Friend's Pizza in Fort Myers
Last inspected:
3441 Colonial Blvd Ste 10, Fort Myers, FL 33966Friend's Pizza in Fort Myers has accumulated 93 violations across 27 inspections since 2016, averaging 3.4 per visit. The facility has never been shut down for health violations. Food contact surfaces (11 violations), employee health reporting (10 violations), and proper ventilation (8 violations) are the most frequently cited issues. Recent inspections in 2024 and 2025 show elevated violation counts, with two warnings issued and two administrative complaints recommended over the past year.
Summary generated from Florida DBPR public inspection records.
Friend's Pizza in Fort Myers: Comparison to Lee County Averages
Friend's Pizza in Fort Myers: Full Inspection History — DBPR (28)
— 1 inspection8 violations · 5 high priority
— Routine - Food· 8 violations (5 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended
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— 3 inspections16 violations · 10 high priority
— Complaint Full· 2 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
— Complaint Full· 5 violations (3 high priority)· Warning Issued
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— Routine - Food· 9 violations (6 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 3 inspections12 violations · 7 high priority
— Routine - Food· 2 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (3 high priority)· Warning Issued
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— Routine - Food· 6 violations (3 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended
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— 2 inspections8 violations · 5 high priority
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Routine - Food· 4 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 1 inspection3 violations · 1 high priority
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (1 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended
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— 3 inspections7 violations · 3 high priority
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Routine - Food· 1 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Routine - Food· 2 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— 3 inspections4 violations · 3 high priority
— Routine - Food· 2 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— Routine - Food· 2 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— 3 inspections6 violations · 3 high priority
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (1 high priority)· Warning Issued
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— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (2 high priority)· Warning Issued
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— 4 inspections7 violations · 4 high priority
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— Routine - Food· 1 violations · Call Back - Extension given, pending
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— Routine - Food· 3 violations (2 high priority)· Warning Issued
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— 4 inspections7 violations · 4 high priority
— Food-Licensing Inspection· 1 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Complaint Full· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— Complaint Full· 2 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Admin. complaint recommended
— Complaint Full· 4 violations (3 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended
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Intermediate Violations
— 1 inspection4 violations · 4 high priority
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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Friend's Pizza in Fort Myers: Frequently Asked Questions
- When was Friend's Pizza in Fort Myers last inspected?
- Friend's Pizza in Fort Myers was last inspected by Florida DBPR on April 22, 2026. The result was: Administrative complaint recommended.
- What are the most common violations at Friend's Pizza in Fort Myers?
- The most frequently cited violations at Friend's Pizza in Fort Myers are: Food contact surfaces, Employee health reporting, Proper ventilation.
- How many health inspections has Friend's Pizza in Fort Myers had?
- Friend's Pizza in Fort Myers has had 28 inspections on record with Florida DBPR, averaging 3.6 violations per inspection, below the statewide average of 5.2.
- What did the most recent inspection of Friend's Pizza in Fort Myers find?
- Friend's Pizza in Fort Myers was most recently inspected on April 22, 2026 with 9 violation(s), including 2 high-priority violation(s). Disposition: Administrative complaint recommended.
- Has Friend's Pizza in Fort Myers ever been shut down?
- No, Friend's Pizza in Fort Myers has no emergency closures on record with Florida DBPR.
- What does Florida violation V08 (Proper hand/arm washing) mean?
- Violation 08 (Proper hand/arm washing) is classified as a high priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/08.
- What does Florida violation V14 (Food contact surfaces) mean?
- Violation 14 (Food contact surfaces) is classified as a high priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/14.
- What does Florida violation V16 (Proper cooking temps) mean?
- Violation 16 (Proper cooking temps) is classified as a high priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/16.
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Data Source: This report is based on official public inspection records from the Florida Department of Business and Professional Regulation (DBPR) and the Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services (FDACS).
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