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FRIEND'S PIZZA

FRIEND'S PIZZA located in FORT MYERS has undergone 7 health department inspections, achieving a 2.3/5 overall safety rating. Recent inspections show improving food safety practices.

3441 COLONIAL BLVD STE 10

Overall Food Safety Rating

★★☆☆☆ (2.3/5)
Based on 7 health inspection reports

All Inspection Reports

Inspection Date: 7/18/2025

Inspection #: Visit ID: 13463400

  • 36-34-5:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-07-18: **Time Extended**
  • 14-74-7:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Cold holding equipment not maintained in good repair. Do not store time/temperature control for safety food in this unit until the unit is repaired. Observed reach-in cooler across from pizza maker ambient temperature 49F. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-07-18: Observed reach-in cooler not in service still waiting for service. **Time Extended**
  • 14-11-5:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed several reach-in cooler gasket torn. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-07-18: **Time Extended**
  • 36-17-5:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-07-18: **Time Extended**
  • 14-42-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Hood filter missing from automatic fire suppression/exhaust system. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-07-18: **Time Extended**

Inspection Date: 7/16/2025

Inspection #: Visit ID: 13461963

  • 36-34-5:Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Warning
  • 14-74-7:Basic - Cold holding equipment not maintained in good repair. Do not store time/temperature control for safety food in this unit until the unit is repaired. Observed reach-in cooler across from pizza maker ambient temperature 49F. Warning
  • 14-11-5:Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed several reach-in cooler gasket torn. Warning
  • 36-17-5:Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Warning
  • 14-42-4:Basic - Hood filter missing from automatic fire suppression/exhaust system. Warning
  • 29-49-6:Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler across from pizza maker. Warning
  • 01B-02-5:High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Observed corn (48F - Cold Holding); cut tomatoes (50F - Cold Holding) in reach-in cooler across from pizza maker. Warning
  • 03A-02-5:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed corn (48F - Cold Holding); cut tomatoes (50F - Cold Holding) in reach-in cooler across from pizza maker. Observed raw chicken (49F - Cold Holding); raw steak (50F - Cold Holding); ham (49F - Cold Holding). The owner moved raw chicken, raw steak and ham to stand up reach-in cooler in kitchen. **Corrective Action Taken** Warning

Inspection Date: 2/28/2025

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8831744

  • 22-20-5:Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine.
  • 13-07-4:Basic - Employee wearing bracelet other than a plain ring on their arms while preparing food at prep area. Employee removed bracelet. Corrected On-Site
  • 33-20-4:Basic - Grease on the ground and pad around grease receptacle.
  • 33-29-4:Basic - Grease receptacle lid open and broken.
  • 22-08-4:Basic - Interior of pizza oven has accumulation of black food debris.
  • 23-03-4:Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Kitchen air fan soiled with dust.
  • 33-16-4:Basic - Open dumpster lid.
  • 25-06-4:Basic - Single-service food containers not stored inverted or protected from contamination at dry storage. Operator stored inverted. Corrected On-Site
  • 33-30-4:Basic - Unnecessary items stored in garbage enclosure. Supermarket cart stored next to dumpster.
  • 01B-01-4:High Priority - Dented olive cans present at dry storage . See stop sale.
  • 50-17-3:High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license on 12/01/2024. Operator renewed license at time of inspection. Corrected On-Site
  • 03F-10-5:Intermediate - No written procedures available for use of time as a public health control to hold time/temperature control for safety food. Operator has time marked on sliced pizza without written procedures. Provided operator time as public health control form. **Corrective Action Taken**
  • 41-17-4:Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled at triple sink. Operator labeled the bottle. Corrected On-Site

Inspection Date: 7/18/2024

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8831460

  • 36-32-5:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Observed multiple damaged ceiling tiles in kitchen. Repeat Violation Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-07-18: **Time Extended**
  • 14-11-5:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed torn gaskets on reach in cooler for chicken wings. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-07-18: **Time Extended**
  • 14-42-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Hood filter missing from automatic fire suppression/exhaust system. Observed hood filters as missing over pizza oven and grill area. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-07-18: **Time Extended**

Inspection Date: 7/17/2024

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8719589

  • 36-32-5:Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Observed multiple damaged ceiling tiles in kitchen. Repeat Violation Warning
  • 14-11-5:Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed torn gaskets on reach in cooler for chicken wings. Warning
  • 14-42-4:Basic - Hood filter missing from automatic fire suppression/exhaust system. Observed hood filters as missing over pizza oven and grill area. Warning
  • 01B-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
  • 03A-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

Inspection Date: 2/7/2024

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8439449

  • 36-32-5:Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Repeat Violation
  • 14-11-5:Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed reach-in cooler across from cook line gasket torn.
  • 14-42-4:Basic - Hood filter missing from automatic fire suppression/exhaust system.
  • 36-27-5:Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust by fans in kitchen area.
  • 50-17-3:High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Admin Complaint
  • 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 manager printed out during inspection. Corrected On-Site
  • 03F-10-5:Intermediate - No written procedures available for use of time as a public health control to hold time/temperature control for safety food. Emailed owner Time As Public Health Control Paperwork for pizza slices. The owner printed and filled out during inspection. Corrected On-Site
  • 53B-14-5:Intermediate - Required employee training expired for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.

Inspection Date: 7/6/2023

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8341419

  • 36-32-5:Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Observed damage to multiple ceiling tiles in kitchen.
  • 12B-13-4:Basic - Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. Observed 3 open drinks stored in reach in freezers above food served to customers. Operator moved items for proper storage. Corrected On-Site
  • 06-01-5:Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Observed case of raw fish and raw beef thawing on counter. Operator moved items to sink and began running cold water. **Corrective Action Taken**
  • 03A-02-5:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed in sandwich reach in cooler : sliced tomatoes (51F - Cold Holding); cooked peppers (53F - Cold Holding); ambient air (47F - Cold Holding). Operator moved some items to a functioning reach in cooler and placed other items on ice. **Corrective Action Taken**