FRIEND'S PIZZA
3441 COLONIAL BLVD STE 10, Fort Myers FL 33966 · 239.462.5770
Last inspected Apr 22, 2026 · 8 visits since July 2023
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— STEADY
5 inspections within 15 points of each other. Whatever this kitchen does, it does consistently.
Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license.
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
Awarded on the inspection record alone. What they mean →
Inspection history
8 visits, newest first
Apr 22, 2026Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 9 violations recorded, 2 high priority.
2 High priority2 Intermediate5 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 9 findingsThe state's own report →
Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license.
Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Raw beef removed from the commercial packaging stored over cooked sausage in the stand up reach in freezer next to the front counter. Owner placed the beef below the sausage.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Mixer head soiled.
No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. No chlorine test kits for the wiping towels and no quaternary test kit for the three compartment sink.
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Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Ceiling tiles soiled in the three component sink area.
Equipment in poor repair. Gaskets on several reach in coolers in the kitchen torn.
Hole in or other damage to wall. 2x1 foot hole in the base of the wall next to the ice machine. 2x1 foot hole in the base of the wall behind the stand up reach in freezer in the kitchen.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Fans connect to the wall in the kitchen soiled.
Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Standing water in the bottom of the reach in cooler on the pizza make line.
Jul 18, 2025□ Call Back - CompliedComplaint Investigation
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate5 Basic
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Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance.
Cold holding equipment not maintained in good repair. Do not store time/temperature control for safety food in this unit until the unit is repaired. Observed reach-in cooler across from pizza maker ambient temperature 49F.
Equipment in poor repair. Observed several reach-in cooler gasket torn.
Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair.
Hood filter missing from automatic fire suppression/exhaust system.
Jul 16, 2025Warning IssuedComplaint Investigation
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 8 recorded, 2 high priority.
2 High priority0 Intermediate6 Basic
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Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Observed corn (48F - Cold Holding); cut tomatoes (50F - Cold Holding) in reach-in cooler across from pizza maker.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed corn (48F - Cold Holding); cut tomatoes (50F - Cold Holding) in reach-in cooler across from pizza maker. Observed raw chicken (49F - Cold Holding); raw steak (50F - Cold Holding); ham (49F - Cold Holding). The owner moved raw chicken, raw steak and ham to stand up reach-in cooler in kitchen.
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance.
Cold holding equipment not maintained in good repair. Do not store time/temperature control for safety food in this unit until the unit is repaired. Observed reach-in cooler across from pizza maker ambient temperature 49F.
Equipment in poor repair. Observed several reach-in cooler gasket torn.
Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair.
Hood filter missing from automatic fire suppression/exhaust system.
Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler across from pizza maker.
Feb 28, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 13 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority2 Intermediate9 Basic
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Dented olive cans present at dry storage. See stop sale.
Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license on 12/01/2024. Operator renewed license at time of inspection.
No written procedures available for use of time as a public health control to hold time/temperature control for safety food. Operator has time marked on sliced pizza without written procedures. Provided operator time as public health control form.
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled at triple sink. Operator labeled the bottle.
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine.
Employee wearing bracelet other than a plain ring on their arms while preparing food at prep area. Employee removed bracelet.
Grease on the ground and pad around grease receptacle.
Grease receptacle lid open and broken.
Interior of pizza oven has accumulation of black food debris.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Kitchen air fan soiled with dust.
Open dumpster lid.
Single-service food containers not stored inverted or protected from contamination at dry storage. Operator stored inverted.
Unnecessary items stored in garbage enclosure. Supermarket cart stored next to dumpster.
Jul 18, 2024□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate3 Basic
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Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Observed multiple damaged ceiling tiles in kitchen.
Equipment in poor repair. Observed torn gaskets on reach in cooler for chicken wings.
Hood filter missing from automatic fire suppression/exhaust system. Observed hood filters as missing over pizza oven and grill area.
Jul 17, 2024Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 5 recorded, 2 high priority.
2 High priority0 Intermediate3 Basic
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Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Observed in reach in cooler: sliced cheese (53F - Cold Holding); sliced ham (54F - Cold Holding); cooked pasta (55F - Cold Holding)
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed in roll top reach in cooler across from pizza oven near steam table: sliced cheese (53F - Cold Holding); sliced ham (54F - Cold Holding); cooked pasta (55F - Cold Holding). Ambient air 52F.
Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Observed multiple damaged ceiling tiles in kitchen.
Equipment in poor repair. Observed torn gaskets on reach in cooler for chicken wings.
Hood filter missing from automatic fire suppression/exhaust system. Observed hood filters as missing over pizza oven and grill area.
Feb 7, 2024Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 8 violations recorded, 1 high priority.
1 High priority3 Intermediate4 Basic
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Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license.
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. The manager printed out during inspection.
No written procedures available for use of time as a public health control to hold time/temperature control for safety food. Emailed owner Time As Public Health Control Paperwork for pizza slices. The owner printed and filled out during inspection.
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.
Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair.
Equipment in poor repair. Observed reach-in cooler across from cook line gasket torn.
Hood filter missing from automatic fire suppression/exhaust system.
Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust by fans in kitchen area.
Jul 6, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority0 Intermediate3 Basic
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Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed in sandwich reach in cooler : sliced tomatoes (51F - Cold Holding); cooked peppers (53F - Cold Holding); ambient air (47F - Cold Holding). Operator moved some items to a functioning reach in cooler and placed other items on ice.
Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Observed damage to multiple ceiling tiles in kitchen.
Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. Observed 3 open drinks stored in reach in freezers above food served to customers. Operator moved items for proper storage.
Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Observed case of raw fish and raw beef thawing on counter. Operator moved items to sink and began running cold water.
This record follows the licence, not the owner. Restaurants change hands and the licence history normally does not, so an older entry may describe people who no longer run the place. Every inspection above links to the state's own report. Something wrong? Tell us.