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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 dateSeptember 18, 2026
Inspection typeRoutine – Food
Inspection classFood
DBPR dispositionInspection Completed – No Further Action
Resultmet_inspection_standards
Inspection number3703161
Visit number1
Inspection Visit ID13741636
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 Priority08A-05-6

High Priority – Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw beef over fries in reach in freezer, the operator relocated the items. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**

Corrected On-SiteRepeat Violation
#8High Priority03B-01-6

High Priority – Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed meatballs (117F – Hot Holding); marinara (115F – Hot Holding) in steam table. Chef placed on the grill to reheat. **Corrective Action Taken**

Corrective Action Taken

Basic 6

#1Basic36-32-5

Basic – Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair in kitchen near front counter.

#2Basic36-34-5

Basic – Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed ceiling tiles near 3 compartment sink are soiled. **Repeat Violation**

Repeat Violation
#3Basic36-03-4

Basic – Cove molding at floor/wall juncture broken/missing in dry storage near ice machine.

#4Basic08B-38-4

Basic – Food stored on floor. Observed single use plastic water bottles on floor in dry storage.

#5Basic51-13-4

Basic – No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted. Provided a copy to the operator during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site
#6Basic35B-05-4

Basic – Outer openings not protected during operation and vermin and/or environmental cross contamination present. Observed rear door propped open during inspection.

Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on September 19, 2026 11:41 AM.

Violation category totals
Category 3 · Time/temperature control for safety food
1 observation(s)
Category 8 · Food protection and cross-contamination
2 observation(s)
Category 35 · Pest control / insects / rodents / animals / outer openings
1 observation(s)
Category 36 · Floors, walls, ceilings, attached equipment and ventilation
3 observation(s)
Category 51 · Other sanitary and safe-operation conditions
1 observation(s)

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