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BLUE HERON PIZZA PUB

Food safety records indicate BLUE HERON PIZZA PUB in PORT CHARLOTTE has 5 inspections with a 2.8/5 overall rating. Recent inspections indicate some food safety concerns.

992 TAMIAMI TRAIL STE F

Overall Food Safety Rating

★★½☆☆ (2.8/5)
Based on 5 health inspection reports

All Inspection Reports

Inspection Date: 11/24/2025

Inspection #: Visit ID: 13463607

  • 32-04-4:Basic - Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors. Observed both men's and women's bathroom doors not tight fitting.
  • 51-11-4:Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Observed carbon dioxide tank not secured at wait station next to multiple soda boxes. Operator secured the tank with a chain. Corrected On-Site
  • 06-09-1:Basic - Commercially processed reduced oxygen packaged fish bearing a label indicating that it is to remain frozen until time of use no longer frozen and not removed from reduced oxygen package. Observed reduced oxygen packaged fish at Walk in Cooler. Operator removed from reduced oxygen packaging. Corrected On-Site
  • 10-07-4:Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed multiple utensils in water 106F at Flat Grill. Operator increased the temperature to a minimum of 135F at Flat Grill. Corrected On-Site
  • 08A-20-5:High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Observed raw chicken over raw fish at Make Table. Operator switched the food items. Corrected On-Site
  • 08A-17-6:High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from one another based upon minimum required cooking temperature when stored in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Observed raw beef over fries at Reach in Freezer. Operator relocated the raw beef to Walk in Freezer. Corrected On-Site

Inspection Date: 7/15/2025

Inspection #: Visit ID: 10925714

  • 13-03-4:Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed two employees in kitchen working without hair restraints. Observed employee putting n hair restraints. Corrected On-Site
  • 14-11-5:Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed on reach in coolers at make table and pizza table with torn gaskets. Repeat Violation
  • 23-03-4:Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed all gaskets on reach in coolers and walk in cooler with black mold like substance on gaskets. Observed employee cleaning gaskets. Corrected On-Site 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 put on hair restraints and return to work without handwashing.
  • 22-02-4:Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed cutting board on make line with food stains. Repeat Violation

Inspection Date: 2/24/2025

Inspection #: Visit ID: 10780115

  • 14-10-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Equipment or utensils not designed or constructed in a durable manner. Observed torn gaskets in reach in cooler throughout kitchen. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-02-24: Observed torn gaskets in reach in cooler throughout kitchen. Gaskets on order. Time extended
  • 23-03-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed on reach in cooler throughout kitchen, gaskets soiled. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-02-24: Observed on reach in cooler throughout kitchen, gaskets soiled. New gaskets on order. Time Extended

Inspection Date: 2/13/2025

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8843050

  • 14-09-4:Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed cutting board on make line with grooves on it Warning
  • 14-10-4:Basic - Equipment or utensils not designed or constructed in a durable manner. Observed torn gaskets in reach in cooler throughout kitchen. Warning
  • 22-08-4:Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Observed in kitchen microwave with food debris on top I side. Observed operator cleaning I side of microwave. Warning
  • 23-03-4:Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed on reach in cooler throughout kitchen, gaskets soiled. Warning
  • 22-53-4:High Priority - Quaternary ammonium sanitizer used to sanitize clean in place equipment not at proper minimum strength. Do not use equipment not properly sanitized. Observed dish machine not dispensing quaternary solution. Observed operator shut down machine and call eco lab. Warning
  • 41-10-4:High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Observed scotch bright degreaser packet on shelf with wing sauces. Observed operator removing packet and storing in closet properly. Warning
  • 22-02-4:Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed on make table in kitchen food stained cutting board. Warning

Inspection Date: 7/29/2024

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8694952

  • N/A:No Violations Were Observed