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BLUE DOG BAR & GRILL

BLUE DOG BAR & GRILL located in MATLACHA has undergone 5 health department inspections, achieving a 2.6/5 overall safety rating. Recent inspections indicate some food safety concerns.

4597 Pine Island Road Northwest
Florida, 33993
Lee County County

Overall Food Safety Rating

★★½☆☆ (2.6/5)
Based on 5 health inspection reports

All Inspection Reports

Inspection Date: 10/3/2025

Inspection #: Visit ID: 10873101

  • 32-04-4:Basic - Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors. Observed door for women's restroom not tight fitting. Warning
  • 14-71-4:Basic - Duct tape used to repair nonfood-contact surface. Observed grey duct tape used on stand up reach-in cooler in kitchen. Repeat Violation Warning
  • 36-24-5:Basic - Hole in or other damage to wall in prep area. Warning
  • 10-01-5:Basic - In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container flour. Warning
  • 22-41-4:High 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. The Manager changed out sanitizer bucket during inspection. Corrected On-Site Warning
  • 08A-05-6:High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw scallops and raw grouper over ready to eat pasta in reach-in cooler under cook line. The chef moved the pasta to another reach-in cooler. Corrected On-Site Warning

Inspection Date: 4/30/2025

Inspection #: Visit ID: 10734868

  • 14-71-4:Basic - Duct tape used to repair nonfood-contact surface. Observed gray duct tape used on door handle on stand up reach-in cooler.
  • 08B-49-4:Basic - Employee personal food not properly identified and segregated from food to be served to the public. Observed personal food and personal drinks in stand up reach-in cooler.
  • 14-11-5:Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed reach-in cooler across from cook line gasket torn.
  • 10-01-5:Basic - In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container in family.
  • 36-27-5:Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust in dishwashing area.
  • 22-41-4:High 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. The owner changed out sanitizer bucket during inspection. Corrected On-Site

Inspection Date: 12/4/2024

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8772861

  • 14-71-4:Basic - Duct tape used to repair nonfood-contact surface. Observed grey duct tape used on stand up reach-in cooler in kitchen.
  • 36-17-5:Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair.
  • 10-01-5:Basic - In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container of flour. The manager removed scooper from container of flour. Corrected On-Site
  • 21-04-4:Basic - In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board across from cook line.
  • 11-27-4:Intermediate - Establishment has no written procedures for employees to follow in response to a vomiting or diarrheal event where the vomit or diarrhea is discharged onto surfaces in the establishment. Printed out Clean Up of Vomiting and Diarrheal Events DBPR Form HR 5030-104 for Manager. The manager posted form during inspection. Corrected On-Site
  • 31A-09-4:Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed handwashing sink in kitchen blocked by container of dishes. The manager removed container of dishes. Corrected On-Site
  • 41-17-4:Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled.

Inspection Date: 2/8/2024

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8499241

  • 40-06-5:Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed personnel items in front counter reach-in cooler.
  • 14-11-5:Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed walk-in cooler gasket torn.
  • 36-17-5:Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair.
  • 21-04-4:Basic - In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board.
  • 53B-14-5:Intermediate - Required employee training expired for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.

Inspection Date: 9/13/2023

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8371943

  • 36-17-5:Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair.
  • 21-04-4:Basic - In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board.
  • 21-38-4:Basic - Wiping cloth sanitizing solution stored on the floor on cook line.
  • 03A-02-5:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed raw scallops (49F - Cold Holding); raw tuna (48F - Cold Holding) in reach-in cooler under cook line. The owner had ice placed on raw tuna and raw scallops. **Corrective Action Taken**