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PDQ RESTAURANT, LEE COUNTY

17470 BEN HILL GRIFFIN PARKWAY · FORT MYERS · Lee County · FL 33913

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Inspection Summary

Inspection dateDecember 14, 2023
Inspection typeRoutine – Food
Inspection classFood
DBPR dispositionCall Back – Admin. complaint recommended
Resultfollow_up_required
Inspection number3358042
Visit number2
Inspection Visit ID8572425
DBPR license4606809

Violation Summary

Counts reported for this inspection visit.

Full inspector observations available
1 High Priority3 Intermediate1 Basic0 Critical0 Non-Critical5 Total
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All DBPR Inspector Observations

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

High Priority 1

#2High Priority35A-02-6

High Priority – – From initial inspection : High 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** – From follow-up inspection 2023-12-14: Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. By drive thru pick up window 9 observed on walls/ceiling, at wall by office 3 observed, around mop sink 3 observed. **Admin Complaint**

Admin Complaint

Intermediate 3

#3Intermediate31A-07-4

Intermediate – – From initial inspection : Intermediate – 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** – From follow-up inspection 2023-12-14: **Time Extended**

Warning
#4Intermediate53B-01-5

Intermediate – – From initial inspection : Intermediate – 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** – From follow-up inspection 2023-12-14: Time extension given to allow operator time to provide training. **Time Extended**

Warning
#5Intermediate11-26-1

Intermediate – – From initial inspection : 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. 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** – From follow-up inspection 2023-12-14: Time extension given to allow operator time to review and sign agreements. **Time Extended**

Corrective Action TakenWarning

Basic 1

#1Basic36-17-5

Basic – – From initial inspection : Basic – Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Floor tiles missing under fryer status in front kitchen. **Warning** – From follow-up inspection 2023-12-14: **Time Extended**

Warning

Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on October 16, 2026 12:44 PM.

Violation category totals
Category 11 · Employee health knowledge / ill employees
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
1 observation(s)
Category 53 · Food manager certification / employee training verification
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.