BLUE DOG BAR & GRILL
4597 PINE ISLAND RD NW · MATLACHA · Lee County · FL 33993
Inspection Summary
Violation Summary
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All DBPR Inspector Observations
9 full violation description(s) documented by the inspector during this visit.
High Priority 1
22-41-4High 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**
Intermediate 3
01C-02-4Intermediate – Establishment not maintaining clam/mussel/oyster tags for 90 days. **Warning**
31A-09-4Intermediate – 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**
11-26-1Intermediate – 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**
Basic 5
32-04-4Basic – Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors. Observed women's restroom door not tight fitting. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
14-71-4Basic – Duct tape used to repair nonfood-contact surface. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
40-06-5Basic – 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**
10-01-5Basic – 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**
21-04-4Basic – In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board. **Warning**
Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on August 12, 2026 10:17 PM.
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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.