Il Pomodoro

9681 Gladiolus Dr, Fort Myers, FL 33908

Italian

Last inspected: Oct 3, 2025

Score

Low Risk

Il Pomodoro appears in inspection records nine times, starting in 2022. The newest entry in the record is dated Oct 3, 2025. Low risk means the most recent visit produced few or no significant findings.

Things are looking better lately, with recent visits averaging around two violations compared to roughly five violations earlier on.

The most common issue across all inspections has been “ceiling tile missing above dishmachine”, showing up four times.

That falls roughly in the middle of the pack for Fort Myers restaurants. Taken together, the history is a positive one.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Oct 3, 2025

Routine - Food

4 minor violations.

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Basic - Ice buildup in walk-in freezer.

14-69-4

Basic - Floor area in front of salad prep cooler covered with standing water.

36-22-4

Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Small white cutting board at salad reach in cooler.

14-09-4

Basic - Ceiling tile missing above dishmachine. Operator has work order in place to fix. **Corrective Action Taken**

36-36-4

Jul 2, 2025

Routine - Food

1 critical violation.

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High Priority - Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with bread/rolls in walk in freezer.

14-31-5

Oct 30, 2024

Routine - Food

No violations found.

100

Oct 23, 2024

Routine - Food

1 critical violation. 4 major violations. 4 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 0 ppm. **Warning**

22-41-4

Intermediate - Paper towel dispenser at handwash sink not working/unable to dispense paper towels. Hand wash sink at cook line entrance. Operator fixed. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**

31B-05-4

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris. Microwave ovens and can opener. **Warning**

22-02-4

Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Front service hand wash sink in beverage wait station. Operator placed paper towels at hand wash sink. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**

31B-02-4

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

Basic - Accumulation of debris inside warewashing machine. **Warning**

16-03-4

Basic - Accumulation of gray-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. **Warning**

22-20-5

Basic - Observed Reach-in cooler interior lid have accumulation of soil residues. Salad prep reach in cooler at cook line. Observed walk in cooler shelving with accumulation of debris. **Warning**

22-16-4

Basic - Observed hole ceiling tile askew above dishmachine. **Warning**

36-36-4

Jul 11, 2024

Routine - Food

1 critical violation. 2 major violations.

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Certified Food Manager Identification

FL-02

Hands Clean and Properly Washed

FL-08

Approved Thawing Methods Used

FL-31

Oct 6, 2023

Routine - Food

4 minor violations.

View 4 violations

Basic - Accumulation of gray/slime-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Operator cleaned ice machine. **Corrected On-Site**

22-20-5

Basic - Ceiling tile missing above dishmachine. Operator in the process to have ac fixed. **Corrective Action Taken**

36-36-4

Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Educated operator on air drying pans. **Repeat Violation**

24-08-4

Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Observed frozen sausage, veal, and calamari thawing at room temperature. Operator moved foods to walk-in cooler. **Corrected On-Site**

06-01-5

Jul 5, 2023

Routine - Food

2 major violations. 2 minor violations.

View 4 violations

Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Hand wash sink in back food prep area.

31B-02-4

Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Dishwash area.

41-17-4

Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting.

24-08-4

Basic - Ceiling tile missing above dishmachine.

36-36-4

Nov 3, 2022

Routine - Food

2 critical violations.

View 2 violations

High Priority - Wiping cloth sanitizer solution exceeds the maximum concentration allowed. Observed quaternary ammonium concentration at 400+ppm. Operator diluted sanitizer. Rechecked concentration at 300ppm. **Corrected On-Site**

41-27-4

High Priority - Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale. Observed one 6lb can of artichoke hearts dented. Operator separated to be returned to distributor. **Corrective Action Taken**

01B-01-4

Jul 7, 2022

Routine - Food

1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 4 minor violations.

View 6 violations

Certified Food Manager Identification

FL-02

Hands Clean and Properly Washed

FL-08

Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels

FL-14

Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized

FL-22

Toilet Rooms Maintained

FL-53

Adequate Handwashing Facilities Supplied and Accessible

FL-10

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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Il Pomodoro last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Il Pomodoro on file is from Oct 3, 2025. The public record contains nine inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Il Pomodoro?

Across the inspection record, “ceiling tile missing above dishmachine” has been cited four times, more than any other issue at Il Pomodoro.

How does Il Pomodoro compare to other restaurants in Fort Myers?

Il Pomodoro most recently scored 82 out of 100, which is about the same as the Fort Myers average of 80.

Has Il Pomodoro's inspection record improved over time?

Yes. Recent inspections at Il Pomodoro have averaged around two violations per visit, down from roughly five earlier in the record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Il Pomodoro 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 Il Pomodoro inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Il Pomodoro is inspected around three times per year on average.

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