PIONEERS PIZZA
4560 TAMIAMI TRL STE 7 · PORT CHARLOTTE · Charlotte County · FL 33980
Inspection Summary
Violation Summary
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All DBPR Inspector Observations
17 full violation description(s) documented by the inspector during this visit.
High Priority 5
35A-02-6High Priority – Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. Observed 2 small flying insects in kitchen and bar area. **Warning**
35A-04-4High Priority – Rodent activity present as evidenced by rodent droppings found. Observed two rodent dropping in dry storage area above containers of flour and one above dishwashing machine. The owner had areas cleaned and sanitized. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
01B-02-5High Priority – Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Observed sausage (57F – Cold Holding); grilled onions (49F); green peppers (50F – Cold Holding); ham (50F – Cold Holding; chicken (48F – Cold Holding) cheese (49F – Cold Holding) in reach-in cooler across from pizza maker. See Stop Sale. **Warning**
03A-02-5High Priority – Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed sausage (57F – Cold Holding); grilled onions (49F); green peppers (50F – Cold Holding); ham (50F – Cold Holding; chicken (48F – Cold Holding) cheese (49F – Cold Holding) in reach-in cooler across from pizza maker. **Warning**
03B-01-6High Priority – Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed marinara sauce (111F – Hot Holding) in steam table in kitchen. The operator placed on stove top to reheat. See reheating temperature. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
Intermediate 2
14-14-4Intermediate – Nonfood-grade basting brush used in food. The owner discarded brush. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
27-16-5Intermediate – Water with a temperature of least 85 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. Observed the handwashing sink in outside bar shut off. operator turned on the water. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
Basic 10
22-20-5Basic – Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
36-32-5Basic – Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair in office. **Warning**
32-12-5Basic – Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom in employee restroom. **Warning**
36-17-5Basic – Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. **Warning**
08B-38-4Basic – Food stored on floor. Observed container of calamari on floor in container in walk-in cooler. **Warning**
10-08-5Basic – Ice scoop handle in contact with ice in bar. The ice scoop was removed from ice bin in bar. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
31B-04-4Basic – No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed no handwashing sign at handwashing sink near pizza maker. **Warning**
12B-13-4Basic – Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. The operator removed open drink from stand up reach-in cooler. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
06-01-5Basic – Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Observed raw calamari thawing in standing water in walk-in cooler. **Warning**
36-27-5Basic – Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust cook line area. **Warning**
Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on October 8, 2026 2:44 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.