Inspection Report

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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 dateAugust 16, 2024
Inspection typeRoutine – Food
Inspection classFood
DBPR dispositionInspection Completed – No Further Action
Resultmet_inspection_standards
Inspection number3467641
Visit number1
Inspection Visit ID8778638
DBPR license4606809

Violation Summary

Counts reported for this inspection visit.

Full inspector observations available
2 High Priority1 Intermediate6 Basic0 Critical0 Non-Critical9 Total
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All DBPR Inspector Observations

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

High Priority 2

#7High Priority03A-02-5

High Priority – Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Fryer reach-in cooler:; buttermilk (49F – Cold Holding); raw chicken (49F – Cold Holding) for 3 hours 45 minutes per operator. Also Butter station, breading station countertop:; buttermilk (58F – Cold Holding); garlic butter (79F – Cold Holding) for three hours 45 minutes per operator. Operator states all foods are held for 4 hours then discarded, observed by inspector. As items were replaced, operator placed time marks on containers for discard. Additionally, operator filled out written procedures for using time as a public health control form. **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site
#8High Priority29-42-4

High Priority – Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. 2 way splitter added, missing one vacuum breaker.

Intermediate 1

#9Intermediate31A-11-4

Intermediate – Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. To go container lids in handwash sink left side back restaurant prep area. Operator cleared sink for use. **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site

Basic 6

#1Basic16-21-4

Basic – Accumulation of debris on top of warewashing machine.

#2Basic24-08-4

Basic – Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried – wet nesting in dishwashing area.

#3Basic36-73-4

Basic – Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Food debris and grease accumulated under cook line fryers and equipment.

#4Basic36-17-5

Basic – Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair under fryers on cook line. **Repeat Violation**

Repeat Violation
#5Basic08B-36-4

Basic – Food stored in a location that is exposed to dripping water from ceiling. Condensation dripping from ceiling on cook line.

#6Basic02D-03-4

Basic – Label on a food item prepared and packaged onsite for customer self-service does not include product identity/description, date product was packaged and name and address of the establishment that prepared and packaged the food. Cookies on front counter made and packaged in house lacking proper label.

Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on September 29, 2026 1:30 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
1 observation(s)
Category 8 · Food protection and cross-contamination
1 observation(s)
Category 16 · Dishwashing facilities, test kits and gauges
1 observation(s)
Category 24 · Storage/handling of clean equipment and utensils
1 observation(s)
Category 29 · Plumbing, mop sink, filters and backflow prevention
1 observation(s)
Category 31 · Handwash sinks, supplies and signage
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.