DOWNTOWN HOUSE OF PIZZA
1520 Hendry Street
Fort Myers, Florida, 33901
River District
Lee County County
Overall Food Safety Rating
★★½☆☆ (2.9/5)
Based on 4 health inspection reports
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Inspection on 2/6/2025
High Priority
4
Intermediate
2
Basic
3
Total
9
Disposition: Met Inspection Standards
Inspection Details:
- 13-04-4:Basic - Four employee with no beard guard/restraint while engaging in food preparation throughout food prep and kitchen area.
- 51-13-4:Basic - No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted. Provided operator chocking sign. Corrected On-Site
- 02D-01-5:Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Sugar container not labeled at prep area.
- 03D-02-5:High Priority - Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 6 hours. In reach-in coolers near by pizza prep and near by cashier; cooked ground beef (51F - Cooling) Per operator and date marked on it; ground beef cooked and prep 4 days before the inspection.
- 01B-36-5:High Priority - Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 70 degrees Fahrenheit within two hours and from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within six hours. See stop sale. In reach-in coolers near by pizza prep and near by cashier; cooked ground beef (51F - Cooling) Per operator and date marked on it; ground beef cooked and prep 4 days before the inspection.
- 12A-07-5:High Priority - Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food. Employee helped cashier for transaction and put on gloves without handwashing for food preparation. Discussed with employee about proper food preparation and handwashing procedures and employee washed her hand. Corrected On-Site
- 03B-01-6:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. On steam table near by cashier; cooked chicken (115F- hot holding) Per operator items placed on steam table 2 hours before inspection. Operator removed chicken for heating. **Corrective Action Taken**
- 22-02-4:Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Can opener soiled with food debris.
- 31A-09-4:Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Handwashing sink blocked with garbage bin.
Food safety inspection conducted on 2/6/2025 revealed 9 total violations (4 high priority, 2 intermediate, 3 basic).
Inspection on 8/26/2024
High Priority
0
Intermediate
0
Basic
1
Total
1
Disposition: Met Inspection Standards
Inspection Details:
- 23-24-4:Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Observed exterior of spice containers by bulk flour and sugar bins as coated in flour.
Food safety inspection conducted on 8/26/2024 revealed 1 total violations (0 high priority, 0 intermediate, 1 basic).
Inspection on 3/20/2024
High Priority
1
Intermediate
2
Basic
1
Total
4
Disposition: Met Inspection Standards
Inspection Details:
- 08B-38-4:Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed salt container on the floor at prep area. Operator removed the item off the floor. Corrected On-Site
- 12A-28-4:High Priority - Employee touched soiled apron/clothes and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Observed employee at pizza station wiping hand with gloves on apron. Educated the employee and operator.
- 22-02-4:Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed can opener blade at prep area cart. Operator placed in ware washing area to clean and sanitize. **Corrective Action Taken**
- 11-26-1: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. Observed none of the documents signed by the permit holder. Operator signed the documents during inspection. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation
Food safety inspection conducted on 3/20/2024 revealed 4 total violations (1 high priority, 2 intermediate, 1 basic).
Inspection on 10/25/2023
High Priority
0
Intermediate
2
Basic
2
Total
4
Disposition: Met Inspection Standards
Inspection Details:
- 14-11-5:Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed reach-in cooler gasket torn across from pizza pan rack.
- 25-06-4:Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Observed plastic plates on front counter not inverted. The operator inverted plastic plates. Corrected On-Site
- 11-27-4:Intermediate - Establishment has no written procedures for employees to follow in response to a vomiting or diarrheal event where the vomit or diarrhea is discharged onto surfaces in the establishment. Emailed GM DBPR Form HR 5030-104. **Corrective Action Taken**
- 11-26-1: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. Emailed manager DBPR Form HR 5030-103. The GM will assure all personnel will read, sign and maintain in files. **Corrective Action Taken**
Food safety inspection conducted on 10/25/2023 revealed 4 total violations (0 high priority, 2 intermediate, 2 basic).