FRIENDS PIZZA
5612 8TH STREET WEST, Lehigh Acres FL 33971 · 2393689715
Last inspected Apr 21, 2026 · 9 visits since February 2024
MAY 24
AUG 24
APR 25
NOV 25
APR 26
≈ ERRATIC
5 inspections, swinging between A and D. Consistency is the problem here, not any single visit.
Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. 2 live roaches by far right corner back sandwich prep station on floor.
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
Awarded on the inspection record alone. What they mean →
Disciplinary actions
4 cases · $1,600
| Case | Violation date | Final order | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 7--2024021641 | Mar 1, 2024 | Jun 17, 2024 | $200 |
| 7--2019055818 | Sep 30, 2019 | Dec 11, 2019 | $400 |
| 7--2018001822 | Jan 9, 2018 | Mar 7, 2018 | $800 |
| 7--2017021163 | Apr 3, 2017 | Jun 2, 2017 | $200 |
Inspection history
9 visits, newest first
Apr 21, 2026Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 8 violations recorded, 4 high priority.
4 High priority2 Intermediate2 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 8 findingsThe state's own report →
Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with frozen chicken.
Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. License expired 12/01/25.
Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Observed container of repackaged raw meat stored over packages of frozen pepperoni in double door reach in freezer across from cook line. Operator placed container on bottom shelf.
Warewashing sanitizing solution exceeding the maximum concentration allowed. Observed quaternary ammonium concentration at 400+ppm. Operator added more water.
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No soap provided at handwash sink in dishwash area.
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled in dishwash area.
Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers.
Standing water or very slow draining water in mop sink.
Nov 18, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority2 Intermediate2 Basic
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Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. In back kitchen with sanitizer bucket. Operator cleared for use.
No color/concentration comparison chart available for chemical test kit used to check sanitizer. Color chart has peeled off.
Garbage on the ground and/or pad around shared plaza dumpster.
Food stored on floor. Bottles soda and containers oil in corner on floor, operator moved off floor.
Apr 22, 2025Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 8 violations recorded, 1 high priority.
1 High priority2 Intermediate5 Basic
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Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Licence expired on 12/1/2024.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Slicer, can opener and blades with accumulated food residue, pizza conveyor belt and pizza circles with dust and baked on food debris.
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. 3 bottles in dishwashing area.
Dry storage shelves next to fryer and over pizza reach-in cooler have accumulation of soil residues.
Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair under pizza oven.
In-use utensil not stored on a clean portion of food preparation or cooking equipment. Pizza paddles stored on top of soiled pizza oven.
Interior of refrigerator or freezer in disrepair. Ripped gaskets and top insulation of lid on pizza reach-in cooler separating from lid. Also gaskets and door insulation in large silver double door reach-in cooler at back of kitchen.
Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Tall silver double door reach-in cooler in back of kitchen, pizza reach-in cooler.
Aug 14, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionComplaint Investigation
Met inspection standards. 9 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority3 Intermediate5 Basic
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Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food. Observed employee with gloves handle raw chicken then bottle of oil, change gloves, no handwash. Discussed proper procedures with manager and employee, employee washed hands and contaminated bottle before donning gloves to resume work.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Slicer and can opener soiled with accumulated food debris on back prep table. Pizza conveyor belt and pizza circles with accumulation of dried on food debris.
No written procedures available for use of time as a public health control to hold time/temperature control for safety food. Provided operator copy of plan, discussed keeping a second digital or posted copy of plan.
Water with a temperature of least 85 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. In back of restaurant, handwash sink with water 81F, hot water tap disabled.
Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. 1 cook with jewelry on wrist.
Equipment in poor repair. Gaskets on pizza make table doors heavily torn and soiled.
Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair under pizza oven.
Interior of refrigerator or freezer in disrepair- pizza make table lid insulation is becoming disconnected.
Standing water in outdoors mop sink, drain in bathroom.
May 1, 2024□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority1 Intermediate1 Basic
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No written procedures available for use of time as a public health control to hold time/temperature control for safety food. Time mark on pizza slices, no written plan. Provided operator with time as a public health control form.
Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside at back of kitchen.
May 1, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority2 Intermediate2 Basic
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Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Accumulated food debris on pizza trays by pizza oven.
No written procedures available for use of time as a public health control to hold time/temperature control for safety food. Pizza slices by pizza oven time marked, no written plan. Operator states they have a written plan but were unable to locate at time of inspection.
Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside at back of kitchen.
In-use utensil not stored on a clean portion of food preparation or cooking equipment. Pizza paddle on pizza oven soiled surface
Mar 4, 2024Call Back - Extension given, pendingRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems were not fixed yet and the kitchen was given more time.
0 High priority4 Intermediate3 Basic
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No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths.
No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.
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 employee reporting agreement, (HR 5030-309) manager health reporting responsibilities (HR 5030-101)and employee health reporting responsibilities (HR 5030-103], discussed with operator importance of employee heath.
No written procedures available for use of time as a public health control to hold time/temperature control for safety food. Time mark on pizza slices, no written plan. Provided operator with time as a public health control form.
Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Porous, danaged ceiling tiles over sandwich station
Cove molding at floor/wall juncture broken/missing throughout kitchen, heavy damage between front of kitchen and salad station, under triple sink.
Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside at back of kitchen.
Mar 1, 2024Call Back - Admin. complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 8 violations recorded, 1 high priority.
1 High priority4 Intermediate3 Basic
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Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. 2 live roaches by far right corner back sandwich prep station on floor.
No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths.
No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.
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 employee reporting agreement, (HR 5030-309) manager health reporting responsibilities (HR 5030-101)and employee health reporting responsibilities (HR 5030-103], discussed with operator importance of employee heath.
No written procedures available for use of time as a public health control to hold time/temperature control for safety food. Time mark on pizza slices, no written plan. Provided operator with time as a public health control form.
Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Porous, danaged ceiling tiles over sandwich station
Cove molding at floor/wall juncture broken/missing throughout kitchen, heavy damage between front of kitchen and salad station, under triple sink.
Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside at back of kitchen.
Feb 28, 2024Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 12 recorded, 3 high priority.
3 High priority5 Intermediate4 Basic
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Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. 2 live roaches by far right corner back sandwich prep station on floor.
Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Tall reach-in cooler salad station mozzarella cheese blocks (45F - Cold Holding) per operator 5 and a half hours.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Tall reach-in cooler salad station mozzarella cheese blocks (45F - Cold Holding) per operator 5 and a half hours.
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. Provided operator with Clean-up Of Vomiting And Diarrheal Events handout HR 5030-104.
No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths.
No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.
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 employee reporting agreement, (HR 5030-309) manager health reporting responsibilities (HR 5030-101)and employee health reporting responsibilities (HR 5030-103], discussed with operator importance of employee heath.
No written procedures available for use of time as a public health control to hold time/temperature control for safety food. Time mark on pizza slices, no written plan. Provided operator with time as a public health control form.
Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Porous, danaged ceiling tiles over sandwich station
Cove molding at floor/wall juncture broken/missing throughout kitchen, heavy damage between front of kitchen and salad station, under triple sink.
Dead roaches on premises. Approximately 30 dead in far right kitchen back sandwich station, under soda storage and tall reach-in cooler.
Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside at back of kitchen.
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.