Friend's Pizza
3441 Colonial Blvd Ste 10, Fort Myers, FL 33966 · Permanent Food Service · License 4606898
What drove the grade
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food.
How the score was calculated
- Starting score100
- Violations at the Sep 18 routine inspection2 high priority (fixed on the spot, 1 repeat), 6 basic (1 repeat)-15
- Safety score85
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Inspection history
1 inspection · 1 visitRoutine inspection
- First visitSep 18, 2026 No follow-up needed
Met the state's inspection standards; the inspector didn't need to come back. Any violations cited still count toward the grade.
8 violations found:
Official report, on the Florida DBPR websiteWhat the inspector cited
High priority2
Code 03, Food out of temperature: Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135°F.
Observed meatballs (117°F - Hot Holding); marinara (115°F - Hot Holding) in steam table. Chef placed on the grill to reheat.
Fixed on the spot
Code 08, Food protection and cross-contamination: Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food.
Observed raw beef over fries in reach in freezer, the operator relocated the items.
Fixed on the spotRepeat violation
Basic6
Code 08, Food protection and cross-contamination: Food stored on floor.
Observed single use plastic water bottles on floor in dry storage.
Code 35, Insects, rodents, pests and animals: Outer openings not protected during operation and vermin and/or environmental cross contamination present.
Observed rear door propped open during inspection.
Code 36, Floors, walls, ceilings and ventilation: Cove molding at floor/wall juncture broken/missing in dry storage near ice machine.
Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair in kitchen near front counter.
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance.
Observed ceiling tiles near 3 compartment sink are soiled.
Repeat violation
Code 51, Other sanitary and safe operation: No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted.
Provided a copy to the operator during inspection.
Fixed on the spot
Reading this report
Priority levels
- High priority The problems most likely to make someone sick directly.
- Intermediate Could lead to a high-priority problem if not fixed.
- Basic Best practices and general upkeep.
Terms in the inspectors’ reports
- Time/temperature control for safety food
- Food that has to be kept hot, at 135°F or above, or cold, at 41°F or below, to stay safe: meat, seafood, eggs, dairy, cooked rice and beans, cut melons and the like.
- Ready-to-eat food
- Food eaten without further cooking, such as salads, sandwiches, deli meats and cooked dishes.