FRIENDS PIZZA
5612 8TH STREET WEST, LEHIGH ACRES, FL 33971
License #4606195
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Mixed Health Record
How is this score calculated? →FRIENDS PIZZA in LEHIGH ACRES currently holds an InspectFL Health Score of 76.9 out of 100 — a C grade — a noticeable pattern of violations across recent inspections. This restaurant has 2 inspections on record from Florida DBPR, with the most recent inspection on April 21, 2026. Across those visits, inspectors documented 12 total violations — 4 critical, 4 major, 4 minor.
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What stands out in this inspection history
The latest inspection on April 21, 2026 shows 8 observation rows: 4 critical, 2 major, and 2 minor.
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Inspection History
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- Disposition: Administrative complaint recommended
- [29-20-5] Standing water or very slow draining water in mop sink.
- [14-31-5] Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with frozen chicken.
- [12B-13-4] Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers.
- [50-17-3] Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. License expired 12/01/25.
- [08A-02-6] Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Observed container of repackaged raw meat stored over packages of frozen pepperoni in double door reach in freezer across from cook line. Operator placed container on bottom shelf.
- [31B-03-4] No soap provided at handwash sink in dishwash area.
- [41-18-4] Warewashing sanitizing solution exceeding the maximum concentration allowed. Observed quaternary ammonium concentration at 400+ppm. Operator added more water.
- [41-17-4] Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled in dishwash area.
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FRIENDS PIZZA has some meaningful issues on record. Would you still eat here?
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