BOCCA LUPO COAL FIRED PIZZA
Chancellor Boulevard
Florida, 34287
Charlotte County County
Overall Food Safety Rating
★★½☆☆ (2.7/5)
Based on 6 health inspection reports
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Inspection on 3/10/2025
High Priority
1
Intermediate
0
Basic
6
Total
7
Disposition: Met Inspection Standards
Inspection Details:
- 23-24-4:Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Observed on make line in kitchen and pizza station, on reach in coolers, debris on back sides of handles. Observed employees cleaning handles properly. Corrected On-Site
- 36-03-4:Basic - Cove molding at floor/wall juncture broken/missing. Observed in back room and throughout kitchen area.by dish machine, tiles are broken and missing. Repeat Violation
- 14-11-5:Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed torn gaskets on reach in cooler on prep line.
- 36-17-5:Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Observed in back room by dish machine, exposed concrete floors where tiles are broken and missing. Repeat Violation
- 22-13-5:Basic - Iced tea dispenser/ Soda Gun not cleaned at least once every 24 hours. Observed soda gun at entrance
- 36-02-5:Basic - Unsealed concrete floor in food preparation, food storage, warewashing area or bathroom. Observed in back room by dish machine, exposed concrete floors where tiles are broken and missing. Repeat Violation
- 12A-25-4:High Priority - Employee touched face/hair and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Observed employee touch ear and ear piece and resume working without handwashing.
Food safety inspection conducted on 3/10/2025 revealed 7 total violations (1 high priority, 0 intermediate, 6 basic).
Inspection on 9/9/2024
High Priority
0
Intermediate
0
Basic
1
Total
1
Disposition: Met Inspection Standards
Inspection Details:
- 35B-01-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Back door is gapping at bottom where dish and kitchen transitions. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-09-09: Observed back door with gap at bottom. Work order is in during call back inspection.
Food safety inspection conducted on 9/9/2024 revealed 1 total violations (0 high priority, 0 intermediate, 1 basic).
Inspection on 8/28/2024
High Priority
1
Intermediate
4
Basic
8
Total
13
Disposition: Follow-up Inspection Required
Inspection Details:
- 22-20-5:Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed ice machine interior with black mold like substance on inside of lift door Repeat Violation Warning
- 16-21-4:Basic - Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine. Observed scum line at water port on outside of dish machine. Repeat Violation Warning
- 23-24-4:Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Observed food build up underneath /back side of door handles in pizza station on reach in cooler. Repeat Violation Warning
- 36-34-5:Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed in kitchen on make line, ceiling tiles and light shields with accumulation of black dust like substance on them. Repeat Violation Warning
- 14-09-4:Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed cutting boards hanging on wall across from walk in cooler/freezer with groove and melted in bedded marks on them. Repeat Violation Warning
- 35B-01-4:Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Back door is gapping at bottom where dish and kitchen transitions. Warning
- 14-69-4:Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed ice buildup up around condensing fan and on floor. Repeat Violation Warning
- 23-03-4:Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed gaskets with black mold like substance on them. ESP walk in cooler. 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. Observed dishwasher machine chlorine test strips at a zero. Observed operator calling Eco Lab, they will be here with in the hour. Marked as emergency. **Corrective Action Taken** Repeat Violation Warning
- 22-02-4:Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed cutting boards hanging up on wall across from walk in cooler/freezer with food stains on them. Repeat Violation Warning
- 31A-11-4:Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed handwashing sink being used as a dump sink in salad cooler. Warning
- 02C-02-5:Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed in salad cooler no date marking on any product. Observed bartender date marking all salad items prepped in walk in salad cooler. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation Warning
- 27-16-4:Intermediate - Water with a temperature of least 85 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. Observed no hot running water or cold running water at handwashing sink in salad cooler. Observed employee correcting water supply at hand washing sink in salad cooler. Corrected On-Site Warning
Food safety inspection conducted on 8/28/2024 revealed 13 total violations (1 high priority, 4 intermediate, 8 basic).
Inspection on 4/2/2024
High Priority
2
Intermediate
5
Basic
15
Total
22
Disposition: Met Inspection Standards
Inspection Details:
- 14-01-5:Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed a plastic portion cup used as a scoop for multiple food products throughout the kitchen. The operator removed the portion cups. Corrected On-Site
- 23-24-4:Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on reach in cooler door handles in the pizza station.
- 36-34-5:Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated dust throughout the kitchen.
- 32-12-5:Basic - Covered waste receptacle not provided in unisex employee bathroom.
- 16-55-4:Basic - Dishmachine not washing/rinsing properly. Must wash, rinse and sanitize all dishware, equipment and utensils in three-compartment sink until dishmachine is functioning properly. Observed the chlorine sanitizer solution for the dishmachine at 0ppm. The operator set up the three compartment sink for proper sanitization. **Corrective Action Taken**
- 36-22-4:Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water in front of the walk in cooler.
- 36-17-5:Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair throughout the kitchen.
- 08B-38-4:Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed multiple boxes of food stored on the floor in the walk in freezer. The operator properly stored the foods. Corrected On-Site
- 14-69-4:Basic - Ice buildup on the walk-in freezer door jamb.
- 10-20-4:Basic - In-use tongs stored on the oven door handle between uses on the cook line.
- 23-03-4:Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed the hood vents above the fryers soiled with grease. Repeat Violation
- 33-16-4:Basic - Open dumpster lid. The operator closed the lid. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation
- 21-44-1:Basic - Sanitizer bucket stored on a food preparation table on the cook line. The operator properly stored the sanitizer bucket. Corrected On-Site
- 25-05-4:Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. Observed to go boxes stored on the floor in the storage area. The operator properly stored the to go boxes. Corrected On-Site
- 22-16-4:Basic - The dough walk in cooler shelves have accumulation of soil residues.
- 03D-02-5:High Priority - Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 6 hours. Observed marinara sauce (50F - Cooling); cooked sausage and ricotta (47F - Cooling) in the walk in cooler. Both of the items were date marked 4/1. The operator discarded the above foods. Corrected On-Site
- 01B-02-5:High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Observed marinara sauce (50F - Cooling); cooked sausage and ricotta (47F - Cooling) in the walk in cooler. Both of the items were date marked 4/1. The operator discarded the above foods. Corrected On-Site
- 22-02-4:Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed the slicer soiled with food debris. The operator had the slicer cleaned and sanitized. Corrected On-Site
- 31A-11-4:Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed food debris inside the hand sink in the beer/salad walk in cooler. The operator cleared the food from the sink. Corrected On-Site
- 53A-05-6:Intermediate - No currently certified food service manager on duty with four or more employees engaged in food preparation/handling. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ Observed Mark Holstine certified food manager on duty expired 1/23/2024.
- 31B-02-4:Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink at the entrance to the kitchen and men's restroom. The operator provided paper towels for the hand sinks. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation
- 31B-03-4:Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink behind the bar. The operator provided soap for the hand sink. Corrected On-Site
Food safety inspection conducted on 4/2/2024 revealed 22 total violations (2 high priority, 5 intermediate, 15 basic).
Inspection on 10/31/2023
High Priority
0
Intermediate
0
Basic
4
Total
4
Disposition: Met Inspection Standards
Inspection Details:
- 36-03-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Cove molding at floor/wall juncture broken/missing. Observed broken and missing cove molding throughout establishment Repeat Violation Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-10-31: Observed broken and missing cove molding throughout establishment during call back inspection. Work in progress. Time extended.
- 23-03-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed hoods over fryers with accumulation of grease and soiled. Repeat Violation Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-10-31: Observed hoods over fryers with accumulation of grease and soiled during call back inspection. Workin progress. Time extended.
- 33-16-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Open dumpster lid. Observed dumpster lid open, due to dumpster being too full, Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-10-31: Observed dumpster lids open during call back inspection. Containers just emptied.
- 36-02-5:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Unsealed concrete floor in food preparation, food storage, warewashing area or bathroom. Observed un sealed concrete in Pizza area where floor tile was, but is missing. Repeat Violation Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-10-31: Observed un sealed concrete in Pizza area where floor tile was, but is missing during call back inspection. Work in progress. Time extended.
Food safety inspection conducted on 10/31/2023 revealed 4 total violations (0 high priority, 0 intermediate, 4 basic).
Inspection on 10/30/2023
High Priority
0
Intermediate
2
Basic
6
Total
8
Disposition: Follow-up Inspection Required
Inspection Details:
- 36-03-4:Basic - Cove molding at floor/wall juncture broken/missing. Observed broken and missing cove molding throughout establishment Repeat Violation Warning
- 33-14-4:Basic - Dumpster overflowing garbage. Observed garbage dumpster over full. Can't even close lid. Warning
- 10-20-4:Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Observed four sets of tongs on oven door in kitchen. Observed General Manager remove immediately. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation Warning
- 23-03-4:Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed hoods over fryers with accumulation of grease and soiled. Repeat Violation Warning
- 33-16-4:Basic - Open dumpster lid. Observed dumpster lid open, due to dumpster being too full, Warning
- 36-02-5:Basic - Unsealed concrete floor in food preparation, food storage, warewashing area or bathroom. Observed un sealed concrete in Pizza area where floor tile was, but is missing. Repeat Violation Warning
- 31B-02-4:Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed no paper towels at one of the bars hand washing sinks. Observed bartender fill immediately. Warning
- 35A-24-5:Intermediate - Wild birds or squirrels present on ground/table/chairs/railings in outside dining room/bar. Observed three black birds on tables in out door seating area. They were landing on tables and chairs picking up dropped food. No customers present at this time. Operation is opened, operating, and selling food at this time. Warning
Food safety inspection conducted on 10/30/2023 revealed 8 total violations (0 high priority, 2 intermediate, 6 basic).