PIONEERS PIZZA
2113 TAMIAMI TRAIL, Punta Gorda FL 33950 · 9419169947
Last inspected Jan 29, 2026 · 7 visits since September 2023
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5 inspections within 30 points of each other. Whatever this kitchen does, it does consistently.
Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Observed on cart margarine with butter 67F at kitchen sitting at room temperature. Operator discarded the food item.
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Inspection history
7 visits, newest first
Jan 29, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 7 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority1 Intermediate6 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 7 findingsThe state's own report →
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.
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed container with no handle to dispense Parmesan cheese at Make Table. Operator removed the container.
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed ceiling tiles/vents soiled at kitchen.
In-use ice scoop stored on soiled surface between uses. Observed ice scoop stored on soiled surface on top of ice machine. Operator cleaned and sanitized the ice scoop and placed in clean container.
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No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed no handwash sign at kitchen handwash sink.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed soiled shelves at Walk in Coolers.
Unsealed concrete floor in food preparation, food storage, warewashing area or bathroom. Observed unsealed concrete at both Walk in Coolers.
Sep 24, 2025□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate2 Basic
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Unsealed concrete floor in food preparation, food storage, warewashing area or bathroom. Observed unsealed concert at Walk in Cooler.
Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed rusted shelves at Walk in Cooler.
Jul 22, 2025Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 10 recorded, 2 high priority.
2 High priority4 Intermediate4 Basic
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Employee touching ready-to-eat food with their bare hands - food was not being heated as a sole ingredient to 145 degrees F or immediately added to other ingredients to be cooked/heated to the minimum required temperature to allow bare hand contact. Establishment has no approved Alternative Operating Procedure. Observed employee touching croutons with bear hands and placing the food item on the salad. Employee discarded the food items.
Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed sauce 82F and Sauce 82F at Hot Holding Unit at wait station. Operator placed on the stove to reheat to a minimum of 165F.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed soiled can opener blade at prep table.
Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification.
No chlorine chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths.
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.
Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine.
Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed no hair restraints on any employees at kitchen. Employees placed hair restraints over their heads.
Unsealed concrete floor in food preparation, food storage, warewashing area or bathroom. Observed unsealed concert at Walk in Cooler.
Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed rusted shelves at Walk in Cooler.
Feb 10, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 12 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
3 High priority3 Intermediate6 Basic
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Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale. Observed 3-dented cans 6 Lb 10 Oz each of whole peeled tomatoes at dry storage rack. Operator removed the can from being used.
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. Observed pizza slices and garlic oil at kitchen next to pizza oven. Operator time marked the food item.
Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed sauce 111F and garlic and oil 107F at wait station Hot Holding Unit. Operator placed on stove to bring temperature to 165F or above.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime.
No chlorine chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Operator provided later during inspection.
No written procedures available for use of time as a public health control to hold time/temperature control for safety food. Observed pizza slices and garlic oil at room temperature You will find your Licensing Information Checklist attached to this e-mail. Emailed the written procedure.
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed multiple food items at Salad Station scooping with mini-bowls. Operator removed the mini-bowls.
Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed employees with no hair restraint at cookline. Employees placed hair restraint over their hair/head.
Equipment in poor repair. Observed torn gaskets at both Walk in Coolers.
Food stored on floor. Observed multiple food items on the floor at dry storage area and Walk in Coolers.
Unsealed concrete floor in food preparation, food storage, warewashing area or bathroom. Observed unsealed concrete at Walk in Cooler.
Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed rust on multiple shelves at both Walk in Coolers.
Aug 28, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
3 High priority1 Intermediate1 Basic
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Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Observed on cart margarine with butter 67F at kitchen sitting at room temperature. Operator discarded the food item.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed on cart margarine with butter 67F at kitchen sitting at room temperature. Operator discarded the food item.
Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed meatballs 121F at steam table. Operator reheated the food item to 188F at stove.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed soiled can opener blade. Operator cleaned and sanitized the blade.
Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed multiple employees at kitchen engaged in food preparation.
Jan 23, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority3 Intermediate2 Basic
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Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime.
No chlorine chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths.
No soap provided at handwash sink. Observed no soap at bar handwash sink. Operator placed soap at handwash sink.
Employee with no beard guard/restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed no beard guard on employee at cookline. Employee placed hair restraint over their beard.
Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed no hair restraint on employees at cookline. Employee placed hair restraint over their head.
Sep 13, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 7 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority3 Intermediate3 Basic
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Employee touched soiled apron/clothes and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Educated the operator and employee.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed can open blade at prep table and soda guns at bar. Operator cleaned and sanitized the blade and soda guns.
No chlorine chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths.
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.
Employee eating in a food preparation or other restricted area. Observed multiple employees at kitchen. Educated the operator.
Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed multiple employees at kitchen. Educated the operator.
Equipment and utensils not washed, rinsed and sanitized in the correct order in three-compartment sink. Do not use dishes/equipment not properly sanitized. Observed wash and then sanitize at bar. Educated the operator to correct it to wash, rinse, and sanitize.
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.