BLUE DOG BAR & GRILL
4597 PINE ISLAND RD NW, Matlacha FL 33993 · 239.558.4970
Last inspected Mar 25, 2026 · 7 visits since September 2023
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▲ GETTING WORSE
5 inspections, one direction. The current grade is the worst on record.
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. Printed out Clean Up of Vomiting and Diarrheal Events DBPR Form HR 5030-104 for Manager. The manager posted form during inspection.
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Inspection history
7 visits, newest first
Mar 25, 2026□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate2 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 2 findings
Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors. Observed women's restroom door not tight fitting.
Duct tape used to repair nonfood-contact surface.
Mar 17, 2026Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 9 recorded, 1 high priority.
1 High priority3 Intermediate5 Basic
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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.
Establishment not maintaining clam/mussel/oyster tags for 90 days.
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times by trash cans and container of dishes. The trash cans and container of dishes was removed from blocking handwashing sink.
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. Emailed Employee Reporting Form to Owner.
Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors. Observed women's restroom door not tight fitting.
Duct tape used to repair nonfood-contact surface.
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed keys and personnel items on prep table in preparation area.
In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container of flour.
In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board.
Oct 3, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 6 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority0 Intermediate4 Basic
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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. The Manager changed out sanitizer bucket during inspection.
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw scallops and raw grouper over ready to eat pasta in reach-in cooler under cook line. The chef moved the pasta to another reach-in cooler.
Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors. Observed door for women's restroom not tight fitting.
Duct tape used to repair nonfood-contact surface. Observed grey duct tape used on stand up reach-in cooler in kitchen.
Hole in or other damage to wall in prep area.
In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container flour.
Apr 30, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 6 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority0 Intermediate5 Basic
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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. The owner changed out sanitizer bucket during inspection.
Duct tape used to repair nonfood-contact surface. Observed gray duct tape used on door handle on stand up reach-in cooler.
Employee personal food not properly identified and segregated from food to be served to the public. Observed personal food and personal drinks in stand up reach-in cooler.
Equipment in poor repair. Observed reach-in cooler across from cook line gasket torn.
In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container in family.
Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust in dishwashing area.
Dec 4, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 7 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority3 Intermediate4 Basic
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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. Printed out Clean Up of Vomiting and Diarrheal Events DBPR Form HR 5030-104 for Manager. The manager posted form during inspection.
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed handwashing sink in kitchen blocked by container of dishes. The manager removed container of dishes.
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled.
Duct tape used to repair nonfood-contact surface. Observed grey duct tape used on stand up reach-in cooler in kitchen.
Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair.
In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container of flour. The manager removed scooper from container of flour.
In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board across from cook line.
Feb 8, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority1 Intermediate4 Basic
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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.
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed personnel items in front counter reach-in cooler.
Equipment in poor repair. Observed walk-in cooler gasket torn.
Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair.
In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board.
Sep 13, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority0 Intermediate3 Basic
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Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed raw scallops (49F - Cold Holding); raw tuna (48F - Cold Holding) in reach-in cooler under cook line. The owner had ice placed on raw tuna and raw scallops.
Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair.
In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board.
Wiping cloth sanitizing solution stored on the floor on cook line.
This record follows the licence, not the owner. Restaurants change hands and the licence history normally does not, so an older entry may describe people who no longer run the place. Every inspection above links to the state's own report. Something wrong? Tell us.