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FRIEND'S PIZZA

3441 COLONIAL BLVD STE 10 · FORT MYERS · Lee County · FL 33966

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Inspection Summary

Inspection dateJuly 16, 2025
Inspection typeComplaint Full
Inspection classFood
DBPR dispositionWarning Issued
Resultfollow_up_required
Inspection number3647420
Visit number1
Inspection Visit ID13461963
DBPR license4606898

Violation Summary

Counts reported for this inspection visit.

Full inspector observations available
2 High Priority0 Intermediate6 Basic0 Critical0 Non-Critical8 Total
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All DBPR Inspector Observations

8 full violation description(s) documented by the inspector during this visit.

High Priority 2

#7High Priority01B-02-5

High Priority – Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Observed corn (48F – Cold Holding); cut tomatoes (50F – Cold Holding) in reach-in cooler across from pizza maker. **Warning**

WarningStop Sale
#8High Priority03A-02-5

High Priority – Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed corn (48F – Cold Holding); cut tomatoes (50F – Cold Holding) in reach-in cooler across from pizza maker. Observed raw chicken (49F – Cold Holding); raw steak (50F – Cold Holding); ham (49F – Cold Holding). The owner moved raw chicken, raw steak and ham to stand up reach-in cooler in kitchen. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**

Corrective Action TakenWarning

Basic 6

#1Basic36-34-5

Basic – Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. **Warning**

Warning
#2Basic14-74-7

Basic – Cold holding equipment not maintained in good repair. Do not store time/temperature control for safety food in this unit until the unit is repaired. Observed reach-in cooler across from pizza maker ambient temperature 49F. **Warning**

Warning
#3Basic14-11-5

Basic – Equipment in poor repair. Observed several reach-in cooler gasket torn. **Warning**

Warning
#4Basic36-17-5

Basic – Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. **Warning**

Warning
#5Basic14-42-4

Basic – Hood filter missing from automatic fire suppression/exhaust system. **Warning**

Warning
#6Basic29-49-6

Basic – Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler across from pizza maker. **Warning**

Warning

Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on September 7, 2026 1:37 PM.

Violation category totals
Category 2 · Original container, labeling, date marking and consumer advisory
1 observation(s)
Category 4 · Facilities maintain proper food temperature
1 observation(s)
Category 15 · No longer used
3 observation(s)
Category 30 · No longer used
1 observation(s)
Category 37 · No longer used
2 observation(s)

Inspection records and inspector observations reflect conditions documented by DBPR at the time of the inspection and may not reflect current conditions.