BLUE HERON PIZZA PUB
992 TAMIAMI TRAIL STE F, Port Charlotte FL 33953 · 708-727-7586
Last inspected Jul 30, 2026 · 7 visits since July 2024
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5 inspections, swinging between A and D. Consistency is the problem here, not any single visit.
Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Observed raw chicken over raw fish at Make Table. Operator switched the food items.
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Inspection history
7 visits, newest first
Jul 30, 2026□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
1 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 2 findings
Wiping cloth sanitizer solution exceeds the maximum concentration allowed. Observed the wiping cloth quaternary solution exceeded 500ppm. The operator diluted the solution to 200ppm.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed the door gaskets for the pizza station reach in cooler soiled with a black slime-like substance.
Jul 22, 2026Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 9 recorded, 4 high priority.
4 High priority2 Intermediate3 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. Observed the dishmachine chlorine solution at 0ppm after running 3 cycles. Operator to use three compartment sink for sanitizing.
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw shell eggs stored over cooked corned beef in the walk in cooler. The operator properly stored the raw eggs.
Raw philly meat not properly separated from french fries stored in the reach in freezer on the cook line - not all products commercially packaged. The operator properly stored the raw philly meat.
Wiping cloth sanitizer solution exceeds the maximum concentration allowed. Observed the wiping cloth quaternary solution exceeded 500ppm. The operator diluted the solution to 200ppm.
No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Observed no chlorine test kit available.
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed a spray bottle containing a blue liquid not labeled with the common name. The operator labeled the spray bottle.
Carbon dioxide tanks not adequately secured near the bag in box sodas. The tanks were properly secured.
In-use ice scoop stored on soiled surface between uses. Observed ice scoops stored on top of the ice machine soiled with an accumulation of dust. The operator removed the ice scoops for cleaning.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed the door gaskets for the pizza station reach in cooler soiled with a black slime-like substance.
Nov 24, 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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Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Observed raw chicken over raw fish at Make Table. Operator switched the food items.
Raw animal foods not properly separated from one another based upon minimum required cooking temperature when stored in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Observed raw beef over fries at Reach in Freezer. Operator relocated the raw beef to Walk in Freezer.
Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors. Observed both men's and women's bathroom doors not tight fitting.
Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Observed carbon dioxide tank not secured at wait station next to multiple soda boxes. Operator secured the tank with a chain.
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. Observed reduced oxygen packaged fish at Walk in Cooler. Operator removed from reduced oxygen packaging.
In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed multiple utensils in water 106F at Flat Grill. Operator increased the temperature to a minimum of 135F at Flat Grill.
Jul 15, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority1 Intermediate3 Basic
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Employee touched face/hair and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Observed employee put on hair restraints and return to work without handwashing.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed cutting board on make line with food stains.
Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed two employees in kitchen working without hair restraints. Observed employee putting n hair restraints.
Equipment in poor repair. Observed on reach in coolers at make table and pizza table with torn gaskets.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed all gaskets on reach in coolers and walk in cooler with black mold like substance on gaskets. Observed employee cleaning gaskets.
Feb 24, 2025□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate2 Basic
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Equipment or utensils not designed or constructed in a durable manner. Observed torn gaskets in reach in cooler throughout kitchen.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed on reach in cooler throughout kitchen, gaskets soiled.
Feb 13, 2025Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 7 recorded, 2 high priority.
2 High priority1 Intermediate4 Basic
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Quaternary ammonium sanitizer used to sanitize clean in place equipment not at proper minimum strength. Do not use equipment not properly sanitized. Observed dish machine not dispensing quaternary solution. Observed operator shut down machine and call eco lab.
Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Observed scotch bright degreaser packet on shelf with wing sauces. Observed operator removing packet and storing in closet properly.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed on make table in kitchen food stained cutting board.
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed cutting board on make line with grooves on it
Equipment or utensils not designed or constructed in a durable manner. Observed torn gaskets in reach in cooler throughout kitchen.
Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Observed in kitchen microwave with food debris on top I side. Observed operator cleaning I side of microwave.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed on reach in cooler throughout kitchen, gaskets soiled.
Jul 29, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionLicensing Inspection
Nothing was found. The inspector recorded no violations at all.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
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