LUIGI'S PIZZERIA
3883 TAMIAMI TRL · PORT CHARLOTTE · Charlotte County · FL 33980
Inspection Summary
Violation Summary
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All DBPR Inspector Observations
10 full violation description(s) documented by the inspector during this visit.
High Priority 1
03B-01-6High Priority – Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed meatballs 105F at Stove. Operator reheated to a minimum of 165F at Stove. **Corrected On-Site**
Intermediate 2
03F-10-5Intermediate – No written procedures available for use of time as a public health control to hold time/temperature control for safety food. Emailed the written procedure for Time as a Public Health Control.
53B-09-4Intermediate – Required employee training provided by a third-party employee training program and operator unable to provide original certificate for employees trained. Observed photocopy of foodhandler training certificate. Educated the operator.
Basic 7
16-23-4Basic – Accumulation of lime scale on the inside of the dishmachine.
23-24-4Basic – Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Observed multiple cold holding units handles with residue buildup.
36-34-5Basic – Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed grease buildup on ceiling tiles throughout the kitchen. **Repeat Violation**
35A-03-4Basic – Dead roaches on premises. Observed 1 dead roach at dining area.
24-08-4Basic – Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried – wet nesting. Observed wet nesting of stacked cups at soda fountain station.
10-08-5Basic – Ice scoop handle in contact with ice. Observed ice scoop handle touching ice at exterior ice machine bin. Operator removed the handle from touching the food item. **Corrected On-Site**
29-11-4Basic – Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Observed hot side handle of facet leaking water at ware washing area handwash sink.
Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on September 13, 2026 12:21 PM.
Violation category totals
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Inspection records and inspector observations reflect conditions documented by DBPR at the time of the inspection and may not reflect current conditions.