Charlotte Harbor, Charlotte County

PIONEERS PIZZA

4560 TAMIAMI TRL STE 7, Charlotte Harbor, FL 33980

FoodSeating
Latest violations
2
2 Basic
May 8, 2026
City
Charlotte Harbor
County
Charlotte
Status
Current / Active
Inspections
8

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.

May 8, 2026

Complaint Full

Emergency Order Callback Complied

Basic: 2Total: 2

31B-04-4

Detail 24565614

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed no hand washing sign at hand washing sink in employee bathroom. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2026-05-08: Operator has a new sign in bathroom, just needs to hang up. Time Extended

36-02-5

Detail 24565613

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Unsealed concrete floor in food preparation, food storage, warewashing area or bathroom. Observed unsealed concrete on cook line. Repeat Violation Warning - From follow-up inspection 2026-05-08: Time Extended

May 7, 2026

Complaint Full

Emergency order recommended

High Priority: 3Basic: 5Total: 8

09-01-4

Detail 24564014

High Priority - Employee touching ready-to-eat food with their bare hands - food was not being heated as a sole ingredient to 145 degrees F or immediately added to other ingredients to be cooked/heated to the minimum required temperature to allow bare hand contact. Establishment has no approved Alternative Operating Procedure. Observed employee on cell phone, place phone back in pocket lift ready to eat pizza with bare hand on pizza peel then grab seasoning and spread over pizza, no hand washing sign. Discussed proper glove use and hand washing with Operator. Corrective Action Taken Warning

41-05-4

Detail 24564009

High Priority - Pesticide/insecticide labeled for household use only present in establishment. Observed can of RAID on shelf above hand washing sink next to entry of cook line. Operator removed can. Corrected On-Site Warning

35A-04-4

Detail 24564012

High Priority - Rodent activity present as evidenced by rodent droppings found. Observed approximately 3-5 rodent droppings on expo pass through window, 5-7 under dishwasher, 3-5 under canned goods shelf in dry storage area and 3-5 under empty shelf in center of prep kitchen. Warning

35A-03-4

Detail 24564007

Basic - Dead roaches on premises. Observed 2 dead roaches end of cook line on floor next to reach in cooler. Observed 1 dead roach by back door of kitchen. Warning

13-03-4

Detail 24564011

Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed two employees working on cook line no hair restraint. Warning

21-04-4

Detail 24564013

Basic - In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board. Observed wet towel under cutting board on cook line. Warning

31B-04-4

Detail 24564010

Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed no hand washing sign at hand washing sink in employee bathroom. Warning

36-02-5

Detail 24564008

Basic - Unsealed concrete floor in food preparation, food storage, warewashing area or bathroom. Observed unsealed concrete on cook line. Repeat Violation Warning

Dec 1, 2025

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 1Basic: 5Total: 6

03F-02-5

Detail 24216208

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 multiple pizzas with no time marking displayed behind sneeze guard not time marked. Operator time marked the food item. Corrected On-Site

36-34-5

Detail 24216212

Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed ceiling tiles with grease buildup at various locations at kitchen. Repeat Violation

40-06-5

Detail 24216209

Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed employee cell phone at pizza station. Operator removed the item away from food preparation area. Corrected On-Site

13-04-4

Detail 24216211

Basic - Employee with no beard guard/restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed employee with no beard guard at cookline.

29-08-4

Detail 24216213

Basic - Plumbing system in disrepair. Observed cold side Handle in disrepair at cookline handwash sink.

36-02-5

Detail 24216210

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

Aug 28, 2025

Complaint Full

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 1Intermediate: 2Basic: 5Total: 8

22-41-4

Detail 23994289

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 chlorine sanitizer 0ppm due to air in the sanitizer line. Operator primed the sanitizer line. Corrected On-Site

53B-02-5

Detail 23994296

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.

31B-03-4

Detail 23994290

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

32-04-4

Detail 23994291

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

36-34-5

Detail 23994292

Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed soiled ceiling tiles at various locations throughout the kitchen. Repeat Violation

22-08-4

Detail 23994294

Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Observed interior of microwave soiled at cookline next to oven.

36-02-5

Detail 23994293

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

29-11-4

Detail 23994295

Basic - Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Observed pipe leaking at cookline handwash sink.

Jun 6, 2025

Complaint Partial

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

No violations recorded for this inspection.

May 15, 2025

Complaint Full

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 2Intermediate: 1Basic: 5Total: 8

12A-28-4

Detail 23774755

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 at cookline. Educated the employee to compliance by washing hands. Corrected On-Site

29-34-4

Detail 23774758

High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Observed no vacuum breaker at hose bibb next to cookline handwash sink and back exterior hose bibs next to mop sink.

02C-03-5

Detail 23774751

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 open gallon of milk not dated at beer walk in cooler. Operator date marked the food item. Corrected On-Site

32-04-4

Detail 23774752

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

36-34-5

Detail 23774757

Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed soiled ceiling tiles/vents at various locations throughout the kitchen. Repeat Violation

24-08-4

Detail 23774756

Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Observed multiple wet cups stacked with no airflow at wait station soda fountain machine.

29-09-4

Detail 23774754

Basic - Faucet/handle missing at plumbing fixture. Observed cold side handle missing at cookline handwash sink. Repeat Violation

36-02-5

Detail 23774753

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

May 9, 2025

Complaint Full

Call Back - Complied

Basic: 5Total: 5

32-04-4

Detail 23763751

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors. Observed multiple restrooms not tight fitting. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-05-09: Observed multiple restrooms not tight fitting. Time Extended

36-34-5

Detail 23763752

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed soiled vents and ceiling tiles at various locations at kitchen. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-05-09: Observed soiled vents and ceiling tiles at various locations at kitchen. Time Extended

32-12-6

Detail 23763754

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-05-09: Observed waste receptacle not covered at women's restroom . Time Extended

29-09-4

Detail 23763753

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Faucet/handle missing at plumbing fixture. Observed cold side handle missing at cookline handwash sink. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-05-09: Observed cold side handle missing at cookline handwash sink. Time Extended

36-02-5

Detail 23763750

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Unsealed concrete floor in food preparation, food storage, warewashing area or bathroom. Observed unsealed concrete at cookline and prep area. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-05-09: Observed unsealed concrete at cookline and prep area. Time Extended

May 8, 2025

Complaint Full

Warning Issued

High Priority: 1Basic: 5Total: 6

35A-04-4

Detail 23760755

High Priority - Rodent activity present as evidenced by rodent droppings found. Observed 3 rodent droppings at dry storage area on the ground underneath storage rack. Operator cleaned and sanitized the area. Corrected On-Site Warning

32-04-4

Detail 23760759

Basic - Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors. Observed multiple restrooms not tight fitting. Warning

36-34-5

Detail 23760754

Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed soiled vents and ceiling tiles at various locations at kitchen. Warning

32-12-6

Detail 23760757

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

29-09-4

Detail 23760756

Basic - Faucet/handle missing at plumbing fixture. Observed cold side handle missing at cookline handwash sink. Warning

36-02-5

Detail 23760758

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