BOCA GRANDE, Lee County

THE PINK PONY

471 PARK AVE, BOCA GRANDE, FL 33921

FoodSeating
Latest violations
1
1 Intermediate
Feb 27, 2026
City
BOCA GRANDE
County
Lee
Status
Current / Active
Inspections
10

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 27, 2026

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Intermediate: 1Total: 1

31A-11-4

Detail 24402686

Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed utensil inside basin at frontline handwash sink. Operator removed the utensil. Corrective Action Taken

Oct 30, 2025

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 1Basic: 1Total: 2

08A-20-5

Detail 24158302

High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Observed raw chicken behind raw beef at Display Cooler Unit. Operator relocated the beef to a safe and proper place. Corrected On-Site

14-69-4

Detail 24158301

Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Repeat Violation

Apr 14, 2025

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Intermediate: 1Basic: 1Total: 2

31B-03-4

Detail 23702995

Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Observed at ware washing area handwash sink. Operator placed soap at handwash sink. Corrected On-Site

14-69-4

Detail 23702994

Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed ice buildup at Reach in Freezer. Repeat Violation

Feb 7, 2025

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

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

29-42-4

Detail 23537768

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

03D-15-4

Detail 23537767

Intermediate - Food being cooled by nonapproved method as evidenced by inadequate rate of cooling during time of inspection. Observed cooling with lids covered on multiple food items. Operator removed the lids. Corrected On-Site

31A-09-4

Detail 23537771

Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed multiple containers at ware washing area handwash sink. Operator removed the containers. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

13-04-4

Detail 23537769

Basic - Employee with no beard guard/restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed employee with no beard restraint at kitchen. Educated the operator.

14-69-4

Detail 23537770

Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed ice buildup at Reach in Freezer. Repeat Violation

Apr 5, 2024

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 1Basic: 2Total: 3

08A-13-5

Detail 22780759

High Priority - Raw animal food stored in top portion of make table over ready-to-eat food in bottom portion of make table - no complete physical barrier between top and bottom. Observed raw shrimp over cooked shrimp underneath Make Table. Operator removed the cooked shrimp from underneath raw shrimp. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

13-03-4

Detail 22780758

Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed employee at cookline. Employee placed hair restraint over her/his head by placing a hat. Corrected On-Site

14-69-4

Detail 22780757

Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed at exterior Reach in Freezer.

Jan 16, 2024

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Intermediate: 1Basic: 1Total: 2

53B-02-5

Detail 22566563

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. Repeat Violation

33-38-4

Detail 22566562

Basic - No waste receptacle installed at handwash sink provided with disposable towels. Observed no waste receptacle at ware washing area handwash sink. Educated the operator.

Apr 4, 2023

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

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

08A-13-5

Detail 21910569

High Priority - Raw animal food stored in top portion of make table over ready-to-eat food in bottom portion of make table - no complete physical barrier between top and bottom. Observed raw shrimp over corn husks at bottom of Make Table. Operator removed the raw shrimp to a safe location. Corrected On-Site

31A-09-4

Detail 21910570

Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

24-05-4

Detail 21910568

Basic - Observed multiple utensils not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Observed at Make Table. Operator inverted the utensils. Corrected On-Site

Jan 31, 2023

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 1Intermediate: 2Total: 3

50-17-3

Detail 21742048

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

11-27-4

Detail 21742049

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.

11-26-1

Detail 21742050

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.

Apr 29, 2022

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Intermediate: 4Basic: 1Total: 5

02C-03-5

Detail 21052844

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 wait station Reach in Cooler. Operator date marked the food item. Corrected On-Site

31A-09-4

Detail 21052846

Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed container at kitchen handwash sink. Operator removed the container. Corrected On-Site

53B-02-5

Detail 21052845

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 21052842

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

05-09-4

Detail 21052843

Basic - No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. Observed at both Reach in Cooler.

Dec 21, 2021

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

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

12A-10-4

Detail 20743177

High Priority - Employee touched bare body part and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Observed employee at ice cream station touch face and not wash hands before handling food.

41-27-4

Detail 20743174

High Priority - Wiping cloth sanitizer solution exceeds the maximum concentration allowed. Observed sanitizer chlorine solution at 200parts per million. Observed employee empty and correct solution to 100 parts per million. Corrected On-Site

16-33-4

Detail 20743179

Intermediate - Chemical test kit not used to ensure proper sanitization of equipment and utensils when using a chemical sanitizer.

14-09-4

Detail 20743175

Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed cutting board worn.

13-07-4

Detail 20743178

Basic - Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Observed cooks and ice cream station attends wearing bracelets and watches.

13-03-4

Detail 20743176

Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed employee at ice cream station without hair restraint.