Friends Pizza in Lehigh Acres
Last inspected:
5612 8th Street West, Lehigh Acres, FL 33971Friends Pizza in Lehigh Acres has accumulated 155 violations across 29 inspections since 2017, averaging 5.3 violations per visit. The facility was shut down once for lack of water. Employee health reporting and consumer advisory violations are the most frequently cited issues, with repeated compliance problems documented through 2025. A warning was issued in February 2024 after an inspection found 12 violations, including three high-priority items, followed by an administrative complaint recommendation in March.
Most recent closure: January 9, 2018 for no water.
Summary generated from Florida DBPR public inspection records.
Friends Pizza in Lehigh Acres: Comparison to Lee County Averages
This Facility
5.4
violations / inspection
5.4 violations per inspection
Lee County Avg
4.36
violations / inspection
4.36 county average
This Facility
1
emergency closures
1 closures
Lee County Avg
0.1
closures / facility
0.1 county average
Friends Pizza in Lehigh Acres: Emergency Closure History (1)
Friends Pizza in Lehigh Acres: Fines & Disciplinary Actions (4)
Total fines on record: $1,600.00
| Action Date | Case Number | Fine | Violation Date | Enforcement Office |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7--2024021641 | $200.00 | Mar 1, 2024 | Miami (Doral) | |
| 7--2019055818 | $400.00 | Sep 30, 2019 | Miami (Doral) | |
| 7--2018001822 | $800.00 | Jan 9, 2018 | Miami (Doral) | |
| 7--2017021163 | $200.00 | Apr 3, 2017 | Miami (Doral) |
Friends Pizza in Lehigh Acres: Full Inspection History — DBPR (30)
— 1 inspection7 violations · 3 high priority
— Routine - Food· 7 violations (3 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— 2 inspections10 violations · 5 high priority
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 6 violations (3 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— 6 inspections33 violations · 20 high priority
— Complaint Full· 8 violations (6 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 2 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 6 violations (3 high priority)· Call Back - Extension given, pending
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— Routine - Food· 6 violations (3 high priority)· Call Back - Admin. complaint recommended
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— Routine - Food· 7 violations (4 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— 1 inspection8 violations · 7 high priority
— Routine - Food· 8 violations (7 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Basic Violations
— 2 inspections7 violations · 5 high priority
— Routine - Food· 2 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— 4 inspections13 violations · 8 high priority
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 7 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 2 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— Routine - Food· 1 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
High Priority Violations
— 5 inspections26 violations · 17 high priority
— Complaint Full· 8 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (2 high priority)· Call Back - Admin. complaint recommended
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 8 violations (5 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— Routine - Food· 7 violations (6 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— 5 inspections18 violations · 15 high priority
— Routine - Food· 2 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 9 violations (8 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Admin. Complaint Callback Complied
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Emergency Order Callback Complied
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— Routine - Food· 7 violations (6 high priority)· Emergency order recommended
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— 4 inspections8 violations · 6 high priority
— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Admin. Complaint Callback Complied
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (2 high priority)· Call Back - Admin. complaint recommended
High Priority Violations
Basic Violations
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (4 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
Basic Violations
Friends Pizza in Lehigh Acres: Frequently Asked Questions
- When was Friends Pizza in Lehigh Acres last inspected?
- Friends Pizza in Lehigh Acres was last inspected by Florida DBPR on April 21, 2026. The result was: Administrative complaint recommended.
- When was Friends Pizza in Lehigh Acres last shut down?
- Friends Pizza in Lehigh Acres was last shut down on January 9, 2018 for no water. This data reflects state records at time of publication. The facility may have since resolved these issues.
- What are the most common violations at Friends Pizza in Lehigh Acres?
- The most frequently cited violations at Friends Pizza in Lehigh Acres are: Employee health reporting, Consumer advisory, Food contact surfaces.
- How many health inspections has Friends Pizza in Lehigh Acres had?
- Friends Pizza in Lehigh Acres has had 30 inspections on record with Florida DBPR, averaging 5.4 violations per inspection, above the statewide average of 5.2.
- What did the most recent inspection of Friends Pizza in Lehigh Acres find?
- Friends Pizza in Lehigh Acres was most recently inspected on April 21, 2026 with 8 violation(s), including 4 high-priority violation(s). Disposition: Administrative complaint recommended.
- Has Friends Pizza in Lehigh Acres ever been shut down?
- Yes, Friends Pizza in Lehigh Acres has been emergency-closed 1 time by Florida DBPR inspectors.
- 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 V12 (Shell stock requirements) mean?
- Violation 12 (Shell stock requirements) is classified as a high priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/12.
- 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.
- Has Friends Pizza in Lehigh Acres faced any disciplinary actions?
- Yes, Friends Pizza in Lehigh Acres has 4 disciplinary action(s) on record with Florida DBPR totaling $1,600.00 in fines.
- How much has Friends Pizza in Lehigh Acres been fined?
- Friends Pizza in Lehigh Acres has been fined a total of $1,600.00 across 4 disciplinary action(s) on record with Florida DBPR.
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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).
Editorial Process: Content generated using AI to synthesize complex regulatory data, then reviewed and verified for accuracy by our editorial team.
Disclaimer: All data reflects official state records at time of publication. Facilities may have since corrected cited violations, resolved enforcement actions, or changed ownership.
Editor: All content reviewed and verified by Christopher F. Nesbitt, Sr., Nationally Registered EMT & BU-trained Paralegal.
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