Ginas Pizza Bar
Last inspected: Feb 27, 2026
52
Score
Ginas Pizza Bar appears in inspection records 11 times, starting in 2023. The most recent report on file is from Feb 27, 2026. A high risk tier suggests the facility had a rough recent inspection, with multiple violations on record.
Recent inspections have turned up roughly the same number of issues each time, hovering near four violations per visit.
When inspectors have written things up, “food-contact surface soiled with food debris” has been the most frequent reason, cited four times.
The city-wide average sits at 82, which Ginas Pizza Bar's 52 doesn't quite reach. Diners may want to scan the inspection details before deciding to visit.
11
Inspections
1
Critical latest
2
Major latest
6
Minor latest
Inspection History
Feb 27, 2026
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 6 minor violations.
View 9 violations
High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Observed the operating license expired 12/1/2025. The operator renewed the license during the inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
50-17-3
Intermediate - Clam/mussel/oyster tags not marked with last date served. Observed clam and mussel tags marked with the date received. Emailed the operator a tag guidance form. **Corrective Action Taken**
01C-03-4
Intermediate - Proof of required state approved employee training not available for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.
53B-13-5
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed an accumulation of soil on the top exterior of the ice machine. The operator cleaned the interior of the ice machine. **Corrected On-Site**
22-20-5
Basic - Accumulation of debris on the top exterior of the warewashing machine.
16-21-4
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed an employee beverage stored on a food preparation surface on the cook line. The employee beverage was properly stored. **Corrected On-Site**
12B-07-4
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed a wrench used as a faucet handle behind the bar.
14-11-5
Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris behind the cooking equipment on the cook line.
36-73-4
Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed in-use utensils stored in 77F standing water on the cook line. The operator properly stored the utensils. **Corrected On-Site**
10-07-4
52
Sep 19, 2025
Food-Licensing Inspection
No violations found.
100
Aug 15, 2025
Routine - Food
2 major violations. 1 minor violation.
View 3 violations
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed cutting boards with food stains on cook line. **Repeat Violation**
22-02-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed in server ally, handwashing sink being used to dump tea/coffee.
31A-11-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed at bar, gaskets soiled with black mold like substance. Observed bartender cleaning gaskets. **Repeat Violation**
23-03-4
78
May 29, 2025
Routine - Food
2 major violations. 5 minor violations.
View 7 violations
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 in walk in coolers, opened, but not date marked.
02C-03-5
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed small cutting board on make line with black mold like substance on back side, sitting on a wet towel. Observed operator remove cutting board and towel and threw cutting board away. **Repeat Violation**
22-02-4
Basic - In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board. Observed wet, soiled wiping towel under small cutting board on make line. Observed operator remove towel and throw away cutting board.
21-04-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed on make lines, on reach in coolers, gaskets soiled with slime. **Repeat Violation**
23-03-4
Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Observed Togo lids on make line not inverted. Observed operator inverting lids. **Corrected On-Site**
25-06-4
Basic - Stored food not covered. Observed breaded egg plant stored in reaching freezer not covered. Observed operator covering item. **Corrected On-Site**
08B-12-5
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed on inside ice machine lid, some black mold like substance in a small area. **Repeat Violation**
22-20-5
64
Nov 20, 2024
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Potentially Hazardous Food Held at Proper Temperature
FL-16
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
70
May 14, 2024
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
View 2 violations
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed black mold like substance on the inside of the keg cooler doors on gaskets.
22-02-4
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed ice machine with black like mold substance on lid. Observed operator cleaning g and sanitizing lid removing black mold like substance. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
22-20-5
86
Mar 14, 2024
Complaint Full
3 critical violations. 3 major violations. 6 minor violations.
View 12 violations
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Certified Food Manager Identification
FL-02
Supervisor/Person in Charge Present
FL-01
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Food in Good Condition, Safe, and Unadulterated
FL-13
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Equipment, Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Approved
FL-35
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
Plumbing Maintained; Sewage Disposal
FL-51
33
Jan 19, 2024
Routine - Food
5 critical violations. 1 major violation. 4 minor violations.
View 10 violations
High Priority - Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale. Observed 4 Alta Cucina Whole Peeled Plum Tomatoes #10 can dented.
01B-01-4
High Priority - Employee rubbed hands together for less than 10-15 seconds while washing hands. Observed pizza guy washing hands less than 15 seconds.
12A-17-4
High Priority - Employee touched bare body part and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Observed pizza guy putting on bandana, then going into reach in cooler without washing hands. Observed pizza guy quickly washing hands. **Repeat Violation**
12A-10-4
High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Observed license expired December 1st, 2023.
50-17-3
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 no time marking for pizza slices. 4 pepperoni, 3 Cheese. Observed pizza cook marking times. Made at 11:30 am. Pizza Slices temperature at 148F and 146F. Did not do stop sale.
03F-02-5
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed dirty can opener put away in holder. **Repeat Violation**
22-02-4
Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed pizza guy with no hair restraint. Observed pizza gut putting on a bandana **Repeat Violation**
13-03-4
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed hand washing sink in bar area with a broken faucet. Sink is not in use.
14-11-5
Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed multiple cuts and grooves in cutting boards through out kitchen area
14-09-4
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed employee drink in reach in cooler at pizza station **Repeat Violation**
40-06-5
35
Oct 17, 2023
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Aug 15, 2023
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 3 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Food Obtained from Approved Sources
FL-11
Food Received at Proper Temperature
FL-12
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Food in Good Condition, Safe, and Unadulterated
FL-13
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Warewashing Facilities Maintained and Used
FL-24
Toilet Rooms Maintained
FL-53
43
Jan 13, 2023
Food-Licensing Inspection
No violations found.
100
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Ginas Pizza Bar last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Ginas Pizza Bar on file is from Feb 27, 2026. The public record contains 11 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Ginas Pizza Bar?
Across the inspection record, “food-contact surface soiled with food debris” has been cited four times, more than any other issue at Ginas Pizza Bar.
How does Ginas Pizza Bar compare to other restaurants in Port Charlotte?
Ginas Pizza Bar most recently scored 52 out of 100, which is lower than the Port Charlotte average of 82.
Has Ginas Pizza Bar's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Ginas Pizza Bar have averaged around four violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a high risk rating mean?
A high risk rating at Ginas Pizza Bar means the most recent inspection flagged either critical violations or a substantial number of smaller ones. Diners may want to read the violation details before deciding to visit.
How often is Ginas Pizza Bar inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Ginas Pizza Bar is inspected around four times per year on average.
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