FRIENDLY'S BROOKLYN STYLE PIZZA
Based on 9 health inspections, FRIENDLY'S BROOKLYN STYLE PIZZA in KISSIMMEE has earned a 2.3/5 food safety rating. Recent inspections show improving food safety practices.
402 West Vine Street
Kissimmee, Florida, 34741
Osceola County County
Overall Food Safety Rating
★★☆☆☆ (2.3/5)
Based on 9 health inspection reports
All Inspection Reports
Inspection Date: 7/16/2025
Inspection #: Visit ID: 13461968
- 36-37-5:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-07-16: **Time Extended**
- 36-34-5:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. At front counter at restaurant entrance. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-07-16: **Time Extended**
- 13-03-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. No hair restraints for any employee. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-07-16: **Time Extended**
- 14-11-5:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Gaskets on reach in freezer and make-table cooler at front counter. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-07-16: **Time Extended**
- 38-01-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Light shield damaged/in disrepair. Light shield broken over dry storage. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-07-16: **Time Extended**
- 36-27-5:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Wall soiled with food debris next to stand mixer. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-07-16: **Time Extended**
- 29-11-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Leaking pipe at handwashing sink next to triple sink. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-07-16: **Time Extended**
- 50-17-3:High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Admin Complaint - From follow-up inspection 2025-07-16: **Time Extended**
- 53A-07-6:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No certified food manager for establishment. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-07-16: **Time Extended**
Inspection Date: 7/15/2025
Inspection #: Visit ID: 10953482
- 36-37-5:Basic - Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. Warning
- 36-34-5:Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. At front counter at restaurant entrance. Warning
- 12B-07-4:Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Bottles of water and sodas throughout kitchen. Warning
- 40-06-5:Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Deodorant, cigarettes, pain relievers stored on shelf with pasta and single serve items. Corrected On-Site Warning
- 13-03-4:Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. No hair restraints for any employee. Warning
- 14-11-5:Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Gaskets on reach in freezer and make-table cooler at front counter. Warning
- 14-72-4:Basic - Exhaust system operated with filters removed. No means to capture grease and/or condensation to prevent dripping. Over stovetop. Corrected On-Site Warning
- 14-42-4:Basic - Hood filter missing from automatic fire suppression/exhaust system. Over flat top grill. Corrected On-Site Warning
- 21-04-4:Basic - In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board. Warning
- 22-08-4:Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Interior of microwave. Corrected On-Site Warning
- 38-01-4:Basic - Light shield damaged/in disrepair. Light shield broken over dry storage. Warning
- 12B-13-4:Basic - Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. Make-table cooler on cooks line. Warning
- 36-27-5:Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Wall soiled with food debris next to stand mixer. Warning
- 29-11-4:Basic - Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Leaking pipe at handwashing sink next to triple sink. Warning
- 42-01-4:Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. At front counter. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation Warning
- 21-12-4:Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Soiled wiping cloths on prep tables throughout kitchen. Corrected On-Site Warning
- 50-17-3:High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Admin Complaint
- 01B-02-5:High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Meatballs, Sliced Cheese, Sliced Tomatoes and Gyro all temping between 45-48. Per operator items were prepped and held in the walk-in cooler overnight and moved to the make-table before opening. Warning
- 03A-02-5:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Meatballs, Sliced Cheese, Sliced Tomatoes and Gyro all temping between 45-48. Per operator items were prepped and held in the walk-in cooler overnight and moved to the make-table before opening. Warning
- 31A-09-4:Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Handwashing sink next to triple sink blocked with aprons and towels. Corrected On-Site Warning
- 53A-07-6:Intermediate - No certified food manager for establishment. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ Warning
- 31B-02-4:Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Both handwashing sinks. Corrected On-Site 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. One employee hired for a week not informed of reporting responsibility. Emailed form. Corrected On-Site Warning
- 31B-03-4:Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Both handwashing sinks. Corrected On-Site Warning
Inspection Date: 9/19/2024
Inspection #: Visit ID: 8891643
- 36-03-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Cove molding at floor/wall juncture broken/missing. Under fire extinguisher near drive through window. - From follow-up inspection 2024-09-19: Cove molding under drive thru window needs fixing. **Time Extended**
- 42-01-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. - From follow-up inspection 2024-09-19: Wet mop not hung to drive. **Time Extended**
Inspection Date: 9/17/2024
Inspection #: Visit ID: 8886262
- 36-03-4:Basic - Cove molding at floor/wall juncture broken/missing. Under fire extinguisher near drive through window.
- 24-08-4:Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting.
- 36-73-4:Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris-floor need deep cleaning especially grout.
- 42-01-4:Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry.
- 21-12-4:Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Several cloths sitting on counters and table tops. Repeat Violation
- 08B-02-4:High Priority - Displayed food not properly protected from contamination. Cut pizzas stored on table tops at cookline. Advised to cover to avoid possible contamination from open window and holding pizza on table, with sheet pan under it.
- 41-10-4:High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Blue cleaning spray stored with take out /single service.
- 31B-03-4:Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Pizza make table. Corrected On-Site
- 14-14-4:Intermediate - Nonfood-grade basting brush used in food. Paint brush in oil mixture.
Inspection Date: 8/12/2024
Inspection #: Visit ID: 8769118
- 12B-07-4:Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. And drinks stored in ice cream cooler
- 21-12-4:Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Corrected On-Site
- 22-45-4:High Priority - Food-contact surfaces not sanitized after cleaning, before use. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. Shelves over prep cooler and dry storage shelves heavily soiled.
- 03A-02-5:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. PIZZA BOX: ; cheese (53F - Cold Holding); ham (54F - Cold Holding); meatballs (54F - Cold Holding) advised rapid chill.
- 03C-89-4:Intermediate - Establishment conducts non-continuous cooking of raw animal foods without written procedures approved by the division. Facility partially cooking chicken wings not temped at 165 or hotter. Wings then cooked to 165 or hotter for service. Sent non continuous cooking instruction form to Operator.
- 53A-05-6:Intermediate - No currently certified food service manager on duty with four or more employees engaged in food preparation/handling. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/. CFM not on site with 4 people working.
- 53B-13-5:Intermediate - Proof of required state approved employee training not available for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. No proof for ERICKA.
Inspection Date: 1/17/2024
Inspection #: Visit ID: 8592072
- 36-11-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Floors not maintained smooth and durable. Walk in cooler floor with missing tiles. - From follow-up inspection 2024-01-17: Not complied at call back. Advised to work on it for next inspection. **Time Extended**
- 38-01-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Light shield damaged/in disrepair. 3 bin sink area. - From follow-up inspection 2024-01-17: Operator states light panel not available at box store. Advised to continue to work on compliance. **Time Extended**
Inspection Date: 1/16/2024
Inspection #: Visit ID: 8455632
- 23-24-4:Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Hood and hood filters as well as surrounding area heavily soiled.
- 12B-02-4:Basic - Employee eating in a food preparation or other restricted area. Drive thru area.
- 14-11-5:Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Can opener handle wrapped with tape.
- 36-11-4:Basic - Floors not maintained smooth and durable. Walk in cooler floor with missing tiles.
- 10-08-5:Basic - Ice scoop handle in contact with ice. Corrected On-Site
- 21-04-4:Basic - In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board.
- 10-02-4:Basic - Italian ice scoop left on shelf, unprotected.
- 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. Various grab n go deserts in display cooler. Repeat Violation
- 38-01-4:Basic - Light shield damaged/in disrepair. 3 bin sink area.
- 03A-02-5:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Chicken wings 52f, baked chicken 48-50f, sliced gyro meat, 49f, lettuce 49f, sliced/diced tomatoes 46f, tatziki sauce 49-50f. Advised rapid chill. Warning
- 03F-02-5:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food identified in the written procedure as a food held using time as a public health control has no time marking and the time removed from temperature control cannot be determined. See stop sale. Per operator, pizza just pulled out of oven when inspector walked in.
- 16-37-1:Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Employee states they ran out.
- 31B-02-4:Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Corrected On-Site
Inspection Date: 9/26/2023
Inspection #: Visit ID: 8455034
- N/A:No Violations Were Observed
Inspection Date: 7/26/2023
Inspection #: Visit ID: 8370672
- 08B-49-4:Basic - Employee personal food not properly identified and segregated from food to be served to the public. Lunch/dinner in cooler at front counter.
- 36-73-4:Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Floor throughout kitchen.
- 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. Must include Name of facility where packaged, date packaged, address and brief description for example: dessert.
- 08B-02-4:High Priority - Displayed food not properly protected from contamination. Cooked pizzas, used for slices placed in splash zone of pizza make handwash sink.
- 03A-02-5:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. CHEESE 48f. Advised rapid cool to 41f. Manager moved product and replaced with 40f cheese. 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.
- 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.
- 53B-05-5:Intermediate - Required employee training expired for all employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.