DirtyFLRestaurant Inspection Data

PIONEERS PIZZA

4560 Tamiami Trail
Florida, 33980
Charlotte County County

Overall Food Safety Rating

★½☆☆☆ (1.9/5)
Based on 9 health inspection reports

All Inspection Reports

Inspection Date: 2/12/2025

Inspection #: Visit ID: 10777136

  • 36-34-5:Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed soiled vents at prep area. Repeat Violation
  • 36-17-5:Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Observed missing floor tiles at frontline of kitchen at Pizza Oven. Repeat Violation
  • 36-02-5:Basic - Unsealed concrete floor in food preparation, food storage, warewashing area or bathroom. Observed unsealed concrete at various locations throughout the kitchen. Repeat Violation
  • 12A-28-4:High Priority - Employee touched soiled apron/clothes and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Observed employee wiping hands on soiled apron and then engaging in touching clean utensils. Educated the employee to compliance by washing hands. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation
  • 31A-11-4:Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed employee dumping water at prep area handwash sink. Educated the operator of only use for handwashing.
  • 31B-03-4:Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Observed no soap at bar handwash sink. Operator placed soap at handwash sink. Corrected On-Site

Inspection Date: 12/3/2024

Inspection #: Visit ID: 10733226

  • 16-03-4:Basic - Accumulation of debris inside warewashing machine.
  • 16-23-4:Basic - Accumulation of lime scale on the inside of the dishmachine.
  • 32-04-4:Basic - Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors. Repeat Violation
  • 36-34-5:Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance.
  • 36-17-5:Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Observed multiple tiles missing at cookline. Repeat Violation
  • 36-02-5:Basic - Unsealed concrete floor in food preparation, food storage, warewashing area or bathroom. Observed unsealed concrete at cookline. Repeat Violation
  • 14-17-4:Basic - Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed multiple shelves rusted at Walk in Cooler.
  • 12A-28-4:High Priority - Employee touched soiled apron/clothes and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Observed multiple employees at cookline. Education the employees to compliance by washing hands. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation
  • 50-17-3:High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license.
  • 08A-05-6:High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw chicken over cooked bacon at Reach in Drawers. Operator switched the food items. 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 ground beef at Reach in Drawers. Operator switched the food items. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation
  • 16-37-1:Intermediate - No chlorine chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths.
  • 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. Provided the document which was completed during inspection. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

Inspection Date: 5/7/2024

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8625826

  • 23-24-4:Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Observed on handles at various cold holding units. Operator cleaned the handles. Corrected On-Site
  • 36-17-5:Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Observed floor tiles missing at kitchen. Repeat Violation
  • 10-17-4:Basic - In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. Observed knife between 2 cold holding units at kitchen. Operator removed the knife to wash, rinse, and sanitize. Corrected On-Site
  • 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 0ppm on test strip due to empty container. Operator replaced the container and primed the sanitizer to 100ppm. Corrected On-Site
  • 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 sauce at Walk in Cooler. Operator date marked the food item. Corrected On-Site

Inspection Date: 3/29/2024

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8642508

  • 36-32-5:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair in office. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-03-29: Observed ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair in office. **Time Extended**
  • 32-12-5:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom in employee restroom. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-03-29: Observed waste receptacle not covered at women's restroom. **Time Extended**
  • 36-17-5:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-03-29: Observed missing tiles and/or in disrepair at kitchen. **Time Extended**
  • 31B-04-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed no handwashing sign at handwashing sink near pizza maker. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-03-29: Observed no handwash sign at cookline handwash sink. **Time Extended**
  • 36-27-5:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust cook line area. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-03-29: Observed wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust at cook line area. **Time Extended**

Inspection Date: 3/28/2024

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8642260

  • 22-20-5:Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Repeat Violation Warning
  • 36-32-5:Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair in office. Warning
  • 32-12-5:Basic - Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom in employee restroom. Warning
  • 36-17-5:Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Warning
  • 08B-38-4:Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed container of calamari on floor in container in walk-in cooler. Warning
  • 10-08-5:Basic - Ice scoop handle in contact with ice in bar. The ice scoop was removed from ice bin in bar. Corrected On-Site Warning
  • 31B-04-4:Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed no handwashing sign at handwashing sink near pizza maker. Warning
  • 12B-13-4:Basic - Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. The operator removed open drink from stand up reach-in cooler. Corrected On-Site Warning
  • 06-01-5:Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Observed raw calamari thawing in standing water in walk-in cooler. Warning
  • 36-27-5:Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust cook line area. Warning
  • 35A-02-6:High Priority - Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. Observed 2 small flying insects in kitchen and bar area. Warning
  • 35A-04-4:High Priority - Rodent activity present as evidenced by rodent droppings found. Observed two rodent dropping in dry storage area above containers of flour and one above dishwashing machine. The owner had areas cleaned and sanitized. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation Admin Complaint
  • 01B-02-5:High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Observed sausage (57F - Cold Holding); grilled onions (49F); green peppers (50F - Cold Holding); ham (50F - Cold Holding; chicken (48F - Cold Holding) cheese (49F - Cold Holding) in reach-in cooler across from pizza maker. See Stop Sale. Warning
  • 03A-02-5:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed sausage (57F - Cold Holding); grilled onions (49F); green peppers (50F - Cold Holding); ham (50F - Cold Holding; chicken (48F - Cold Holding) cheese (49F - Cold Holding) in reach-in cooler across from pizza maker. Warning
  • 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 marinara sauce (111F - Hot Holding) in steam table in kitchen. The operator placed on stove top to reheat. See reheating temperature. Corrected On-Site Warning
  • 14-14-4:Intermediate - Nonfood-grade basting brush used in food. The owner discarded brush. Corrected On-Site Warning
  • 27-16-5:Intermediate - Water with a temperature of least 85 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. Observed the handwashing sink in outside bar shut off. operator turned on the water. Corrected On-Site Warning

Inspection Date: 3/5/2024

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8625408

  • 22-20-5:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed multiple ice machines at liquor room. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-03-05: Observed accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. **Time Extended**
  • 33-19-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Garbage on the ground and/or pad around dumpster. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-03-05: Observed garbage on the ground and/or pad around dumpster. **Time Extended**
  • 33-16-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Open dumpster lid. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-03-05: Observed dumpster lid open. **Time Extended**
  • 36-02-5:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Unsealed concrete floor in food preparation, food storage, warewashing area or bathroom. Observed at prep area. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-03-05: Observed unsealed concrete floor at prep area. **Time Extended**

Inspection Date: 3/5/2024

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8623529

  • 22-20-5:Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed multiple ice machines at liquor room. Warning
  • 14-11-5:Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed ice machine inoperable at prep area next to dish machine. Warning
  • 33-19-4:Basic - Garbage on the ground and/or pad around dumpster. Warning
  • 33-16-4:Basic - Open dumpster lid. Warning
  • 36-02-5:Basic - Unsealed concrete floor in food preparation, food storage, warewashing area or bathroom. Observed at prep area. Warning
  • 21-38-4:Basic - Wiping cloth sanitizing solution stored on the floor. Observed wiping cloth sanitizer solution on floor at cookline next to handwash sink. Warning
  • 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 mussels at Reach in Drawers. Operator switched the food items. Corrected On-Site Warning
  • 35A-04-4:High Priority - Rodent activity present as evidenced by rodent droppings found. Observed 5 rodent droppings above shelf at prep area, 10 above inoperable ice machine, and 11 at liquor room. Warning
  • 31A-09-4:Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed soap container at cookline handwash sink. Operator removed the soap container. 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. Observed documents not having dates next to signatures. Operator dated the documents. Corrected On-Site Warning

Inspection Date: 10/6/2023

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8443346

  • 24-08-4:Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Observed multiple containers at dish shelf. Educated the employees and operator.
  • 14-11-5:Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed ice machine at ware washing area.
  • 36-02-5:Basic - Unsealed concrete floor in food preparation, food storage, warewashing area or bathroom. Observe at cookline by pizza oven.
  • 12A-28-4:High Priority - Employee touched soiled apron/clothes and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Observation employee at cookline. Educated the employee.
  • 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 carton heavy whip cream at Reach in Cooler. Operator date marked the food item. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation
  • 22-02-4:Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed can opener blade at prep table. Operator cleaned the blade. Corrected On-Site
  • 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. Provided the form which was completed during inspection. Corrected On-Site
  • 31B-03-4:Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Observe at cookline handwash sink next to Pizza Oven. Operator placed soap at handwash sink. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

Inspection Date: 7/12/2023

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8367332

  • 36-17-5:Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Repeat Violation
  • 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 sausage at Walk in Cooler. Operator switched the food items. Corrected On-Site
  • 03F-02-5:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food identified in the written procedure as a food held using time as a public health control has no time marking. Observed pizza slices not time marked at front counter. Operator time marked the food item. Corrected On-Site
  • 22-02-4:Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed soda gun nozzle at interior bar. Operator cleaned and sanitized the the nozzle. Corrected On-Site
  • 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.