BOCCA LUPO'S COAL FIRED PIZZA
1900 TAMIAMI TRL UNIT 116B, Port Charlotte FL 33948 · 941 206 9653
Last inspected Aug 11, 2026 · 8 visits since November 2023
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AUG 26
▲ GETTING WORSE
5 inspections trending down, 13 points off where it started.
Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. Observed 14 fruit flies in kitchen and storage area, flying around Observed multiple fruit fly traps on counters through out restaurant. Observed 8 fruit flies on walls in bar area. Alive. Restaurant is open and serving the public.
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
Awarded on the inspection record alone. What they mean →
Disciplinary actions
1 case · $200
| Case | Violation date | Final order | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 7--2021004497 | Dec 30, 2020 | Mar 5, 2021 | $200 |
Inspection history
8 visits, newest first
Aug 11, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority1 Intermediate2 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 5 findingsThe state's own report →
Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Observed biga dough stored in a black plastic non-food grade bag in the walk in cooler.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed cooked chicken (48F - Cold Holding) stored stacked above the fill line in the top section of the reach in cooler at the sandwich station. The operator stated the chicken had been held for approximately 2 hours. The operator stored the cooked chicken in the lower portion of the cooler.
No soap provided at handwash sink in the dry storage area. The operator provided soap for the handwashing sink sink.
Accumulation of debris on the top exterior of warewashing machine.
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Cutting boards have cut marks and are no longer cleanable.
Mar 12, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 6 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority1 Intermediate5 Basic
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No written procedures available for use of time as a public health control to hold time/temperature control for safety food. Observed pizza sauce and cooked chicken held at time as public health control with no written plan available. The operator as emailed a form.
Accumulation of debris on the top exterior of warewashing machine.
Cutting boards have cut marks and are no longer cleanable.
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris throughout the kitchen.
Hole in or other damage to wall at the pizza dough station.
Open dumpster lid. The operator closed the lid.
Sep 2, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 13 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority1 Intermediate10 Basic
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Employee touching ready-to-eat food with their bare hands - ready-to-eat food used for multiple menu items, some of which will not be cooked/heated to the minimum required temperature to allow bare hand contact. Establishment has no approved Alternative Operating Procedure. Observed employee putting parmigiana cheese on top of fresh baked garlic knots with no gloves on, and no handwashing.
Food prepared with soiled equipment/utensil. Observed a mini crock pot with marinara inside and dried on marinara all over outside of pot.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed the following: Cutting boards stained throughout kitchen; Can opener with food debris build up on blade.
Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Observed soiled handles on reach in coolers in kitchen.
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed in kitchen, cutting boards with groove marks throughout boards.
Employee personal food not properly identified and segregated from food to be served to the public. Observed in different areas of keg cooler, employee food not segregated and in a labeled for employees only container. Observed operator put food into container, identified as employee only, and on bottom shelf.
Equipment in poor repair. Observed torn gasket in reach in cooler at bar.
Floor not cleaned when the least amount of food is exposed. Observed throughout kitchen floors soiled with food debris, flour, paper, etc.
In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Observed tongs hanging on oven knob.
In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Observed in dry storage, handle on scoop for bread crumbs touching bread crumbs. Observed operator removing said scoop.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed gaskets soiled in reach in coolers in kitchen.
Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Observed throughout kitchen reach ins bottoms of reach in coolers soiled with food debris.
Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed throughout kitchen, walls soiled with food splatter, esp wing station.
Mar 6, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 16 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority1 Intermediate15 Basic
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Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed can opener and cutting boards in kitchen with food debris.
Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles.observed throughout kitchen, soiled handles on reach in coolers.
Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Observed in dining room 3 ceiling tiles by pizza stretch station, lifted, leaving gap.
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed air vents and returns, throughout establishment solid with dust.
Clean utensils stored between equipment and wall/ or on un appropriate shelving. Observed Chef's knife on storage shelf in store room.
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed in kitchen on make table, cutting boards with grooves in them.
Dishware not cleared of gross food on a daily base, stored where TCS foods are in use. Observed shaker on pizza make table with build up of dried on food debris all along outside of container.
Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Observed on drying rack, cambros stacked wet nesting.
Equipment in poor repair. Observed in bar area,torn gaskets on reach in coolers.
In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Observed cheese cup in mozzarella cheese bin, on pizza station, with handle touching cheese.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed throughout establishment in reach in coolers, soiled gaskets.
Old food stuck to clean dishware/utensils. Observed on drying rack, cambro with food debris on sides,put away clean.
Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Observed old labels on cambros put away clean on drying rack.
Soiled cloths, linen, aprons, coats, or other uniform apparel not kept in a suitable container prior to laundering. Observed in dry storage 3 random cleaning towels, 1 on floor, 1 on shelf and 1 on a case of canned goods. Not put in proper place.
Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed at wing tossing station, dried on sauce on wall.
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed bread crumbs in cambro without label.
Jul 11, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionComplaint Investigation
Met inspection standards. 6 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority1 Intermediate5 Basic
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Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed can opener with food debris on it. Observed operator remove and put into dish pit.
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed a portion cup being used for marinara. Observed operator remove and replace with a spoon.
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed grooves in cutting board throughout kitchen.
Equipment in poor repair. Observed gaskets torn in reach in coolers on line next to pass thru window.
Floor not cleaned when the least amount of food is exposed. Observed throughout kitchen and pizza staging area, floors not cleaned during down time. Build up of debris on floor, esp. around cove molding
Stored food not covered. Observed Ala Vodka Sauce in fifth pans not covered. Observed operator covering pans.
Apr 5, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 8 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority2 Intermediate4 Basic
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Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Observed the following out of temperature on cook line in reach in cooler: Sliced Roma Tomatoes 3lbs 57F, Sliced Provolone Cheese 3 lbs 62 F, Spicy Capacola 2 lbs 48F, Fresh Sliced Mozzarella 4 lbs 56F. Observed operator throwing away said food above and shutting down make station. Operator has repair company coming out today.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed the following out of temperature on cook line in reach in cooler: Sliced Roma Tomatoes 3lbs 57F, Sliced Provolone Cheese 3 lbs 62 F, Spicy Capacola 2 lbs 48F, Fresh Sliced Mozzarella 4 lbs 56F.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed cutting boards throughout kitchen stained and with black mold like substance on them once cook line
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed hand washing sink next to cook like with brown stains inside sink. Using as a dump sink
Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Observed throughout kitchen on all reach in coolers/drawers/ and doors food debris on inside of handles.
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed grooves in cutting boards on line in kitchen
Old food stuck to clean dishware/utensils. Observed tomato slicer, mixing bowls, and dicer with food debris on them, on storage drying shelf next to walk in cooler.
Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Observed old labels on drying shelf on containers next to walk in cooler.
Nov 9, 2023□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate6 Basic
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Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Observed multiple ceiling tiles damaged and in disrepair throughout establishment
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed ceiling tiles soiled throughout kitchen
Equipment in poor repair. Observed multiple gaskets through out establishment with torn and debris build up on gaskets in reach in coolers
Hole in or other damage to wall. Observed hole in wall in ladies room behind main door
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed grate on soda machine all rusted and being used.
Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed throughout establishment walls soiled with dust.
Nov 8, 2023Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 13 recorded, 1 high priority.
1 High priority2 Intermediate10 Basic
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Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. Observed 14 fruit flies in kitchen and storage area, flying around Observed multiple fruit fly traps on counters through out restaurant. Observed 8 fruit flies on walls in bar area. Alive. Restaurant is open and serving the public.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed cutting boards with black mold like substance on them. Operator showed that new boards were on order.
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed in bar, hand washing sink being used as a dump sink
Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Observed multiple ceiling tiles damaged and in disrepair throughout establishment
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed ceiling tiles soiled throughout kitchen
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed cutting boards with an abundance of grooves on them. Operator showed that new boards were on order.
Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed no hair restraints being SES N/A food prep areas.
Equipment in poor repair. Observed multiple gaskets through out establishment with torn and debris build up on gaskets in reach in coolers
Hole in or other damage to wall. Observed hole in wall in ladies room behind main door
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed grate on soda machine all rusted and being used.
Old food stuck to clean dishware/utensils.observed cambros put away dirty on drying rack
Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Observed multiple cambros on drying rack with old labels stuck to them
Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed throughout establishment walls soiled with dust.
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