Uncle Rico's Pizza

2960 Cleveland Ave, Fort Myers, FL 33901
Pizza
Last inspected: Dec 11, 2025
74
Score
Medium Risk

Uncle Rico's Pizza appears in inspection records eight times, starting in 2022. The most recent report on file is from Dec 11, 2025. A medium risk rating points to a few notable findings at the last inspection, though nothing severe.

Violation counts have held steady across recent visits, averaging around two violations each.

When inspectors have written things up, “employee with no hair restraint while engaging” has been the most frequent reason, cited three times.

Compared to other Fort Myers restaurants (averaging 80), there's room to close the gap. Taken together, the history looks like that of a busy facility working through the usual inspection cycle.

8
Inspections
2
Critical latest
0
Major latest
0
Minor latest
Inspection History
Dec 11, 2025
Complaint Full
2 critical violations.
View 2 violations
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
74
Aug 8, 2025
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 3 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Food Received at Proper Temperature
FL-12
Food in Good Condition, Safe, and Unadulterated
FL-13
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Proper Sanitizer Contact Time and Concentration
FL-33
52
Jan 23, 2025
Routine - Food
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed container used as a scoop in bulk Parmesan container. Operator removed container from bulk cheese. **Corrected On-Site**
14-01-5
95
Aug 6, 2024
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
View 3 violations
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 no food handler training for 1 employee.
53B-13-5
Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed 1 employee engaged in food preparation without hair restraint.
13-03-4
Basic - Hood filter missing from automatic fire suppression/exhaust system. Observed missing hood filters above pizza oven.
14-42-4
82
Oct 6, 2023
Complaint Full
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed 2 employees with no hair restraints. **Repeat Violation**
13-03-4
Basic - In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. Observed knives stored in between tables at pizza cutting station.
10-17-4
90
Sep 20, 2023
Routine - Food
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed 1 employee not wearing hair restraint.
13-03-4
Basic - Hood filter missing from automatic fire suppression/exhaust system. Observed hood filters as miss8ng.
14-42-4
90
May 19, 2023
Routine - Food
2 major violations. 1 minor violation.
View 3 violations
Food in Good Condition, Safe, and Unadulterated
FL-13
Food Obtained from Approved Sources
FL-11
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
74
Oct 25, 2022
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Uncle Rico's Pizza last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Uncle Rico's Pizza on file is from Dec 11, 2025. The public record contains eight inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Uncle Rico's Pizza?

Across the inspection record, “employee with no hair restraint while engaging” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Uncle Rico's Pizza.

How does Uncle Rico's Pizza compare to other restaurants in Fort Myers?

Uncle Rico's Pizza most recently scored 74 out of 100, which is lower than the Fort Myers average of 80.

Has Uncle Rico's Pizza's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Uncle Rico's Pizza have averaged around two violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a medium risk rating mean?

A medium risk rating at Uncle Rico's 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 Uncle Rico's Pizza inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Uncle Rico's Pizza is inspected around three times per year on average.