PIONEERS PIZZA

Tamiami Trail
Florida, 33950
Charlotte County County

Overall Food Safety Rating

★☆☆☆☆ (1.0/5)
Based on 2 health inspection reports

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Nearby Locations

10361 TAMIAMI TRL

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2515 TAMIAMI TRAIL

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1225 TAMIAMI TRAIL UNIT A4

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3231 TAMIAMI TRAIL UNIT A

Port Charlotte, FL

2705 TAMIAMI TRL STE 115

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2395 TAMIAMI TRL UNIT 203

Port Charlotte, FL

992 TAMIAMI TRAIL STE F

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3821 TAMIAMI TRAIL UNIT A

Port Charlotte, FL

2517 TAMIAMI TRL

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3762 TAMIAMI TRL STE F

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All Inspection Reports

Inspection on 2/10/2025

High Priority
3
Intermediate
3
Basic
6
Total
12
Disposition: Met Inspection Standards

Inspection Details:

  • 14-01-5:Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed multiple food items at Salad Station scooping with mini-bowls. Operator removed the mini-bowls. **Corrected On-Site**
  • 13-03-4:Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed employees with no hair restraint at cookline. Employees placed hair restraint over their hair/head. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
  • 14-11-5:Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed torn gaskets at both Walk in Coolers.
  • 08B-38-4:Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed multiple food items on the floor at dry storage area and Walk in Coolers.
  • 36-02-5:Basic - Unsealed concrete floor in food preparation, food storage, warewashing area or bathroom. Observed unsealed concrete at Walk in Cooler.
  • 14-17-4:Basic - Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed rust on multiple shelves at both Walk in Coolers.
  • 01B-01-4:High Priority - Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale. Observed 3-dented cans 6 Lb 10 Oz each of whole peeled tomatoes at dry storage rack. Operator removed the can from being used.
  • 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 and garlic oil at kitchen next to pizza oven. Operator time marked the food item. **Corrected On-Site**
  • 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 sauce 111F and garlic and oil 107F at wait station Hot Holding Unit. Operator placed on stove to bring temperature to 165F or above. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
  • 22-02-4:Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. **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. Operator provided later during inspection. **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. Observed pizza slices and garlic oil at room temperature You will find your Licensing Information Checklist attached to this e-mail. Emailed the written procedure.
Food Inspector #8874675
2025-02-10
★☆☆☆☆ 1.0/5
Food safety inspection conducted on 2/10/2025 revealed 12 total violations (3 high priority, 3 intermediate, 6 basic).

Inspection on 8/28/2024

High Priority
3
Intermediate
1
Basic
1
Total
5
Disposition: Met Inspection Standards

Inspection Details:

  • 13-03-4:Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed multiple employees at kitchen engaged in food preparation. **Repeat Violation**
  • 01B-02-5:High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Observed on cart margarine with butter 67F at kitchen sitting at room temperature. Operator discarded the food item.
  • 03A-02-5:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed on cart margarine with butter 67F at kitchen sitting at room temperature. Operator discarded the food item.
  • 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 121F at steam table. Operator reheated the food item to 188F at stove. **Corrected On-Site**
  • 22-02-4:Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed soiled can opener blade. Operator cleaned and sanitized the blade. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
Food Inspector #8722686
2024-08-28
★☆☆☆☆ 1.0/5
Food safety inspection conducted on 8/28/2024 revealed 5 total violations (3 high priority, 1 intermediate, 1 basic).