Pizzeria El Chocolate

899 Pondella Rd, North Fort Myers, FL 33903

Italian

Last inspected: Jan 28, 2026

100

Score

Low Risk

Pizzeria El Chocolate has been inspected five times since 2024. Pizzeria El Chocolate was last inspected on Jan 28, 2026. When a facility lands in the low risk tier, it usually means nothing alarming showed up at the most recent visit.

There hasn't been much movement either way: counts have stayed near one violation per visit across recent inspections.

That puts the facility ahead of the local pack: the average North Fort Myers restaurant scores 88. The file should reassure diners considering a visit.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Jan 28, 2026

Routine - Food

No violations found.

100

Aug 11, 2025

Routine - Food

1 critical violation. 1 minor violation.

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High Priority - Container of medicine improperly stored. Observed bottle of magnesium citrate supplement on shelf in prep area above cook's line. Operator removed from kitchen. **Corrected On-Site**

41-07-4

Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed ice buildup in standup reach in freezer on cook's line.

14-69-4

Feb 24, 2025

Routine - Food

1 major violation.

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Certified Food Manager Identification

FL-02

Aug 22, 2024

Routine - Food

4 major violations. 3 minor violations.

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Intermediate - Commercially processed ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food opened and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. Observed deli ham and cheeses opened yesterday per Operator and no date marking.

02C-03-5

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 DBPR Form 5030-104 via email.

11-27-4

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed slicer blade guard with buildup of dried food debris.

22-02-4

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 has form on file, discussed need to complete a form for each employee and keep on file. **Corrective Action Taken**

11-26-1

Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed small plastic container with no handle used as a scoop in diced ham at make table in kitchen. Operator removed from ham. **Corrected On-Site**

14-01-5

Basic - Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors. Observed doors for men's room and women's room not self closing.

32-04-4

Basic - Ice scoop handle in contact with ice. Operator moved ice scoop handle above ice in ice bin. **Corrected On-Site**

10-08-5

Feb 26, 2024

Food-Licensing Inspection

1 minor violation.

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Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed no hand washing signs in male and female restrooms as well as hand washing sink in prep area.

31B-04-4

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Pizzeria El Chocolate last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Pizzeria El Chocolate on file is from Jan 28, 2026. The public record contains five inspections in total.

How does Pizzeria El Chocolate compare to other restaurants in North Fort Myers?

Pizzeria El Chocolate most recently scored 100 out of 100, which is higher than the North Fort Myers average of 88.

Has Pizzeria El Chocolate's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Pizzeria El Chocolate have averaged around one violation per visit across the recent record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Pizzeria El Chocolate 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 El Chocolate inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Pizzeria El Chocolate is inspected around three times per year on average.

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