THE PIER
1200 W RETTA ESPLANADE #57 · PUNTA GORDA · Charlotte County · FL 33950
Inspection Summary
Violation Summary
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All DBPR Inspector Observations
5 full violation description(s) documented by the inspector during this visit.
High Priority 2
22-41-4High Priority – Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. Observed 0ppm on test strip due to empty sanitizer container. Operator replaced the sanitizer container to correct to 100ppm. **Corrected On-Site**
12A-28-4High Priority – Employee touched soiled apron/clothes and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Observed employee touching apron at sushi line. Educated the employee to compliance by washing hands. **Corrected On-Site**
Intermediate 3
01C-03-4Intermediate – Clam/mussel/oyster tags not marked with last date served. Observed multiple tags with no date.
53B-02-5Intermediate – No proof of required state approved employee training provided for employee hired more than 60 days ago. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. **Repeat Violation**
02C-02-5Intermediate – Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed sauce at Reach in Cooler cooked on 07/05. Operator date marked the food item. **Corrected On-Site**
Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on October 2, 2026 2:06 PM.
Violation category totals
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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.