Inspection Report

Florida DBPR Inspection Report
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GRIMALDI'S PIZZERIA

13499 CLEVELAND AVE UNIT 201 · FORT MYERS · Lee County · FL 33907

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Inspection Summary

Inspection dateOctober 4, 2023
Inspection typeRoutine – Food
Inspection classFood
DBPR dispositionInspection Completed – No Further Action
Resultmet_inspection_standards
Inspection number3321003
Visit number1
Inspection Visit ID8340253
DBPR license4606377

Violation Summary

Counts reported for this inspection visit.

Full inspector observations available
3 High Priority2 Intermediate8 Basic0 Critical0 Non-Critical13 Total
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All DBPR Inspector Observations

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

High Priority 3

#9High Priority22-41-4

High Priority – Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. Observed chlorine concentration at 0 ppm. Operator replaced sanitizer. Rechecked concentration at 100 ppm. **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site
#10High Priority03A-02-5

High Priority – Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed sliced ham 52F cold hold less than 4 hours. Operator added more ice. **Corrective Action Taken**

Corrective Action Taken
#11High 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 tomato sauce 110F hot hold. Operato discarded sauce. **Corrective Action Taken**

Corrective Action Taken

Intermediate 2

#12Intermediate31A-09-4

Intermediate – Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Hand wash sink at pizza oven blocked by pizza paddles. Educated operator on having hand wash sink unblocked. Operator moved paddles. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**

Corrected On-SiteRepeat Violation
#13Intermediate11-26-1

Intermediate – 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 completed form before leaving inspection. **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site

Basic 8

#1Basic35A-06-4

Basic – Accumulation of dead insects in control devices underneath water heater. Operator discarded control devices. **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site
#2Basic22-20-5

Basic – Accumulation of gray-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Operator cleaned ice machine. **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site
#3Basic28-02-4

Basic – Condensation or other drainage not disposed of according to law. Observed water dripping near sprinkler system in walk in cooler above food. Operator moved food and has work order to fix. **Corrective Action Taken**

Corrective Action Taken
#4Basic24-08-4

Basic – Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried – wet nesting. Operator separated containers. **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site
#5Basic36-22-4

Basic – Floor area in walk in cooler covered with standing water.

#6Basic36-73-4

Basic – Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris in utility water heater room.

#7Basic25-05-4

Basic – Single-service articles improperly stored. Coffee filters. **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site
#8Basic02D-01-5

Basic – Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Salt and spices. Operator labeled containers. **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site

Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on October 21, 2026 12:31 PM.

Violation category totals
Category 2 · Original container, labeling, date marking and consumer advisory
1 observation(s)
Category 3 · Time/temperature control for safety food
2 observation(s)
Category 11 · Employee health knowledge / ill employees
1 observation(s)
Category 22 · Food-contact surfaces clean and sanitized
2 observation(s)
Category 24 · Storage/handling of clean equipment and utensils
1 observation(s)
Category 25 · Single-service and single-use items
1 observation(s)
Category 28 · Sewage and wastewater disposal
1 observation(s)
Category 31 · Handwash sinks, supplies and signage
1 observation(s)
Category 35 · Pest control / insects / rodents / animals / outer openings
1 observation(s)
Category 36 · Floors, walls, ceilings, attached equipment and ventilation
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.