PIZZERIA EL CHOCOLATE
899 PONDELLA RD, North Fort Myers FL 33903 · 239-549-6942
Last inspected Aug 25, 2026 · 6 visits since February 2024
5 inspections, climbing. The current grade is the best 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.
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Inspection history
6 visits, newest first
Nothing was found. The inspector recorded no violations at all.
Nothing was found. The inspector recorded no violations at all.
Met inspection standards. 2 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
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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.
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed ice buildup in standup reach in freezer on cook's line.
Met inspection standards. 1 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
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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.
Met inspection standards. 7 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
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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.
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.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed slicer blade guard with buildup of dried food debris.
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.
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.
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.
Ice scoop handle in contact with ice. Operator moved ice scoop handle above ice in ice bin.
Met inspection standards. 1 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
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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.
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.