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 dateFebruary 12, 2024
Inspection typeComplaint Full
Inspection classFood
DBPR dispositionInspection Completed – No Further Action
Resultmet_inspection_standards
Inspection number3419100
Visit number1
Inspection Visit ID8609385
DBPR license4606377

Violation Summary

Counts reported for this inspection visit.

Full inspector observations available
2 High Priority1 Intermediate5 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

#6High Priority22-49-4

High Priority – Dishmachine not sanitizing properly. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. Observed dishwasher has 00ppm chlorine sanitation at kitchen . Operator started using dishwasher at bar area for sanitizing dirty dishes. Service for dishwasher machine arrived and fixed it at time of inspection. (Chlorine 100ppm)**Corrected On-Site** **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site
#7High Priority12A-02-4

High Priority – Server handled soiled dishes or utensils and then picked up plated food, served food, or prepared a beverage without washing hands. Observed server dropped dirty dishes returned service area to serve public. Discussed operator proper handwashing, server washed his hands and returned work. **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site

Intermediate 1

#8Intermediate31A-11-4

Intermediate – Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed utensil inside of handwashing sink at bar area. Operator removed it correct storage. **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site

Basic 5

#1Basic51-11-4

Basic – Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Observed CO tank not secured at exit door. Operator removed it correct storage. **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site
#2Basic33-12-4

Basic – Dumpster rusted out on bottom. Observed bottom of dumpster rusted and in disrepair condition with holes.

#3Basic13-04-4

Basic – Employee with no beard guard/restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed employee working at pizza prep are with no beard guard. Discussed with operator and employee left from establishment. **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site
#4Basic13-03-4

Basic – Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed employee working at pizza prep are with no hair restraints. Discussed with operator and employee left from establishment. **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site
#5Basic25-06-4

Basic – Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Observed Pizza boxes stored on floor front of bar area. Operator removed it to correct storage. **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site

Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on October 12, 2026 4:45 PM.

Violation category totals
Category 12 · Handwashing and hygienic practices
1 observation(s)
Category 13 · Clothing, hair restraints, jewelry and fingernails
2 observation(s)
Category 22 · Food-contact surfaces clean and sanitized
1 observation(s)
Category 25 · Single-service and single-use items
1 observation(s)
Category 31 · Handwash sinks, supplies and signage
1 observation(s)
Category 33 · Garbage, refuse and premises maintenance
1 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.