LUIGI'S PIZZERIA

3883 Tamiami Trail
Florida, 33952
Charlotte County County

Overall Food Safety Rating

★★☆☆☆ (2.4/5)
Based on 3 health inspection reports

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All Inspection Reports

Inspection on 3/20/2025

High Priority
1
Intermediate
2
Basic
7
Total
10
Disposition: Met Inspection Standards

Inspection Details:

  • 16-23-4:Basic - Accumulation of lime scale on the inside of the dishmachine.
  • 23-24-4:Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Observed multiple cold holding units handles with residue buildup.
  • 36-34-5:Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed grease buildup on ceiling tiles throughout the kitchen. **Repeat Violation**
  • 35A-03-4:Basic - Dead roaches on premises. Observed 1 dead roach at dining area.
  • 24-08-4:Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Observed wet nesting of stacked cups at soda fountain station.
  • 10-08-5:Basic - Ice scoop handle in contact with ice. Observed ice scoop handle touching ice at exterior ice machine bin. Operator removed the handle from touching the food item. **Corrected On-Site**
  • 29-11-4:Basic - Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Observed hot side handle of facet leaking water at ware washing area handwash sink.
  • 03B-01-6:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed meatballs 105F at Stove. Operator reheated to a minimum of 165F at Stove. **Corrected On-Site**
  • 03F-10-5:Intermediate - No written procedures available for use of time as a public health control to hold time/temperature control for safety food. Emailed the written procedure for Time as a Public Health Control.
  • 53B-09-4:Intermediate - Required employee training provided by a third-party employee training program and operator unable to provide original certificate for employees trained. Observed photocopy of foodhandler training certificate. Educated the operator.
Food Inspector #10706002
2025-03-20
★☆☆☆☆ 1.0/5
Food safety inspection conducted on 3/20/2025 revealed 10 total violations (1 high priority, 2 intermediate, 7 basic).

Inspection on 1/2/2025

High Priority
0
Intermediate
0
Basic
1
Total
1
Disposition: Met Inspection Standards

Inspection Details:

  • 36-34-5:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-01-02: Observed ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. **Time Extended**
Food Inspector #10705563
2025-01-02
★★★★½ 5.0/5
Food safety inspection conducted on 1/2/2025 revealed 1 total violations (0 high priority, 0 intermediate, 1 basic).

Inspection on 10/28/2024

High Priority
1
Intermediate
3
Basic
3
Total
7
Disposition: Follow-up Inspection Required

Inspection Details:

  • 36-34-5:Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
  • 13-04-4:Basic - Employee with no beard guard/restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed multiple employees with no hair restraints at pizza station area. Educated the employees. **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. Observed handle touching mozzarella cheese at Pizza Station. Operated removed the handle from touching. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
  • 29-42-4:High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
  • 02C-03-5:Intermediate - Commercially processed ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food opened and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. Observed whipping cream not date marked. **Warning**
  • 22-02-4:Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed soiled can opener blade. Operator cleaned the blade by wash, rinse, sanitize in the Dish Machine. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
  • 53B-05-5:Intermediate - Required employee training expired for all employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. **Warning**
Food Inspector #8744281
2024-10-28
★☆☆☆☆ 1.0/5
Food safety inspection conducted on 10/28/2024 revealed 7 total violations (1 high priority, 3 intermediate, 3 basic).