PIONEERS PIZZA
2113 TAMIAMI TRAIL · PUNTA GORDA · Charlotte County · FL 33950
Inspection Summary
Violation Summary
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All DBPR Inspector Observations
12 full violation description(s) documented by the inspector during this visit.
High Priority 3
01B-01-4High Priority – Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale. Observed 3-dented cans 6 Lb 10 Oz each of whole peeled tomatoes at dry storage rack. Operator removed the can from being used.
03F-02-5High Priority – Time/temperature control for safety food identified in the written procedure as a food held using time as a public health control has no time marking. Observed pizza slices and garlic oil at kitchen next to pizza oven. Operator time marked the food item. **Corrected On-Site**
03B-01-6High Priority – Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed sauce 111F and garlic and oil 107F at wait station Hot Holding Unit. Operator placed on stove to bring temperature to 165F or above. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
Intermediate 3
22-02-4Intermediate – Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
16-37-1Intermediate – No chlorine chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Operator provided later during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
03F-10-5Intermediate – No written procedures available for use of time as a public health control to hold time/temperature control for safety food. Observed pizza slices and garlic oil at room temperature You will find your Licensing Information Checklist attached to this e-mail. Emailed the written procedure.
Basic 6
14-01-5Basic – Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed multiple food items at Salad Station scooping with mini-bowls. Operator removed the mini-bowls. **Corrected On-Site**
13-03-4Basic – Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed employees with no hair restraint at cookline. Employees placed hair restraint over their hair/head. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
14-11-5Basic – Equipment in poor repair. Observed torn gaskets at both Walk in Coolers.
08B-38-4Basic – Food stored on floor. Observed multiple food items on the floor at dry storage area and Walk in Coolers.
36-02-5Basic – Unsealed concrete floor in food preparation, food storage, warewashing area or bathroom. Observed unsealed concrete at Walk in Cooler.
14-17-4Basic – Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed rust on multiple shelves at both Walk in Coolers.
Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on September 15, 2026 1:08 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.