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DOUGH BAR PIZZA PASTA

520 KING ST · PUNTA GORDA · Charlotte County · FL 33950

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Inspection Summary

Inspection dateOctober 13, 2023
Inspection typeRoutine – Food
Inspection classFood
DBPR dispositionWarning Issued
Resultfollow_up_required
Inspection number3374149
Visit number1
Inspection Visit ID8444381
DBPR license1802035

Violation Summary

Counts reported for this inspection visit.

Full inspector observations available
1 High Priority4 Intermediate7 Basic0 Critical0 Non-Critical12 Total
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All DBPR Inspector Observations

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

High Priority 1

#8High Priority29-34-4

High Priority – Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Observed at exterior back of establishment. **Warning**

Warning

Intermediate 4

#9Intermediate02C-03-5

Intermediate – Commercially processed ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food opened and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. Observed milk at Display Cooler Unit across the bar. Operator date marked the food item. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**

Corrected On-SiteWarning
#10Intermediate22-02-4

Intermediate – Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed can opener blade at kitchen prep table. **Warning**

Warning
#11Intermediate31A-09-4

Intermediate – Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed container blocking the bar handwash sink. Operator removed the container. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**

Corrected On-SiteWarning
#12Intermediate27-16-4

Intermediate – Water with a temperature of at least 100 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. Observed hot side handle inoperable at kitchen handwash sink. **Warning**

Warning

Basic 7

#1Basic13-04-4

Basic – Employee with no beard guard/restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed employee at cookline. **Warning**

Warning
#2Basic14-11-5

Basic – Equipment in poor repair. Observed interior Walk in Cooler and Freezer. **Warning**

Warning
#3Basic10-08-5

Basic – Ice scoop handle in contact with ice. Observed at bar ice bin. **Warning**

Warning
#4Basic10-20-4

Basic – In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Observed multiple tongs at Pizza Oven. Operator placed in a safe location above on oven handles. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**

Corrected On-SiteWarning
#5Basic51-13-4

Basic – No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted. **Warning**

Warning
#6Basic51-18-6

Basic – No copy of latest inspection report available. **Warning**

Warning
#7Basic29-08-4

Basic – Plumbing system in disrepair. Observed hot side handle in disrepair at kitchen handwash sink and cold side handle at frontline handwash sink. **Warning**

Warning

Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on October 20, 2026 12:51 PM.

Violation category totals
Category 2 · Original container, labeling, date marking and consumer advisory
1 observation(s)
Category 10 · In-use food dispensing utensils
2 observation(s)
Category 13 · Clothing, hair restraints, jewelry and fingernails
1 observation(s)
Category 14 · Food-contact and nonfood-contact surface design/maintenance
1 observation(s)
Category 22 · Food-contact surfaces clean and sanitized
1 observation(s)
Category 27 · Safe water source and hot/cold water under pressure
1 observation(s)
Category 29 · Plumbing, mop sink, filters and backflow prevention
2 observation(s)
Category 31 · Handwash sinks, supplies and signage
1 observation(s)
Category 51 · Other sanitary and safe-operation conditions
2 observation(s)

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