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
8 full violation description(s) documented by the inspector during this visit.
Intermediate 2
53B-13-5Intermediate – Proof of required state approved employee training not available for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.
03G-06-5Intermediate – Reduced oxygen packaged food lacking bold type on contrasting background, or other required information.
Basic 6
16-23-4Basic – Accumulation of lime scale on the inside of the dishmachine.
40-06-5Basic – Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed cell phone table in prep area. The operator removed the cell phone. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
36-17-5Basic – Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair.
10-17-4Basic – In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. Observed knife in between reach-in cooler on cook line. The chef removed the knife from between reach-in cooler. **Corrected On-Site**
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.
21-04-4Basic – In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board.
Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on October 1, 2026 1:10 PM.
Violation category totals
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2 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
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.