BOCCA LUPO COAL FIRED PIZZA
Chancellor Boulevard
Florida, 34287
Charlotte County County
Overall Food Safety Rating
★½☆☆☆ (1.6/5)
Based on 5 health inspection reports
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Inspection on 1/22/2025
High Priority
0
Intermediate
6
Basic
10
Total
17
Disposition: Met Inspection Standards
Inspection Details:
- 22-20-5:Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed mold-like-substance. On interior of ice machine.
- 16-21-4:Basic - Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine. Observed top of dishwasher is soiled and has accumulated debris and soiled towels. Repeat 8-19-24 Repeat Violation
- 23-24-4:Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Repeat 8-19-24 Repeat Violation
- 24-06-4:Basic - Clean utensils or equipment stored in dirty drawer or rack. Observe lids and utensils stored in dirty pans and clean dish rack.
- 12B-13-4:Basic - Employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. Observed employee beverages in walk-in-cooler over food. Observed operator correct issue to meet standards for inspection.
- 12B-07-4:Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed employee beverages on shelf at bar over clean equipment.
- 36-11-4:Basic - Floors not maintained smooth and durable. Observed floor at dishwasher area and cooks line has become worn and exposed concrete.
- 10-20-4:Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Repeat 8-19-24 Repeat Violation
- 35B-02-4:Basic - Insect control device installed over food preparation area. Observed bug zapper on wall over prep table next to walk-in-cooler. Observed operator correct issue to meet standards for inspection. Repeat 8-19-24 Repeat Violation
- 23-03-4:Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed shelf at clean dish rack soiled with grease and dust. Observed equipment at cooks line has excessive dust and grease on it. Repeat 8-19-24 Repeat Violation
- 11-05-4:Intermediate - Certified Food Manager or person in charge lacks knowledge of reporting responsibilities for exclusions and restrictions. Repeat 8-19-24 Repeat Violation
- 22-02-4:Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed cutting boards through out kitchen soiled and worn. Observed mold-like-substance on soda gun at bar. Repeat 8-19-24 Repeat Violation
- 31A-09-4:Intermediate - Handwash sink in walk-in-cooler by salad station not accessible for employee use at all times, blocked by beer kegs. Observed operator correct issue to meet standards for inspection. Repeat 8-19-24 Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation
- 16-32-5:Intermediate - Incorrect chemical test kit provided for measuring the concentration of the sanitizer solution used in the 3 compartment sink at bar and dishmachine in kitchen.
- 31B-02-4:Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink at pizza station.
- 53B-14-5:Intermediate - Required employee training expired for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.
- 46-01-4:Marked exit/path to marked exit blocked. For reporting purposes only. Observed exit to left rear of kitchen blocked by equipment on floor. Repeat 8-19-24 Repeat Violation
Food safety inspection conducted on 1/22/2025 revealed 17 total violations (0 high priority, 6 intermediate, 10 basic).
Inspection on 8/19/2024
High Priority
1
Intermediate
6
Basic
11
Total
19
Disposition: Follow-up Inspection Required
Inspection Details:
- 16-03-4:Basic - Accumulation of debris inside warewashing machine.
- 16-21-4:Basic - Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine. Repeat 11-2-23 Repeat Violation
- 23-24-4:Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Repeat 11-2-23 Repeat Violation
- 36-34-5:Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated grease and dust. Repeat 11-2-23 Repeat Violation
- 24-06-4:Basic - Clean utensils or equipment stored in dirty drawer or rack. Observed shelf and containers at dishwasher area use to store clean dishes are dirty.
- 08B-38-4:Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed containers of sauce on floor at cooks line and walk-in-cooler. Observed operator correct issue to meet standards for inspection. Corrected On-Site
- 10-20-4:Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Repeat 11-2-23 Observed operator correct issue to meet standards for inspection. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation
- 35B-02-4:Basic - Insect control device installed over food preparation area. Observed insect control device under bar over and next to clean equipment and alcohol bottles.
- 23-03-4:Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed building of dust, flour and grease on equipment at cooks line and prep area. Repeat 11-2-23 Repeat Violation
- 16-48-4:Basic - Old food stuck to clean dishware/utensils at dishwasher area. Repeat11-2-23 Repeat Violation
- 16-46-4:Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Repeat 11-2-23 Repeat Violation
- 41-10-4:High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Observed chemical spray bottle on prep table by walk-in-cooler next to food. Observed operator correct issue to meet standards for inspection. Repeat 11-2-23 Corrected On-Site Admin Complaint
- 11-07-5:Intermediate - Certified Food Manager or person in charge lacks knowledge of foodborne illnesses and symptoms of illness that would prevent an employee from working with food, clean equipment and utensils, and single-service items. Email operator Big 6 food borne illnesses poster and management responsibilities. DBPR HR Form 5030-165
- 11-05-4:Intermediate - Certified Food Manager or person in charge lacks knowledge of reporting responsibilities for exclusions and restrictions.
- 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 cheese, and sour cream portion cups in walk-in-cooler opened more then 24 hours prior as per employee statement, and was not properly date marked. Repeat 11-2-23. Repeat 11-2-23 Repeat Violation
- 22-02-4:Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed nozzle soda gun at bar had mold-like-substance. Observed operator correct issue to meet standards for inspection. Corrected On-Site
- 31A-09-4:Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed handwashing sink at cooks line and walk-in-cooler blocked by items in front of sink and chemical spray bottles in sinks. Observed operator correct issue to meet standards for inspection. Corrected On-Site
- 27-16-5:Intermediate - Water with a temperature of least 85 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. Observed hot water at handwashing sink in salad station walk-in-cooler was not working. Operator tightened faucet and returned hot water to working. Repeat 11-2-23 Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation
- 46-01-4:Marked exit/path to marked exit blocked. For reporting purposes only. Observed back door emergency exit of kitchen was blocked by empty kegs, equipment and cleaning materials. Observed operator correct issue to meet standards for inspection. Corrected On-Site
Food safety inspection conducted on 8/19/2024 revealed 19 total violations (1 high priority, 6 intermediate, 11 basic).
Inspection on 11/2/2023
High Priority
3
Intermediate
6
Basic
12
Total
21
Disposition: Met Inspection Standards
Inspection Details:
- 16-21-4:Basic - Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine. Repeat 7-11-23 Repeat Violation
- 23-24-4:Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Repeat 7-11-23
- 36-34-5:Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents over cooks line soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Repeat 7-11-23 Repeat Violation
- 24-05-4:Basic - Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Observed bowl used for mixing chicken wings and sauce stored on top shelf at cooks line not covered or protected.
- 14-09-4:Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable at cooks line. Repeat 7-11-23 Repeat Violation
- 12B-07-4:Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils throughout kitchen. Repeat 7-11-23 Repeat Violation
- 10-20-4:Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Repeat 7-11-23 Repeat Violation
- 10-06-5:Basic - In-use utensil not stored with handle above the top of time/temperature control for safety food and rim of the container. Observed scoop handle in pasta at cooks line reach-in-freezer. Observed operator move scoop Corrected On-Site
- 23-03-4:Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed surfaces throughout kitchen and prep area with build dust, grease and soil. Repeat 7-11-23 Repeat Violation
- 16-48-4:Basic - Old food stuck to clean dishware/utensils. At rack next to dishwasher machine Repeat 7-11-23. Repeat Violation
- 16-46-4:Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. At rack by dishwasher machine. Repeat 7-11-23 Repeat Violation
- 25-06-4:Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Observed foil single service containers at cooks line not inverted or protected.
- 03A-02-5:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed sliced cheese 63F and sausage 58F at pizza station. Observed operator close lid on reach-in cooler and recheck temperature 40 minutes later at cheese 41F and sausage 43F 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 sausage on sauce at cooks line steam table cook stated sausage had been in steam table for 2 hours. Cook reheated sausage on stove to 171F Corrected On-Site
- 41-10-4:High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Observed chemical spray bottle on counter next to dough mixer. Employee removed chemical spray bottle. Repeat 7-11-23. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation Admin Complaint
- 53A-10-4:Intermediate - Certified food manager unable to answer basic Food Code questions pertaining to safe operation of establishment. Observed manager is unaware of basic issues pertaining to food safety.
- 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 assorted cheeses and cold cuts in Walk-in coolers that was commercially packaged has been open more then 24 hours prior as per employee statement not date marked. Repeat 7-11-23 Repeat Violation
- 22-02-4:Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed soiled cutting boards at cooks line. Repeat 7-11-23 Repeat Violation
- 31A-11-4:Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed hand wash sink in Walk-in cooler by salad station used as dump sink with garbanzo beans in it.
- 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 prepare chicken, sausage and sauce in Walk-in cooler prepared onsite more then 24 hours prior as per employee statement not date marked. Repeat 7-11-23 Repeat Violation
- 27-16-4:Intermediate - Water with a temperature of at least 100 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. Observed hot water not working at hand wash sink in Walk-in cooler salad station.
Food safety inspection conducted on 11/2/2023 revealed 21 total violations (3 high priority, 6 intermediate, 12 basic).
Inspection on 7/12/2023
High Priority
0
Intermediate
2
Basic
1
Total
3
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. Observed ceiling vents throughout kitchen with buildup of dust. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-07-12: Observed ceiling vents still in need of cleaning. **Time Extended**
- 02C-03-5:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : 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 cut hams and cheeses opened more then 24 hours as per employee statement not date marked. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-07-12: Observed not all items still properly date marked **Time Extended**
- 02C-02-5:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed meatball, cooked sausage, and sauces prepared onsite more then 24 hours prior as per employee statement not date marked. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-07-12: Observed not all items still properly date marked **Time Extended**
Food safety inspection conducted on 7/12/2023 revealed 3 total violations (0 high priority, 2 intermediate, 1 basic).
Inspection on 7/11/2023
High Priority
3
Intermediate
4
Basic
11
Total
19
Disposition: Follow-up Inspection Required
Inspection Details:
- 16-21-4:Basic - Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine. Warning
- 14-01-5:Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed bowl used as scoop in flour bin at prep table,souffles cups as scoops in butter and spices at cooks line. Observed operator remove no handle scoops. Corrected On-Site Warning
- 23-24-4:Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles at cooks line and pizza station. Rep 11-30-22 Repeat Violation Warning
- 36-34-5:Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed ceiling vents throughout kitchen with buildup of dust. Warning
- 14-09-4:Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Warning
- 12B-07-4:Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed employee beverage on prep table by back door. Warning
- 36-73-4:Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris under and behind equipment throughout kitchen. Warning
- 10-20-4:Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Observed operator remove tongs. Corrected On-Site Warning
- 23-03-4:Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed make table lid, stove, and cooks line equipment with build of grease snd food debris. Warning
- 16-48-4:Basic - Old food stuck to clean dishware/utensils at clean pan rack. Warning
- 16-46-4:Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Repeat 11-30-22 Repeat Violation Warning
- 41-27-4:High Priority - sanitizer solution exceeds the maximum concentration allowed at 3 compartment at bar. Warning
- 35A-02-6:High Priority - Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. Observed 15 small flies insects at back chemical and mop sink area. Observed 3 small flying insects by can rack. Warning
- 41-10-4:High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Observed chemical sanitizer spray bottles on can rack shelf above food and on prep table by back door. 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 cut hams and cheeses opened more then 24 hours as per employee statement not date marked. Warning
- 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. Email operater Clean-Up of Vomiting and Diarrheal Events DBPR HR 5030-104 **Corrective Action Taken** Warning
- 22-02-4:Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed cutting boards throughout kitchen soiled. Repeat 11-30-22 Repeat Violation Warning
- 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 meatball, cooked sausage, and sauces prepared onsite more then 24 hours prior as per employee statement not date marked. Warning
- 46-01-4:Marked exit/path to marked exit blocked. For reporting purposes only. Observed back exit by mop sink blocked by equipment. Observed operator move equipment. Corrected On-Site
Food safety inspection conducted on 7/11/2023 revealed 19 total violations (3 high priority, 4 intermediate, 11 basic).