Grimaldi's Pizzeria
13499 Cleveland Ave S Unit 201, Fort Myers, FL 33907 · Permanent Food Service · License 4606377
What drove the grade
Employee wearing watch other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food at prep area.
How the score was calculated
- Starting score100
- Violations at the Oct 5 complaint inspection4 basic-4
- Safety score96
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Inspection history
3 inspections · 4 visitsLatest inspection
Complaint inspection
- First visitOct 5, 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.
4 violations found:
Official report, on the Florida DBPR websiteWhat the inspector cited
Basic4
Code 10, In-use utensils properly stored: In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135°F.
Utensil stored in standing water 74°F near pizza oven. Operator discarded water.
Fixed on the spot
Code 13, Clean clothes, hair restraints, jewelry: Employee wearing watch other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food at prep area.
Code 14, Food-contact surfaces designed and maintained: Bowl with no handle used to dispense salt near prep area.
Operator removed the bowl.
Fixed on the spot
Code 25, Single-service items: Single-service food containers not stored inverted or protected from contamination.
Operator stored single service food containers inverted.
Fixed on the spot
Earlier inspections 2
C75Complaint inspection5 violations, 1 high priority · 1 follow-up visit Fixed at follow-up
- Follow-up visitSep 30, 2026 Fixed at follow-up
The inspector came back and found the problems fixed.
1 earlier violation still noted, but not enough to need another visit:
Official report, on the Florida DBPR websiteWhat was still cited
Intermediate1
Code 16, Dishwashing facilities and test kits: No measuring device available for measuring utensil surface temperature when using hot water as sanitizer in a dishmachine.
More time given
- First visitSep 29, 2026 Administrative complaint
Serious or repeated problems led the inspector to recommend formal action by the state, which can include fines.
5 violations found:
Official report, on the Florida DBPR websiteWhat the inspector cited
High priority1
Code 35, Insects, rodents, pests and animals: Live, small flying insects found;
3 on shelves near coffee machine 5 under handwashing sink near coffee machine 1 under triple sink 4 under handwashing sink at bar area.
Administrative complaint
Intermediate3
Code 16, Dishwashing facilities and test kits: No measuring device available for measuring utensil surface temperature when using hot water as sanitizer in a dishmachine.
Code 41, Chemicals and toxic substances: Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled near pizza oven.
Operator labeled the spray bottle.
Code 53, Manager certification and employee training: Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification and no other certified food service manager employed at this location.
Basic1
Code 25, Single-service items: Single-service drinking cups not stored inverted or protected from contamination.
Operator stored protected.
Fixed on the spot
A94Routine inspection6 violations No follow-up needed
- First visitJul 21, 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.
6 violations found:
Official report, on the Florida DBPR websiteWhat the inspector cited
Basic6
Code 10, In-use utensils properly stored: In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135°F.
Utensils stored in standing water at 72°F near pizza oven. Operator discarded water.
Fixed on the spot
Code 24, Clean equipment storage and air drying: Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner.
Ice bucket stored not inverted near prep area. Operator stored inverted.
Fixed on the spot
Code 25, Single-service items: Single-service drinking cups not stored inverted or protected from contamination at prep area.
Operator stored inverted.
Fixed on the spot
Code 29, Plumbing and backflow prevention: Water leaking from pipe in walk in cooler.
Code 33, Garbage and refuse: Dumpster lid broken.
Code 51, Other sanitary and safe operation: Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured near kitchen exit door.
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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.