Pelican Bay, Collier County

CALIFORNIA PIZZA KITCHEN

5555 N TAMIAMI TRL, Pelican Bay, FL 34108

FoodSeating
Latest violations
0
No violations
Apr 14, 2026
City
Pelican Bay
County
Collier
Status
Current / Active
Inspections
12

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.

Apr 14, 2026

Routine - Food

Call Back - Complied

No violations recorded for this inspection.

Feb 11, 2026

Routine - Food

Warning Issued

High Priority: 2Intermediate: 2Basic: 3Total: 7

12A-13-4

Detail 24365033

High Priority - Employee handled soiled equipment or utensils and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Observed employee handling Dirty dishes to clean with no hand washing. Employee washed hands. Corrected On-Site Warning

03A-02-5

Detail 24365031

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed on hot line cream sauce (50F - Cold Holding); tomato sauce (50F - Cold Holding); cream sauce (50F - Cold Holding). Operator changed ice bin and submerged containers in ice. Corrective Action Taken Warning

53B-05-5

Detail 24365028

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. 5-24-22 all expired Warning

41-17-4

Detail 24365030

Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. In dining room and at bar, observed unlabeled chemical spray bottles. Warning

22-20-5

Detail 24365029

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

14-01-5

Detail 24365032

Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed cup with no handle in container of peanuts. Operator removed cup. Corrected On-Site Warning

33-20-4

Detail 24365027

Basic - Grease on the ground and/or pad around grease receptacle. Warning

Jul 21, 2025

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 1Basic: 3Total: 4

01B-01-4

Detail 23888077

High Priority - Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale. Observed dented can of roasted peppers. Operator discarded peppers.

36-32-5

Detail 23888078

Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Ceiling damaged above pantry station.

14-11-5

Detail 23888080

Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Walk in freezer door is missing a door latch.

10-07-4

Detail 23888079

Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed utensils in standing water 61F in a dipper well. Operator turned water on. Corrected On-Site

Feb 12, 2025

Complaint Full

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Basic: 4Total: 4

10-17-4

Detail 23627942

Basic - In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. Located behind bar, knife stored between cooler and sink in crack. Operator removed and replaced knife with clean utensil. Corrected On-Site

23-03-4

Detail 23627941

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Reach in cooler hinges and seal soiled with debris, located on cook line.

08B-39-4

Detail 23627940

Basic - Raw fruits/vegetables not washed prior to preparation. Avacados cut prior to washing. Located on cook line. Advised operator to wash Avacados before cutting. Repeat Violation

29-49-6

Detail 23627939

Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Located on cook line.

Nov 14, 2024

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Basic: 4Total: 4

24-07-4

Detail 23356585

Basic - Cleaned and sanitized equipment or utensils not properly stored. Forks, knives and spoons throughout kitchen found to be improperly stored, not inverted. Advised operator of need to properly store utensils. Operator recreated and sanitizer and placed in proper storage, handle side up.

10-01-5

Detail 23356586

Basic - In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Scoops in multiple dry food ingredients found with handle in contact with product throughout kitchen. Operator advised if storing dispensing utensils in food products, to have handle out of product.

31B-04-4

Detail 23356583

Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Located in back of kitchen.

08B-39-4

Detail 23356584

Basic - Raw fruits/vegetables not washed prior to preparation. Several avocados found cut prior to washing. Advised operator to clean avocados, including labeling removal, prior to cutting for service.

Jan 23, 2024

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Intermediate: 1Basic: 4Total: 5

41-17-4

Detail 22583929

Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed unlabeled spray bottle in bar area. Operator provided label. Corrected On-Site

40-06-5

Detail 22583927

Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed employee personal item stored above single use items in storage area. Operator moved for proper storage. Corrected On-Site

24-08-4

Detail 22583930

Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Observed wet nesting of plastic pans in dish area. Operator separated for proper drying. Corrective Action Taken

14-69-4

Detail 22583928

Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed ice build up in reach in freezer containing ice cream.

24-18-4

Detail 22583931

Basic - Silverware/utensils stored upright with the food-contact surface up. Observed forks stored with food contact surfaces up. Operator rewashed and moved for proper storage. Corrected On-Site

Jul 28, 2023

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Intermediate: 1Basic: 1Total: 2

41-17-4

Detail 22158354

Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed degreaser in spray bottle with no label. Operator provided label. Corrected On-Site

12B-13-4

Detail 22158355

Basic - Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. Observed employee beverage in reach in freezer with ice cream. Operator removed drink. Corrected On-Site

Feb 15, 2023

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Intermediate: 3Basic: 2Total: 5

11-27-4

Detail 21783569

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. Observed no written plan for clean up vomit or diarrhea. Provided operator with written plan. Corrected On-Site

11-26-1

Detail 21783566

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 no proof of employee reporting agreement. Provided operator with employee agreement.

41-17-4

Detail 21783568

Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed spray bottles containing chemical with no label. Operator provided label. Corrected On-Site

24-08-4

Detail 21783567

Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Observed wet nesting of plastic pans in dish area.

10-01-5

Detail 21783570

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 of scoop touching croutons and flour. Operator moved for cleaning and proper storage. Corrected On-Site

Aug 31, 2022

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Intermediate: 2Total: 2

31A-09-4

Detail 21322016

Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed hand wash sink blocked with a container and a sanitizer bucket. Operator moved for proper storage. Corrected On-Site

31B-02-4

Detail 21322015

Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed no paper towel at hand wash sink. Operator provided paper towels. Corrected On-Site

Apr 19, 2022

Routine - Food

Call Back - Complied

No violations recorded for this inspection.

Feb 16, 2022

Routine - Food

Warning Issued

Intermediate: 2Basic: 2Total: 4

53B-01-5

Detail 20866551

Intermediate - No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Observed no proof of any training for staff. Operator stated about five of the twelve working at the time are under 60 days. No training witnessed for any employees other than managers. Warning

27-16-4

Detail 20866550

Intermediate - Water with a temperature of at least 100 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. Observed water at 94 F at the hand wash sink in the women's restroom. Warning

10-17-4

Detail 20866549

Basic - In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. Observed knife stored between wall and hanging knife storage. Operator removed knife. Corrected On-Site Warning

10-01-5

Detail 20866548

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 scoops in bins with handle touching sugar and salt. Operator moved scoops. Corrected On-Site Warning

Aug 25, 2021

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

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

03A-02-5

Detail 20459749

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed two bins of pasta (70°F - Cold Holding) in reach in cooler drawers on cooks line over four hours as per operator. Operator voluntarily discarded pasta. Corrective Action Taken

31B-03-4

Detail 20459752

Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink on cooks line. Operator provided soap. Corrected On-Site

53B-05-5

Detail 20459750

Intermediate - Required employee training expired for all employees in October 2020. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.

06-09-1

Detail 20459753

Basic - Commercially processed reduced oxygen packaged fish bearing a label indicating that it is to remain frozen until time of use no longer frozen and not removed from reduced oxygen package. Operator opened packaging on fish. Corrected On-Site

14-38-4

Detail 20459751

Basic - Food storage container/container lid cracked or broken. Operator voluntarily discarded inserts. Corrected On-Site