Amore Italian Market & Bakery
Last inspected: Feb 18, 2026
82
Score
Amore Italian Market & Bakery appears in inspection records 10 times, starting in 2022. The newest entry in the record is dated Feb 18, 2026. Diners can read the low risk label as a sign that recent inspections have gone well.
Performance has remained roughly level over recent inspections, averaging near four violations each time.
“Equipment in poor repair” comes up most often, recorded four times in the inspection record.
The city-wide average for Cape Coral sits at 77, putting Amore Italian Market & Bakery on the better side of that line. There isn't much in the file that would give a customer pause.
10
Inspections
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Critical latest
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Major latest
4
Minor latest
Inspection History
Feb 18, 2026
Routine - Food
4 minor violations.
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Basic - Accumulation of lime scale on the inside of the dishmachine.
16-23-4
Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Near rear exit door and underneath dish machine.
36-73-4
Basic - No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. In large True reach in cooler. Observed operator correct violations in order to meet inspection standards. **Corrected On-Site**
05-09-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Fan covers inside walk in cooler has a mold like substance .
23-03-4
82
Oct 20, 2025
Routine - Food
1 minor violation.
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Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. In storage area. This is a repeat violation from previous inspection dated 02-25-2025 **Repeat Violation** - From follow-up inspection 2025-10-20: **Time Extended**
36-32-5
95
Aug 20, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 3 minor violations.
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High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Ricotta and Pepperoni pizza (105 F - Hot Holding) for less than one hour. Provided operator with DBPR Form HR 5022-090 Time As Control **Corrective Action Taken**
03B-01-6
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. Mozzarella containers opened more than 24 hours prior and not date marked.
02C-03-5
Intermediate - Required employee training expired for all employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. All food handlers certificates were issued on 08-31-2019 and expired on 08-31-2022
53B-05-5
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. In storage area. This is a repeat violation from previous inspection dated 02-25-2025 **Repeat Violation**
36-32-5
Basic - Employee personal food not properly identified and segregated from food to be served to the public. In large glass door reach in cooler
08B-49-4
Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. On prep counters
21-12-4
61
Feb 25, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 4 minor violations.
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Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Potentially Hazardous Food Held at Proper Temperature
FL-16
Toxic Substances Properly Identified, Stored, Used
FL-32
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Designed and Constructed
FL-50
67
Aug 7, 2024
Routine - Food
2 major violations. 3 minor violations.
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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. Printed out DBPR Forms HR 5030-104 Clean Up of Vomiting and Diarrheal Events for owner. The owner posted form during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
11-27-4
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. Printed out DBPR Form HR 5030-103 Employee Reporting form Owner. The owner filed out form during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
11-26-1
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed reach-in cooler across from slicer gasket torn. **Repeat Violation**
14-11-5
Basic - Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. Observed open drink in stand up reach-in cooler in kitchen. The owner discarded open drink in stand up reach-in cooler. **Corrected On-Site**
12B-13-4
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair.
36-32-5
70
Dec 19, 2023
Routine - Food
2 major violations. 2 minor violations.
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Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Food Obtained from Approved Sources
FL-11
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Toilet Rooms Maintained
FL-53
74
Aug 24, 2023
Routine - Food
1 minor violation.
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Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed walk-in cooler gasket torn. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-08-24: **Time Extended**
14-11-5
95
Aug 16, 2023
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
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Food Obtained from Approved Sources
FL-11
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Adequate Handwashing Facilities Supplied and Accessible
FL-10
Food Received at Proper Temperature
FL-12
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
50
Feb 22, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 2 minor violations.
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High Priority - Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly set up 3 compartment sink. **Corrective Action Taken**
22-41-4
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. Emailed manager DBPR Form HR 5030-104. **Corrective Action Taken**
11-27-4
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 manager DBPR Form HR 5030-103 **Corrective Action Taken**
11-26-1
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed walk-in cooler gasket torn.
14-11-5
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 flour.
10-01-5
64
Aug 22, 2022
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 minor violation.
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High Priority - Employee touched soiled apron/clothes and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Educated operator on proper hand washing. **Corrective Action Taken**
12A-28-4
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed walk-in cooler gasket torn.
14-11-5
82
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Amore Italian Market & Bakery last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Amore Italian Market & Bakery on file is from Feb 18, 2026. The public record contains 10 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Amore Italian Market & Bakery?
Across the inspection record, “equipment in poor repair” has been cited four times, more than any other issue at Amore Italian Market & Bakery.
How does Amore Italian Market & Bakery compare to other restaurants in Cape Coral?
Amore Italian Market & Bakery most recently scored 82 out of 100, which is higher than the Cape Coral average of 77.
Has Amore Italian Market & Bakery's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Amore Italian Market & Bakery have averaged around four violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Amore Italian Market & Bakery means inspectors found minimal or no significant issues at the most recent visit. Most facilities at this tier have a clean recent inspection report.
How often is Amore Italian Market & Bakery inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Amore Italian Market & Bakery is inspected around three times per year on average.
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