GINAS PIZZA BAR
1700 TAMIAMI TRL G5, Port Charlotte FL 33948 · 941-273-3344
Last inspected Jul 29, 2026 · 11 visits since August 2023
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JUL 26
▲ GETTING WORSE
5 inspections, one direction. The current grade is the worst on record.
Rodent activity present as evidenced by rodent droppings found. Observed 15-20 rodent droppings underneath dry storage shelving and bag in box soda rack in back storage area. Back storage area is located by back exit door and managers office around the corner from the prep area and kitchen. A wall and archway lead to food prep area.
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
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Disciplinary actions
1 case · $250
| Case | Violation date | Final order | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 7--2024016009 | Mar 14, 2024 | Jun 21, 2024 | $250 |
Inspection history
11 visits, newest first
Jul 29, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 18 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority4 Intermediate12 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 18 findingsThe state's own report →
Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Observed raw chicken (52F - Cold Holding) in the reach in cooler nearest the walk in cooler. The operator was unable to determine the length of time the potentially hazardous food had been held out of temperature. The operator discarded the raw chicken.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed raw chicken (52F - Cold Holding) in the reach in cooler nearest the walk in cooler. The operator was unable to determine the length of time the potentially hazardous food had been held out of temperature. The operator discarded the raw chicken.
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed an employee fill a pitcher of water in the handwashing sink near the pizza ovens.
No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Observed no quaternary test kit for wiping cloth solution available.
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Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed a spray bottle containing a blue chemical not labeled in the server station in the dining room.
Test kit for measuring the concentration of the sanitizing solution not used in accordance with the manufacturer's instructions or employee unaware of proper use. Observed the chlorine test kit used for the dishmachine expired 4/2024.
Accumulation of debris on the top exterior of warewashing machine.
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed a plastic portion cup with no handle used as a scoop for Parmesan cheese in the walk in cooler. The operator removed the portion cup from the cheese.
Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Observed a buildup of food debris on the reach in cooler roll top door handles.
Carbon dioxide tank not adequately secured behind the bar.
Cutting boards have cut marks and are no longer cleanable.
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed an employee beverage stored on a shelf above the reach in cooler nearest the walk in cooler. The operator properly stored the beverage container.
Equipment in poor repair. Observed a wrench used in place of a broken faucet handle at the hand sink behind the bar.
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris underneath the equipment on the cook line.
Food stored on floor. Observed plastic bottled water stored on the floor behind the front counter.
No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. Observed no ambient thermometer in the reach in cooler nearest the walk in cooler.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed dripping grease at the bottom of the hood system above the grill on the cook line.
Opened employee beverage container in the reach in cooler nearest the walk in cooler with food to be served to customers. The operator removed the opened beverage.
Feb 27, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 9 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority2 Intermediate6 Basic
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Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Observed the operating license expired 12/1/2025. The operator renewed the license during the inspection.
Clam/mussel/oyster tags not marked with last date served. Observed clam and mussel tags marked with the date received. Emailed the operator a tag guidance form.
Proof of required state approved employee training not available for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed an accumulation of soil on the top exterior of the ice machine. The operator cleaned the interior of the ice machine.
Accumulation of debris on the top exterior of the warewashing machine.
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed an employee beverage stored on a food preparation surface on the cook line. The employee beverage was properly stored.
Equipment in poor repair. Observed a wrench used as a faucet handle behind the bar.
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris behind the cooking equipment on the cook line.
In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed in-use utensils stored in 77F standing water on the cook line. The operator properly stored the utensils.
Aug 15, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority2 Intermediate1 Basic
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Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed cutting boards with food stains on cook line.
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed in server ally, handwashing sink being used to dump tea/coffee.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed at bar, gaskets soiled with black mold like substance. Observed bartender cleaning gaskets.
May 29, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 7 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority2 Intermediate5 Basic
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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 in walk in coolers, opened, but not date marked.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed small cutting board on make line with black mold like substance on back side, sitting on a wet towel. Observed operator remove cutting board and towel and threw cutting board away.
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed on inside ice machine lid, some black mold like substance in a small area.
In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board. Observed wet, soiled wiping towel under small cutting board on make line. Observed operator remove towel and throw away cutting board.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed on make lines, on reach in coolers, gaskets soiled with slime.
Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Observed Togo lids on make line not inverted. Observed operator inverting lids.
Stored food not covered. Observed breaded egg plant stored in reaching freezer not covered. Observed operator covering item.
Nov 20, 2024Inspection 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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Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed cutting boards with food stains on them on make line in kitchen.
Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Observed food build up on back side of handles on reach in cooler at pizza station
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed on make line grooved cutting boards.
Equipment in poor repair. Observed torn gasket on make line, reach in cooler. Observed soda gun holster with build up of slime like substance inside holster.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed gaskets with food debris on them throughout kitchen.
Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Observed old labels stuck on lids put away clean in kitchen, across from ice machine.
May 14, 2024Inspection 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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Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed black mold like substance on the inside of the keg cooler doors on gaskets.
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed ice machine with black like mold substance on lid. Observed operator cleaning g and sanitizing lid removing black mold like substance.
Mar 14, 2024□ Call Back - CompliedComplaint Investigation
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority2 Intermediate5 Basic
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Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed cutting boards stained on cook line.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed no paper towels in service area, they have cloths instead.
Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Observed back side of cooler handles with food debris build up.
Cove molding at floor/wall juncture broken/missing. Observed cove molding by back door damaged
Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed pizza maker without hair restraint on. Had to be told to put one on.
Equipment in poor repair. Observed torn gaskets on reach in cooler.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed top of oven with dried out bread and food debris.
Mar 14, 2024■ Emergency order recommendedComplaint Investigation
Ordered shut on the spot. 13 violations recorded, 3 of them the tier the state says can make you ill. A reinspection is required before this kitchen may reopen.
3 High priority3 Intermediate7 Basic
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Rodent activity present as evidenced by rodent droppings found. Observed 15-20 rodent droppings underneath dry storage shelving and bag in box soda rack in back storage area. Back storage area is located by back exit door and managers office around the corner from the prep area and kitchen. A wall and archway lead to food prep area.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. All temps taken at 11:40, open at 11:00 Raw Hamburger Logs (47F - Cold Holding); Raw Chicken (47F - Cold Holding); Milk (47F - Cold Holding); All temps taken at 11:40, open at 11:00 (45F - Cold Holding); Cooked sausage (46F - Cold Holding); Cooked lasagna (45F - Cold Holding) Operator stated he received a large delivery this morning and left cooler door open. He has also called repair company, and is moving all proteins to reach in coolers.
Time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. All temps taken at 11:40, open at 11:00 Raw Hamburger Logs (47F - Cold Holding); Raw Chicken (47F - Cold Holding); Milk (47F - Cold Holding); (45F - Cold Holding); Cooked sausage (46F - Cold Holding); Cooked lasagna (45F - Cold Holding) Operator stated he received a large delivery this morning and left cooler door open. He has also called repair company, and is moving all proteins to alternate reach in coolers.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed cutting boards stained on cook line.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed no paper towels in service area, they have cloths instead.
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked.observed product in walk in cooler with no date marking. Italian Sausage, Meatballs, Capris Sandwiches Red Sauce.
Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Observed back side of cooler handles with food debris build up.
Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Observed Co2 tanks in back room not secured.
Cove molding at floor/wall juncture broken/missing. Observed cove molding by back door damaged
Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed pizza maker without hair restraint on. Had to be told to put one on.
Equipment in poor repair. Observed torn gaskets on reach in cooler.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed top of oven with dried out bread and food debris.
Stored food not covered. Observed red sauce with ladle inside bain uncovered
Jan 19, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 10 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
5 High priority1 Intermediate4 Basic
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Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale. Observed 4 Alta Cucina Whole Peeled Plum Tomatoes #10 can dented.
Employee rubbed hands together for less than 10-15 seconds while washing hands. Observed pizza guy washing hands less than 15 seconds.
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 pizza guy putting on bandana, then going into reach in cooler without washing hands. Observed pizza guy quickly washing hands.
Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Observed license expired December 1st, 2023.
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 no time marking for pizza slices. 4 pepperoni, 3 Cheese. Observed pizza cook marking times. Made at 11:30 am. Pizza Slices temperature at 148F and 146F. Did not do stop sale.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed dirty can opener put away in holder.
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed multiple cuts and grooves in cutting boards through out kitchen area
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed employee drink in reach in cooler at pizza station
Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed pizza guy with no hair restraint. Observed pizza gut putting on a bandana
Equipment in poor repair. Observed hand washing sink in bar area with a broken faucet. Sink is not in use.
Oct 17, 2023□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Aug 15, 2023Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 9 recorded, 2 high priority.
2 High priority4 Intermediate3 Basic
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Copper or copper alloys in contact with foods with a pH below 6. Observed six copper mule mugs in bar with no protective lining, just copper. Educated bartender on why they are not allowed, and what mule cups are allowed.
Employee began working with food, handling clean equipment or utensils, or touching unwrapped single-service items without first washing hands. Observed no hand washing procedures during inspection.
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.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed can opener with food debris on it, in can opener holder.
No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.
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.
Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Observed mixing bowls on shelf not inverted. And pots not invert.
Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed pizza maker with out any hair restraint while engaging in food preparation.
Silverware/utensils stored upright with the food-contact surface up. Observed utensils stored by microwave with handles down
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