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BLUE DOG BAR & GRILL

BLUE DOG BAR & GRILL located in MATLACHA has undergone 7 health department inspections, achieving a 2.7/5 overall safety rating. Recent inspections show improving food safety practices.

Last inspection: 3 weeks ago · 7 reports on file

4597 Pine Island Road Northwest
Florida, 33993
Lee County County

Overall Food Safety Rating

★★½☆☆ (2.7/5)
Based on 7 health inspection reports

All Inspection Reports

3/25/2026· 3w ago

Visit ID: 13653517

Met Inspection Standards

2 basic

  • 32-04-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors. Observed women's restroom door not tight fitting. Repeat Violation Warning - From follow-up inspection 2026-03-25: **Time Extended**
  • 14-71-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Duct tape used to repair nonfood-contact surface. Repeat Violation Warning - From follow-up inspection 2026-03-25: **Time Extended**

3/17/2026· 1mo ago

Visit ID: 13539248

Follow-up Inspection Required

1 high, 3 int, 5 basic

  • 32-04-4:Basic - Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors. Observed women's restroom door not tight fitting. Repeat Violation Warning
  • 14-71-4:Basic - Duct tape used to repair nonfood-contact surface. Repeat Violation Warning
  • 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 keys and personnel items on prep table in preparation 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 of flour. Warning
  • 21-04-4:Basic - In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board. 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. Warning
  • 01C-02-4:Intermediate - Establishment not maintaining clam/mussel/oyster tags for 90 days. Warning
  • 31A-09-4:Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times by trash cans and container of dishes. The trash cans and container of dishes was removed from blocking handwashing sink. Corrected On-Site Warning
  • 11-26-1:Intermediate - No proof provided that food employees are informed of their responsibility to report to the person in charge information about their health and activities related to foodborne illnesses. Emailed Employee Reporting Form to Owner. **Corrective Action Taken** Warning

10/3/2025· 6mo ago

Visit ID: 10873101

Met Inspection Standards

2 high, 4 basic

  • 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

4/30/2025· 11mo ago

Visit ID: 10734868

Met Inspection Standards

1 high, 5 basic

  • 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

12/4/2024· 1y 4mo ago

Visit ID: 8772861

Met Inspection Standards

3 int, 4 basic

  • 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.

2/8/2024· 2y 2mo ago

Visit ID: 8499241

Met Inspection Standards

1 int, 4 basic

  • 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.

9/13/2023· 2y 7mo ago

Visit ID: 8371943

Met Inspection Standards

1 high, 3 basic

  • 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**