PDQ RESTAURANT, LEE COUNTY
17470 BEN HILL GRIFFIN PARKWAY · FORT MYERS · Lee County · FL 33913
Inspection Summary
Violation Summary
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All DBPR Inspector Observations
9 full violation description(s) documented by the inspector during this visit.
High Priority 4
35A-02-6High Priority – Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. In dishwashing area/dry storage area, 16 observed. At/above mop sink area 5 observed. By drive thru pick up window 12 observed on walls/ceiling. **Admin Complaint**
12A-09-4High Priority – Single-use gloves not changed as needed after changing tasks or when damaged or soiled. At First drive thru window area, observed employee passing payment card through drive through window, begin filling portion cups with sauce, no glove change and no handwash. Discussed with operator necessity of training for proper handwashing for this area, discussed with employee proper handwashing and glove usage. Employee washed hands and changed gloves before returning to food prep. **Warning**
01B-02-5High Priority – Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Shake machine closer to front counter: vanilla shake mix containing dairy (53F – Cold Holding) stored overnight per operator. **Warning**
03A-02-5High Priority – Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Shake machine closer to front counter: vanilla shake mix containing dairy (53F – Cold Holding) stored overnight per operator. **Warning**
Intermediate 3
31A-07-4Intermediate – Handwash sink missing in warewashing or food preparation area. First drive thru window area, observed employee filling portion cups with sauce, nearest handwash sink in dishwashing area around corner, not conveniently located for proper handwashing. Discussed with operator necessity of training for proper handwashing for this area. **Warning**
53B-01-5Intermediate – No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. **Warning**
11-26-1Intermediate – 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. Provided operator employee reporting agreement, (HR 5030-309) manager health reporting responsibilities (HR 5030-101)and employee health reporting responsibilities (HR 5030-103], discussed with operator importance of employee heath. Discussed employee heath with operator, operator began filling outform at time of inspection. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
Basic 2
36-17-5Basic – Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Floor tiles missing under fryer status in front kitchen. **Warning**
25-05-4Basic – Single-service articles improperly stored. Coffee filters stored uncovered by ice machine. **Warning**
Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on October 16, 2026 12:54 PM.
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Inspection records and inspector observations reflect conditions documented by DBPR at the time of the inspection and may not reflect current conditions.