Pdq Restaurant, Lee County
Last inspected: Apr 17, 2026
67
Score
Public records show eight inspections at Pdq Restaurant, Lee County stretching back to 2022. The latest inspection on file is from Apr 17, 2026. A medium risk score generally means inspectors found things to fix, though most weren't urgent.
Violation counts have held steady across recent visits, averaging around five violations each.
Across the inspection history, “floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair under fryers” is the issue that surfaces most often, recorded four times.
Restaurants in Fort Myers average 80, so Pdq Restaurant, Lee County trails the local norm. Taken together, the history looks like that of a busy facility working through the usual inspection cycle.
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Inspections
2
Critical latest
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Major latest
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Minor latest
Inspection History
Apr 17, 2026
Complaint Full
2 critical violations. 2 minor violations.
View 4 violations
High Priority - Live, small flying insects found. 15 around dishwashing area on boxes, under sink and on shelving. 5 on wall/ceiling of drive through window. **Warning**
35A-02-7
High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. 2 way splitter added missing 1 vacuum breaker. **Warning**
29-42-4
Basic - Floors not constructed to be easily smooth, durable cleanable. Under fryers. **Warning**
36-12-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Gaskets on cook line reach-in coolers. Shelves for dry storage and equipment storage in dishwashing area. Fan covers on cook line equipment. **Warning**
23-03-4
67
Apr 1, 2026
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
View 4 violations
High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet.
29-42-4
Intermediate - Water pressure lacking at fixtures that require the use of water. Front service handwash sink.
27-17-4
Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Educated operator on the importance of storing containers inverted. Operator inverted containers. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
25-06-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact equipment exposed to splash/spillage not constructed of materials that are corrosion resistant, non-absorbent, smooth and easily cleanable. Observed outside door of reach in freezer heavily rusted.
14-47-4
70
Jul 9, 2025
Complaint Full
5 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Floor soiled with accumulation of grease under cooking equipment.
36-73-4
Basic - Single-service cup lids not stored inverted or protected from contamination at prep area. Operator stored cup lids inverted. **Corrected On-Site**
25-06-4
Basic - Plumbing system in disrepair. Handwashing sink near by dry storage; water draining to floor.
29-08-4
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employee cell phone stored on prep area. Operator removed cell phone. **Corrected On-Site**
40-06-5
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Interior of the hood soiled with grease.
23-03-4
78
Aug 16, 2024
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 6 minor violations.
View 9 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Fryer reach-in cooler:; buttermilk (49F - Cold Holding); raw chicken (49F - Cold Holding) for 3 hours 45 minutes per operator. Also Butter station, breading station countertop:; buttermilk (58F - Cold Holding); garlic butter (79F - Cold Holding) for three hours 45 minutes per operator. Operator states all foods are held for 4 hours then discarded, observed by inspector. As items were replaced, operator placed time marks on containers for discard. Additionally, operator filled out written procedures for using time as a public health control form. **Corrected On-Site**
03A-02-5
High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. 2 way splitter added, missing one vacuum breaker.
29-42-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. To go container lids in handwash sink left side back restaurant prep area. Operator cleared sink for use. **Corrected On-Site**
31A-11-4
Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Food debris and grease accumulated under cook line fryers and equipment.
36-73-4
Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair under fryers on cook line. **Repeat Violation**
36-17-5
Basic - Food stored in a location that is exposed to dripping water from ceiling. Condensation dripping from ceiling on cook line.
08B-36-4
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. Cookies on front counter made and packaged in house lacking proper label.
02D-03-4
Basic - Accumulation of debris on top of warewashing machine.
16-21-4
Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting in dishwashing area.
24-08-4
50
Dec 18, 2023
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
View 2 violations
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Handwash sink missing in warewashing or food preparation area. First drive thru window area, observed employee filling portion cups with sauce, nearest handwash sink in dishwashing area around corner, not conveniently located for proper handwashing. Discussed with operator necessity of training for proper handwashing for this area. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-12-14: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2023-12-18: **Time Extended**
31A-07-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Floor tiles missing under fryer status in front kitchen. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-12-14: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2023-12-18: **Time Extended**
36-17-5
86
Dec 14, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 3 major violations. 1 minor violation.
View 5 violations
High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. In dishwashing area/dry storage area, 16 observed. At/above mop sink area 5 observed. By drive thru pick up window 12 observed on walls/ceiling. **Admin Complaint** - From follow-up inspection 2023-12-14: Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. By drive thru pick up window 9 observed on walls/ceiling, at wall by office 3 observed, around mop sink 3 observed. **Admin Complaint**
35A-02-6
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : 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** - From follow-up inspection 2023-12-14: Time extension given to allow operator time to provide training. **Time Extended**
53B-01-5
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Handwash sink missing in warewashing or food preparation area. First drive thru window area, observed employee filling portion cups with sauce, nearest handwash sink in dishwashing area around corner, not conveniently located for proper handwashing. Discussed with operator necessity of training for proper handwashing for this area. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-12-14: **Time Extended**
31A-07-4
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : 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** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-12-14: Time extension given to allow operator time to review and sign agreements. **Time Extended**
11-26-1
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Floor tiles missing under fryer status in front kitchen. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-12-14: **Time Extended**
36-17-5
61
Dec 12, 2023
Routine - Food
4 critical violations. 3 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 9 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Shake machine closer to front counter: vanilla shake mix containing dairy (53F - Cold Holding) stored overnight per operator. **Warning**
03A-02-5
High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Shake machine closer to front counter: vanilla shake mix containing dairy (53F - Cold Holding) stored overnight per operator. **Warning**
01B-02-5
High Priority - Single-use gloves not changed as needed after changing tasks or when damaged or soiled. At First drive thru window area, observed employee passing payment card through drive through window, begin filling portion cups with sauce, no glove change and no handwash. Discussed with operator necessity of training for proper handwashing for this area, discussed with employee proper handwashing and glove usage. Employee washed hands and changed gloves before returning to food prep. **Warning**
12A-09-4
High Priority - Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. In dishwashing area/dry storage area, 16 observed. At/above mop sink area 5 observed. By drive thru pick up window 12 observed on walls/ceiling. **Admin Complaint**
35A-02-6
Intermediate - Handwash sink missing in warewashing or food preparation area. First drive thru window area, observed employee filling portion cups with sauce, nearest handwash sink in dishwashing area around corner, not conveniently located for proper handwashing. Discussed with operator necessity of training for proper handwashing for this area. **Warning**
31A-07-4
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
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** **Warning**
11-26-1
Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Floor tiles missing under fryer status in front kitchen. **Warning**
36-17-5
Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. Coffee filters stored uncovered by ice machine. **Warning**
25-05-4
37
Nov 4, 2022
Routine - Food
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Basic - In-use utensil used with moist food stored in running water with insufficient velocity to flush food particles away. Observed ice cream utensils with a drip flow of running water.
10-03-4
Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Observed walk in cooler with standing water on the floor. Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Observed floor soiled with food debris accumulation behind grill line.
36-22-4
Basic - Missing drain plug at dumpster.
33-11-4
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Pdq Restaurant, Lee County last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Pdq Restaurant, Lee County on file is from Apr 17, 2026. The public record contains eight inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Pdq Restaurant, Lee County?
Across the inspection record, “floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair under fryers” has been cited four times, more than any other issue at Pdq Restaurant, Lee County.
How does Pdq Restaurant, Lee County compare to other restaurants in Fort Myers?
Pdq Restaurant, Lee County most recently scored 67 out of 100, which is lower than the Fort Myers average of 80.
Has Pdq Restaurant, Lee County's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Pdq Restaurant, Lee County have averaged around five violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a medium risk rating mean?
A medium risk rating at Pdq Restaurant, Lee County 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 Pdq Restaurant, Lee County inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Pdq Restaurant, Lee County is inspected around two times per year on average.
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