LITTLE GUYS PIZZA & SUBS
1100 EL JOBEAN RD #126, Port Charlotte FL 33948
Last inspected Aug 6, 2026 · 11 visits since November 2023
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5 inspections, swinging between A and D. Consistency is the problem here, not any single visit.
Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Observed license expired on December 1st 2024
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
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Inspection history
11 visits, newest first
Aug 6, 2026□ Call Back - CompliedComplaint Investigation
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 1 finding
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed employee beverages on slicer at prep table, and on counter at make table in kitchen.
Jun 4, 2026Warning IssuedComplaint Investigation
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 15 recorded, 4 high priority.
4 High priority2 Intermediate9 Basic
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Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food. Observed employee preparing food without washing hands prior to putting on gloves.
Raw animal food stored over or with unwashed produce. Observed Rochelle eggs over unwashed bags of onions. Operator corrected above issues to meet inspection standards.
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 pizza at front counter in warming cabinet not held hot or on time. Employee stated pizza was made 30 min prior and marked time for them.
Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed pan of fresh chopped garlic, and margarine blend on counter by pizza station at 73°F. Operator stated it had just been made within the past hour and placed it into steam table.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed can opener soiled with food debris.
No written procedures available for use of time as a public health control to hold time/temperature control for safety food.
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed plastic soufflé cups, used as scoops in sugar and flour bin. Operator corrected above issues to meet inspection standards. Repeat from last inspection 5-1-26
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed employee beverages on slicer at prep table, and on counter at make table in kitchen.
In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Repeat from last inspection 5-1-26
In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed utensils in standing water at 74° and kitchen by stove. Operator corrected above issues to meet inspection standards.Repeat from last inspection 5-1-26
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed spice rack shelf in kitchen, soiled with grease and dust. Observed gaskets on reach and cooler at pizza station soiled. Repeat from last inspection 5-1-26
Objectionable odors in bathroom or other areas of the establishment. Observed odor coming from grease trap in kitchen radiating throughout building.
Walk-in cooler shelves have accumulation of soil residues.
Walk-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.
Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed wall by stove area soiled with food debris
May 5, 2026□ Call Back - CompliedLicensing Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate2 Basic
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Ceiling tile missing above the mop sink.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed cooler door gaskets soiled with an accumulation of a black mold-like substance.
May 1, 2026Warning IssuedLicensing Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 12 recorded, 4 high priority.
4 High priority1 Intermediate7 Basic
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Raw animal food stored over canned/bottled drinks. Observed raw chicken stored over canned sodas in the walk in cooler. The operator properly stored the canned sodas.
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food marked with a date that exceeds 7 days after opening/preparation. Observed cooked sausage prepared on site and held for more than 7 days in the walk in cooler. The operator discarded the cooked sausage.
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food not consumed/sold within 7 days after opening/preparation. See stop sale. Observed cooked sausage prepared on site and held for more than 7 days in the walk in cooler. The operator discarded the cooked sausage.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed raw chicken (52F - Cold Holding); cooked meatballs (53F - Cold Holding); cooked chicken (53F - Cold Holding) in the walk in cooler. The operator stated the cooler door had been opened for an extended amount of time. The operator to monitor temperature.
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed a glass beverage pitcher stored inside the handwashing sink at the front counter. The operator removed the pitcher from the hand sink.
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed multiple plastic portion cups with no handle used as scoops for foods in the kitchen. The operator removed the portion cups.
Ceiling tile missing above the mop sink.
Ice scoop handle in contact with ice in the ice machine. The operator properly stored the ice scoop.
In-use tongs stored on the oven door handle between uses. The operator properly stored the tongs.
In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Observed a scoop handle used for sugar not stored above the food. The operator properly stored the scoop.
In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed in-use utensils stored in 90F standing water near the grill. The operator properly stored the utensils.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed cooler door gaskets soiled with an accumulation of a black mold-like substance.
Feb 11, 2026Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 8 violations recorded, 4 high priority.
4 High priority2 Intermediate2 Basic
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Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Observed the operating license expired 12/1/2025.
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw chicken stored above ricotta cheese in a reach in cooler. The operator properly stored the chicken.
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food marked with a date that exceeds 7 days after opening/preparation. Observed cooked meatballs date marked 2/1 in the walk in cooler. The operator discarded the cooked meatballs.
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food not consumed/sold within 7 days after opening/preparation. See stop sale. Observed cooked meatballs date marked 2/1 in the walk in cooler. The operator discarded the cooked meatballs.
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed an employee empty a pitcher of water in the handwashing sink in the kitchen. The employee was educated on handwashing sinks.
No currently certified food service manager on duty with four or more employees engaged in food preparation/handling. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed a styrofoam cup with no handle used as a scoop for salt in the kitchen. The operator removed the cup from the salt.
Equipment in poor repair. Observed a missing door handle for a microwave in the kitchen.
Aug 15, 2025Inspection 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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Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed cutting board on make station with food stains.
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed cutting board in kitchen with grooves on board.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed walk in gasket soiled with black mold like substance on gasket. Observed employee cleaning gasket.
Apr 15, 2025□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
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Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed cutting boards in kitchen with grooves in them.
Feb 12, 2025Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 10 violations recorded, 2 high priority.
2 High priority2 Intermediate6 Basic
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Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Observed license expired on December 1st 2024
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food marked with a date that exceeds 7 days after opening/preparation. Observed cooked pasta with out date markings on them.
No currently certified food service manager on duty with four or more employees engaged in food preparation/handling. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager. Observed no certified food manager on premises
No proof of required state approved employee training provided for employee hired more than 60 days ago. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Observed no employee training past 60 days.
Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Observed food debris on back sides of reach in coolers throughout establishment.
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed cutting boards in kitchen with grooves in them.
Equipment in poor repair. Observed torn gaskets throughout establishment in reach in coolers.
In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Observed 4 tongs hanging on door handles of oven, in kitchen.
Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Observed inside of microwave inside top with food debris on it, in kitchen.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed all reach in coolers in establishment with soiled gaskets
Jul 18, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionLicensing Inspection
Nothing was found. The inspector recorded no violations at all.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Jan 16, 2024□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
Show 1 finding ▾
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed grooves in cutting boards at make table
Nov 16, 2023Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 5 recorded, 1 high priority.
1 High priority1 Intermediate3 Basic
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Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Observed operating on an expired license. Expired December 01, 2022. Operator must obtain a public food service license from the Division of Hotels and Restaurants within 60 days. Submit a license application and payment to DBPR/Bureau of Central Intake Unit, 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-0783. To apply online or obtain an application for license visit http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed food debris build up on can opener hat was in holder put away clean. Observed employee scrubbing can opener.
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed some black mold like substance in ice machine on left hand side on inside of machine
Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Observed serving spoons stored handles down instead of handles up.
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed grooves in cutting boards at make table
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.