Inspection Report

Emergency Closure InspectionDBPR disposition: Emergency order recommended
Florida DBPR Inspection Report

GINAS PIZZA BAR

1700 TAMIAMI TRL G5 · PORT CHARLOTTE · Charlotte County · FL 33948

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Inspection Summary

Inspection dateMarch 14, 2024
Inspection typeComplaint Full
Inspection classFood
DBPR dispositionEmergency order recommended
Resultfacility_temporarily_closed
Inspection number3421665
Visit number1
Inspection Visit ID8632114
DBPR license1802061

Emergency Closure Summary

ClosedMarch 14, 2024 12:25 PM
StatusReopened after callback/compliance
ReopenedMarch 14, 2024 4:01 PM
Record basisDBPR weekly closure extract
Closure conditionRodent activity

Violation Summary

Counts reported for this inspection visit.

Full inspector observations available
3 High Priority3 Intermediate7 Basic0 Critical0 Non-Critical13 Total

All DBPR Inspector Observations

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

High Priority 3

#8High Priority35A-04-4

High Priority – Rodent activity present as evidenced by rodent droppings found. Observed 15-20 rodent droppings underneath dry storage shelving and bag in box soda rack in back storage area. Back storage area is located by back exit door and managers office around the corner from the prep area and kitchen. A wall and archway lead to food prep area.**Warning** **Warning**

Warning
#9High Priority03A-02-5

High Priority – Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. All temps taken at 11:40, open at 11:00 Raw Hamburger Logs (47F – Cold Holding); Raw Chicken (47F – Cold Holding); Milk (47F – Cold Holding); All temps taken at 11:40, open at 11:00 (45F – Cold Holding); Cooked sausage (46F – Cold Holding); Cooked lasagna (45F – Cold Holding) Operator stated he received a large delivery this morning and left cooler door open. He has also called repair company, and is moving all proteins to reach in coolers. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**

Corrective Action TakenWarning
#10High Priority01B-02-5

High Priority – Time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. All temps taken at 11:40, open at 11:00 Raw Hamburger Logs (47F – Cold Holding); Raw Chicken (47F – Cold Holding); Milk (47F – Cold Holding); (45F – Cold Holding); Cooked sausage (46F – Cold Holding); Cooked lasagna (45F – Cold Holding) Operator stated he received a large delivery this morning and left cooler door open. He has also called repair company, and is moving all proteins to alternate reach in coolers. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**

Corrective Action TakenWarning

Intermediate 3

#11Intermediate22-02-4

Intermediate – Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed cutting boards stained on cook line. **Warning**

Warning
#12Intermediate31B-02-4

Intermediate – No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed no paper towels in service area, they have cloths instead. **Warning**

Warning
#13Intermediate02C-02-5

Intermediate – Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked.observed product in walk in cooler with no date marking. Italian Sausage, Meatballs, Capris Sandwiches Red Sauce. **Warning**

Warning

Basic 7

#1Basic23-24-4

Basic – Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Observed back side of cooler handles with food debris build up. **Warning**

Warning
#2Basic51-11-4

Basic – Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Observed Co2 tanks in back room not secured. **Warning**

Warning
#3Basic36-03-4

Basic – Cove molding at floor/wall juncture broken/missing. Observed cove molding by back door damaged **Warning**

Warning
#4Basic13-03-4

Basic – Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed pizza maker without hair restraint on. Had to be told to put one on. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**

Repeat ViolationWarning
#5Basic14-11-5

Basic – Equipment in poor repair. Observed torn gaskets on reach in cooler. **Warning**

Warning
#6Basic23-03-4

Basic – Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed top of oven with dried out bread and food debris. **Warning**

Warning
#7Basic08B-12-5

Basic – Stored food not covered. Observed red sauce with ladle inside bain uncovered **Warning**

Warning

Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on August 10, 2026 8:18 AM.

Violation category totals
Category 1 · Approved food source
1 observation(s)
Category 2 · Original container, labeling, date marking and consumer advisory
1 observation(s)
Category 3 · Time/temperature control for safety food
1 observation(s)
Category 8 · Food protection and cross-contamination
1 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 23 · Non-food-contact surfaces clean
2 observation(s)
Category 31 · Handwash sinks, supplies and signage
1 observation(s)
Category 35 · Pest control / insects / rodents / animals / outer openings
1 observation(s)
Category 36 · Floors, walls, ceilings, attached equipment and ventilation
1 observation(s)
Category 51 · Other sanitary and safe-operation conditions
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.