Grimaldi's Pizzeria
Last inspected: Dec 18, 2025
78
Score
Across the available record, Grimaldi's Pizzeria has 13 inspections on file, the first dated 2022. The newest entry in the record is dated Dec 18, 2025. A low risk rating suggests inspectors haven't found much to be concerned about lately.
The trend has been favorable: violation counts have eased from around four violations to closer to two violations per visit over the last few inspections.
When inspectors have written things up, “single-service coffee filters stored uncovered” has been the most frequent reason, cited five times.
The city-wide average is 80, putting Grimaldi's Pizzeria squarely in typical territory. There isn't much in the file that would give a customer pause.
13
Inspections
0
Critical latest
2
Major latest
1
Minor latest
Inspection History
Dec 18, 2025
Routine - Food
2 major violations. 1 minor violation.
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Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Can opener soiled with food debris. Operator cleaned can opener at time of inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
22-02-4
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled at storage area. Operator voluntarily discarded. **Corrected On-Site**
41-17-4
Basic - Single-service coffee filters stored uncovered. Operator stored covered. **Corrected On-Site**
25-05-4
78
Aug 12, 2025
Complaint Full
1 minor violation.
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Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable.
14-09-4
95
Jul 28, 2025
Complaint Full
2 minor violations.
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Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable at prep area.
14-09-4
Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. Single service pizza boxes container stored on floor near by wine room.
25-05-4
90
Jul 19, 2025
Complaint Full
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
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High Priority - From callback inspection: 35a-04-4 Observed in back of kitchen on, above and under dry storage rack and soda rack approximately 50 rodent droppings. Across hall in water heater room observed 30 droppings and multiple piles of rodent chew. Observed on and under dishwashing machine area 5 droppings. Under salad station reach-in cooler 15 droppings. Under bar equipment 5 droppings. Across from bar under shelving 20 droppings. In wine storage room, observed multiple piles of chew on and under shelves. (**Admin Complaint**)
35A-04-4
Intermediate - Observed: Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Handwashing sink blocked with Pizza utensils near by Pizza oven. Priority: Intermediate (At callback, time extended).
31A-09-4
Basic - Observed: Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable at prep area. Priority: Basic (At callback, time extended)
14-09-4
74
Jul 18, 2025
Complaint Full
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
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High Priority - Rodent activity present as evidenced by rodent droppings found. 6 rodent droppings found by restaurant exit door on the floor. 3 rodent droppings found top of the artichoke hearts cans at dry storage. 1 rodent dropping found top of the sliced jalapeno peppers can at dry storage. 3 rodent droppings found at next to soda box at dry storage.
35A-04-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Handwashing sink blocked with Pizza utensils near by Pizza oven.
31A-09-4
Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable at prep area.
14-09-4
74
Jul 7, 2025
Complaint Full
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
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High Priority - Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. Dishwasher (Chlorine 00ppm) Operator fixed dishmachine at time of inspection; Dishwasher (Chlorine 100ppm) **Corrected On-Site**
22-41-4
High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Chemical bottle stored with black peppers container at pizza station. Operator removed the chemical bottle. **Corrected On-Site**
41-10-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Handwashing sink blocked with pizza tools near by pizza oven. Operator removed pizza tools to proper storage. **Corrected On-Site**
31A-09-4
Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable at prep area.
14-09-4
Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. Coffee filters stored uncovered at soda station. Operator covered coffee filters. **Corrected On-Site**
25-05-4
Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry at mop sink.
42-01-4
58
Dec 3, 2024
Routine - Food
2 major violations. 5 minor violations.
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Food in Good Condition, Safe, and Unadulterated
FL-13
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Hot and Cold Water Available; Adequate Pressure
FL-25
Warewashing Facilities Maintained and Used
FL-24
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Personal Cleanliness
FL-40
Wiping Cloths Properly Used and Stored
FL-41
55
Jul 22, 2024
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 3 major violations. 2 minor violations.
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Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Warewashing Facilities Maintained and Used
FL-24
Hot and Cold Water Available; Adequate Pressure
FL-25
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
Wiping Cloths Properly Used and Stored
FL-41
47
Feb 12, 2024
Complaint Full
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 5 minor violations.
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High Priority - Dishmachine not sanitizing properly. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. Observed dishwasher has 00ppm chlorine sanitation at kitchen . Operator started using dishwasher at bar area for sanitizing dirty dishes. Service for dishwasher machine arrived and fixed it at time of inspection. (Chlorine 100ppm)**Corrected On-Site** **Corrected On-Site**
22-49-4
High Priority - Server handled soiled dishes or utensils and then picked up plated food, served food, or prepared a beverage without washing hands. Observed server dropped dirty dishes returned service area to serve public. Discussed operator proper handwashing, server washed his hands and returned work. **Corrected On-Site**
12A-02-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed utensil inside of handwashing sink at bar area. Operator removed it correct storage. **Corrected On-Site**
31A-11-4
Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Observed CO tank not secured at exit door. Operator removed it correct storage. **Corrected On-Site**
51-11-4
Basic - Dumpster rusted out on bottom. Observed bottom of dumpster rusted and in disrepair condition with holes.
33-12-4
Basic - Employee with no beard guard/restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed employee working at pizza prep are with no beard guard. Discussed with operator and employee left from establishment. **Corrected On-Site**
13-04-4
Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed employee working at pizza prep are with no hair restraints. Discussed with operator and employee left from establishment. **Corrected On-Site**
13-03-4
Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Observed Pizza boxes stored on floor front of bar area. Operator removed it to correct storage. **Corrected On-Site**
25-06-4
52
Jan 17, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
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High Priority - Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. Dish machine has 00ppm chlorine. Operator called service and they fixed the machine at time of inspection. Dis machine sanitation 100ppm. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
22-41-4
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. Operator signed agreements with employees at time of Inspection. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
11-26-1
Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. No hand washing sign two hand sink at kitchen. Operator replaced signs. **Corrected On-Site**
31B-04-4
Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. Pizza boxes on the floor front of bar area. Operator removed the boxes to storage. **Corrected On-Site**
25-05-4
Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Pizza prep area reach-in cooler has standing water in bottom.
29-49-6
67
Oct 4, 2023
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 2 major violations. 8 minor violations.
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High Priority - Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. Observed chlorine concentration at 0 ppm. Operator replaced sanitizer. Rechecked concentration at 100 ppm. **Corrected On-Site**
22-41-4
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed sliced ham 52F cold hold less than 4 hours. Operator added more ice. **Corrective Action Taken**
03A-02-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed tomato sauce 110F hot hold. Operato discarded sauce. **Corrective Action Taken**
03B-01-6
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Hand wash sink at pizza oven blocked by pizza paddles. Educated operator on having hand wash sink unblocked. Operator moved paddles. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
31A-09-4
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. Operator completed form before leaving inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
11-26-1
Basic - Floor area in walk in cooler covered with standing water.
36-22-4
Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris in utility water heater room.
36-73-4
Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. Coffee filters. **Corrected On-Site**
25-05-4
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Salt and spices. Operator labeled containers. **Corrected On-Site**
02D-01-5
Basic - Accumulation of dead insects in control devices underneath water heater. Operator discarded control devices. **Corrected On-Site**
35A-06-4
Basic - Accumulation of gray-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Operator cleaned ice machine. **Corrected On-Site**
22-20-5
Basic - Condensation or other drainage not disposed of according to law. Observed water dripping near sprinkler system in walk in cooler above food. Operator moved food and has work order to fix. **Corrective Action Taken**
28-02-4
Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Operator separated containers. **Corrected On-Site**
24-08-4
35
Oct 24, 2022
Complaint Full
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 5 minor violations.
View 8 violations
Supervisor/Person in Charge Present
FL-01
Food Received at Proper Temperature
FL-12
Proper Hot and Cold Holding Temperatures
FL-21
Warewashing Facilities Maintained and Used
FL-24
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
Plumbing Maintained; Sewage Disposal
FL-51
Toilet Rooms Maintained
FL-53
55
Sep 9, 2022
Complaint Full
No violations found.
100
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Grimaldi's Pizzeria last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Grimaldi's Pizzeria on file is from Dec 18, 2025. The public record contains 13 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Grimaldi's Pizzeria?
Across the inspection record, “single-service coffee filters stored uncovered” has been cited five times, more than any other issue at Grimaldi's Pizzeria.
How does Grimaldi's Pizzeria compare to other restaurants in Fort Myers?
Grimaldi's Pizzeria most recently scored 78 out of 100, which is about the same as the Fort Myers average of 80.
Has Grimaldi's Pizzeria's inspection record improved over time?
Yes. Recent inspections at Grimaldi's Pizzeria have averaged around two violations per visit, down from roughly four earlier in the record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Grimaldi's Pizzeria means inspectors found minimal or no significant issues at the most recent visit. Most facilities at this tier have a clean recent inspection report.
How often is Grimaldi's Pizzeria inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Grimaldi's Pizzeria is inspected around four times per year on average.
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