Fine Folk Pizza
Last inspected: Feb 27, 2026
39
Score
Public records show four inspections at Fine Folk Pizza stretching back to 2022. Fine Folk Pizza was last inspected on Feb 27, 2026. High risk indicates the latest inspection turned up problems worth knowing about.
Violation counts have ticked up lately, averaging around 10 violations per visit versus roughly six violations earlier in the record.
The most common issue across all inspections has been “time/temperature control for safety food cold held”, showing up three times.
That's lower than the typical Fort Myers restaurant, which scores around 80. Taken together, the history suggests a facility that has struggled with consistency.
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Inspections
3
Critical latest
3
Major latest
4
Minor latest
Inspection History
Feb 27, 2026
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 3 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 10 violations
High Priority - Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food.
12A-07-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed sauteed peppers 51F cold hold more than 4 hours. Stop Sale. Operator discarded peppers. **Corrective Action Taken**
03A-02-5
High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored by dough spinner. Operator removed chemical. **Corrected On-Site**
41-10-4
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris. Can opener. Operator cleaned can opener. **Corrected On-Site**
22-02-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed handwashing sink at pizza prep station blocked by pizza dough trays. Operator removed trays. **Corrected On-Site**
31A-09-4
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled at front service area. Operator labeled bottle. **Corrected On-Site**
41-17-4
Basic - No copy of latest inspection report available.
51-18-6
Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Pizza dough storage reach in cooler.
23-24-4
Basic - In-use utensil not stored on a clean portion of food preparation or cooking equipment. Pizza paddles stored on top of soiled pizza oven. Educated operator on proper storage of pizza paddles. Operator placed on a sheet pan for proper storage. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
10-02-4
Basic - Employee drinking from an unenclosed beverage container in a food preparation/clean dishware area and the container does not have a dispensing mechanism to prevent hand contact with lip contact area of drink container.
12B-12-5
39
Oct 3, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 4 minor violations.
View 6 violations
High Priority - Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Black plastic garbage bags used for food storage in Reach-in freezer to right storage room.
14-31-5
Intermediate - Food being cooled by nonapproved method as evidenced by inadequate rate of cooling during time of inspection. Observed in main pizza reach-in cooler housemade tomato sauce ambient cooling for 3 hours 20 minutes large, dense, plastic container. Spoke with operator regarding proper cooling techniques, operators broke into multiple containers and added ice for rapid cooling. **Corrective Action Taken**
03D-15-4
Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. In back mixing room, single service to go tins not inverted. Operator began inverting tins. **Corrective Action Taken**
25-06-4
Basic - Clean dish shelves in dish room have accumulation of soil residues.
22-16-4
Basic - In-use utensil not stored on a clean portion of food preparation or cooking equipment. Pizza paddles stored on top of soiled pizza oven. Operator placed on a sheet pan for proper storage.
10-02-4
Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. Pizza boxes stored on floor of side dry storage room.
25-05-4
64
Sep 27, 2023
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 3 major violations. 1 minor violation.
View 6 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Salad bar reach-in cooler: ; fresh mozzarella (47F - Cold Holding); blue cheese (48F - Cold Holding); cooked onion (47F - Cold Holding) per operator for 1 hour. Discussed with operator stocking coolers and monitoring food temperatures between shift changes. Repeat 11/9/2022. **Repeat Violation**
03A-02-5
High Priority - Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale. In dry store near restroom, 1 can tomatoes, 2 cans peppers heavily dented at seam.
01B-01-4
Intermediate - No written procedures available for use of time as a public health control to hold time/temperature control for safety food. Provided operator with tphc form and explained its use along with time markings already in place. Repeat 11/9/2022. **Repeat Violation**
03F-10-5
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Can opener blade in back prep area soiled with accumulated food debris.
22-02-4
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**
11-26-1
Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Pizza cutter on main cook line in standing water 95F. Operator sent container and utensil to dishwashing area for proper sanitation. **Corrective Action Taken**
10-07-4
52
Nov 9, 2022
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 major violations.
View 3 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed ham cold holding at 50F one hour per operator in reach in cooler in kitchen line.
03A-02-5
Intermediate - No written procedures available for use of time as a public health control to hold time/temperature control for safety food. Observed no written plans for pizza on time health control. Educated operator on time as a public health control and emailed forms.
03F-10-5
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.. Observed 2 out 3 certified food handlers.
53B-13-5
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Fine Folk Pizza last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Fine Folk Pizza on file is from Feb 27, 2026. The public record contains four inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Fine Folk Pizza?
Across the inspection record, “time/temperature control for safety food cold held” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Fine Folk Pizza.
How does Fine Folk Pizza compare to other restaurants in Fort Myers?
Fine Folk Pizza most recently scored 39 out of 100, which is lower than the Fort Myers average of 80.
Has Fine Folk Pizza's inspection record improved over time?
No. Recent inspections at Fine Folk Pizza have averaged around 10 violations per visit, up from roughly six earlier in the record.
What does a high risk rating mean?
A high risk rating at Fine Folk Pizza means the most recent inspection flagged either critical violations or a substantial number of smaller ones. Diners may want to read the violation details before deciding to visit.
How often is Fine Folk Pizza inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Fine Folk Pizza is inspected roughly once per year on average.
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