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PIZZA PUB

7050 WINKLER RD, Fort Myers FL 33919 · (941)489-1414

Last inspected Jul 9, 2026 · 8 visits since September 2023

Licence typeRestaurant
Seats44
Risk levelRisk Level 2
LicenceSEA4602915
Grade history
JUL 24
DEC 24
JUL 25
OCT 25
JUL 26
— STEADY

5 inspections within 12 points of each other. Whatever this kitchen does, it does consistently.

Worst finding on record
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 written procedures.
Intermediate/11-27-4/Corrected On-Site
Badges — none earned
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined

Awarded on the inspection record alone. What they mean →

Disciplinary actions

1 case · $200

CaseViolation dateFinal orderAmount
7--2018038995Jun 21, 2018Aug 9, 2018$200

Inspection history

8 visits, newest first

Jul 9, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

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

1 High priority1 Intermediate2 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 4 findings
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed lasagna 52F cold hold less than 4 hours. Operator moved lasagna to working reach in cooler. Observed bruschetta 60F cold hold, ricotta 58F cold hold less than 4 hours in reach in cooler next to stove. Operator moved reach in cooler away from wall, double panned foods with ice, and placed time/temperature control for safety foods in working reach in cooler.
High priority/03A-02-5/Corrective Action Taken
Operator is not properly tracking/marking the number of days ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite 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 frozen lasagna not date marked.
Intermediate/02C-04-5
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated dust. Kitchen.
Basic/36-34-5
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. Operator discarded beverage.
Basic/12B-12-5/Corrected On-Site
Oct 21, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

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

2 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
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Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Observed container of repackaged raw frozen chicken stored over frozen lasagna.
High priority/08A-02-6
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed package of raw beef steak stored over pasta. Operator placed raw beef on bottom shelf.
High priority/08A-05-6/Corrected On-Site
Jul 22, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

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

1 High priority1 Intermediate0 Basic
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Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed chopped tomatoes 45F cold hold, clams 45F cold hold less than 4 hours. Operator turned down reach in cooler and pulled cooler away from wall.
High priority/03A-02-5/Corrective Action Taken
Operator is not properly tracking/marking the number of days ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite 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 precooked frozen sausage not date marked in reach in freezer near back kitchen exit.
Intermediate/02C-04-5
Dec 4, 2024Inspection 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, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Steam table; cooked meatballs (118F - Hot Holding) Per operator placed on steam table for one hour. Operator reheated cooked meatball; cooked meatball 176F - reheating)
High priority/03B-01-6/Corrected On-Site
Accumulation of lime scale on the inside of the dishmachine.
Basic/16-23-4
Grease on the ground and pad around grease receptacle.
Basic/33-20-4
Walk-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted.
Basic/14-17-4
Aug 1, 2024□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection

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

0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Jul 31, 2024Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection

Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 4 recorded, 2 high priority.

2 High priority0 Intermediate2 Basic
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Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. In Walk-in cooler; 5 pounds of ham (53F - Cold Holding); 4 pounds of cooked ground beef (54F - Cold Holding); 10 pounds of milk base butter (53F - Cold Holding): 15 pound of homemade tomato base sauce (53F - Cold Holding) Per operator items placed in Walk-in cooler the day before inspection.
High priority/01B-13-4/Warning
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. In Walk-in cooler; ham (53F - Cold Holding); cooked ground beef (54F - Cold Holding); milk base butter (53F - Cold Holding); 15 pounds of homemade tomato base sauce (53F - Cold Holding) Per operator items placed in Walk-in cooler the day before inspection.
High priority/03A-02-5/Warning
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employee cell phone on prep area. Operator removed cell phone.
Basic/40-06-5/Corrected On-Site/Warning
Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses at prep area. Operator removed and placed wiping cloth in sanitizing solution.
Basic/21-12-4/Corrected On-Site/Warning
Jan 23, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 10 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

3 High priority1 Intermediate6 Basic
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Non-food grade paper/paper towel used as liner for food container. Non- food grade paper bags used in direct contact with approximately 50 portions of cooked fried chicken cutlets to absorb oil. Discussed with operator need to obtain food grade materials for any surfaces used in direct contact with food.
High priority/14-86-1
Toxic substance chemical improperly stored. Chlorine gallon and multiple other chemical bottles stored next to clean equipment by dish room. Observed bottles of medicine over cutting board in far back of kitchen corner shelving. Observed bottle of chemical over active prep station for buttering bread in middle back of kitchen by pizza oven.. Operator removed all items to chemical storage.
High priority/41-10-4/Corrected On-Site
Wiping cloth solution exceeding the maximum concentration allowed stored in a location that could result in the cross contamination of food, equipment, utensils, linens, single-service, or single-use articles. Sanitizer Bucket (Chlorine 200+ppm) in back section near grill on cutting board. Operator diluted to proper concentration, 50ppm.
High priority/41-15-5/Corrected On-Site
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food opened/prepared, frozen and then thawed and held at refrigeration temperature not properly date marked. Cooked lasagna and ground beef has no date marked, has been cooked, frozen and thawed for a total refrigeration no more than three days per operator in far back cook line white two compartment reach-in cooler. Repeat violation, discussed a proper date marking system and provided operator with date marking handout.
Intermediate/02C-08-5/Repeat Violation
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. In main kitchen, observed heavily accumulated dust on vents, surrounding tiles, top part of near by walls in all areas.
Basic/36-34-5
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed employee sink over prep station next to grill. Observed employee beverage on prep table in middle of kitchen next to stored foods, operator properly separated all employee drinks.
Basic/12B-07-4
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed employee hand bag stored with single serve items at back of the kitchen above prep area. Employee keys and other personal belongings next to grill station. Operator removed all items and stored properly.
Basic/40-06-5/Corrected On-Site
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed shelving in dishwashing area, in prep stations, in middle of kitchen, and top of pizza oven with heavily accumulated dust and debris.
Basic/23-03-4
Open dumpster lid. Operator closed lid.
Basic/33-16-4/Corrected On-Site
Single-service articles improperly stored. Pizza boxes in wrapper stored directly on ground outside back entrance to kitchen. Operator moved off of ground.
Basic/25-05-4/Corrected On-Site
Sep 27, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 7 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

0 High priority3 Intermediate4 Basic
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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 written procedures.
Intermediate/11-27-4/Corrected On-Site
Operator is not properly tracking/marking the number of days ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite 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 frozen lasagna not date marked.
Intermediate/02C-04-5
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Men's restroom.
Intermediate/41-17-4
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense spice. Operator removed cup
Basic/14-01-5/Corrected On-Site
Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. Operator removed employee beverage.
Basic/12B-13-4/Corrected On-Site
Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Operator inverted containers.
Basic/25-06-4/Corrected On-Site
Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Observed packages of frozen peppers and onions thawing in standing water. Operator removed peppers and onions.
Basic/06-01-5/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.