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BLUE DOG BAR & GRILL

4597 PINE ISLAND RD NW · MATLACHA · Lee County · FL 33993

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Inspection Summary

Inspection dateMarch 17, 2026
Inspection typeRoutine – Food
Inspection classFood
DBPR dispositionWarning Issued
Resultfollow_up_required
Inspection number3671145
Visit number1
Inspection Visit ID13539248
DBPR license4606511

Violation Summary

Counts reported for this inspection visit.

Full inspector observations available
1 High Priority3 Intermediate5 Basic0 Critical0 Non-Critical9 Total
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All DBPR Inspector Observations

9 full violation description(s) documented by the inspector during this visit.

High Priority 1

#6High Priority22-41-4

High Priority – Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. **Warning**

Warning

Intermediate 3

#7Intermediate01C-02-4

Intermediate – Establishment not maintaining clam/mussel/oyster tags for 90 days. **Warning**

Warning
#8Intermediate31A-09-4

Intermediate – Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times by trash cans and container of dishes. The trash cans and container of dishes was removed from blocking handwashing sink. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**

Corrected On-SiteWarning
#9Intermediate11-26-1

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. Emailed Employee Reporting Form to Owner. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**

Corrective Action TakenWarning

Basic 5

#1Basic32-04-4

Basic – Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors. Observed women's restroom door not tight fitting. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**

Repeat ViolationWarning
#2Basic14-71-4

Basic – Duct tape used to repair nonfood-contact surface. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**

Repeat ViolationWarning
#3Basic40-06-5

Basic – Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed keys and personnel items on prep table in preparation area. **Warning**

Warning
#4Basic10-01-5

Basic – In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container of flour. **Warning**

Warning
#5Basic21-04-4

Basic – In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board. **Warning**

Warning

Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on August 12, 2026 10:17 PM.

Violation category totals
Category 2 · Original container, labeling, date marking and consumer advisory
1 observation(s)
Category 11 · Employee health knowledge / ill employees
1 observation(s)
Category 12 · Handwashing and hygienic practices
1 observation(s)
Category 15 · No longer used
1 observation(s)
Category 22 · Food-contact surfaces clean and sanitized
1 observation(s)
Category 23 · Non-food-contact surfaces clean
1 observation(s)
Category 32 · Bathrooms
1 observation(s)
Category 33 · Garbage, refuse and premises maintenance
1 observation(s)
Category 41 · Chemicals and toxic substances
1 observation(s)

Inspection records and inspector observations reflect conditions documented by DBPR at the time of the inspection and may not reflect current conditions.