Davinci's Italian and Pizza Restaurant
Last inspected: Mar 4, 2026
58
Score
Going back to 2022, Davinci's Italian and Pizza Restaurant has seven inspections in the public record. The newest entry in the record is dated Mar 4, 2026. The medium risk tier sits in the middle: not spotless, but not alarming either.
Performance has remained roughly level over recent inspections, averaging near seven violations each time.
The pattern that stands out is “reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation”, which has been cited three times.
The city-wide average sits at 80, which Davinci's Italian and Pizza Restaurant's 58 doesn't quite reach. The record is unremarkable in either direction.
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Inspections
1
Critical latest
1
Major latest
6
Minor latest
Inspection History
Mar 4, 2026
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 6 minor violations.
View 8 violations
High Priority - Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food. Observed employee not washing hands before putting on gloves after working with dirty dishes then clean dishes. Educated employee. Employee washed before leaving inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
12A-07-5
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed jug of milk stored inside handwash sink at bar.
31A-11-4
Basic - Wiping cloth sanitizing solution stored on the floor. Operator removed bucket. **Corrected On-Site**
21-38-4
Basic - Employee drinking from an unenclosed beverage container in a food preparation/clean dishware area and the container does not have a dispensing mechanism to prevent hand contact with lip contact area of drink container.
12B-12-5
Basic - Sanitizing solution for wiping cloths not free of food debris and visible soil. Operator changed solution. **Corrected On-Site**
21-11-4
Basic - Soiled dry wiping cloth in use.
21-10-4
Basic - Standing water in bottom of beer reach-in-cooler at bar. Educated operator on preventing standing water. **Repeat Violation**
29-49-6
Basic - Wiping cloth quaternary ammonium compound sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. Observed quaternary ammonium concentration at 100 ppm. Operator changed solution. **Corrective Action Taken**
21-08-4
58
Oct 15, 2025
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 3 minor violations.
View 6 violations
High Priority - Employee on cook line cracked raw shell eggs and then handled ready-to-eat food, while plating cooked chicken, and utensils without washing hands. Spoke with employee regarding, employee properly washed hands after changing gloves before continuing work. **Corrective Action Taken**
12A-27-4
High Priority - Employee rubbed hands together for less than 10-15 seconds while washing hands. Observed employee handle dirty dishware then wash dry hands with soap rubbing approximately 5 seconds then rinse. Spoke with employee regarding proper technique, employee rewashed hands correctly. **Corrected On-Site**
12A-17-4
High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. 2 way splitter added, missing vacuum breaker on end with no hose connection.
29-42-4
Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. Uncovered coffee filters by ice machine shelving.
25-05-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Vent cover in walk-in cooler, fan by cook line soiled with dust.
23-03-4
Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. In bar.
29-49-6
55
May 20, 2025
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 2 minor violations.
View 4 violations
High Priority - Shell eggs in use or stored with cracks or broken shells. See stop sale. Observed 3 cracked eggs, operator discarded. **Corrected On-Site**
01B-14-4
High Priority - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food marked with a date that exceeds 7 days after opening/preparation. Observed milk in reach in cooler at the bar dated best by date 5/7/2025 today is 5/20/3025. Operator discarded milk.
02C-01-5
Basic - No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted. Observed no choking poster posted emailed operator form Choking Handout DBPR FORM HR 5030-105 **Corrective Action Taken**
51-13-4
Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Observed water mixed with food or beer residue on the bottom of the reach in keg cooler at the bar. **Repeat Violation**
22-16-4
67
Dec 26, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 minor violation.
View 2 violations
High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. On grill, cooked potatoes (95F - Hot Holding) for 90 minutes per operator. Discussed time as a public health control with operator. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-12-26: On grill cooked potatoes 125F hot holding **Admin Complaint**
03B-01-6
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Reach-in freezer left side service station interior has accumulation of soil residues in bottom. Beer cooler in middle of bar with soiled water in bottom. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-12-26: **Time Extended**
22-16-4
82
Oct 22, 2024
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 5 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 10 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. On grill, cooked potatoes (95F - Hot Holding) for 90 minutes per operator. Discussed time as a public health control with operator. **Warning**
03B-01-6
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Front line ice bath butter (53F - Cold Holding) for 2 hours per operator. Operator time marked butter for 4 hour discard, replaced ice bath. Provided operator with time as a public health control form. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
03A-02-5
High Priority - Employee switched from working with raw food to ready-to-eat food without washing hands. Observed employee dip French toast into raw egg batter, begin working with tortilla shells, no glove change no handwash. Discussed with employee and operator, employee washed hands and donned new gloves before returning to work. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
12A-12-4
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 Of Vomiting And Diarrheal Events handout HR 5030-104. **Warning**
11-27-4
Intermediate - Incorrect chemical test kit provided for measuring the concentration of the sanitizer solution used in the three-compartment sink and/or dishmachine. Operator provided chlorine test strips for quaternary sanitizer at triple sink. No quaternary test strips available. **Warning**
16-32-5
Intermediate - No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. **Warning**
53B-01-5
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. Provided operator employee reporting agreement, (HR 5030-309) manager health reporting responsibilities (HR 5030-101)and employee health reporting responsibilities (HR 5030-103], discussed with operator importance of employee heath.A **Warning**
11-26-1
Intermediate - Raw/undercooked animal food offered and establishment has no written consumer advisory. Raw animal foods must be fully cooked prior to service. Printed advisory, operator posted. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
02B-02-5
Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees in bar area. **Warning**
31B-04-4
Basic - Reach-in freezer left side service station interior has accumulation of soil residues in bottom. Beer cooler in middle of bar with soiled water in bottom. **Warning**
22-16-4
35
Feb 21, 2024
Routine - Food
4 critical violations. 2 major violations. 5 minor violations.
View 11 violations
High Priority - Drink bottles stored in ice used for drinks, ice machine at entrance to kitchen. See stop sale.
08B-56-4
High Priority - Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Observed plastic to go bags in direct contact with chicken in main cook line reach-in cooler. Operator discarded the bags. **Corrected On-Site**
14-31-5
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw shell eggs over ready-to-eat sauces in main cook line reach-in cooler. Operator moved eggs to bottom shelf for proper storage. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-05-6
High Priority - Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. Drink bottles stored in ice used for drinks, ice machine at entrance to kitchen.
01B-13-4
Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink bar area, dishwashing area, or at entrance to kitchen. Operator placed soap at all sinks. **Corrected On-Site**
31B-03-4
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 employee reporting agreement, (HR 5030-309) manager health reporting responsibilities (HR 5030-101)and employee health reporting responsibilities (HR 5030-103], discussed with operator importance of employee heath. Discussed employee heath with operator, operator began filling outform at time of inspection. **Corrective Action Taken**
11-26-1
Basic - Accumulation of debris on top of warewashing machine. **Repeat Violation**
16-21-4
Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Spatula in standing water 111F on cook line.
10-07-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Cans tomatoes sauce and bag of onions stored on floor in back of kitchen. **Repeat Violation**
08B-38-4
Basic - Floors not maintained smooth and durable, easily cleanable on cook line and in back room with unused walk-in cooler.
36-11-4
Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Heavy accumulation under cookline equipment, bar counters, back storage room and in unused walk-in cooler.
36-73-4
35
Nov 9, 2022
Routine - Food
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Basic - Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine. Observed dishwashing machine with food debris accumulation.
16-21-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed food container on the floor in reach in cooler.
08B-38-4
Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed wet cloth in kitchen counter.
21-12-4
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Davinci's Italian and Pizza Restaurant last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Davinci's Italian and Pizza Restaurant on file is from Mar 4, 2026. The public record contains seven inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Davinci's Italian and Pizza Restaurant?
Across the inspection record, “reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Davinci's Italian and Pizza Restaurant.
How does Davinci's Italian and Pizza Restaurant compare to other restaurants in Fort Myers?
Davinci's Italian and Pizza Restaurant most recently scored 58 out of 100, which is lower than the Fort Myers average of 80.
Has Davinci's Italian and Pizza Restaurant's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Davinci's Italian and Pizza Restaurant have averaged around seven violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a medium risk rating mean?
A medium risk rating at Davinci's Italian and Pizza Restaurant 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 Davinci's Italian and Pizza Restaurant inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Davinci's Italian and Pizza Restaurant is inspected around two times per year on average.
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