PDQ RESTAURANT, LEE COUNTY
17470 Ben Hill Griffin Parkway
Fort Myers, Florida, 33913
Lee County County
Overall Food Safety Rating
★★☆☆☆ (2.0/5)
Based on 4 health inspection reports
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Inspection on 8/16/2024
High Priority
2
Intermediate
1
Basic
6
Total
9
Disposition: Met Inspection Standards
Inspection Details:
- 16-21-4:Basic - Accumulation of debris on top of warewashing machine.
- 24-08-4:Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting in dishwashing area.
- 36-73-4:Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Food debris and grease accumulated under cook line fryers and equipment.
- 36-17-5:Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair under fryers on cook line. Repeat Violation
- 08B-36-4:Basic - Food stored in a location that is exposed to dripping water from ceiling. Condensation dripping from ceiling on cook line.
- 02D-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.
- 03A-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
- 29-42-4: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.
- 31A-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
Food safety inspection conducted on 8/16/2024 revealed 9 total violations (2 high priority, 1 intermediate, 6 basic).
Inspection on 12/18/2023
High Priority
0
Intermediate
1
Basic
1
Total
2
Disposition: Met Inspection Standards
Inspection Details:
- 36-17-5:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Floor tiles missing under fryer status in front kitchen. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-12-14: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2023-12-18: **Time Extended**
- 31A-07-4:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Handwash sink missing in warewashing or food preparation area. First drive thru window area, observed employee filling portion cups with sauce, nearest handwash sink in dishwashing area around corner, not conveniently located for proper handwashing. Discussed with operator necessity of training for proper handwashing for this area. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-12-14: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2023-12-18: **Time Extended**
Food safety inspection conducted on 12/18/2023 revealed 2 total violations (0 high priority, 1 intermediate, 1 basic).
Inspection on 12/14/2023
High Priority
1
Intermediate
3
Basic
1
Total
5
Disposition: Follow-up Inspection Required
Inspection Details:
- 36-17-5:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Floor tiles missing under fryer status in front kitchen. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-12-14: **Time Extended**
- 35A-02-6:High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. In dishwashing area/dry storage area, 16 observed. At/above mop sink area 5 observed. By drive thru pick up window 12 observed on walls/ceiling. Admin Complaint - From follow-up inspection 2023-12-14: Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. By drive thru pick up window 9 observed on walls/ceiling, at wall by office 3 observed, around mop sink 3 observed. Admin Complaint
- 31A-07-4:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Handwash sink missing in warewashing or food preparation area. First drive thru window area, observed employee filling portion cups with sauce, nearest handwash sink in dishwashing area around corner, not conveniently located for proper handwashing. Discussed with operator necessity of training for proper handwashing for this area. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-12-14: **Time Extended**
- 53B-01-5:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-12-14: Time extension given to allow operator time to provide training. **Time Extended**
- 11-26-1:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : 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. Provided operator employee reporting agreement, (HR 5030-309) manager health reporting responsibilities (HR 5030-101)and employee health reporting responsibilities (HR 5030-103], discussed with operator importance of employee heath. Discussed employee heath with operator, operator began filling outform at time of inspection. **Corrective Action Taken** Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-12-14: Time extension given to allow operator time to review and sign agreements. **Time Extended**
Food safety inspection conducted on 12/14/2023 revealed 5 total violations (1 high priority, 3 intermediate, 1 basic).
Inspection on 12/12/2023
High Priority
4
Intermediate
3
Basic
2
Total
9
Disposition: Follow-up Inspection Required
Inspection Details:
- 36-17-5:Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Floor tiles missing under fryer status in front kitchen. Warning
- 25-05-4:Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. Coffee filters stored uncovered by ice machine. Warning
- 35A-02-6:High Priority - Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. In dishwashing area/dry storage area, 16 observed. At/above mop sink area 5 observed. By drive thru pick up window 12 observed on walls/ceiling. Admin Complaint
- 12A-09-4:High Priority - Single-use gloves not changed as needed after changing tasks or when damaged or soiled. At First drive thru window area, observed employee passing payment card through drive through window, begin filling portion cups with sauce, no glove change and no handwash. Discussed with operator necessity of training for proper handwashing for this area, discussed with employee proper handwashing and glove usage. Employee washed hands and changed gloves before returning to food prep. Warning
- 01B-02-5:High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Shake machine closer to front counter: vanilla shake mix containing dairy (53F - Cold Holding) stored overnight per operator. Warning
- 03A-02-5:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Shake machine closer to front counter: vanilla shake mix containing dairy (53F - Cold Holding) stored overnight per operator. Warning
- 31A-07-4:Intermediate - Handwash sink missing in warewashing or food preparation area. First drive thru window area, observed employee filling portion cups with sauce, nearest handwash sink in dishwashing area around corner, not conveniently located for proper handwashing. Discussed with operator necessity of training for proper handwashing for this area. Warning
- 53B-01-5:Intermediate - No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Warning
- 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. Provided operator employee reporting agreement, (HR 5030-309) manager health reporting responsibilities (HR 5030-101)and employee health reporting responsibilities (HR 5030-103], discussed with operator importance of employee heath. Discussed employee heath with operator, operator began filling outform at time of inspection. **Corrective Action Taken** Warning
Food safety inspection conducted on 12/12/2023 revealed 9 total violations (4 high priority, 3 intermediate, 2 basic).