Pizzeria Di Biscardi

12541 Metro Pkwy Ste 5, Fort Myers, FL 33966
Italian
Last inspected: Mar 10, 2026
100
Score
Low Risk

The health department has logged eight inspections at Pizzeria Di Biscardi, the earliest from 2022. Pizzeria Di Biscardi was last inspected on Mar 10, 2026. A low risk rating suggests inspectors haven't found much to be concerned about lately.

Recent inspections have turned up roughly the same number of issues each time, hovering near four violations per visit.

“No proof provided that food employees are informed” comes up most often, recorded four times in the inspection record.

The city-wide average for Fort Myers sits at 80, putting Pizzeria Di Biscardi on the better side of that line. The full picture is one of consistent compliance.

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Inspections
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Critical latest
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Inspection History
Mar 10, 2026
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Aug 8, 2025
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 4 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 10 violations
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw bacon over ready to eat sliced deli meat and cheese in walk in cooler. **Warning**
08A-05-6
High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Observed 2 lb sliced deli ham 50F in reach in cooler on cook's line. Observed 2 lb butter 78F for more than 4 hours per Operator. Operator discarded items. **Warning**
01B-02-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed 2 lb sliced deli ham 50F in reach in cooler on cook's line. Observed 2 lb butter 78F for more than 4 hours per Operator. Operator discarded items. Stop sale **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
03A-02-5
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 had a blank Employee reporting form on wall. Provided Operator with Employee Reporting DBPR Form 5030-103 via email. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
11-26-1
Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Sliced deli ham cut yesterday per Operator no date mark. **Warning**
02C-02-5
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed no paper towels at hand washing sink at front counter. **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. Discussed food handler training with Operator and need to provide printed copies of training during inspections. **Warning**
53B-01-5
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed open employee coffee on cutting board at make table. **Warning**
12B-07-4
Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. Observed license not posted. **Warning**
50-09-4
Basic - Ventilation inadequate as evidenced by excessive steam or vapors in kitchen. Observed heavy smoke in kitchen while cook prepared raw bacon on flat top grill. **Warning**
36-65-5
37
Aug 7, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 major violations.
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High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed butter in kitchen at butter (74F - Cold Holding). Educated operator on proper cold holding and Time as a Public Health Control procedures. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-08-07: **Time Extended**
03A-02-5
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 2025-08-07: Operator has one employee training on iPhone, not printed through Ye Olde Falcon Pub. **Time Extended**
53B-01-5
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. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-08-07: Observed blank copy posted on kitchen wall. **Time Extended**
11-26-1
70
Mar 24, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 4 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 8 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed butter in kitchen at butter (74F - Cold Holding). Educated operator on proper cold holding and Time as a Public Health Control procedures. **Warning**
03A-02-5
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. **Warning**
11-26-1
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. **Warning**
11-27-4
Intermediate - Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. **Warning**
53A-01-7
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 - Ceiling tile missing near walk in freezer. **Warning**
36-36-4
Basic - Cloth used as a food-contact surface. Observed cloth used to line pans of bagels at front counter. **Warning**
21-05-5
Basic - Food stored on floor in walk in freezer. **Warning**
08B-38-4
50
Dec 20, 2024
Food-Licensing Inspection
No violations found.
100
Oct 19, 2023
Routine - Food
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Basic - Water draining onto floor surface. Observed water draining from ice machine on to floor.
29-03-4
95
Apr 4, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 3 major violations.
View 4 violations
High Priority - Employee touching ready-to-eat food with their bare hands - food was not being heated as a sole ingredient to 145 degrees F or immediately added to other ingredients to be cooked/heated to the minimum required temperature to allow bare hand contact. Establishment has no approved Alternative Operating Procedure. Observed employee handle bread with bare hands. Educated operator on proper hand washing and glove usage. **Corrective Action Taken**
09-01-4
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. Provided Operator with print out. **Corrective Action Taken**
11-27-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed hand wash sink in back as blocked by items stored in sink. Operator moved item for proper storage. **Corrective Action Taken**
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. Provided Operator with print out. **Corrective Action Taken**
11-26-1
64
Dec 21, 2022
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 1 minor violation.
View 3 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed on stove in kitchen : marinara sauce (108F - Hot Holding). Operator began reheating item. Observed on front line: cheese pizza (83F - Hot Holding); margherita Pizza (74F - Hot Holding). Operator intends to hold items under time as a public health control, but has no time marks or written plan. Provided Operator with written plan. Operator states that pizzas have been out for less than 1 hour at the time of inspection. **Corrective Action Taken**
03B-01-6
High Priority - Employee touched soiled apron/clothes and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands.
12A-28-4
Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed pizza slicer in standing water at 108F on front pizza line.
10-07-4
70

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Pizzeria Di Biscardi last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Pizzeria Di Biscardi on file is from Mar 10, 2026. The public record contains eight inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Pizzeria Di Biscardi?

Across the inspection record, “no proof provided that food employees are informed” has been cited four times, more than any other issue at Pizzeria Di Biscardi.

How does Pizzeria Di Biscardi compare to other restaurants in Fort Myers?

Pizzeria Di Biscardi most recently scored 100 out of 100, which is higher than the Fort Myers average of 80.

Has Pizzeria Di Biscardi's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Pizzeria Di Biscardi have averaged around four violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Pizzeria Di Biscardi 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 Pizzeria Di Biscardi inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Pizzeria Di Biscardi is inspected around two times per year on average.