Dough Bar Pizza Pasta
Last inspected: Oct 13, 2025
70
Score
Inspectors have visited Dough Bar Pizza Pasta 10 times, with records going back to 2022. Inspectors last stopped by on Oct 13, 2025. Diners should read medium risk as a signal that some issues exist but aren't extreme.
There hasn't been much movement either way: counts have stayed near five violations per visit across recent inspections.
When inspectors have written things up, “no paper towels” has been the most frequent reason, cited four times.
That's lower than the typical Punta Gorda restaurant, which scores around 82. Taken together, the history looks like that of a busy facility working through the usual inspection cycle.
10
Inspections
0
Critical latest
2
Major latest
3
Minor latest
Inspection History
Oct 13, 2025
Routine - Food
2 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Intermediate - No chlorine chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Observed no chlorine test strips.
16-37-1
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
31B-02-4
Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Observed residue buildup at oven below the stove at cookline. Operator cleaned the oven. **Corrected On-Site**
22-08-4
Basic - Unsealed concrete floor in food preparation, food storage, warewashing area or bathroom. Observed unsealed concrete at kitchen.
36-02-5
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed no label at flour container near Pizza Oven. Operator labeled the food item. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
02D-01-5
70
Jul 11, 2025
Routine - Food
4 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed residue buildup on can opener blade at blade at prep area soda gun at bar. Operator cleaned the items. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
22-02-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed bar handwash sink blocked with a strainer in it. Operator removed the strainer. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
31A-09-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed straws dumped in the strainer at bar handwash sink. Educated the operator of handwash strictly use for handwashing only.
31A-11-4
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed no paper towels at frontline handwash sink next to Pizza Oven. Operator placed paper towels at handwash sink. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
31B-02-4
Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Observed tank not secured next to back entrance of the kitchen. **Repeat Violation**
51-11-4
Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed no hair restraint on multiple employees at kitchen. The employees placed hair restraint over their hair/head. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
13-03-4
61
Jan 17, 2025
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
View 2 violations
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed food residue buildup underneath the dough mixer next to pizza oven and slicer blade and guard on prep table next to the frontline handwash sink. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-01-17: Observed residue buildup at dough mixer. **Time Extended**
22-02-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Observed tanks next to stove not adequately secured. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-01-17: Observed not adequately secured next to back entrance of establishment. **Time Extended**
51-11-4
86
Nov 18, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 4 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 9 violations
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw shrimp behind broccoli at Make Table. Operator switched the food items. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
08A-05-6
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
31A-09-4
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed food residue buildup underneath the dough mixer next to pizza oven and slicer blade and guard on prep table next to the frontline handwash sink. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
22-02-4
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed no paper towels at handwash sink next to brick oven. Operator placed paper towels at handwash sink. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
31B-02-4
Intermediate - 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. **Warning**
53B-01-5
Basic - Accumulation of debris inside warewashing machine. **Warning**
16-03-4
Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Observed tanks next to stove not adequately secured. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
51-11-4
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed Walk in Freezer inoperable. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
14-11-5
Basic - No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
51-13-4
47
Jul 22, 2024
Complaint Full
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 5 minor violations.
View 8 violations
Certified Food Manager Identification
FL-02
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Food in Good Condition, Safe, and Unadulterated
FL-13
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Proper Sanitizer Contact Time and Concentration
FL-33
Plumbing Maintained; Sewage Disposal
FL-51
55
Dec 12, 2023
Routine - Food
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-12-12: Observed no Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted. **Time Extended**
51-13-4
95
Oct 13, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 4 major violations. 7 minor violations.
View 12 violations
High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Observed at exterior back of establishment. **Warning**
29-34-4
Intermediate - Water with a temperature of at least 100 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. Observed hot side handle inoperable at kitchen handwash sink. **Warning**
27-16-4
Intermediate - 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 across the bar. Operator date marked the food item. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
02C-03-5
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed can opener blade at kitchen prep table. **Warning**
22-02-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed container blocking the bar handwash sink. Operator removed the container. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
31A-09-4
Basic - Employee with no beard guard/restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed employee at cookline. **Warning**
13-04-4
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed interior Walk in Cooler and Freezer. **Warning**
14-11-5
Basic - Ice scoop handle in contact with ice. Observed at bar ice bin. **Warning**
10-08-5
Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Observed multiple tongs at Pizza Oven. Operator placed in a safe location above on oven handles. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
10-20-4
Basic - No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted. **Warning**
51-13-4
Basic - No copy of latest inspection report available. **Warning**
51-18-6
Basic - Plumbing system in disrepair. Observed hot side handle in disrepair at kitchen handwash sink and cold side handle at frontline handwash sink. **Warning**
29-08-4
41
Jul 13, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 5 minor violations.
View 8 violations
High Priority - Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. Observed at 0ppm on test strips due to empty sanitizer container. Operator replaced the empty container. **Corrected On-Site**
22-41-4
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 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
Basic - 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 order of wash, sanitizer, rinse at bar triple sink. Operator corrected in the proper order of wash, rinse, sanitize. **Corrected On-Site**
16-13-5
Basic - Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors. Observed at both Men's and Women's restroom.
32-04-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed multiple food items at Walk in Cooler and Freezer. Educated the operator.
08B-38-4
Basic - Wiping cloth sanitizing solution stored on the floor. Observed sanitizer solution on the floor next to brick oven pizza. Operator removed the container off the floor. **Corrected On-Site**
21-38-4
Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Observed multiple tongs on oven handle at kitchen. Operator placed on top of the oven on shelf. **Corrected On-Site**
10-20-4
55
Feb 17, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 3 major violations. 1 minor violation.
View 5 violations
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. Observed no time mark on food items. Operator time marked the food items. **Corrected On-Site**
03F-02-5
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 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 - No soap provided at handwash sink. Observed at kitchen handwash sink. Operator placed soap at handwash sink. **Corrected On-Site**
31B-03-4
Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Observed multiple containers at dish shelf. Operator placed in a proper manner to dry. **Corrected On-Site**
24-08-4
61
Nov 7, 2022
Routine - Food
2 major violations. 5 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. At hand washing sink in main kitchen. Operator supplied paper towels. **Corrected On-Site**
31B-02-4
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Unlabeled spray bottle in kitchen.
41-17-4
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Single use cup used as scoop in calamari container.
14-01-5
Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. In kitchen area by side door.
51-11-4
Basic - Cardboard used to line food-contact shelves. Bottom shelf of make table in kitchen.
14-05-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Bag of flower on floor in kitchen Operator moved food to proper storage. **Corrected On-Site**
08B-38-4
Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Tongs on oven door handle. Operator moved tongs. **Corrected On-Site**
10-20-4
64
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Dough Bar Pizza Pasta last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Dough Bar Pizza Pasta on file is from Oct 13, 2025. The public record contains 10 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Dough Bar Pizza Pasta?
Across the inspection record, “no paper towels” has been cited four times, more than any other issue at Dough Bar Pizza Pasta.
How does Dough Bar Pizza Pasta compare to other restaurants in Punta Gorda?
Dough Bar Pizza Pasta most recently scored 70 out of 100, which is lower than the Punta Gorda average of 82.
Has Dough Bar Pizza Pasta's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Dough Bar Pizza Pasta have averaged around five violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a medium risk rating mean?
A medium risk rating at Dough Bar Pizza Pasta 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 Dough Bar Pizza Pasta inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Dough Bar Pizza Pasta is inspected around three times per year on average.
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