LUIGI'S PIZZERIA
3883 TAMIAMI TRL, Port Charlotte FL 33980
Last inspected Aug 18, 2026 · 10 visits since July 2023
□ Not on the state's active licence list
This licence isn't in DBPR's current active file, which usually means the business has closed, been sold, or let the licence lapse. Everything below belongs to this licence, not to whoever may be trading here now. The history stays public because it is a public record.
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JUN 26
— STEADY
5 inspections within 15 points of each other. Whatever this kitchen does, it does consistently.
Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license.
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
Awarded on the inspection record alone. What they mean →
Inspection history
10 visits, newest first
Aug 18, 2026□ Call Back - CompliedComplaint Investigation (Partial)
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
1 High priority1 Intermediate3 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 5 findingsThe state's own report →
Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license.
No chlorine chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Observed no chlorine test kit at establishment.
Ceiling tile missing. Observed missing ceiling tiles at multiple locations throughout the kitchen.
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed soiled and stained ceiling tiles throughout the establishment.
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Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed no hair restraint on employee at cookline.
Jun 11, 2026Administrative complaint recommendedComplaint Investigation (Partial)
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 5 violations recorded, 1 high priority.
1 High priority1 Intermediate3 Basic
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Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license.
No chlorine chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Observed no chlorine test kit at establishment.
Ceiling tile missing. Observed missing ceiling tiles at multiple locations throughout the kitchen.
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed soiled and stained ceiling tiles throughout the establishment.
Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed no hair restraint on employee at cookline.
Dec 30, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 9 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
3 High priority1 Intermediate5 Basic
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Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license.
Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Observed open half gallon of milk dated 12/25/25. Operator discarded the food item.
Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Observed no vacuum breaker at exterior hose bibb at the entrance to bar. Operator placed vacuum breaker during inspection at exterior hose bibb.
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/. GM: Ryan Moore.
Accumulation of lime scale on the inside of the dishmachine. Observed lime scale buildup in the interior of Dish Machine.
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed ceiling tiles within accumulation of grease at kitchen.
Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed multiple employees at cookline with no hair restraints. Employees placed hair restraints over their hair/head.
Plumbing system in disrepair. Observed hot side leaking faucet handle at ware washing area handwashing sink.
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed flour container not labeled at cookline on top of Reach in Cooler. Operator labeled the food item.
Aug 21, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 8 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
4 High priority0 Intermediate4 Basic
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Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw calamari over cooked chicken at Display Cooler Unit. Operator switched the food items.
Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Observed raw chicken over beef at Reach in Cooler. Operator switched the food items.
Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Observed mozzarella cheese 83F and sauce 82F at pizza station.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed mozzarella cheese 83F and sauce 82F at pizza station.
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance.
In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Observed tong on oven handle at cookline. Operator removed the tong.
Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Observed water leaking from faucet handle at ware washing area handwash sink.
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed flour container not labeled above Reach in Freezer. Operator labeled the food item.
Mar 20, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 10 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority2 Intermediate7 Basic
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Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed meatballs 105F at Stove. Operator reheated to a minimum of 165F at Stove.
No written procedures available for use of time as a public health control to hold time/temperature control for safety food. Emailed the written procedure for Time as a Public Health Control.
Required employee training provided by a third-party employee training program and operator unable to provide original certificate for employees trained. Observed photocopy of foodhandler training certificate. Educated the operator.
Accumulation of lime scale on the inside of the dishmachine.
Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Observed multiple cold holding units handles with residue buildup.
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed grease buildup on ceiling tiles throughout the kitchen.
Dead roaches on premises. Observed 1 dead roach at dining area.
Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Observed wet nesting of stacked cups at soda fountain station.
Ice scoop handle in contact with ice. Observed ice scoop handle touching ice at exterior ice machine bin. Operator removed the handle from touching the food item.
Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Observed hot side handle of facet leaking water at ware washing area handwash sink.
Jan 2, 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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Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance.
Oct 28, 2024Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 7 recorded, 1 high priority.
1 High priority3 Intermediate3 Basic
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Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet.
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 whipping cream not date marked.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed soiled can opener blade. Operator cleaned the blade by wash, rinse, sanitize in the Dish Machine.
Required employee training expired for all employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance.
Employee with no beard guard/restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed multiple employees with no hair restraints at pizza station area. Educated the employees.
In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Observed handle touching mozzarella cheese at Pizza Station. Operated removed the handle from touching.
May 9, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionLicensing Inspection
Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority2 Intermediate1 Basic
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Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet.
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. Provided the written procedure.
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. Provided the form which was completed during inspection.
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed ceiling tiles/vents throughout the kitchen.
Oct 3, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 6 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority0 Intermediate5 Basic
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Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed pasta fagioli 122F and Italian wedding at 111F at Warmer Holding Unit. Operator placed on stove to bring the temperature up to a minimum of 165F.
Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Observed at dry storage area entrance to the ice machine. Operator secured the tank.
Ceiling tile missing. Observed above hood at kitchen.
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed at various locations throughout the kitchen.
Employee with no beard guard/restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed employee at Pizza Station. Educated the operator.
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Observed underneath shelves at Walk in Freezer.
Jul 11, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 6 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority3 Intermediate3 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 at Display Cooler Unit. Operator date marked the food item.
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.
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.
Accumulation of residue buildup in the interior of the ice machine/bin.
In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Observed multiple tongs at oven handle. Operator removed the tongs.
Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Observed food debris at bottom of Display Cooler Unit. Operator cleaned the food debris.
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.