AMORE BRICK OVEN PIZZA
9903 GULF COAST MAIN #115, Fort Myers FL 33913 · 239-437-8800
Last inspected Mar 20, 2026 · 9 visits since July 2023
APR 24
SEP 24
FEB 25
SEP 25
MAR 26
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5 inspections, swinging between B and D. Consistency is the problem here, not any single visit.
Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 6 hours. In walk-in cooler, cooked chicken wings (49F - Cooling) overnight per operator.
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Disciplinary actions
2 cases · $560
| Case | Violation date | Final order | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 7--2016033501 | Jul 1, 2016 | Aug 11, 2016 | $400 |
| 7--2014051457 | Dec 4, 2014 | Jan 29, 2015 | $160 |
Inspection history
9 visits, newest first
Mar 20, 2026□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Mar 18, 2026Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 18 recorded, 3 high priority.
3 High priority2 Intermediate13 Basic
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Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 6 hours. Observed cooked meatballs 51F and precooked chicken wings 47F cooling overnight. Stop Sale. Educated operator on proper cooling methods. Operator discarded meatballs and wings.
Food stored in ice used for drinks. Observed container of lemons stored in drink ice. Operator removed container of lemons.
Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Observed cooked meatballs 51F and precooked chicken wings 47F cooling overnight not cooled to 41F within 6 hours. Educated operator on proper cooling methods. Operator discarded meatballs and wings.
Operator is not properly tracking/marking the number of days opened commercially processed, ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food was held at refrigeration temperatures prior to freezing in order to properly date mark the food when it is thawed and held at refrigeration temperatures again. Observed repackaged frozen salami and cooked meats not date marked in walk in freezer.
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Operator labeled bottle.
Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine. Operator started to clean dish machine.
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense parmesan cheese, sugar, and oil. Operator removed cups.
Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured.
Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Observed pizza maker wearing bracelet.
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris and grease underneath shelving in dry storage, cooking equipment, and underneath dish machine.
Food stored on floor. Observed boxes of frozen foods stored on floor in walk in freezer. Educated operator on storing foods six inches off of floor. Operator placed all foods off of floor onto shelving.
Ice buildup in walk-in freezer.
Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of grease/food debris.
Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Pizza prep reach in cooler.
Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Operator inverted containers.
Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Operator hung up mops.
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Sugar/flour bins.
Sep 2, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 8 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority1 Intermediate5 Basic
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Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 6 hours. In walk-in cooler, cooked chicken wings (49F - Cooling) overnight per operator.
Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 6 hours. In walk-in cooler, cooked chicken wings (49F - Cooling) overnight per operator.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Can opener blade on front table.
Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. On in side room storage, one in kitchen by bibb in box soda storage.
Food stored on floor in walk-in freezer, walk-in cooler with box of calamari.
Ice buildup in walk-in freezer.
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees by walk-in cooler. Operator replaced.
Single-service articles improperly stored. In side storage room pizza boxes on floor, boxes to go cups on floor. On cook line to go containers not stored inverted.
Feb 11, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 17 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority4 Intermediate11 Basic
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Employee touched bare body part and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Observed operator touch face while cooking, continued prep and cutting chicken no handwash. Spoke with operator, operator washed hands properly before continuing work.
Time/temperature control for safety food identified in the written procedure as a food held using time as a public health control has no time marking. Observed cheese pizza slices indicated in written time as a public health control plan on front counter, no time set as indicated in plan, for 40 minutes per operator.
Food being cooled by nonapproved method as evidenced by inadequate rate of cooling during time of inspection. Observed in walk-in cooler cooked sausages cooling densely packed in covered plastic containers. Spoke with operator, operator moved lids to allow some air circulation.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. On front line, can opener blade heavily soiled.
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Bucket in handwash sink next to walk-in cooler. Operator removed.
Incorrect chemical test kit provided for measuring the concentration of the sanitizer solution used in the three-compartment sink and/or dishmachine. Operator has pH test kit, uses chlorine sanitizer.
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.
Accumulation of debris on top of warewashing machine.
Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured by Bibb in box soda rack by water heater. In back dry storage room left corner of dining room three unsecured.
Equipment in poor repair. Ripped gaskets on reach-in cooler next to pizza oven.
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Floor and drain soiled cook line and dishwashing area equipment.
Hole in or other damage to wall. In mop sink area and wall near walk-in freezer, damage to walls observed. Temporary repairs are in progress.
Ice buildup in walk-in freezer.
In-use utensil not stored on a clean portion of food preparation or cooking equipment. Pizza paddle on top of dirty pizza oven.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Sides of cook line and pizza line equipment heavily soiled with grease.
Single-service articles improperly stored. In back left dry storage room, unfolded pizza boxes stored on floor.
Walk-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues, also accumulated grease on dry storage shelves near walk-in freezer. Also reach-in cooler for pizza front line.
Sep 27, 2024□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate4 Basic
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3 carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured by ice machine.
Accumulation of debris inside doors and on top of warewashing machine.
Hole in or other damage to wall in mop sink area.
Single-service articles improperly stored. To go pizza boxes on floor in dry storage room.
Sep 19, 2024Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 14 recorded, 3 high priority.
3 High priority5 Intermediate6 Basic
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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. Dishwasher (Chlorine 0ppm) after running and priming three times, replacing chlorine. Operator set up manual sanitation in triple sink, chlorine 100ppm.
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. Employee handled ready-to-eat pizza slice for customer after removing from oven with bare hands. Spoke with operator about use of gloves and utensils to avoid bare hand contact with ready-to-eat foods.
Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Front counter cooked pizza slice with cheese (110F - Hot Holding) for 15 minutes per operator. Operator states pizza by the slice is discarded every 2 hours. Provided operator time as a public health control form and discussed use.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Can opener blade on front table.
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Bucket in handwash sink in dishwashing area. operator cleared the sink.
No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink in dishwashing area.
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.
3 carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured by ice machine.
Accumulation of debris inside doors and on top of warewashing machine.
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Dust on ceiling vents, electrical cords, shelving in front and back parts of kitchen.
Hole in or other damage to wall in mop sink area.
In-use utensil not stored on a clean portion of food preparation or cooking equipment. Pizza paddle on top of dirty pizza oven.
Single-service articles improperly stored. To go pizza boxes on floor in dry storage room.
Apr 12, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 8 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority3 Intermediate5 Basic
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Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed plastic dough storage boxes soiled with left on food debris.
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed metal container of water sitting in the handwash sink next to the 3 compartment sink.
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed unlabeled spray bottle on table in the dining room next to the butcher block paper.
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed black mold like substance in the interior bin of the ice machine.
Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Observed build up of food debris on reach door handles.
Food not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor. Observed food stored on the floor in the walk in cooler.
Food stored on floor. Observed bag of corn meal on the floor in dry storage area.
Hole in or other damage to wall. Observed a hole in the wall where the tile is broken next to the mop sink.
Oct 2, 2023□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority3 Intermediate3 Basic
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Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Proofing boxes have a build up of food debris and/or a mold like substance.
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Hand sink near dish machine blocked with food container and large trash can.
No measuring device available for measuring utensil surface temperature when using hot water as sanitizer in a dishmachine.
Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Employees working with food without hair restraints. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the operator. Repeat from 01-19-2023
Hole in or other damage to wall. Wall tiles damaged and missing at mop sink.
Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Above hood vents in dish washing area. Repeat from 01-19-2023
- From initial inspection : Observed electrical wiring in disrepair. For reporting purposes only. Exposed wires leading from junction box to dish machine
Jul 26, 2023Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 14 recorded.
0 High priority7 Intermediate7 Basic
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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/. Jacob Amor 03-01-2018. Expired on 03-01-2023
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Proofing boxes have a build up of food debris and/or a mold like substance.
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Hand sink near dish machine blocked with food container and large trash can.
No measuring device available for measuring utensil surface temperature when using hot water as sanitizer in a dishmachine.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. At hand sink next to three compartment sink
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. Provided operator with DBPR Form HR 5030-103 Employee Health Reporting Agreement. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the operator. Repeat from 01-19-2023
No soap provided at handwash sink. At hand sink at three compartment sink
Cardboard used on floor as anti-slip measure not replaced every day or when heavily soiled, whichever comes first. Soiled cardboard on floor underneath deep fryer in kitchen
Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Employees working with food without hair restraints. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the operator. Repeat from 01-19-2023
Food not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor. Cases of sausage on floor of walk in freezer. Repeat from 01-19-2023
Hole in or other damage to wall. Wall tiles damaged and missing at mop sink.
In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Three sets of tongs on handle of small oven in back prep kitchen.
Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. Partial personal drink on shelf in walk in cooler.
Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Above hood vents in dish washing area. Repeat from 01-19-2023
Observed electrical wiring in disrepair. For reporting purposes only. Exposed wires leading from junction box to dish machine
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