Blue Pineapple Bistro

470 W. Dearborn St, Englewood, FL 34223

American

Last inspected: Oct 23, 2025

Score

Medium Risk

Going back to 2022, Blue Pineapple Bistro has eight inspections in the public record. The most recent report on file is from Oct 23, 2025. Diners should read medium risk as a signal that some issues exist but aren't extreme.

Recent inspections have turned up roughly the same number of issues each time, hovering near two violations per visit.

Looking across the full record, “ceiling vents in kitchen over cooks area soiled” is the recurring theme, flagged two times.

Compared to other Englewood restaurants (averaging 78), there's room to close the gap. On the whole, the file is mixed but not concerning.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Oct 23, 2025

Routine - Food

2 critical violations. 1 minor violation.

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High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Observed chemical spray bottles hanging on handle of push cart above full silver ware bin. Operator corrected above issues to meet inspection standards. **Corrected On-Site**

41-10-4

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed the following items in walk-in cooler ham (38F - Cold Holding); Poultry (37F - Cold Holding).

03A-02-5

Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.

22-20-5

May 14, 2025

Routine - Food

No violations found.

100

Mar 12, 2025

Routine - Food

1 major violation. 1 minor violation.

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Intermediate - Food manager certification expired. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ **Warning**

53A-03-7

Basic - Ceiling vents in kitchen over cooks area soiled with accumulated dust. Repeat 10-25-24 **Warning**

36-34-5

Oct 25, 2024

Routine - Food

1 major violation. 2 minor violations.

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Intermediate - 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.

53B-14-5

Basic - Observed on interior of ice machine/bin ice scoop holder is rusted and pitted.

14-34-4

Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed ceiling vent over cooks line has heavy dust buildup.

36-34-5

Jan 11, 2024

Routine - Food

1 critical violation. 2 minor violations.

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High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license.

50-17-3

Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed paint on interior of microwave is peeling and chipped.

14-11-5

Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed working container of rice and squeeze bottles of oil at kitchen areas not labeled

02D-01-5

Sep 26, 2023

Routine - Food

2 critical violations. 2 minor violations.

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High Priority - 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 tub of but at cooks line not time marked. Observed operator mark time. **Corrected On-Site**

03F-02-5

High Priority - Wiping cloth sanitizer solution exceeds the maximum concentration allowed. Observed chlorine sanitizer bucket in prep area at 200 parts per million. Observed operator add water correct sanitizer level to 100 parts per million. **Corrected On-Site**

41-27-4

Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Observed microwave at cooks line soiled.

22-08-4

Basic - Walk-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Repeat 1-25-23 **Repeat Violation**

22-16-4

Jan 25, 2023

Routine - Food

1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 4 minor violations.

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Food Obtained from Approved Sources

FL-11

Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels

FL-14

Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized

FL-22

Hot and Cold Water Available; Adequate Pressure

FL-25

Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place

FL-36

Wiping Cloths Properly Used and Stored

FL-41

Aug 5, 2022

Routine - Food

1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 4 minor violations.

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High Priority - Pesticide/insecticide labeled for household use only present in establishment. Observed household ant bait on shelf next to slicer. Observed operator remove pesticides from establishment. **Corrected On-Site**

41-05-4

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed cutting board at make table by hand sink soiled.

22-02-4

Basic - Cutting board at make table by hand sink has cut marks and is no longer cleanable.

14-09-4

Basic - Plastic container with no handle used to dispense food in rice bin at prep kitchen area. Observed operator remove container from rice bin. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**

14-01-5

Basic - Walk-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of mold-like substance on shelves.

22-16-4

Basic - Walk-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.

14-17-4

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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Blue Pineapple Bistro last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Blue Pineapple Bistro on file is from Oct 23, 2025. The public record contains eight inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Blue Pineapple Bistro?

Across the inspection record, “ceiling vents in kitchen over cooks area soiled” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Blue Pineapple Bistro.

How does Blue Pineapple Bistro compare to other restaurants in Englewood?

Blue Pineapple Bistro most recently scored 70 out of 100, which is lower than the Englewood average of 78.

Has Blue Pineapple Bistro's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Blue Pineapple Bistro have averaged around two violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a medium risk rating mean?

A medium risk rating at Blue Pineapple Bistro means the most recent inspection turned up a handful of issues that the health department wrote up but did not classify as critical.

How often is Blue Pineapple Bistro inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Blue Pineapple Bistro is inspected around two times per year on average.

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