Friend's Pizza
Last inspected: Apr 22, 2026
47
Score
The health department has logged 10 inspections at Friend's Pizza, the earliest from 2022. The most recent report on file is from Apr 22, 2026. A high risk tier suggests the facility had a rough recent inspection, with multiple violations on record.
The trend has not been favorable: recent inspections average around seven violations each, up from closer to five violations before.
“Equipment in poor repair” comes up most often, recorded five times in the inspection record.
By comparison, the average Fort Myers facility scores 80, putting Friend's Pizza on the weaker side. Diners may want to weigh the inspection history when deciding to visit.
10
Inspections
2
Critical latest
2
Major latest
5
Minor latest
Inspection History
Apr 22, 2026
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 2 major violations. 5 minor violations.
View 9 violations
High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. **Admin Complaint**
50-17-3
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Raw beef removed from the commercial packaging stored over cooked sausage in the stand up reach in freezer next to the front counter. Owner placed the beef below the sausage. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-02-6
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Mixer head soiled.
22-02-4
Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. No chlorine test kits for the wiping towels and no quaternary test kit for the three compartment sink.
16-37-1
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Ceiling tiles soiled in the three component sink area. **Repeat Violation**
36-34-5
Basic - Hole in or other damage to wall. 2x1 foot hole in the base of the wall next to the ice machine. 2x1 foot hole in the base of the wall behind the stand up reach in freezer in the kitchen.
36-24-5
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Fans connect to the wall in the kitchen soiled.
23-03-4
Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Standing water in the bottom of the reach in cooler on the pizza make line. **Repeat Violation**
29-49-6
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Gaskets on several reach in coolers in the kitchen torn.
14-11-5
47
Jul 18, 2025
Complaint Full
5 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-07-18: **Time Extended**
36-34-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Cold holding equipment not maintained in good repair. Do not store time/temperature control for safety food in this unit until the unit is repaired. Observed reach-in cooler across from pizza maker ambient temperature 49F. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-07-18: Observed reach-in cooler not in service still waiting for service. **Time Extended**
14-74-7
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed several reach-in cooler gasket torn. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-07-18: **Time Extended**
14-11-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-07-18: **Time Extended**
36-17-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Hood filter missing from automatic fire suppression/exhaust system. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-07-18: **Time Extended**
14-42-4
78
Jul 16, 2025
Complaint Full
2 critical violations. 6 minor violations.
View 8 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed corn (48F - Cold Holding); cut tomatoes (50F - Cold Holding) in reach-in cooler across from pizza maker. Observed raw chicken (49F - Cold Holding); raw steak (50F - Cold Holding); ham (49F - Cold Holding). The owner moved raw chicken, raw steak and ham to stand up reach-in cooler in kitchen. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
03A-02-5
High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Observed corn (48F - Cold Holding); cut tomatoes (50F - Cold Holding) in reach-in cooler across from pizza maker. **Warning**
01B-02-5
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. **Warning**
36-34-5
Basic - Cold holding equipment not maintained in good repair. Do not store time/temperature control for safety food in this unit until the unit is repaired. Observed reach-in cooler across from pizza maker ambient temperature 49F. **Warning**
14-74-7
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed several reach-in cooler gasket torn. **Warning**
14-11-5
Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. **Warning**
36-17-5
Basic - Hood filter missing from automatic fire suppression/exhaust system. **Warning**
14-42-4
Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler across from pizza maker. **Warning**
29-49-6
55
Feb 28, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 7 minor violations.
View 9 violations
Supervisor/Person in Charge Present
FL-01
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Food in Good Condition, Safe, and Unadulterated
FL-13
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
Hot and Cold Water Available; Adequate Pressure
FL-25
Proper Sanitizer Contact Time and Concentration
FL-33
Wiping Cloths Properly Used and Stored
FL-41
Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Designed and Constructed
FL-50
39
Jul 18, 2024
Routine - Food
2 minor violations.
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Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
86
Jul 17, 2024
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 3 minor violations.
View 5 violations
High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Observed in reach in cooler: sliced cheese (53F - Cold Holding); sliced ham (54F - Cold Holding); cooked pasta (55F - Cold Holding) **Warning**
01B-02-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed in roll top reach in cooler across from pizza oven near steam table: sliced cheese (53F - Cold Holding); sliced ham (54F - Cold Holding); cooked pasta (55F - Cold Holding). Ambient air 52F. **Warning**
03A-02-5
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Observed multiple damaged ceiling tiles in kitchen. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
36-32-5
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed torn gaskets on reach in cooler for chicken wings. **Warning**
14-11-5
Basic - Hood filter missing from automatic fire suppression/exhaust system. Observed hood filters as missing over pizza oven and grill area. **Warning**
14-42-4
64
Feb 7, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 3 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 8 violations
High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. **Admin Complaint**
50-17-3
Intermediate - No written procedures available for use of time as a public health control to hold time/temperature control for safety food. Emailed owner Time As Public Health Control Paperwork for pizza slices. The owner printed and filled out during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
03F-10-5
Intermediate - Required employee training expired for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.
53B-14-5
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 manager printed out during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
11-26-1
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. **Repeat Violation**
36-32-5
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed reach-in cooler across from cook line gasket torn.
14-11-5
Basic - Hood filter missing from automatic fire suppression/exhaust system.
14-42-4
Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust by fans in kitchen area.
36-27-5
52
Jul 6, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 3 minor violations.
View 4 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed in sandwich reach in cooler : sliced tomatoes (51F - Cold Holding); cooked peppers (53F - Cold Holding); ambient air (47F - Cold Holding). Operator moved some items to a functioning reach in cooler and placed other items on ice. **Corrective Action Taken**
03A-02-5
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Observed damage to multiple ceiling tiles in kitchen.
36-32-5
Basic - Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. Observed 3 open drinks stored in reach in freezers above food served to customers. Operator moved items for proper storage. **Corrected On-Site**
12B-13-4
Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Observed case of raw fish and raw beef thawing on counter. Operator moved items to sink and began running cold water. **Corrective Action Taken**
06-01-5
74
Jan 17, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
View 4 violations
No Bare Hand Contact with Ready-to-Eat Food
FL-09
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
Wiping Cloths Properly Used and Stored
FL-41
70
Jul 14, 2022
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 3 minor violations.
View 4 violations
High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Observed license as expired as of 12-01-2021.
50-17-2
Basic - Hood filter missing from automatic fire suppression/exhaust system. Observed missing hood filter. **Repeat Violation**
14-42-4
Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Observed standing water in bottom of 2 reach in coolers on cook line.
29-49-6
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed container used as scoop in pepper. Operator moved item for proper storage. **Corrected On-Site**
14-01-5
74
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Friend's Pizza last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Friend's Pizza on file is from Apr 22, 2026. The public record contains 10 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Friend's Pizza?
Across the inspection record, “equipment in poor repair” has been cited five times, more than any other issue at Friend's Pizza.
How does Friend's Pizza compare to other restaurants in Fort Myers?
Friend's Pizza most recently scored 47 out of 100, which is lower than the Fort Myers average of 80.
Has Friend's Pizza's inspection record improved over time?
No. Recent inspections at Friend's Pizza have averaged around seven violations per visit, up from roughly five earlier in the record.
What does a high risk rating mean?
A high risk rating at Friend's 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 Friend's Pizza inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Friend's Pizza is inspected around three times per year on average.
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