Port Charlotte, Charlotte County

BOCCA LUPO'S COAL FIRED PIZZA

1900 TAMIAMI TRL UNIT 116B, Port Charlotte, FL 33948

FoodSeating
Latest violations
6
1 Intermediate
Mar 12, 2026
City
Port Charlotte
County
Charlotte
Status
Current / Active
Inspections
11

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.

Mar 12, 2026

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Intermediate: 1Basic: 5Total: 6

03F-10-5

Detail 24436293

Intermediate - No written procedures available for use of time as a public health control to hold time/temperature control for safety food. Observed pizza sauce and cooked chicken held at time as public health control with no written plan available. The operator as emailed a form. Corrective Action Taken

16-21-4

Detail 24436295

Basic - Accumulation of debris on the top exterior of warewashing machine.

14-09-4

Detail 24436290

Basic - Cutting boards have cut marks and are no longer cleanable. Repeat Violation

36-73-4

Detail 24436292

Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris throughout the kitchen. Repeat Violation

36-24-5

Detail 24436291

Basic - Hole in or other damage to wall at the pizza dough station.

33-16-4

Detail 24436294

Basic - Open dumpster lid. The operator closed the lid. Corrected On-Site

Sep 2, 2025

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 2Intermediate: 1Basic: 10Total: 13

09-19-5

Detail 24002698

High Priority - Employee touching ready-to-eat food with their bare hands - ready-to-eat food used for multiple menu items, some of which will not be cooked/heated to the minimum required temperature to allow bare hand contact. Establishment has no approved Alternative Operating Procedure. Observed employee putting parmigiana cheese on top of fresh baked garlic knots with no gloves on, and no handwashing.

08B-28-4

Detail 24002693

High Priority - Food prepared with soiled equipment/utensil. Observed a mini crock pot with marinara inside and dried on marinara all over outside of pot.

22-02-4

Detail 24002695

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed the following: Cutting boards stained throughout kitchen; Can opener with food debris build up on blade. Repeat Violation

23-24-4

Detail 24002692

Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Observed soiled handles on reach in coolers in kitchen. Repeat Violation

14-09-4

Detail 24002694

Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed in kitchen, cutting boards with groove marks throughout boards. Repeat Violation

08B-49-4

Detail 24002701

Basic - Employee personal food not properly identified and segregated from food to be served to the public. Observed in different areas of keg cooler, employee food not segregated and in a labeled for employees only container. Observed operator put food into container, identified as employee only, and on bottom shelf. Corrected On-Site

14-11-5

Detail 24002690

Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed torn gasket in reach in cooler at bar. Repeat Violation

36-01-4

Detail 24002696

Basic - Floor not cleaned when the least amount of food is exposed. Observed throughout kitchen floors soiled with food debris, flour, paper, etc. Repeat Violation

10-20-4

Detail 24002697

Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Observed tongs hanging on oven knob.

10-01-5

Detail 24002700

Basic - In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Observed in dry storage, handle on scoop for bread crumbs touching bread crumbs. Observed operator removing said scoop. Corrective Action Taken

23-03-4

Detail 24002699

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed gaskets soiled in reach in coolers in kitchen.

22-16-4

Detail 24002691

Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Observed throughout kitchen reach ins bottoms of reach in coolers soiled with food debris.

36-27-5

Detail 24002702

Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed throughout kitchen, walls soiled with food splatter, esp wing station. Repeat Violation

Mar 6, 2025

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Intermediate: 1Basic: 15Total: 16

22-02-4

Detail 23611093

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed can opener and cutting boards in kitchen with food debris. Repeat Violation

23-24-4

Detail 23611102

Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles.observed throughout kitchen, soiled handles on reach in coolers. Repeat Violation

36-32-5

Detail 23611098

Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Observed in dining room 3 ceiling tiles by pizza stretch station, lifted, leaving gap.

36-34-5

Detail 23611105

Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed air vents and returns, throughout establishment solid with dust.

24-14-4

Detail 23611092

Basic - Clean utensils stored between equipment and wall/ or on un appropriate shelving. Observed Chef's knife on storage shelf in store room.

14-09-4

Detail 23611100

Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed in kitchen on make table, cutting boards with grooves in them. Repeat Violation

16-45-4

Detail 23611094

Basic - Dishware not cleared of gross food on a daily base, stored where TCS foods are in use. Observed shaker on pizza make table with build up of dried on food debris all along outside of container.

24-08-4

Detail 23611101

Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Observed on drying rack, cambros stacked wet nesting. Repeat Violation

14-11-5

Detail 23611096

Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed in bar area,torn gaskets on reach in coolers.

10-01-5

Detail 23611104

Basic - In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Observed cheese cup in mozzarella cheese bin, on pizza station, with handle touching cheese.

23-03-4

Detail 23611091

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed throughout establishment in reach in coolers, soiled gaskets. Repeat Violation

16-48-4

Detail 23611095

Basic - Old food stuck to clean dishware/utensils. Observed on drying rack, cambro with food debris on sides,put away clean.

16-46-4

Detail 23611099

Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Observed old labels on cambros put away clean on drying rack. Repeat Violation

21-14-4

Detail 23611090

Basic - Soiled cloths, linen, aprons, coats, or other uniform apparel not kept in a suitable container prior to laundering. Observed in dry storage 3 random cleaning towels, 1 on floor, 1 on shelf and 1 on a case of canned goods. Not put in proper place.

36-27-5

Detail 23611097

Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed at wing tossing station, dried on sauce on wall.

02D-01-5

Detail 23611103

Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed bread crumbs in cambro without label. Repeat Violation

Jul 11, 2024

Complaint Full

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Intermediate: 1Basic: 5Total: 6

22-02-4

Detail 22969719

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed can opener with food debris on it. Observed operator remove and put into dish pit. Repeat Violation

14-01-5

Detail 22969721

Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed a portion cup being used for marinara. Observed operator remove and replace with a spoon. Repeat Violation

14-09-4

Detail 22969724

Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed grooves in cutting board throughout kitchen. Repeat Violation

14-11-5

Detail 22969720

Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed gaskets torn in reach in coolers on line next to pass thru window. Repeat Violation

36-01-4

Detail 22969723

Basic - Floor not cleaned when the least amount of food is exposed. Observed throughout kitchen and pizza staging area, floors not cleaned during down time. Build up of debris on floor, esp. around cove molding

08B-12-5

Detail 22969722

Basic - Stored food not covered. Observed Ala Vodka Sauce in fifth pans not covered. Observed operator covering pans.

Apr 5, 2024

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 2Intermediate: 2Basic: 4Total: 8

01B-02-5

Detail 22781576

High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Observed the following out of temperature on cook line in reach in cooler: Sliced Roma Tomatoes 3lbs 57F, Sliced Provolone Cheese 3 lbs 62 F, Spicy Capacola 2 lbs 48F , Fresh Sliced Mozzarella 4 lbs 56F. Observed operator throwing away said food above and shutting down make station. Operator has repair company coming out today. Corrective Action Taken

03A-02-5

Detail 22781570

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed the following out of temperature on cook line in reach in cooler: Sliced Roma Tomatoes 3lbs 57F, Sliced Provolone Cheese 3 lbs 62 F, Spicy Capacola 2 lbs 48F , Fresh Sliced Mozzarella 4 lbs 56F.

22-02-4

Detail 22781572

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed cutting boards throughout kitchen stained and with black mold like substance on them once cook line

31A-11-4

Detail 22781571

Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed hand washing sink next to cook like with brown stains inside sink. Using as a dump sink

23-24-4

Detail 22781575

Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Observed throughout kitchen on all reach in coolers/drawers/ and doors food debris on inside of handles.

14-09-4

Detail 22781573

Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed grooves in cutting boards on line in kitchen

16-48-4

Detail 22781569

Basic - Old food stuck to clean dishware/utensils. Observed tomato slicer, mixing bowls, and dicer with food debris on them, on storage drying shelf next to walk in cooler.

16-46-4

Detail 22781574

Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Observed old labels on drying shelf on containers next to walk in cooler. Repeat Violation

Nov 9, 2023

Routine - Food

Call Back - Complied

Basic: 6Total: 6

36-32-5

Detail 22435624

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Observed multiple ceiling tiles damaged and in disrepair throughout establishment Repeat Violation Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-11-09: Observed work in progress for repairs during call back inspection. Time extended.

36-34-5

Detail 22435629

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed ceiling tiles soiled throughout kitchen Repeat Violation Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-11-09: Observed work in progress for deep cleaning during call back inspection. Time extended.

14-11-5

Detail 22435628

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed multiple gaskets through out establishment with torn and debris build up on gaskets in reach in coolers Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-11-09: Observed that gaskets still need replacing. Work in progress. Time Extended

36-24-5

Detail 22435627

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Hole in or other damage to wall. Observed hole in wall in ladies room behind main door Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-11-09: Observed work in progress for repairs during call back inspection. Time extended.

23-03-4

Detail 22435625

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed grate on soda machine all rusted and being used. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-11-09: Observed operator contacted representative for soda machine to replace grate during call back inspection. Time extended.

36-27-5

Detail 22435626

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed throughout establishment walls soiled with dust. Repeat Violation Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-11-09: Observed work in progress for deep cleaning during call back inspection. Time extended.

Nov 8, 2023

Routine - Food

Warning Issued

High Priority: 1Intermediate: 2Basic: 10Total: 13

35A-02-6

Detail 22434309

High Priority - Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. Observed 14 fruit flies in kitchen and storage area, flying around Observed multiple fruit fly traps on counters through out restaurant. Observed 8 fruit flies on walls in bar area. Alive. Restaurant is open and serving the public. Warning

22-02-4

Detail 22434312

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed cutting boards with black mold like substance on them. Operator showed that new boards were on order. Corrective Action Taken Warning

31A-11-4

Detail 22434318

Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed in bar, hand washing sink being used as a dump sink Repeat Violation Warning

36-32-5

Detail 22434317

Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Observed multiple ceiling tiles damaged and in disrepair throughout establishment Repeat Violation Warning

36-34-5

Detail 22434315

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

14-09-4

Detail 22434306

Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed cutting boards with an abundance of grooves on them. Operator showed that new boards were on order. Corrective Action Taken Repeat Violation Warning

13-03-4

Detail 22434314

Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed no hair restraints being SES N/A food prep areas. Repeat Violation Warning

14-11-5

Detail 22434316

Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed multiple gaskets through out establishment with torn and debris build up on gaskets in reach in coolers Warning

36-24-5

Detail 22434307

Basic - Hole in or other damage to wall. Observed hole in wall in ladies room behind main door Warning

23-03-4

Detail 22434308

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed grate on soda machine all rusted and being used. Warning

16-48-4

Detail 22434313

Basic - Old food stuck to clean dishware/utensils.observed cambros put away dirty on drying rack Warning

16-46-4

Detail 22434311

Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Observed multiple cambros on drying rack with old labels stuck to them Repeat Violation Warning

36-27-5

Detail 22434310

Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed throughout establishment walls soiled with dust. Repeat Violation Warning

Mar 25, 2023

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Intermediate: 6Basic: 3Total: 9

11-27-4

Detail 21885731

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.

16-37-1

Detail 21885733

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

53A-05-6

Detail 21885736

Intermediate - No currently certified food service manager on duty with four or more employees engaged in food preparation/handling. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ Person in Charge: Todd Foor.

11-26-1

Detail 21885737

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.

27-17-4

Detail 21885732

Intermediate - Water pressure lacking at fixtures that require the use of water. Observed at Walk in Cooler handwash sink.

27-16-4

Detail 21885729

Intermediate - Water with a temperature of at least 100 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. Observed no hot water at Walk in Cooler handwash sink.

36-34-5

Detail 21885730

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

29-08-4

Detail 21885735

Basic - Plumbing system in disrepair. Observed cold side faucet handle in disrepair at frontline handwash sink and inoperable Walk in Cooler handwash sink.

36-27-5

Detail 21885734

Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed at various locations throughout the kitchen.

Nov 18, 2022

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

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

03B-01-6

Detail 21582561

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. On Bain Marie marinara (122 F - Hot Holding). Per operator marinara was hot holding for less than one hour. Operator reheated to 165 F Corrected On-Site

31A-11-4

Detail 21582563

Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Hand washing sink in walk in cooler used as dump sink.

41-17-4

Detail 21582562

Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. In kitchen.

12B-07-4

Detail 21582560

Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Next to Bain Marie, operator discarded drinks. Corrected On-Site

40-06-5

Detail 21582559

Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Phone and keys on shelf with single serve containers. Operator removed all personal items Corrected On-Site

16-46-4

Detail 21582564

Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. On multiple containers on ware washing rack. Repeat from 05-06-2022 Repeat Violation

May 6, 2022

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Intermediate: 4Basic: 4Total: 8

22-02-4

Detail 21069833

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

31A-11-4

Detail 21069835

Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed multiple ice cubes at bar handwash sink. Educated the operator.

31B-03-4

Detail 21069830

Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Observed at Walk in Cooler handwash sink. Operator placed soap at the handwash sink. Corrected On-Site

53B-14-5

Detail 21069831

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.

36-32-5

Detail 21069834

Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Observed at dry storage area. Repeat Violation

14-09-4

Detail 21069829

Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed at both Make Tables.

16-46-4

Detail 21069836

Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Observed multiple containers at dish shelf.

33-16-4

Detail 21069832

Basic - Open dumpster lid. Operator closed the lid. Corrected On-Site

Aug 23, 2021

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Basic: 3Total: 3

10-12-5

Detail 20449841

Basic - In-use ice scoop stored on soiled surface between uses. Observed ice scoop at bar laying on dirty surface. Operator placed ice scoop in container. Corrected On-Site

25-06-4

Detail 20449842

Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Observed coffee filters stored not protected. Operator stored properly. Corrected On-Site

02D-01-5

Detail 20449843

Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed container of salt not labeled. Operator labeled properly. Corrected On-Site