Charlotte Harbor, Charlotte County

PIONEERS PIZZA

4560 TAMIAMI TRL STE 7, Charlotte Harbor, FL 33980

FoodSeating
Latest violations
6
1 High Priority
Feb 12, 2025
City
Charlotte Harbor
County
Charlotte
Status
Ownership Changed
Inspections
13

Violation history

Florida violations grouped by priority level over time.

Inspection history

Florida inspections are violation-priority based, with high priority, intermediate, and basic counts shown separately.

Feb 12, 2025

Complaint Full

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 1Intermediate: 2Basic: 3Total: 6

12A-28-4

Detail 23551408

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

Detail 23551412

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

Detail 23551411

Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Observed no soap at bar handwash sink. Operator placed soap at handwash sink. Corrected On-Site

36-34-5

Detail 23551409

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

Detail 23551407

Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Observed missing floor tiles at frontline of kitchen at Pizza Oven. Repeat Violation

36-02-5

Detail 23551410

Basic - Unsealed concrete floor in food preparation, food storage, warewashing area or bathroom. Observed unsealed concrete at various locations throughout the kitchen. Repeat Violation

Dec 3, 2024

Complaint Full

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 4Intermediate: 2Basic: 7Total: 13

12A-28-4

Detail 23391502

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

Detail 23391504

High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license.

08A-05-6

Detail 23391508

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

Detail 23391511

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

Detail 23391510

Intermediate - No chlorine chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths.

11-26-1

Detail 23391506

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

16-03-4

Detail 23391501

Basic - Accumulation of debris inside warewashing machine.

16-23-4

Detail 23391505

Basic - Accumulation of lime scale on the inside of the dishmachine.

32-04-4

Detail 23391503

Basic - Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors. Repeat Violation

36-34-5

Detail 23391513

Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance.

36-17-5

Detail 23391512

Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Observed multiple tiles missing at cookline. Repeat Violation

36-02-5

Detail 23391509

Basic - Unsealed concrete floor in food preparation, food storage, warewashing area or bathroom. Observed unsealed concrete at cookline. Repeat Violation

14-17-4

Detail 23391507

Basic - Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed multiple shelves rusted at Walk in Cooler.

May 7, 2024

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 1Intermediate: 1Basic: 3Total: 5

22-41-4

Detail 22857731

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

Detail 22857729

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

23-24-4

Detail 22857732

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

Detail 22857730

Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Observed floor tiles missing at kitchen. Repeat Violation

10-17-4

Detail 22857728

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

Mar 29, 2024

Complaint Full

Call Back - Complied

Basic: 5Total: 5

36-32-5

Detail 22763733

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

Detail 22763732

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

Detail 22763734

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

Detail 22763730

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

Detail 22763731

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

Mar 28, 2024

Complaint Full

Administrative complaint recommended

High Priority: 5Intermediate: 2Basic: 10Total: 17

35A-02-6

Detail 22760006

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

Detail 22760009

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

Detail 22760012

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

Detail 22760013

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

Detail 22760010

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

Detail 22760017

Intermediate - Nonfood-grade basting brush used in food. The owner discarded brush. Corrected On-Site Warning

27-16-5

Detail 22760003

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

22-20-5

Detail 22760008

Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Repeat Violation Warning

36-32-5

Detail 22760007

Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair in office. Warning

32-12-5

Detail 22760001

Basic - Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom in employee restroom. Warning

36-17-5

Detail 22760004

Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Warning

08B-38-4

Detail 22760014

Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed container of calamari on floor in container in walk-in cooler. Warning

10-08-5

Detail 22760015

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

Detail 22760002

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

Detail 22760011

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

Detail 22760005

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

Detail 22760016

Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust cook line area. Warning

Mar 5, 2024

Complaint Full

Call Back - Complied

Basic: 4Total: 4

22-20-5

Detail 22696672

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

Detail 22696671

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

Detail 22696670

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

Detail 22696669

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

Mar 5, 2024

Complaint Full

Emergency order recommended

High Priority: 2Intermediate: 2Basic: 6Total: 10

08A-20-5

Detail 22694664

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

Detail 22694661

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

Detail 22694666

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

Detail 22694663

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

22-20-5

Detail 22694659

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

Detail 22694660

Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed ice machine inoperable at prep area next to dish machine. Warning

33-19-4

Detail 22694657

Basic - Garbage on the ground and/or pad around dumpster. Warning

33-16-4

Detail 22694658

Basic - Open dumpster lid. Warning

36-02-5

Detail 22694662

Basic - Unsealed concrete floor in food preparation, food storage, warewashing area or bathroom. Observed at prep area. Warning

21-38-4

Detail 22694665

Basic - Wiping cloth sanitizing solution stored on the floor. Observed wiping cloth sanitizer solution on floor at cookline next to handwash sink. Warning

Oct 6, 2023

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 1Intermediate: 4Basic: 3Total: 8

12A-28-4

Detail 22346289

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

Detail 22346293

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

Detail 22346292

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

Detail 22346290

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

Detail 22346291

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

24-08-4

Detail 22346287

Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Observed multiple containers at dish shelf. Educated the employees and operator.

14-11-5

Detail 22346288

Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed ice machine at ware washing area.

36-02-5

Detail 22346294

Basic - Unsealed concrete floor in food preparation, food storage, warewashing area or bathroom. Observe at cookline by pizza oven.

Jul 12, 2023

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 2Intermediate: 2Basic: 1Total: 5

08A-20-5

Detail 22115051

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

Detail 22115052

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

Detail 22115050

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

Detail 22115053

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.

36-17-5

Detail 22115054

Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Repeat Violation

Jan 6, 2023

Complaint Full

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 2Intermediate: 3Basic: 5Total: 10

12A-28-4

Detail 21678700

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 at cookline. Educated the operator.

08A-05-6

Detail 21678698

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw shell eggs over pasta at Reach in Cooler next to the entrance to the kitchen. Operator switched the food items. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

02C-03-5

Detail 21678704

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 exterior bar. Operator date marked the food item. Corrected On-Site

11-27-4

Detail 21678707

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.

22-02-4

Detail 21678699

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, residue buildup. Observed at can opener blade. Operator cleaned and sanitized the equipment. Corrected On-Site

32-04-4

Detail 21678701

Basic - Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors. Observed at both Men's and Women's restroom. Repeat Violation

36-34-5

Detail 21678703

Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed above pizza preparation area.

12B-07-4

Detail 21678705

Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed open beverage at prep table. Operator removed the beverage container. Corrected On-Site

36-17-5

Detail 21678706

Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Observed floor tile cracked at cookline.

02D-01-5

Detail 21678702

Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed flour container at prep area.

Jul 28, 2022

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 2Intermediate: 1Basic: 3Total: 6

08A-05-6

Detail 21229612

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw ground beef over pork at Walk in Cooler. Operator switched the food items. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

03F-02-5

Detail 21229610

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 and the time removed from temperature control cannot be determined. See stop sale. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

31B-03-4

Detail 21229613

Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Observed at cookline. Operator placed soap at handwash sink.

13-03-4

Detail 21229611

Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed employee at prep area. Operator placed hair restraint over her/his head. Corrected On-Site

13-01-4

Detail 21229609

Basic - Employee with soiled clothing. Repeat Violation

36-02-5

Detail 21229608

Basic - Unsealed concrete floor in food preparation, food storage, warewashing area or bathroom. Observed at cookline near Pizza Oven. Repeat Violation

Dec 21, 2021

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 3Intermediate: 2Basic: 8Total: 13

08B-56-4

Detail 20743979

High Priority - Food stored in ice used for drinks. Observed multiple beverage containers at ice bin. Operator removed the beverages and discarded the ice. Corrected On-Site

08A-05-6

Detail 20743977

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw shell eggs over butter. Operator switched the food items. Corrected On-Site

03F-02-5

Detail 20743973

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 at front counter. Operator time marked the food items as the establishment has Time as a Public Health Control Written Procedure. Corrected On-Site

22-02-4

Detail 20743983

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris at can opener blade.

16-37-1

Detail 20743978

Intermediate - No chlorine chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Repeat Violation

22-20-5

Detail 20743971

Basic - Accumulation of residue build up in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Repeat Violation

14-01-5

Detail 20743975

Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed large container with no handle at ice machine.

32-12-5

Detail 20743972

Basic - Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom. Repeat Violation

13-03-4

Detail 20743974

Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed employee at cookline. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

10-08-5

Detail 20743982

Basic - Ice scoop handle in contact with ice. Observed at interior bar ice bin. Operator removed the handle from touching the food item.

31B-04-4

Detail 20743981

Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed at both Men's and Women's restroom next to entrance of exterior bar as well as interior bar handwash sink. Repeat Violation

25-27-4

Detail 20743976

Basic - Straws provided for customer self-service not individually wrapped or in an approved dispenser. Observed at interior bar counter. Operator removed the unwrapped straws. Corrected On-Site

36-02-5

Detail 20743980

Basic - Unsealed concrete floor in food preparation, food storage, warewashing area or bathroom. Observed partial at cookline.

Jul 8, 2021

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Intermediate: 1Basic: 6Total: 7

16-37-1

Detail 20324485

Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Observed no chlorine test strip. Repeat Violation

22-20-5

Detail 20324484

Basic - Accumulation of residue build up in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Repeat Violation

32-04-4

Detail 20324481

Basic - Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors. Observed at both Men's and Women's restrooms at entrance of exterior bar.

51-09-4

Detail 20324487

Basic - Establishment did not report seating change that affects the license fee, Clean Indoor Air Act, sewage system approval or other related requirements. Repeat Violation

51-15-4

Detail 20324482

Basic - Establishment increased seating without providing written approval from the local fire authority and wastewater provider. Repeat Violation

22-08-4

Detail 20324483

Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris.

31B-04-4

Detail 20324486

Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed at Men's and women's restroom. Repeat Violation