Port Charlotte, Charlotte County

LUIGI'S PIZZERIA

3883 TAMIAMI TRL, Port Charlotte, FL 33980

FoodSeating
Latest violations
5
1 High Priority
Jun 11, 2026
City
Port Charlotte
County
Charlotte
Status
Delinquent / Active
Inspections
7

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.

Jun 11, 2026

Complaint Partial

Administrative complaint recommended

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

50-17-3

Detail 24619808

High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Repeat Violation Admin Complaint

16-37-1

Detail 24619809

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

36-36-4

Detail 24619807

Basic - Ceiling tile missing. Observed missing ceiling tiles at multiple locations throughout the kitchen. Warning

36-34-5

Detail 24619806

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

13-03-4

Detail 24619805

Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed no hair restraint on employee at cookline. Warning

Dec 30, 2025

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 3Intermediate: 1Basic: 5Total: 9

50-17-3

Detail 24274492

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

01B-02-5

Detail 24274489

High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Observed open half gallon of milk dated 12/25/25. Operator discarded the food item. Repeat Violation

29-34-4

Detail 24274488

High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Observed no vacuum breaker at exterior hose bibb at the entrance to bar. Operator placed vacuum breaker during inspection at exterior hose bibb. Corrected On-Site

53A-05-6

Detail 24274486

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/. GM: Ryan Moore.

16-23-4

Detail 24274485

Basic - Accumulation of lime scale on the inside of the dishmachine. Observed lime scale buildup in the interior of Dish Machine.

36-34-5

Detail 24274487

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

13-03-4

Detail 24274490

Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed multiple employees at cookline with no hair restraints. Employees placed hair restraints over their hair/head. Corrected On-Site

29-08-4

Detail 24274491

Basic - Plumbing system in disrepair. Observed hot side leaking faucet handle at ware washing area handwashing sink.

02D-01-5

Detail 24274484

Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed flour container not labeled at cookline on top of Reach in Cooler. Operator labeled the food item. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

Aug 21, 2025

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 4Basic: 4Total: 8

08A-05-6

Detail 23975378

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw calamari over cooked chicken at Display Cooler Unit. Operator switched the food items. Corrected On-Site

08A-20-5

Detail 23975380

High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Observed raw chicken over beef at Reach in Cooler. Operator switched the food items. Corrected On-Site

01B-02-5

Detail 23975379

High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Observed mozzarella cheese 83F and sauce 82F at pizza station.

03A-02-5

Detail 23975384

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed mozzarella cheese 83F and sauce 82F at pizza station.

36-34-5

Detail 23975383

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

10-20-4

Detail 23975382

Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Observed tong on oven handle at cookline. Operator removed the tong. Corrected On-Site

29-11-4

Detail 23975377

Basic - Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Observed water leaking from faucet handle at ware washing area handwash sink. Repeat Violation

02D-01-5

Detail 23975381

Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed flour container not labeled above Reach in Freezer. Operator labeled the food item. Corrected On-Site

Mar 20, 2025

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 1Intermediate: 2Basic: 7Total: 10

03B-01-6

Detail 23645315

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed meatballs 105F at Stove. Operator reheated to a minimum of 165F at Stove. Corrected On-Site

03F-10-5

Detail 23645314

Intermediate - No written procedures available for use of time as a public health control to hold time/temperature control for safety food. Emailed the written procedure for Time as a Public Health Control.

53B-09-4

Detail 23645310

Intermediate - Required employee training provided by a third-party employee training program and operator unable to provide original certificate for employees trained. Observed photocopy of foodhandler training certificate. Educated the operator.

16-23-4

Detail 23645309

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

23-24-4

Detail 23645311

Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Observed multiple cold holding units handles with residue buildup.

36-34-5

Detail 23645312

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

35A-03-4

Detail 23645313

Basic - Dead roaches on premises. Observed 1 dead roach at dining area.

24-08-4

Detail 23645317

Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Observed wet nesting of stacked cups at soda fountain station.

10-08-5

Detail 23645308

Basic - Ice scoop handle in contact with ice. Observed ice scoop handle touching ice at exterior ice machine bin. Operator removed the handle from touching the food item. Corrected On-Site

29-11-4

Detail 23645316

Basic - Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Observed hot side handle of facet leaking water at ware washing area handwash sink.

Jan 2, 2025

Routine - Food

Call Back - Complied

Basic: 1Total: 1

36-34-5

Detail 23449109

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Repeat Violation Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-01-02: Observed ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Time Extended

Oct 28, 2024

Routine - Food

Warning Issued

High Priority: 1Intermediate: 3Basic: 3Total: 7

29-42-4

Detail 23313010

High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. Repeat Violation Warning

02C-03-5

Detail 23313008

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 whipping cream not date marked. Warning

22-02-4

Detail 23313006

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed soiled can opener blade. Operator cleaned the blade by wash, rinse, sanitize in the Dish Machine. Corrected On-Site Warning

53B-05-5

Detail 23313011

Intermediate - Required employee training expired for all employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Warning

36-34-5

Detail 23313007

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

13-04-4

Detail 23313012

Basic - Employee with no beard guard/restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed multiple employees with no hair restraints at pizza station area. Educated the employees. Warning

10-01-5

Detail 23313009

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 handle touching mozzarella cheese at Pizza Station. Operated removed the handle from touching. Corrected On-Site Warning

May 9, 2024

Food-Licensing Inspection

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 1Intermediate: 2Basic: 1Total: 4

29-42-4

Detail 22860871

High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet.

11-27-4

Detail 22860868

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. Provided the written procedure. Corrected On-Site

11-26-1

Detail 22860870

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

36-34-5

Detail 22860869

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