Downtown House of Pizza

1520 Hendry St, Fort Myers, FL 33901

Pizza

Last inspected: Jan 26, 2026

Score

Low Risk

Downtown House of Pizza appears in inspection records seven times, starting in 2022. The most recent report on file is from Jan 26, 2026. Diners can read the low risk label as a sign that recent inspections have gone well.

Performance has remained roughly level over recent inspections, averaging near four violations each time.

When inspectors have written things up, “working containers of food removed” has been the most frequent reason, cited two times.

Downtown House of Pizza scores about where you'd expect for a Fort Myers restaurant. Taken together, the history is a positive one.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Jan 26, 2026

Routine - Food

1 critical violation. 1 minor violation.

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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. Observed hot pizzas coming out of oven to replenish display case. Operator put times accordingly when asked. No pizza out past 1 hour per Operator. **Corrected On-Site**

03F-02-5

Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed bulk flour unlabeled in plastic bin inside prep kitchen. **Repeat Violation**

02D-01-5

Feb 6, 2025

Routine - Food

4 critical violations. 2 major violations. 3 minor violations.

View 9 violations

High Priority - Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 6 hours. In reach-in coolers near by pizza prep and near by cashier; cooked ground beef (51F - Cooling) Per operator and date marked on it; ground beef cooked and prep 4 days before the inspection.

03D-02-5

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. On steam table near by cashier; cooked chicken (115F- hot holding) Per operator items placed on steam table 2 hours before inspection. Operator removed chicken for heating. **Corrective Action Taken**

03B-01-6

High Priority - Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food. Employee helped cashier for transaction and put on gloves without handwashing for food preparation. Discussed with employee about proper food preparation and handwashing procedures and employee washed her hand. **Corrected On-Site**

12A-07-5

High Priority - Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 70 degrees Fahrenheit within two hours and from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within six hours. See stop sale. In reach-in coolers near by pizza prep and near by cashier; cooked ground beef (51F - Cooling) Per operator and date marked on it; ground beef cooked and prep 4 days before the inspection.

01B-36-5

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Can opener soiled with food debris.

22-02-4

Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Handwashing sink blocked with garbage bin.

31A-09-4

Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Sugar container not labeled at prep area.

02D-01-5

Basic - No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted. Provided operator chocking sign. **Corrected On-Site**

51-13-4

Basic - Four employee with no beard guard/restraint while engaging in food preparation throughout food prep and kitchen area.

13-04-4

Aug 26, 2024

Routine - Food

1 minor violation.

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Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Observed exterior of spice containers by bulk flour and sugar bins as coated in flour.

23-24-4

Mar 20, 2024

Routine - Food

1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 1 minor violation.

View 4 violations

Hands Clean and Properly Washed

FL-08

Food Obtained from Approved Sources

FL-11

Food Received at Proper Temperature

FL-12

Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized

FL-22

Oct 25, 2023

Routine - Food

2 major violations. 2 minor violations.

View 4 violations

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 GM will assure all personnel will read, sign and maintain in files. **Corrective Action Taken**

11-26-1

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. Emailed GM DBPR Form HR 5030-104. **Corrective Action Taken**

11-27-4

Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed reach-in cooler gasket torn across from pizza pan rack.

14-11-5

Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Observed plastic plates on front counter not inverted. The operator inverted plastic plates. **Corrected On-Site**

25-06-4

Feb 7, 2023

Routine - Food

1 major violation.

View 1 violation

Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed unlabeled spray bottle near employee fridge. Operator labeled bottle. **Corrected On-Site**

41-17-4

Aug 31, 2022

Routine - Food

2 minor violations.

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Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed metal container used as scoop in bulk flour container. Operator moved item for proper storage. **Corrected On-Site**

14-01-5

Basic - Hole in or other damage to wall. Observed hole in wall near hand wash sink in prep room.

36-24-5

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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Downtown House of Pizza last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Downtown House of Pizza on file is from Jan 26, 2026. The public record contains seven inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Downtown House of Pizza?

Across the inspection record, “working containers of food removed” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Downtown House of Pizza.

How does Downtown House of Pizza compare to other restaurants in Fort Myers?

Downtown House of Pizza most recently scored 82 out of 100, which is about the same as the Fort Myers average of 80.

Has Downtown House of Pizza's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Downtown House of Pizza have averaged around four violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Downtown House of Pizza means inspectors found minimal or no significant issues at the most recent visit. Most facilities at this tier have a clean recent inspection report.

How often is Downtown House of Pizza inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Downtown House of Pizza is inspected around two times per year on average.

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