PIONEERS PIZZA
Tamiami Trail
Florida, 33950
Charlotte County County
Overall Food Safety Rating
★½☆☆☆ (1.6/5)
Based on 4 health inspection reports
All Inspection Reports
Inspection Date: 2/10/2025
Inspection #: Visit ID: 8874675
- 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.
Inspection Date: 8/28/2024
Inspection #: Visit ID: 8722686
- 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
Inspection Date: 1/23/2024
Inspection #: Visit ID: 8499070
- 13-04-4:Basic - Employee with no beard guard/restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed no beard guard on employee at cookline. Employee placed hair restraint over their beard. Corrected On-Site
- 13-03-4:Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed no hair restraint on employees at cookline. Employee placed hair restraint over their head. 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. Repeat Violation
- 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: 9/13/2023
Inspection #: Visit ID: 8344982
- 12B-02-4:Basic - Employee eating in a food preparation or other restricted area. Observed multiple employees at kitchen. Educated the operator.
- 13-03-4:Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed multiple employees at kitchen. Educated the operator.
- 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 wash and then sanitize at bar. Educated the operator to correct it to wash, rinse, and sanitize. Corrected On-Site
- 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. Educated the operator and employee. Repeat Violation
- 22-02-4:Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed can open blade at prep table and soda guns at bar. Operator cleaned and sanitized the blade and soda guns. Corrected On-Site
- 16-37-1:Intermediate - No chlorine chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths.
- 53B-02-5:Intermediate - No proof of required state approved employee training provided for employee hired more than 60 days ago. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.