container lid cracked or broken. Observed 2 ice pitchers used for serving ice tea cracking on top rims of pitchers. Located in the servers drink station.

05-09-4

Detail 22246598

Basic - No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. Did not see any ambient thermometer in reach in coolers.

23-03-4

Detail 22246597

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

36-27-5

Detail 22246596

Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed wall soiled next to alto sham on front kitchen cook line.

May 30, 2023

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Intermediate: 1Basic: 1Total: 2

27-16-4

Detail 22023629

Intermediate - Water with a temperature of at least 100 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. Observed water at hand wash sink next to beverage dispenser 88F after running for 3 minutes. Repeat Violation

13-03-4

Detail 22023628

Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed employee preparing food at pizza oven nor wearing a hair restraint.

May 4, 2023

Complaint Full

Call Back - Complied

Intermediate: 1Total: 1

27-16-4

Detail 21975967

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Water with a temperature of at least 100 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. Observed hot water in wait station hand wash sink next to soda machine 88F after 3 minutes, and Hand wash sink at bar 88F after3 minutes. Repeat Violation Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-05-04: Observed water temperature at 88F running for 3 minutes. Time Extended

Mar 7, 2023

Complaint Full

Administrative complaint recommended

High Priority: 1Intermediate: 4Basic: 4Total: 9

50-17-3

Detail 21838682

High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Observed license expired December 1, 2021. Admin Complaint

22-02-4

Detail 21838679

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed black mold like substance in ice machine in kitchen on plastic ice guard. Repeat Violation Warning

31A-09-4

Detail 21838684

Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed hand was sink next to oven blocked by a cart of pizza dough. Warning

53B-13-5

Detail 21838685

Intermediate - Proof of required state approved employee training not available for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Repeat Violation Warning

27-16-4

Detail 21838681

Intermediate - Water with a temperature of at least 100 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. Observed hot water in wait station hand wash sink next to soda machine 88F after 3 minutes, and Hand wash sink at bar 88F after3 minutes. Repeat Violation Warning

36-34-5

Detail 21838677

Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed build up of food debris and dust on ceiling vents throughout kitchen above prep areas. Warning

14-36-5

Detail 21838680

Basic - Interior of refrigerator or freezer in disrepair/has exposed insulation. Observed reach in coolers on pizza station missing handles and gaskets in disrepair Repeat Violation Warning

31B-04-4

Detail 21838683

Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed no hand wash sign in the shared bathroom nearest the dining room. Repeat Violation Warning

29-03-4

Detail 21838678

Basic - Water draining onto floor surface. Observed water from hand wash sink next to ice machine in kitchen draining onto the floor. Warning

Jan 31, 2023

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 4Intermediate: 7Basic: 6Total: 17

50-17-3

Detail 21742975

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

41-24-4

Detail 21742974

High Priority - Pesticide-emitting strip present above three compartment sink. Operator removed fly strips. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

03A-02-5

Detail 21742977

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed shredded mozzarella cheese 50F cold hold, Sauteed peppers 45F cold hold less than 4 hours in pizza prep reach in cooler. Operator turned down reach in cooler. Educated operator on importance of maintaining foods at 41F or below. Corrective Action Taken Repeat Violation

41-10-4

Detail 21742984

High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored clean food equipment at bar.

11-27-4

Detail 21742983

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.

32-11-5

Detail 21742988

Intermediate - Lack of toilet tissue at each toilet. Restroom.

31B-02-4

Detail 21742972

Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Hand wash sink at bar. Operator placed paper towels at hand wash sink. Corrected On-Site

11-26-1

Detail 21742976

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 21742982

Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Hand wash sink next to ice machine.

53B-14-5

Detail 21742987

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. Educated operator on importance of updating employee food safety training.. Repeat Violation

27-16-4

Detail 21742979

Intermediate - Water with a temperature of at least 100 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. Observed hot water temperature at hand wash sink at beverage/wait station reaching 78F (waited 3 minutes) and hand wash sink in restroom reaching 78-86F (waited 3 minutes).

22-20-5

Detail 21742986

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

13-01-4

Detail 21742985

Basic - Employee with soiled apron. Employee changed apron. Corrected On-Site

10-08-5

Detail 21742978

Basic - Ice scoop handle in contact with ice. Corrected On-Site

31B-04-4

Detail 21742980

Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Hand wash sink at beverage/wait station and restrooms closest to dining room.

14-36-5

Detail 21742981

Basic - Observed pizza prep reach in cooler gaskets in disrepair.

25-06-4

Detail 21742973

Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination.

Nov 12, 2021

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 3Intermediate: 4Basic: 6Total: 13

41-24-4

Detail 20655623

High Priority - Pesticide-emitting strip present in food prep area. Observed "Hot Shot" brand pest strip in use above clean food service items above the three compartment sink. .

03A-02-5

Detail 20655625

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed diced ham (47°F - Cold Holding); ; shredded cheese (50°F - Cold Holding) per operator items had been stocked two hours prior. All TCS foods moved to cooler for cool and properly cold hold. Corrective Action Taken

41-10-4

Detail 20655619

High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Observed cleaning supplies stored with to go containers on top of cooler. Operator moved chemicals. Corrected On-Site

53A-03-7

Detail 20655614

Intermediate - Food manager certification expired. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/. Certifications expired on 07/20/2021

31B-03-4

Detail 20655624

Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Hand washing sign missing at hand sink at bar.

53B-14-5

Detail 20655620

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. Observed some certifications expired.

27-16-4

Detail 20655616

Intermediate - Water with a temperature of at least 100 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. Hand washing sink at the bar had no available hot water.

32-12-5

Detail 20655615

Basic - Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom. No lid on receptacle in public wash room .

40-06-5

Detail 20655617

Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed a purse hanging from a hook in the kitchen with food preparation items.

10-12-5

Detail 20655622

Basic - In-use ice scoop stored on soiled surface between uses. Observed ice scoop resting on a shelf. Operator moved to a pan for proper storage. Corrected On-Site

10-20-4

Detail 20655621

Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Observed tongs hanging from hook on pizza oven.

10-02-4

Detail 20655626

Basic - Tongs wiped on employee apron. Tong removed to be washed Corrective Action Taken

29-11-4

Detail 20655618

Basic - Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Observed water filter in the bar counter leaking.

Jul 12, 2021

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

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

03A-02-5

Detail 20335892

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Mozzarella cheese 49°F, beef 51°F, etc in reachin cooler. Product moved to walkin cooler for cooling and cold holding

31A-09-4

Detail 20335893

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

31A-11-4

Detail 20335891

Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Handsink used as dump sink Corrected On-Site

14-10-4

Detail 20335890

Basic - Equipment or utensils not designed or constructed in a durable manner. Gasket torn on reachin cooler

31B-04-4

Detail 20335889

Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees.