NINOS THICK AND THIN PIZZERIA AND RESTAURANT
18767 S TAMIAMI TRAIL, Fort Myers FL 33908 · 239-267-6800
Last inspected Jul 21, 2026 · 8 visits since December 2023
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5 inspections within 12 points of each other. Whatever this kitchen does, it does consistently.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed Garlic in oil 79F cold hold less than 4 hours. Operator discarded garlic in oil.
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Inspection history
8 visits, newest first
Jul 21, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority1 Intermediate3 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 4 findings
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris behind slicer blade.
Accumulation of gray-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Educated operator on cleaning ice machine daily. Operator cleaned ice machine.
Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom.
Stored food not covered. Observed raw shrimp and raw calamari not covered in walk in cooler.
Nov 6, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 6 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority1 Intermediate4 Basic
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Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed Provolone cheese 46F cold hold, pasta 47F cold hold less than 4 hours. Operator opened up walk in freezer door ajar.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink at bar.
Accumulation of gray-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Operator started cleaning ice machine.
Ice buildup in dessert reach-in freezer.
In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Operator removed tongs.
Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. Operator discarded employee beverage.
Aug 6, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority1 Intermediate2 Basic
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Food-contact surface soiled with food debris. Can opener and slicer blade. Educated operator on cleaning slicer and can opener daily.
Holes in or other damage to wall along hallway near dry storage.
Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Operator inverted content.
Dec 11, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 6 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority2 Intermediate3 Basic
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Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed Garlic in oil 79F cold hold less than 4 hours. Operator discarded garlic in oil.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris behind slicer blade.
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. Operator completed form.
Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair at wait station. Educated operator on replacing ceiling tiles.
Floor and wall junctures not coved in food preparation/storage/warewashing areas. Educated operator on fixing wall
Open dumpster lid.
Sep 11, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 6 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority1 Intermediate4 Basic
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Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed pasta 46F cold hold, cooked peppers 46F cold hold less than 4 hours in walk in cooler. Operator turned down walk in cooler and opened walk in freezer door ajar.
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed soiled glass stored in hand wash sink at bar.
Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair at wait station. Educated operator on replacing ceiling tiles.
Floor and wall junctures not coved in food preparation/storage/warewashing areas. Educated operator on fixing wall.
Floor area(s) covered with standing water in dishwasher area.
In-use ice scoop stored on top of ice machine between uses.
May 28, 2024□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Mar 27, 2024Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 10 recorded.
0 High priority2 Intermediate8 Basic
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Employee washed hands in a sink other than an approved handwash sink. Observed employee washing hands at three compartment sink.
No certified food manager for establishment. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/
Accumulation of black/gray-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.
Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine.
Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair at wait station. Educated operator on replacing ceiling tiles.
Employee drinking from an unenclosed beverage container in a food preparation/clean dishware area and the container does not have a dispensing mechanism to prevent hand contact with lip contact area of drink container.
Floor and wall junctures not coved in food preparation/storage/warewashing areas. Educated operator on fixing wall.
In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment.
Open dumpster lid.
Storage of maintenance equipment/tools in areas that may result in cross contamination of food, equipment, utensils, linens and/or single-service and single-use articles.
Dec 6, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 6 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority0 Intermediate5 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. Observed chlorine concentration at 0 ppm. Operator primed and changed sanitizer. Rechecked concentration at 100 ppm.
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense ham and cheese. Educated operator on using scoops with handles. Operator removed cups.
Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair at wait station. Educated operator on replacing ceiling tiles.
Floor and wall junctures not coved in food preparation/storage/warewashing areas. Educated operator on fixing wall.
Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning.
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Parmesan cheese. Operator labeled cheese.
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