Matlacha Isles-Matlacha Shores, Lee County

MICELI'S RESTAURANT

3930 PINE ISLAND RD NW, Matlacha Isles-Matlacha Shores, FL 33993

FoodSeating
Latest violations
10
1 High Priority
Mar 16, 2026
City
Matlacha Isles-Matlacha Shores
County
Lee
Status
Current / Active
Inspections
7

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 16, 2026

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 1Intermediate: 3Basic: 6Total: 10

41-07-4

Detail 24441956

High Priority - Container of medicine improperly stored. Observed a bottle of antacid tablets above reach-in cooler in kitchen. The manager removed the bottle of antacid tablets. Corrected On-Site

31A-11-4

Detail 24441957

Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed handwashing sink in kitchen being used to fill empty container. Educated operator on proper usage of handwashing sinks. Corrective Action Taken

02C-02-5

Detail 24441961

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

41-17-4

Detail 24441959

Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled.

36-34-5

Detail 24441962

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

14-71-4

Detail 24441960

Basic - Duct tape used to repair nonfood-contact surface. Observed black duck used on walk-in cooler door.

10-08-5

Detail 24441955

Basic - Ice scoop handle in contact with ice. The ice scooper was removed from ice bin. Corrected On-Site

10-17-4

Detail 24441954

Basic - In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. The knives was removed from equipment . Corrected On-Site

10-01-5

Detail 24441963

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. The scooper was removed from the container of flour. Corrected On-Site

12B-13-4

Detail 24441958

Basic - Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers in station near outside entrance. The open drink was removed from stand up reach-in cooler. Corrected On-Site

Oct 3, 2025

Routine - Food

Call Back - Complied

Basic: 2Total: 2

32-04-4

Detail 24088385

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors near front counter and men's restroom door. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-10-03: Time Extended

36-34-5

Detail 24088386

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-10-03: Time Extended

Oct 2, 2025

Routine - Food

Warning Issued

High Priority: 2Intermediate: 2Basic: 5Total: 9

08A-05-6

Detail 24083769

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw grouper over ready to eat prime rib in walk-in cooler. The manager moved the raw grouper beside the raw mahi and the prime rib on another shelf in walk-in cooler Corrected On-Site Warning

35A-05-4

Detail 24083773

High Priority - Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. Observed 1 live roach above reach-in cooler in prep area. The manager discarded, cleaned and sanitized area. Corrected On-Site Warning

31A-11-4

Detail 24083770

Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed handwashing sink in kitchen being used to fill empty container. The manager educated staff to only use handwashing sink for handwashing only. Corrective Action Taken Warning

02C-02-5

Detail 24083765

Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed prime rib not date marked in walk-in cooler. Warning

32-04-4

Detail 24083767

Basic - Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors near front counter and men's restroom door. Warning

36-34-5

Detail 24083772

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

08B-49-4

Detail 24083766

Basic - Employee personal food not properly identified and segregated from food to be served to the public. Observed personal food in stand up reach-in cooler in prep area by side patio area. Warning

10-17-4

Detail 24083768

Basic - In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. Repeat Violation Warning

21-04-4

Detail 24083771

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

Apr 30, 2025

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

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

08A-04-5

Detail 23743826

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with unwashed produce. Observed raw chicken over green onions in reach-in cooler across from cook line. The chef moved the green onions to another cooler in kitchen. Corrected On-Site

31A-09-4

Detail 23743831

Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times be sanitizer bucket. The manager removed sanitizer bucket from inside handwashing sink. Corrected On-Site

16-23-4

Detail 23743828

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

13-03-4

Detail 23743830

Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation.

14-11-5

Detail 23743825

Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed walk-in cooler gasket torn.

10-17-4

Detail 23743829

Basic - In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment.

10-20-4

Detail 23743827

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

21-04-4

Detail 23743832

Basic - In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board.

Dec 4, 2024

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 3Basic: 8Total: 11

41-07-4

Detail 23394934

High Priority - Container of medicine improperly stored. Observed a bottle of medicine above prep table in kitchen. The manager discarded the bottle of medicine. Corrected On-Site

50-17-3

Detail 23394938

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

08A-20-5

Detail 23394936

High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Observed raw chicken above raw grouper in reach-in cooler across deep frier. The manager moved the raw grouper to another reach-in cooler on cook line. Corrected On-Site

13-07-4

Detail 23394931

Basic - Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food.

14-11-5

Detail 23394932

Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed walk-in cooler gasket torn.

36-17-5

Detail 23394930

Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Repeat Violation

10-01-5

Detail 23394933

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 pasta. The manager removed the cup from the container of pasta. Corrected On-Site

21-04-4

Detail 23394937

Basic - In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board.

31B-04-4

Detail 23394929

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

12B-13-4

Detail 23394935

Basic - Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. Observed open drink of dr.pepper in stand up reach-in cooler in prep area. The manager discarded open drink. Corrected On-Site

36-27-5

Detail 23394928

Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust on cook line.

Feb 6, 2024

Routine - Food

Administrative complaint recommended

High Priority: 2Intermediate: 4Basic: 2Total: 8

50-17-3

Detail 22621180

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

08A-05-6

Detail 22621177

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw grouper over ready to eat pasta in stand up reach-in cooler in kitchen. The manager moved raw grouper to another reach-in cooler. Corrected On-Site Warning

31A-11-4

Detail 22621175

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

53A-05-6

Detail 22621174

Intermediate - No currently certified food service manager on duty with four or more employees engaged in food preparation/handling. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ Warning

02C-02-5

Detail 22621176

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

41-17-4

Detail 22621178

Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Warning

36-17-5

Detail 22621179

Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair in dishwashing area. Warning

33-16-4

Detail 22621173

Basic - Open dumpster lid. Warning

Sep 13, 2023

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

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

08A-04-5

Detail 22281566

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with unwashed produce. Observed raw tuna over produce in reach-in cooler across from cook line. The cook moved raw tuna to bottom shelf beside raw shrimp. Corrected On-Site

53B-10-4

Detail 22281564

Intermediate - Records/documents for required employee training do not contain all of the required information.

41-17-4

Detail 22281571

Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled in bar.

36-34-5

Detail 22281567

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

14-71-4

Detail 22281572

Basic - Duct tape used to repair nonfood-contact surface. Observed black duct tape used for walk-in cooler door.

08B-23-5

Detail 22281570

Basic - Food-contact surface not cleaned and sanitized between contact with different raw animal products. Educated on cleaning and sanitizing between contact with different raw animal and food products. Corrective Action Taken

10-17-4

Detail 22281573

Basic - In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment.

10-01-5

Detail 22281569

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.

21-04-4

Detail 22281568

Basic - In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board.

16-46-4

Detail 22281565

Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Observed old date stamp on seafood stuffing. The manager changed date stamp. Corrected On-Site