Fort Myers, Lee County

CAPONES COAL FIRED PIZZA

2225 FIRST ST, Fort Myers, FL 33901

FoodSeating
Latest violations
4
1 Intermediate
Jun 10, 2026
City
Fort Myers
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.

Jun 10, 2026

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Intermediate: 1Basic: 3Total: 4

31B-03-4

Detail 24617361

Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink at front line.

22-20-5

Detail 24617363

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

08B-36-4

Detail 24617360

Basic - Food stored in a location that is exposed to splash/dust. Observed lemons, butter, and creamer located close to handwash sink to be exposed to splash. The operator relocated the items. Corrected On-Site

08B-38-4

Detail 24617362

Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed containers of oil stored on floor near reach in freezer. The operator relocated the items. Corrected On-Site

Mar 11, 2026

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Intermediate: 5Basic: 4Total: 9

02C-03-5

Detail 24431915

Intermediate - Commercially processed ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food opened and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. Observed open talon of milk not date marked at bar. Operator date marked the food item. Corrected On-Site

11-27-4

Detail 24431909

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. Observed no written procedure. Emailed operator the written procedure and printed it during inspection. Corrected On-Site

22-02-4

Detail 24431907

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed residue buildup on can opener blade at prep table next to ware washing area. Operator cleaned and sanitized the blade. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

31A-11-4

Detail 24431908

Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed multiple ice cubes at wait station handwash sink. Educated the operator of strictly using the handwash sink for handwashing. Repeat Violation

53B-14-5

Detail 24431914

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 24431911

Basic - Accumulation of lime scale on the inside of the dishmachine. Observed lime scale buildup in the interior of ice machine. Repeat Violation

36-36-4

Detail 24431910

Basic - Ceiling tile missing. Observed multiple vertical ceiling tiles missing at ware washing area.

51-13-4

Detail 24431912

Basic - No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted. Observed no choking sign posted. Emailed operator the form which was posted during inspection. Corrected On-Site

36-02-5

Detail 24431913

Basic - Unsealed concrete floor in food preparation, food storage, warewashing area or bathroom. Observed unsealed concrete at ware washing area and Walk in Cooler.

May 28, 2025

Complaint Full

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 2Intermediate: 2Basic: 6Total: 10

01B-01-4

Detail 23794807

High Priority - Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale. Observed 1 dented/rusted can under the can storage rack. The manager they were sending that can back to retailer. Corrective Action Taken

08A-20-5

Detail 23794808

High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Observed shelled eggs in container above the raw shrimp in walk-in cooler. The manager moved the Shelled Eggs beside the raw shrimp and raw chicken in walk-in cooler. Corrected On-Site

31A-11-4

Detail 23794811

Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed handwashing sink in prep station being used as a dump sink. The manager spoke to personal about only utilizing handwashing sink for handwashing only. Corrective Action Taken

31B-02-4

Detail 23794810

Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink on cook line. The manager placed paper towels in paper towel dispenser. Corrected On-Site

22-20-5

Detail 23794814

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

16-23-4

Detail 23794805

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

14-11-5

Detail 23794809

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

23-03-4

Detail 23794812

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed build up grease under cooking unit on cook line.

21-08-4

Detail 23794813

Basic - Wiping cloth quaternary ammonium compound sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. The manager changed out sanitizer bucket during inspection. Corrected On-Site

21-38-4

Detail 23794806

Basic - Wiping cloth sanitizing solution stored on the floor on cook line. The manager doubled bucketed the quaternary sanitizer bucket during inspection. Corrected On-Site

Feb 25, 2025

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Intermediate: 1Basic: 1Total: 2

22-02-4

Detail 23586084

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed soda nozzle at bar area as soiled.

36-68-5

Detail 23586085

Basic - Hood ventilation system inadequate as evidenced by grease accumulation on walls/ceiling.

48-04-4

Detail 23586086

Propane tank (larger than 2.7 lb. water capacity/1 lb. gas capacity) located inside of the building. For reporting purposes only. Observed 2 propane tanks in building by office area. Operator moved tanks outside. Corrected On-Site

Sep 4, 2024

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Basic: 1Total: 1

12B-07-4

Detail 23118892

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

Feb 13, 2024

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

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

03A-02-5

Detail 22640234

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed wings (59F - Cold Holding) in reach-in cooler across from cook line. The manager discarded container of wings. Corrected On-Site

31A-11-4

Detail 22640233

Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than hand washing as a dump sink in bar area.

22-20-5

Detail 22640235

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

36-17-5

Detail 22640232

Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair.

08B-38-4

Detail 22640236

Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed boxes of chicken on floor in walk-in cooler.

Sep 13, 2023

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 1Basic: 1Total: 2

03B-01-6

Detail 22285293

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed in server station near soup warmer: melted butter (87F - Hot Holding). Operator began reheating item. Corrective Action Taken

14-01-5

Detail 22285294

Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed container used as scoop in diced tomatoes in reach in cooler across from pizza ovens. Operator discarded item. Corrected On-Site

Apr 25, 2023

Routine - Food

Call Back - Complied

No violations recorded for this inspection.

Jan 26, 2023

Routine - Food

Warning Issued

High Priority: 1Basic: 2Total: 3

03A-02-5

Detail 21730395

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed in walk in cooler: chicken wings (53F - Hot Holding); raw chicken (49F - Cold Holding); ham (50F - Cold Holding); ambient air (48F - Cold Holding). Warning

36-36-4

Detail 21730393

Basic - Ceiling tile missing. Observed ceiling tile missing in prep hallway area. Warning

12B-07-4

Detail 21730394

Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed improperly stored employee water bottle. Operator moved item for proper storage. Corrected On-Site Warning

Jul 26, 2022

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 1Basic: 3Total: 4

03A-02-5

Detail 21221460

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed in drawer under stove : shrimp (51F - Cold Holding); chicken (52F - Cold Holding). Operator began placing some items in ice and moved other to a different cooler. Corrective Action Taken

22-20-5

Detail 21221457

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

29-49-6

Detail 21221458

Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Observed standing water in bottom of reach in cooler in kitchen area.

21-38-4

Detail 21221459

Basic - Wiping cloth sanitizing solution stored on the floor. Observed sanitizer bucket stored directly on the floor. Operator began utilizing the double bucket method. Corrected On-Site

Nov 19, 2021

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Intermediate: 2Basic: 3Total: 5

22-02-4

Detail 20672577

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed soiled can opener blade. Operator moved item to dish area for cleaning. Corrective Action Taken Repeat Violation

31B-02-4

Detail 20672576

Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed no paper towels at hand wash sink in kitchen. Operator replaced paper towels. Corrected On-Site

22-20-5

Detail 20672579

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

36-36-4

Detail 20672578

Basic - Ceiling tile missing. Observed missing ceiling over Three Compartment Sink.

06-01-5

Detail 20672575

Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Observed raw pork thawing in standing water. Operator turned on cold water. Corrected On-Site

Jul 9, 2021

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Intermediate: 1Total: 1

22-02-4

Detail 20331405

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed soiled nozzles on both soda guns in the bar area. Repeat Violation