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PIZZA CONNECTION

4085 HANCOCK BRIDGE PKWY STE 120, North Fort Myers FL 33903 · 2394712253

Last inspected Jul 21, 2026 · 8 visits since July 2023

Licence typeRestaurant
Seats42
Risk levelRisk Level 2
LicenceSEA4607310
Grade history
AUG 24
FEB 25
AUG 25
JAN 26
JUL 26
— STEADY

5 inspections within 9 points of each other. Whatever this kitchen does, it does consistently.

Worst finding on record
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed meatballs (50F - Cold Holding); sausage (49F - Cold Holding) in stand up reach-in cooler beside pizza oven. The manager moved meatballs and sausage into walk-in cooler.
High priority/03A-02-5/Corrective Action Taken
Badges — 2 earned
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined

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Inspection history

8 visits, newest first

Jul 21, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 1 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

0 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 1 finding
Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed wet wiping cloth on prep table. Operator placed into sanitizer bucket.
Basic/21-12-4/Corrected On-Site
Jan 27, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 2 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

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. Operator could not locate procedures, but, was time stamping items. Provided tphc form via email.
Intermediate/03F-10-5/Corrective Action Taken
Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Operator secured tanks during inspection.
Basic/51-11-4/Corrected On-Site
Oct 13, 2025□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection

A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.

0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Aug 13, 2025Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection

Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 2 recorded.

0 High priority1 Intermediate1 Basic
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Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. Under new ownership for over 30 days. Owner/Operator cannot provide proof of food manager certification during inspection.
Intermediate/53A-01-7/Warning
Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Observed employee preparing food while wearing a watch.
Basic/13-07-4/Warning
Feb 18, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Nothing was found. The inspector recorded no violations at all.

0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Aug 7, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

0 High priority0 Intermediate4 Basic
Show 4 findings ▾
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed plastic to go soufflé cup used as a scoop in bulk salt container. Operator removed scoop.
Basic/14-01-5/Corrected On-Site
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed buildup of dust on ceiling air vent over three compartment sink.
Basic/36-34-5
Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Observed employee wearing a watch while preparing food for customers on cook's line.
Basic/13-07-4
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed bulk containers of salt and sugar with buildup of food debris on exterior of containers.
Basic/23-03-4
Feb 23, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

1 High priority0 Intermediate2 Basic
Show 3 findings ▾
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed meatballs (50F - Cold Holding); sausage (49F - Cold Holding) in stand up reach-in cooler beside pizza oven. The manager moved meatballs and sausage into walk-in cooler.
High priority/03A-02-5/Corrective Action Taken
Equipment in poor repair. Observed reach-in cooler across from cook line gasket torn.
Basic/14-11-5
Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers beside pizza oven. The manager discarded open drink.
Basic/12B-13-4/Corrected On-Site
Jul 13, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

0 High priority0 Intermediate3 Basic
Show 3 findings ▾
Equipment in poor repair. Observed torn gasket in reach in cooler with flip top.
Basic/14-11-5
In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Observed tongs hanging on oven door handle. Operator removed tongs.
Basic/10-20-4/Corrected On-Site
Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Observed wet mop on floor of back storage area next to CO2 tanks not stored to dry. Operator put mop upside down during inspection.
Basic/42-01-4/Corrected On-Site

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.