Palm Beach Pizza
Last inspected: Feb 25, 2025
67
Score
Across the available record, Palm Beach Pizza has seven inspections on file, the first dated 2022. The most recent report on file is from Feb 25, 2025. The medium risk tier sits in the middle: not spotless, but not alarming either.
Violation counts have held steady across recent visits, averaging around four violations each.
The most common issue across all inspections has been “missing drain plug at dumpster”, showing up two times.
The city-wide average sits at 80, which Palm Beach Pizza's 67 doesn't quite reach. Nothing in the record is alarming, but there's room to improve.
7
Inspections
1
Critical latest
2
Major latest
1
Minor latest
Inspection History
Feb 25, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 1 minor violation.
View 4 violations
Supervisor/Person in Charge Present
FL-01
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
Wiping Cloths Properly Used and Stored
FL-41
67
Aug 28, 2024
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Intermediate - Commercially processed ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food opened and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. Observed commercially processed mozzarella opened yesterday per Operator with no date mark in standup reach in cooler across from walk in cooler. Operator date marked during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
02C-03-5
Basic - Missing drain plug at dumpster.
33-11-4
Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Observed old labels on clean squeeze bottles in prep kitchen.
16-46-4
Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Observed standing water in bottom of reach in cooler by front counter closest to ice machine.
29-49-6
78
Dec 7, 2023
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 2 minor violations.
View 4 violations
High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Observed paint thinner and Windex stored next to and above single use gloves and wax paper for single us in hall closet outside woman's restroom. Operator moved chemicals to a designated chemical storage shelf during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
41-10-4
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw shell eggs stored over ready to eat bread rolls and mozzarella cheese in walk-in cooler. Operator moved eggs to lowest shelf. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-05-6
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed plastic soufflé cup in bulk brown sugar container in prep kitchen. Operator removed cup from sugar during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
14-01-5
Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Observed plastic containers wet nesting on shelf by three compartment sink.
24-08-4
67
Jul 27, 2023
Routine - Food
3 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 6 violations
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. Provided Operator with Clean up Form DBPR HR 5030-104 via email.
11-27-4
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed commercial can opener blade with buildup of food debris in prep kitchen across from tilt skillet.
22-02-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed utensils in hand washing sink next to three compartment sink. Operator removed during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
31A-09-4
Basic - Missing drain plug at dumpster.
33-11-4
Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Observed old labels on clean plastic containers over three compartment sink.
16-46-4
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed working container of brown sugar unlabeled on cutting board next to steam table.
02D-01-5
64
Mar 24, 2023
Complaint Full
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed broken gaskets on walk-in cooler door. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-03-24: **Time Extended**
14-11-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Observed water leaking from pipe under mop sink onto ground. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-03-24: **Time Extended**
29-11-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Observed plastic containers wet nesting on stainless steel shelf next to three compartment sink. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-03-24: **Time Extended**
24-08-4
86
Feb 16, 2023
Food-Licensing Inspection
2 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 5 violations
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. Provided Operator with Clean up Form DBPR HR 5030-104 via email. **Corrective Action Taken**
11-27-4
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 with Employee Reporting Agreement DBPR Form HR 5030-103 via email. **Corrective Action Taken**
11-26-1
Basic - Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors. Observed bathroom doors not self closing.
32-04-4
Basic - No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted. Provided form DBPR HR 5030-105 via email. **Corrective Action Taken**
51-13-4
Basic - No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. Observed no ambient thermometers in reach in coolers or reach in freezers.
05-09-4
70
Jul 25, 2022
Complaint Full
1 major violation. 5 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed hand washing sink blocked with utensils next to three compartment sink. Operator removed items from sink during inspection. **Repeat Violation**
31A-09-4
Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Observed wet mop stored in mop bucket in a manner not allowing mop to dry.
42-01-4
Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed employee with no hair restraint preparing food in kitchen.
13-03-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed bag of onions stored on floor of walk-in cooler. Operator moved to shelf. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
08B-38-4
Basic - Screen in door torn/in poor repair. Observed tear in screen of back door. **Repeat Violation**
36-60-5
Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed wet washcloth on stainless steel table next to three compartment sink not in sanitizer solution.
21-12-4
70
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Palm Beach Pizza last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Palm Beach Pizza on file is from Feb 25, 2025. The public record contains seven inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Palm Beach Pizza?
Across the inspection record, “missing drain plug at dumpster” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Palm Beach Pizza.
How does Palm Beach Pizza compare to other restaurants in Fort Myers?
Palm Beach Pizza most recently scored 67 out of 100, which is lower than the Fort Myers average of 80.
Has Palm Beach Pizza's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Palm Beach Pizza have averaged around four violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a medium risk rating mean?
A medium risk rating at Palm Beach Pizza means the most recent inspection turned up a handful of issues that the health department wrote up but did not classify as critical.
How often is Palm Beach Pizza inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Palm Beach Pizza is inspected around three times per year on average.
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