DOUGH BAR PIZZA PASTA
520 Dr Martin Luther King Jr Boulevard
Punta Gorda, Florida, 33950
Charlotte County County
Overall Food Safety Rating
★★☆☆☆ (2.4/5)
Based on 6 health inspection reports
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Inspection on 1/17/2025
High Priority
0
Intermediate
1
Basic
1
Total
2
Disposition: Met Inspection Standards
Inspection Details:
- 51-11-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Observed tanks next to stove not adequately secured. Repeat Violation Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-01-17: Observed not adequately secured next to back entrance of establishment. **Time Extended**
- 22-02-4:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed food residue buildup underneath the dough mixer next to pizza oven and slicer blade and guard on prep table next to the frontline handwash sink. Repeat Violation Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-01-17: Observed residue buildup at dough mixer. **Time Extended**
Food safety inspection conducted on 1/17/2025 revealed 2 total violations (0 high priority, 1 intermediate, 1 basic).
Inspection on 11/18/2024
High Priority
1
Intermediate
4
Basic
4
Total
9
Disposition: Follow-up Inspection Required
Inspection Details:
- 16-03-4:Basic - Accumulation of debris inside warewashing machine. Warning
- 51-11-4:Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Observed tanks next to stove not adequately secured. Repeat Violation Warning
- 14-11-5:Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed Walk in Freezer inoperable. Repeat Violation Warning
- 51-13-4:Basic - No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted. Repeat Violation Warning
- 08A-05-6:High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw shrimp behind broccoli at Make Table. Operator switched the food items. Corrected On-Site Warning
- 22-02-4:Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed food residue buildup underneath the dough mixer next to pizza oven and slicer blade and guard on prep table next to the frontline handwash sink. Repeat Violation Warning
- 31A-09-4:Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation Warning
- 31B-02-4:Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed no paper towels at handwash sink next to brick oven. Operator placed paper towels at handwash sink. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation Warning
- 53B-01-5:Intermediate - No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Warning
Food safety inspection conducted on 11/18/2024 revealed 9 total violations (1 high priority, 4 intermediate, 4 basic).
Inspection on 7/22/2024
High Priority
1
Intermediate
2
Basic
5
Total
8
Disposition: Met Inspection Standards
Inspection Details:
- 51-11-4:Basic - Observed: Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Observed multiple tanks next to prep table next to the entrance to the kitchen from exterior door. Educated the operator. Priority: Basic
- 13-03-4:Basic - Observed: Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed no hair restraints on multiple employees at cookline. Operator placed hair restraints over their hair. Corrected On-Site Priority: Basic
- 22-02-4:Intermediate - Observed: Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed soiled can opener blade at prep table. Operator cleaned and sanitized the blade. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation Priority: Intermediate
- 31A-09-4:Intermediate - Observed: Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed prep table, broom, and dust pan blocking the cook line/ware washing area handwashing sink. Operator removed the table, broom, and dust pans to allow clear access. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation Priority: Intermediate
- 23-03-4:Basic - Observed: Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed soil gasket at exterior Walk in Cooler. Priority: Basic
- 03B-01-6:High Priority - Observed: Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed marinara sauce 127F at warmer holding unit. Operator reheated to a minimum of 165F at Stove. Corrected On-Site Priority: High Priority
- 33-31-5:Basic - Observed: Unnecessary items/unused equipment on the premises. Observed Make Table at back exterior of establishment. Priority: Basic
- 02D-01-5:Basic - Observed: Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed no label at flour container. Operator labeled the food item. Corrected On-Site Priority: Basic
Food safety inspection conducted on 7/22/2024 revealed 8 total violations (1 high priority, 2 intermediate, 5 basic).
Inspection on 12/12/2023
High Priority
0
Intermediate
0
Basic
1
Total
1
Disposition: Met Inspection Standards
Inspection Details:
- 51-13-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-12-12: Observed no Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted. **Time Extended**
Food safety inspection conducted on 12/12/2023 revealed 1 total violations (0 high priority, 0 intermediate, 1 basic).
Inspection on 10/13/2023
High Priority
1
Intermediate
4
Basic
7
Total
12
Disposition: Follow-up Inspection Required
Inspection Details:
- 13-04-4:Basic - Employee with no beard guard/restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed employee at cookline. Warning
- 14-11-5:Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed interior Walk in Cooler and Freezer. Warning
- 10-08-5:Basic - Ice scoop handle in contact with ice. Observed at bar ice bin. Warning
- 10-20-4:Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Observed multiple tongs at Pizza Oven. Operator placed in a safe location above on oven handles. Corrected On-Site Warning
- 51-13-4:Basic - No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted. Warning
- 51-18-6:Basic - No copy of latest inspection report available. Warning
- 29-08-4:Basic - Plumbing system in disrepair. Observed hot side handle in disrepair at kitchen handwash sink and cold side handle at frontline handwash sink. Warning
- 29-34-4:High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Observed at exterior back of establishment. 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 milk at Display Cooler Unit across the bar. Operator date marked the food item. Corrected On-Site Warning
- 22-02-4:Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed can opener blade at kitchen prep table. Warning
- 31A-09-4:Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed container blocking the bar handwash sink. Operator removed the container. Corrected On-Site Warning
- 27-16-4:Intermediate - Water with a temperature of at least 100 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. Observed hot side handle inoperable at kitchen handwash sink. Warning
Food safety inspection conducted on 10/13/2023 revealed 12 total violations (1 high priority, 4 intermediate, 7 basic).
Inspection on 7/13/2023
High Priority
1
Intermediate
2
Basic
5
Total
8
Disposition: Met Inspection Standards
Inspection Details:
- 32-04-4:Basic - Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors. Observed at both Men's and Women's restroom.
- 16-13-5:Basic - Equipment and utensils not washed, rinsed and sanitized in the correct order in three-compartment sink. Do not use dishes/equipment not properly sanitized. Observed order of wash, sanitizer, rinse at bar triple sink. Operator corrected in the proper order of wash, rinse, sanitize. Corrected On-Site
- 08B-38-4:Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed multiple food items at Walk in Cooler and Freezer. Educated the operator.
- 10-20-4:Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Observed multiple tongs on oven handle at kitchen. Operator placed on top of the oven on shelf. Corrected On-Site
- 21-38-4:Basic - Wiping cloth sanitizing solution stored on the floor. Observed sanitizer solution on the floor next to brick oven pizza. Operator removed the container off the floor. 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 at 0ppm on test strips due to empty sanitizer container. Operator replaced the empty container. Corrected On-Site
- 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.
- 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.
Food safety inspection conducted on 7/13/2023 revealed 8 total violations (1 high priority, 2 intermediate, 5 basic).