Friendly's Brooklyn Style Pizza

402 W Vine St, Kissimmee, FL 34741
Pizza
Last inspected: Dec 19, 2025
50
Score
High Risk

Friendly's Brooklyn Style Pizza appears in inspection records 13 times, starting in 2022. The most recent visit was on Dec 19, 2025. High risk usually means inspectors flagged either critical violations or a stack of smaller ones.

The trend has not been favorable: recent inspections average around 12 violations each, up from closer to nine violations before.

“Floor soiled/has accumulation” accounts for the largest share of issues, appearing four times across the record.

Compared to other Kissimmee restaurants (averaging 78), there's room to close the gap. This restaurant has more on its record than most do.

13
Inspections
0
Critical latest
2
Major latest
10
Minor latest
Inspection History
Dec 19, 2025
Complaint Full
2 major violations. 10 minor violations.
View 12 violations
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Evidence of feeding stray/wild animals - food/water bowls provided outside. Several bowls of water and food around dumpster area. Per operator, locals in the neighborhood put food out for animals. - From follow-up inspection 2025-12-19: **Time Extended**
35A-11-4
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Handwashing sink in prep area next to triple sink. - From follow-up inspection 2025-12-19: **Time Extended**
31B-03-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Throughout kitchen. - From follow-up inspection 2025-12-19: **Time Extended**
36-32-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Employees not wearing hair restraints. - From follow-up inspection 2025-12-19: **Time Extended**
13-03-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Gaskets on pizza maketable by windows. - From follow-up inspection 2025-12-19: **Time Extended**
14-11-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Back door has gaps around the bottom, door does not fully close. - From follow-up inspection 2025-12-19: **Time Extended**
35B-01-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Standing water under shelving next to mixer. - From follow-up inspection 2025-12-19: **Time Extended**
36-22-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Cracked tiles in walk-in cooler. - From follow-up inspection 2025-12-19: **Time Extended**
36-17-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Lights in food preparation, food storage or warewashing area missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers. Light bulb in wall-in cooler. - From follow-up inspection 2025-12-19: **Time Extended**
38-07-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Gaskets on reach-in coolers throughout facility. Hood filters are greas. - From follow-up inspection 2025-12-19: **Time Extended**
23-03-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Reach in cooler shelves of pizza maketable by windows. - From follow-up inspection 2025-12-19: **Time Extended**
22-16-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with ready-to-eat food. Unwashed lettuce and tomatoes over sauces and prepped foods in walk-in cooler. - From follow-up inspection 2025-12-19: **Time Extended**
08B-17-4
50
Dec 18, 2025
Complaint Full
1 critical violation. 3 major violations. 10 minor violations.
View 14 violations
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
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 Hot and Cold Holding Temperatures
FL-21
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Equipment, Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Approved
FL-35
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
Insects, Rodents, and Animals Not Present
FL-38
Wiping Cloths Properly Used and Stored
FL-41
Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Designed and Constructed
FL-50
26
Jul 16, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 7 minor violations.
View 9 violations
High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. **Admin Complaint** - From follow-up inspection 2025-07-16: **Time Extended**
50-17-3
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No certified food manager for establishment. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-07-16: **Time Extended**
53A-07-6
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Light shield damaged/in disrepair. Light shield broken over dry storage. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-07-16: **Time Extended**
38-01-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Wall soiled with food debris next to stand mixer. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-07-16: **Time Extended**
36-27-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Leaking pipe at handwashing sink next to triple sink. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-07-16: **Time Extended**
29-11-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-07-16: **Time Extended**
36-37-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. At front counter at restaurant entrance. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-07-16: **Time Extended**
36-34-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. No hair restraints for any employee. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-07-16: **Time Extended**
13-03-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Gaskets on reach in freezer and make-table cooler at front counter. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-07-16: **Time Extended**
14-11-5
55
Jul 15, 2025
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 3 major violations. 11 minor violations.
View 16 violations
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Supervisor/Person in Charge Present
FL-01
Food Obtained from Approved Sources
FL-11
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 Hot and Cold Holding Temperatures
FL-21
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Equipment Adequate to Maintain Product Temperature
FL-29
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
Insects, Rodents, and Animals Not Present
FL-38
Personal Cleanliness
FL-40
Washing Fruits and Vegetables
FL-42
Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Designed and Constructed
FL-50
Toilet Rooms Maintained
FL-53
17
Sep 19, 2024
Complaint Full
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. - From follow-up inspection 2024-09-19: Wet mop not hung to drive. **Time Extended**
42-01-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Cove molding at floor/wall juncture broken/missing. Under fire extinguisher near drive through window. - From follow-up inspection 2024-09-19: Cove molding under drive thru window needs fixing. **Time Extended**
36-03-4
90
Sep 17, 2024
Complaint Full
2 critical violations. 2 major violations. 5 minor violations.
View 9 violations
High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Blue cleaning spray stored with take out /single service.
41-10-4
High Priority - Displayed food not properly protected from contamination. Cut pizzas stored on table tops at cookline. Advised to cover to avoid possible contamination from open window and holding pizza on table, with sheet pan under it.
08B-02-4
Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Pizza make table. **Corrected On-Site**
31B-03-4
Intermediate - Nonfood-grade basting brush used in food. Paint brush in oil mixture.
14-14-4
Basic - Cove molding at floor/wall juncture broken/missing. Under fire extinguisher near drive through window.
36-03-4
Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting.
24-08-4
Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris-floor need deep cleaning especially grout.
36-73-4
Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry.
42-01-4
Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Several cloths sitting on counters and table tops. **Repeat Violation**
21-12-4
47
Aug 12, 2024
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 3 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 7 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. PIZZA BOX: ; cheese (53F - Cold Holding); ham (54F - Cold Holding); meatballs (54F - Cold Holding) advised rapid chill.
03A-02-5
High Priority - Food-contact surfaces not sanitized after cleaning, before use. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. Shelves over prep cooler and dry storage shelves heavily soiled.
22-45-4
Intermediate - Establishment conducts non-continuous cooking of raw animal foods without written procedures approved by the division. Facility partially cooking chicken wings not temped at 165 or hotter. Wings then cooked to 165 or hotter for service. Sent non continuous cooking instruction form to Operator.
03C-89-4
Intermediate - No currently certified food service manager on duty with four or more employees engaged in food preparation/handling. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/. CFM not on site with 4 people working.
53A-05-6
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. No proof for ERICKA.
53B-13-5
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. And drinks stored in ice cream cooler
12B-07-4
Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. **Corrected On-Site**
21-12-4
50
Jan 17, 2024
Routine - Food
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Floors not maintained smooth and durable. Walk in cooler floor with missing tiles. - From follow-up inspection 2024-01-17: Not complied at call back. Advised to work on it for next inspection. **Time Extended**
36-11-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Light shield damaged/in disrepair. 3 bin sink area. - From follow-up inspection 2024-01-17: Operator states light panel not available at box store. Advised to continue to work on compliance. **Time Extended**
38-01-4
90
Jan 16, 2024
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 2 major violations. 9 minor violations.
View 13 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food identified in the written procedure as a food held using time as a public health control has no time marking and the time removed from temperature control cannot be determined. See stop sale. Per operator, pizza just pulled out of oven when inspector walked in.
03F-02-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Chicken wings 52f, baked chicken 48-50f, sliced gyro meat, 49f, lettuce 49f, sliced/diced tomatoes 46f, tatziki sauce 49-50f. Advised rapid chill. **Warning**
03A-02-5
Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Employee states they ran out.
16-37-1
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. **Corrected On-Site**
31B-02-4
Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Hood and hood filters as well as surrounding area heavily soiled.
23-24-4
Basic - Employee eating in a food preparation or other restricted area. Drive thru area.
12B-02-4
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Can opener handle wrapped with tape.
14-11-5
Basic - Floors not maintained smooth and durable. Walk in cooler floor with missing tiles.
36-11-4
Basic - Ice scoop handle in contact with ice. **Corrected On-Site**
10-08-5
Basic - In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board.
21-04-4
Basic - Italian ice scoop left on shelf, unprotected.
10-02-4
Basic - Label on a food item prepared and packaged onsite for customer self-service does not include product identity/description, date product was packaged and name and address of the establishment that prepared and packaged the food. Various grab n go deserts in display cooler. **Repeat Violation**
02D-03-4
Basic - Light shield damaged/in disrepair. 3 bin sink area.
38-01-4
39
Sep 26, 2023
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Jul 26, 2023
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 3 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 8 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. CHEESE 48f. Advised rapid cool to 41f. Manager moved product and replaced with 40f cheese. **Corrected On-Site**
03A-02-5
High Priority - Displayed food not properly protected from contamination. Cooked pizzas, used for slices placed in splash zone of pizza make handwash sink.
08B-02-4
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.
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.
11-26-1
Intermediate - Required employee training expired for all employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.
53B-05-5
Basic - Employee personal food not properly identified and segregated from food to be served to the public. Lunch/dinner in cooler at front counter.
08B-49-4
Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Floor throughout kitchen.
36-73-4
Basic - Label on a food item prepared and packaged onsite for customer self-service does not include product identity/description, date product was packaged and name and address of the establishment that prepared and packaged the food. Must include Name of facility where packaged, date packaged, address and brief description for example: dessert.
02D-03-4
47
Mar 30, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 8 minor violations.
View 11 violations
High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Exterior
29-34-4
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
31B-02-4
Intermediate - Water with a temperature of at least 100 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. **Corrected On-Site**
27-16-4
Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. **Repeat Violation**
50-09-4
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils.
12B-07-4
Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. - walk-in cooler under shelves **Repeat Violation**
36-73-4
Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. - microwave **Repeat Violation**
22-08-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. - clean shelf under microwaves
23-03-4
Basic - Sanitizer bucket stored with food, equipment, utensils, linens, single-service, or single-use articles. In prep table **Corrected On-Site**
21-44-1
Basic - Storage area not maintained clean and organized. Office using as storage **Repeat Violation**
33-34-4
Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. **Repeat Violation**
42-01-4
47
Dec 13, 2022
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 5 major violations. 18 minor violations.
View 25 violations
High Priority - Hot water takes too long to reach handwash sink resulting in employees using only cold water to wash their hands.
12A-08-4
High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Grill/ fryer, winder and cleaner in dry storage rack with food
41-10-4
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. Desserts
02C-03-5
Intermediate - Employee washed hands in a sink other than an approved handwash sink. Employee wash hands in 3 bay sink
12A-03-4
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Hand wash sink next 3 bay **Corrected On-Site**
31B-02-4
Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Hand wash sink next to 3 bay sink
31B-03-4
Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Spaghettis in reach in cooler Lasagna in walk-in cooler **Repeat Violation**
02C-02-5
Basic - Grease on the ground and/or pad around grease receptacle.
33-20-4
Basic - Garbage on the ground and/or pad around dumpster.
33-19-4
Basic - Floors not maintained smooth and durable. Walk-in cooler **Repeat Violation**
36-11-4
Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Under equipment
36-73-4
Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
50-09-4
Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. **Repeat Violation**
35B-01-4
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Salad prep reach in cooler door Gasket torn
14-11-5
Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Food prep employee **Repeat Violation**
13-03-4
Basic - Employee eating in a food preparation or other restricted area. Employee eating and drinking water at cook line area
12B-02-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. -All Reach in cooler/ freezer and walk-in cooler gaskets - walk-in cooler shelves with food encrusted - grease under hood filters
23-03-4
Basic - Storage area not maintained clean and organized. Office inside kitchen
33-34-4
Basic - Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Pipe of hand wash sink next to 3 bay sink
29-11-4
Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry.
42-01-4
Basic - No copy of latest inspection report available.
51-18-6
Basic - Missing drain plug at dumpster.
33-11-4
Basic - Employee chewing gum while preparing food or while in a food prep/food storage/warewashing area. Pizza prep employee **Corrected On-Site**
12B-09-5
Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. - microwave
23-24-4
Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. - microwave
22-08-4
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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Friendly's Brooklyn Style Pizza last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Friendly's Brooklyn Style Pizza on file is from Dec 19, 2025. The public record contains 13 inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Friendly's Brooklyn Style Pizza?

Across the inspection record, “floor soiled/has accumulation” has been cited four times, more than any other issue at Friendly's Brooklyn Style Pizza.

How does Friendly's Brooklyn Style Pizza compare to other restaurants in Kissimmee?

Friendly's Brooklyn Style Pizza most recently scored 50 out of 100, which is lower than the Kissimmee average of 78.

Has Friendly's Brooklyn Style Pizza's inspection record improved over time?

No. Recent inspections at Friendly's Brooklyn Style Pizza have averaged around 12 violations per visit, up from roughly nine earlier in the record.

What does a high risk rating mean?

A high risk rating at Friendly's Brooklyn Style Pizza means the most recent inspection flagged either critical violations or a substantial number of smaller ones. Diners may want to read the violation details before deciding to visit.

How often is Friendly's Brooklyn Style Pizza inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Friendly's Brooklyn Style Pizza is inspected around four times per year on average.