Inspection Report

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DOUGH BAR PIZZA PASTA

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

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Inspection Summary

Inspection dateNovember 18, 2024
Inspection typeRoutine – Food
Inspection classFood
DBPR dispositionWarning Issued
Resultfollow_up_required
Inspection number3433807
Visit number1
Inspection Visit ID8722833
DBPR license1802035

Violation Summary

Counts reported for this inspection visit.

Full inspector observations available
1 High Priority4 Intermediate4 Basic0 Critical0 Non-Critical9 Total
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All DBPR Inspector Observations

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

High Priority 1

#5High Priority08A-05-6

High Priority – Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw shrimp behind broccoli at Make Table. Operator switched the food items. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**

Corrected On-SiteWarning

Intermediate 4

#6Intermediate22-02-4

Intermediate – Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed food residue buildup underneath the dough mixer next to pizza oven and slicer blade and guard on prep table next to the frontline handwash sink. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**

Repeat ViolationWarning
#7Intermediate31A-09-4

Intermediate – Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Warning**

Corrected On-SiteRepeat ViolationWarning
#8Intermediate31B-02-4

Intermediate – No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed no paper towels at handwash sink next to brick oven. Operator placed paper towels at handwash sink. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Warning**

Corrected On-SiteRepeat ViolationWarning
#9Intermediate53B-01-5

Intermediate – No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. **Warning**

Warning

Basic 4

#1Basic16-03-4

Basic – Accumulation of debris inside warewashing machine. **Warning**

Warning
#2Basic51-11-4

Basic – Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Observed tanks next to stove not adequately secured. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**

Repeat ViolationWarning
#3Basic14-11-5

Basic – Equipment in poor repair. Observed Walk in Freezer inoperable. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**

Repeat ViolationWarning
#4Basic51-13-4

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

Repeat ViolationWarning

Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on September 21, 2026 2:01 PM.

Violation category totals
Category 8 · Food protection and cross-contamination
1 observation(s)
Category 14 · Food-contact and nonfood-contact surface design/maintenance
1 observation(s)
Category 16 · Dishwashing facilities, test kits and gauges
1 observation(s)
Category 22 · Food-contact surfaces clean and sanitized
1 observation(s)
Category 31 · Handwash sinks, supplies and signage
2 observation(s)
Category 51 · Other sanitary and safe-operation conditions
2 observation(s)
Category 53 · Food manager certification / employee training verification
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.