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PIZZERIA EL CHOCOLATE

899 PONDELLA RD, North Fort Myers FL 33903 · 239-549-6942

Last inspected Aug 25, 2026 · 6 visits since February 2024

Licence typeRestaurant
Seats125
Risk levelRisk Level 2
LicenceSEA4607800
Grade history
AUG 24
FEB 25
AUG 25
JAN 26
AUG 26
▼ IMPROVING

5 inspections, climbing. The current grade is the best on record.

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 DBPR Form 5030-104 via email.
Intermediate/11-27-4
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★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined

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Inspection history

6 visits, newest first

Aug 25, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

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

0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Jan 28, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

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

0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Aug 11, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

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

1 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
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Container of medicine improperly stored. Observed bottle of magnesium citrate supplement on shelf in prep area above cook's line. Operator removed from kitchen.
High priority/41-07-4/Corrected On-Site
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed ice buildup in standup reach in freezer on cook's line.
Basic/14-69-4
Feb 24, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

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

0 High priority1 Intermediate0 Basic
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Commercially processed ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food opened and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. Observed deli ham opened yesterday per Operator no date marking.
Intermediate/02C-03-5/Repeat Violation
Aug 22, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

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

0 High priority4 Intermediate3 Basic
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Commercially processed ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food opened and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. Observed deli ham and cheeses opened yesterday per Operator and no date marking.
Intermediate/02C-03-5
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 DBPR Form 5030-104 via email.
Intermediate/11-27-4
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed slicer blade guard with buildup of dried food debris.
Intermediate/22-02-4
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 has form on file, discussed need to complete a form for each employee and keep on file.
Intermediate/11-26-1/Corrective Action Taken
Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors. Observed doors for men's room and women's room not self closing.
Basic/32-04-4
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed small plastic container with no handle used as a scoop in diced ham at make table in kitchen. Operator removed from ham.
Basic/14-01-5/Corrected On-Site
Ice scoop handle in contact with ice. Operator moved ice scoop handle above ice in ice bin.
Basic/10-08-5/Corrected On-Site
Feb 26, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionLicensing Inspection

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

0 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
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No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed no hand washing signs in male and female restrooms as well as hand washing sink in prep area.
Basic/31B-04-4

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.