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BLUE PINEAPPLE BISTRO

470 W. DEARBORN ST, Englewood FL 34223 · 941.460.6537

Last inspected Aug 13, 2026 · 8 visits since September 2023

Licence typeRestaurant
Seats90
Risk levelRisk Level 2
LicenceSEA6804679
Grade history
OCT 24
MAR 25
OCT 25
MAY 26
AUG 26
— STEADY

5 inspections within 17 points of each other. Whatever this kitchen does, it does consistently.

Worst finding on record
Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license.
High priority/50-17-3
Badges — 2 earned
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined

Awarded on the inspection record alone. What they mean →

Inspection history

8 visits, newest first

Aug 13, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Nothing was found. The inspector recorded no violations at all.

0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
May 7, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 2 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

0 High priority1 Intermediate1 Basic
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Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled at bar area. Operator corrected above issues to meet inspection standards.
Intermediate/41-17-4/Corrected On-Site
Ceiling vents soiled with accumulated dust in kitchen area.
Basic/36-34-5
Oct 23, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

2 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
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Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed the following items in walk-in cooler ham (38F - Cold Holding); Poultry (37F - Cold Holding).
High priority/03A-02-5
Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Observed chemical spray bottles hanging on handle of push cart above full silver ware bin. Operator corrected above issues to meet inspection standards.
High priority/41-10-4/Corrected On-Site
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.
Basic/22-20-5
May 14, 2025□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection

A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.

0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Mar 12, 2025Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection

Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 2 recorded.

0 High priority1 Intermediate1 Basic
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Food manager certification expired. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/
Intermediate/53A-03-7/Warning
Ceiling vents in kitchen over cooks area soiled with accumulated dust. Repeat 10-25-24
Basic/36-34-5/Warning
Oct 25, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

0 High priority1 Intermediate2 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.
Intermediate/53B-14-5
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed ceiling vent over cooks line has heavy dust buildup.
Basic/36-34-5
Observed on interior of ice machine/bin ice scoop holder is rusted and pitted.
Basic/14-34-4
Jan 11, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

1 High priority0 Intermediate2 Basic
Show 3 findings ▾
Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license.
High priority/50-17-3
Equipment in poor repair. Observed paint on interior of microwave is peeling and chipped.
Basic/14-11-5
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed working container of rice and squeeze bottles of oil at kitchen areas not labeled
Basic/02D-01-5
Sep 26, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

2 High priority0 Intermediate2 Basic
Show 4 findings ▾
Time/temperature control for safety food identified in the written procedure as a food held using time as a public health control has no time marking and the time removed from temperature control cannot be determined. See stop sale. Observed tub of but at cooks line not time marked. Observed operator mark time.
High priority/03F-02-5/Corrected On-Site
Wiping cloth sanitizer solution exceeds the maximum concentration allowed. Observed chlorine sanitizer bucket in prep area at 200 parts per million. Observed operator add water correct sanitizer level to 100 parts per million.
High priority/41-27-4/Corrected On-Site
Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Observed microwave at cooks line soiled.
Basic/22-08-4
Walk-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Repeat 1-25-23
Basic/22-16-4/Repeat Violation

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.