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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 dateJuly 17, 2024
Inspection typeRoutine – Food
Inspection classFood
DBPR dispositionWarning Issued
Resultfollow_up_required
Inspection number3430563
Visit number1
Inspection Visit ID8719589
DBPR license4606898

Violation Summary

Counts reported for this inspection visit.

Full inspector observations available
2 High Priority0 Intermediate3 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 2

#4High Priority01B-02-5

High Priority – Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Observed in reach in cooler: sliced cheese (53F – Cold Holding); sliced ham (54F – Cold Holding); cooked pasta (55F – Cold Holding) **Warning**

WarningStop Sale
#5High Priority03A-02-5

High Priority – Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed in roll top reach in cooler across from pizza oven near steam table: sliced cheese (53F – Cold Holding); sliced ham (54F – Cold Holding); cooked pasta (55F – Cold Holding). Ambient air 52F. **Warning**

Warning

Basic 3

#1Basic36-32-5

Basic – Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Observed multiple damaged ceiling tiles in kitchen. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**

Repeat ViolationWarning
#2Basic14-11-5

Basic – Equipment in poor repair. Observed torn gaskets on reach in cooler for chicken wings. **Warning**

Warning
#3Basic14-42-4

Basic – Hood filter missing from automatic fire suppression/exhaust system. Observed hood filters as missing over pizza oven and grill area. **Warning**

Warning

Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on October 2, 2026 1:26 PM.

Violation category totals
Category 1 · Approved food source
1 observation(s)
Category 3 · Time/temperature control for safety food
1 observation(s)
Category 14 · Food-contact and nonfood-contact surface design/maintenance
2 observation(s)
Category 36 · Floors, walls, ceilings, attached equipment and ventilation
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.