Pdq Restaurant, Cleveland Ave

12499 S Cleveland Avenue, Fort Myers, FL 33907

American

Last inspected: Nov 7, 2025

Score

Low Risk

Public records show seven inspections at Pdq Restaurant, Cleveland Ave stretching back to 2022. The most recent visit was on Nov 7, 2025. Low risk means the most recent visit produced few or no significant findings.

The picture has improved over the last few visits: recent inspections have averaged around two violations, down from roughly six violations earlier in the record.

The most common issue across all inspections has been “floor has accumulation of grease and food debris”, showing up three times.

The city-wide average for Fort Myers sits at 80, putting Pdq Restaurant, Cleveland Ave on the better side of that line. There isn't much in the file that would give a customer pause.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Nov 7, 2025

Routine - Food

2 minor violations.

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Basic - Ceiling vent soiled with accumulated dust near dishmachine.

36-34-5

Basic - Label on cookies prepared and packaged onsite for customer self-service does not include date product was packaged and address of the establishment that prepared and packaged the food.

02D-03-4

Jul 29, 2025

Routine - Food

1 minor violation.

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Basic - Floor has accumulation of grease and food debris under cooking equipments.

36-73-4

Dec 10, 2024

Routine - Food

1 major violation. 2 minor violations.

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Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Handwashing sink blocked with chair at prep area. Operator removed the chair. **Corrected On-Site**

31A-09-4

Basic - Interior of microwave has accumulation of food debris at cook line.

22-08-4

Basic - Working containers of sugar removed from original container not identified by common name. Operator labeled the container at time of inspection. **Corrected On-Site**

02D-01-5

Jul 29, 2024

Routine - Food

1 minor violation.

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Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels

FL-14

Jul 26, 2024

Routine - Food

1 critical violation. 3 minor violations.

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High Priority - Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. 16 small flying insect at prep area/ dry storage. **Warning**

35A-02-6

Basic - Ceiling tile missing between front counter and drive through area. **Warning**

36-36-4

Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in cooler near by to drive-through. **Warning**

14-69-4

Basic - Single-service coffee filters improperly stored at coffee station. Operator stored coffee filters properly. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**

25-05-4

Oct 12, 2023

Routine - Food

3 critical violations. 3 major violations. 7 minor violations.

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High Priority - Employee switched from working with raw food to ready-to-eat food without washing hands. Observed cook touching raw chicken and then touching ready to eat chicken with hands without washing hands. Observed employee washing hands. **Corrected On-Site**

12A-12-4

High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. Educated operator on importance of having vacuum breaker. **Repeat Violation**

29-42-4

High Priority - Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food. Observed employee washing hands. **Corrected On-Site**

12A-07-5

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. Operator completed form. **Corrected On-Site**

11-26-1

Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Hand wash sink at cook line. Operator placed paper towels at hand wash sink. **Corrected On-Site**

31B-02-4

Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Hand wash sink at cook line and hand wash sink in back food prep area. Operator placed soap at hand wash sinks. **Corrected On-Site**

31B-03-4

Basic - Employee with soiled apron. Cook.

13-01-4

Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris/grease underneath cooking equipment.

36-73-4

Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses.

10-20-4

Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit.

10-07-4

Basic - Unsealed concrete floor at cookline.

36-02-5

Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Sugar container near back ice machine. Educated operator on importance of labeling. Operator labeled sugar. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**

02D-01-5

Basic - Employee personal food not properly identified and segregated from food to be served to the public. Observed employee food stored on top of bucket of pickles in walk in cooler. Operator placed employee food on bottom shelf. **Corrected On-Site**

08B-49-4

Sep 23, 2022

Routine - Food

3 critical violations. 1 major violation. 6 minor violations.

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High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed spicy chicken patty (123F - Hot Holding). Item cooked less than 30 minutes prior per operator. Operator voluntarily discarded **Corrected On-Site**

03B-01-6

High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb at mop sink **Repeat Violation**

29-34-4

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed sliced cheese (50F - Cold Holding). Item in unit less than three per operator. Operator closed top of cooler **Corrective Action Taken**

03A-02-5

Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Items in sink in dish room area. Operator removed **Corrected On-Site**

31A-11-4

Basic - Missing drain plug at dumpster.

33-11-4

Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee drink observed on prep table **Corrected On-Site**

12B-07-4

Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris in walk-in cooler Floor drains heavily soiled throughout.

36-73-4

Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair on cooks line **Repeat Violation**

36-17-5

Basic - Garbage on the ground and/or pad around dumpster.

33-19-4

Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Sugar in storage area not labeled. Operator labeled item **Corrected On-Site**

02D-01-5

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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Pdq Restaurant, Cleveland Ave last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Pdq Restaurant, Cleveland Ave on file is from Nov 7, 2025. The public record contains seven inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Pdq Restaurant, Cleveland Ave?

Across the inspection record, “floor has accumulation of grease and food debris” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Pdq Restaurant, Cleveland Ave.

How does Pdq Restaurant, Cleveland Ave compare to other restaurants in Fort Myers?

Pdq Restaurant, Cleveland Ave most recently scored 90 out of 100, which is higher than the Fort Myers average of 80.

Has Pdq Restaurant, Cleveland Ave's inspection record improved over time?

Yes. Recent inspections at Pdq Restaurant, Cleveland Ave have averaged around two violations per visit, down from roughly six earlier in the record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Pdq Restaurant, Cleveland Ave 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 Pdq Restaurant, Cleveland Ave inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Pdq Restaurant, Cleveland Ave is inspected around two times per year on average.

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