Bocca Lupo's Coal Fired Pizza
Last inspected: Mar 12, 2026
70
Score
Going back to 2022, Bocca Lupo's Coal Fired Pizza has nine inspections in the public record. The newest entry in the record is dated Mar 12, 2026. Diners should read medium risk as a signal that some issues exist but aren't extreme.
The trend has not been favorable: recent inspections average around nine violations each, up from closer to six violations before.
“Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust” comes up most often, recorded four times in the inspection record.
Restaurants in Port Charlotte average 82, so Bocca Lupo's Coal Fired Pizza trails the local norm. The record is unremarkable in either direction.
9
Inspections
0
Critical latest
1
Major latest
5
Minor latest
Inspection History
Mar 12, 2026
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 5 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Intermediate - No written procedures available for use of time as a public health control to hold time/temperature control for safety food. Observed pizza sauce and cooked chicken held at time as public health control with no written plan available. The operator as emailed a form. **Corrective Action Taken**
03F-10-5
Basic - Accumulation of debris on the top exterior of warewashing machine.
16-21-4
Basic - Cutting boards have cut marks and are no longer cleanable. **Repeat Violation**
14-09-4
Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris throughout the kitchen. **Repeat Violation**
36-73-4
Basic - Hole in or other damage to wall at the pizza dough station.
36-24-5
Basic - Open dumpster lid. The operator closed the lid. **Corrected On-Site**
33-16-4
70
Sep 2, 2025
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 10 minor violations.
View 13 violations
High Priority - Employee touching ready-to-eat food with their bare hands - ready-to-eat food used for multiple menu items, some of which will not be cooked/heated to the minimum required temperature to allow bare hand contact. Establishment has no approved Alternative Operating Procedure. Observed employee putting parmigiana cheese on top of fresh baked garlic knots with no gloves on, and no handwashing.
09-19-5
High Priority - Food prepared with soiled equipment/utensil. Observed a mini crock pot with marinara inside and dried on marinara all over outside of pot.
08B-28-4
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed the following: Cutting boards stained throughout kitchen; Can opener with food debris build up on blade. **Repeat Violation**
22-02-4
Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Observed soiled handles on reach in coolers in kitchen. **Repeat Violation**
23-24-4
Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed in kitchen, cutting boards with groove marks throughout boards. **Repeat Violation**
14-09-4
Basic - Employee personal food not properly identified and segregated from food to be served to the public. Observed in different areas of keg cooler, employee food not segregated and in a labeled for employees only container. Observed operator put food into container, identified as employee only, and on bottom shelf. **Corrected On-Site**
08B-49-4
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed torn gasket in reach in cooler at bar. **Repeat Violation**
14-11-5
Basic - Floor not cleaned when the least amount of food is exposed. Observed throughout kitchen floors soiled with food debris, flour, paper, etc. **Repeat Violation**
36-01-4
Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Observed tongs hanging on oven knob.
10-20-4
Basic - In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Observed in dry storage, handle on scoop for bread crumbs touching bread crumbs. Observed operator removing said scoop. **Corrective Action Taken**
10-01-5
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed gaskets soiled in reach in coolers in kitchen.
23-03-4
Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Observed throughout kitchen reach ins bottoms of reach in coolers soiled with food debris.
22-16-4
Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed throughout kitchen, walls soiled with food splatter, esp wing station. **Repeat Violation**
36-27-5
41
Mar 6, 2025
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 8 minor violations.
View 9 violations
Certified Food Manager Identification
FL-02
Adequate Handwashing Facilities Supplied and Accessible
FL-10
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Potentially Hazardous Food Held at Proper Temperature
FL-16
Proper Hot and Cold Holding Temperatures
FL-21
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
Warewashing Facilities Maintained and Used
FL-24
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
43
Jul 11, 2024
Complaint Full
1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
70
Apr 5, 2024
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 2 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Supervisor/Person in Charge Present
FL-01
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Potentially Hazardous Food Held at Proper Temperature
FL-16
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
50
Nov 9, 2023
Routine - Food
6 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Observed multiple ceiling tiles damaged and in disrepair throughout establishment **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-11-09: Observed work in progress for repairs during call back inspection. Time extended.
36-32-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed ceiling tiles soiled throughout kitchen **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-11-09: Observed work in progress for deep cleaning during call back inspection. Time extended.
36-34-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed multiple gaskets through out establishment with torn and debris build up on gaskets in reach in coolers **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-11-09: Observed that gaskets still need replacing. Work in progress. Time Extended
14-11-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Hole in or other damage to wall. Observed hole in wall in ladies room behind main door **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-11-09: Observed work in progress for repairs during call back inspection. Time extended.
36-24-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed grate on soda machine all rusted and being used. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-11-09: Observed operator contacted representative for soda machine to replace grate during call back inspection. Time extended.
23-03-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed throughout establishment walls soiled with dust. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-11-09: Observed work in progress for deep cleaning during call back inspection. Time extended.
36-27-5
74
Nov 8, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 10 minor violations.
View 13 violations
High Priority - Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. Observed 14 fruit flies in kitchen and storage area, flying around Observed multiple fruit fly traps on counters through out restaurant. Observed 8 fruit flies on walls in bar area. Alive. Restaurant is open and serving the public. **Warning**
35A-02-6
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed cutting boards with black mold like substance on them. Operator showed that new boards were on order. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
22-02-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed in bar, hand washing sink being used as a dump sink **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
31A-11-4
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Observed multiple ceiling tiles damaged and in disrepair throughout establishment **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
36-32-5
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed ceiling tiles soiled throughout kitchen **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
36-34-5
Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed cutting boards with an abundance of grooves on them. Operator showed that new boards were on order. **Corrective Action Taken** **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
14-09-4
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed multiple gaskets through out establishment with torn and debris build up on gaskets in reach in coolers **Warning**
14-11-5
Basic - Hole in or other damage to wall. Observed hole in wall in ladies room behind main door **Warning**
36-24-5
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed grate on soda machine all rusted and being used. **Warning**
23-03-4
Basic - Old food stuck to clean dishware/utensils.observed cambros put away dirty on drying rack **Warning**
16-48-4
Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Observed multiple cambros on drying rack with old labels stuck to them **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
16-46-4
Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed throughout establishment walls soiled with dust. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
36-27-5
Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed no hair restraints being SES N/A food prep areas. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
13-03-4
43
Mar 25, 2023
Routine - Food
6 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 9 violations
Intermediate - 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.
11-26-1
Intermediate - Water pressure lacking at fixtures that require the use of water. Observed at Walk in Cooler handwash sink.
27-17-4
Intermediate - Water with a temperature of at least 100 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. Observed no hot water at Walk in Cooler handwash sink.
27-16-4
Intermediate - 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.
11-27-4
Intermediate - No chlorine chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths.
16-37-1
Intermediate - 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/ Person in Charge: Todd Foor.
53A-05-6
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed at various locations throughout the kitchen.
36-34-5
Basic - Plumbing system in disrepair. Observed cold side faucet handle in disrepair at frontline handwash sink and inoperable Walk in Cooler handwash sink.
29-08-4
Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed at various locations throughout the kitchen.
36-27-5
47
Nov 18, 2022
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 6 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. On Bain Marie marinara (122 F - Hot Holding). Per operator marinara was hot holding for less than one hour. Operator reheated to 165 F **Corrected On-Site**
03B-01-6
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. In kitchen.
41-17-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Hand washing sink in walk in cooler used as dump sink.
31A-11-4
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Next to Bain Marie, operator discarded drinks. **Corrected On-Site**
12B-07-4
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Phone and keys on shelf with single serve containers. Operator removed all personal items **Corrected On-Site**
40-06-5
Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. On multiple containers on ware washing rack. Repeat from 05-06-2022 **Repeat Violation**
16-46-4
61
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Bocca Lupo's Coal Fired Pizza last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Bocca Lupo's Coal Fired Pizza on file is from Mar 12, 2026. The public record contains nine inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Bocca Lupo's Coal Fired Pizza?
Across the inspection record, “wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust” has been cited four times, more than any other issue at Bocca Lupo's Coal Fired Pizza.
How does Bocca Lupo's Coal Fired Pizza compare to other restaurants in Port Charlotte?
Bocca Lupo's Coal Fired Pizza most recently scored 70 out of 100, which is lower than the Port Charlotte average of 82.
Has Bocca Lupo's Coal Fired Pizza's inspection record improved over time?
No. Recent inspections at Bocca Lupo's Coal Fired Pizza have averaged around nine violations per visit, up from roughly six earlier in the record.
What does a medium risk rating mean?
A medium risk rating at Bocca Lupo's Coal Fired Pizza 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 Bocca Lupo's Coal Fired Pizza inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Bocca Lupo's Coal Fired Pizza is inspected around three times per year on average.
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