Luigi's Pizzeria
Last inspected: Dec 30, 2025
45
Score
Luigi's Pizzeria appears in inspection records 10 times, starting in 2022. Luigi's Pizzeria was last inspected on Dec 30, 2025. A high risk tier suggests the facility had a rough recent inspection, with multiple violations on record.
Violation counts have ticked up lately, averaging around nine violations per visit versus roughly four violations earlier in the record.
“Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled” accounts for the largest share of issues, appearing seven times across the record.
By comparison, the average Port Charlotte facility scores 82, putting Luigi's Pizzeria on the weaker side. The pattern in the record is worth a careful look.
10
Inspections
3
Critical latest
1
Major latest
5
Minor latest
Inspection History
Dec 30, 2025
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 1 major violation. 5 minor violations.
View 9 violations
High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license.
50-17-3
High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Observed open half gallon of milk dated 12/25/25. Operator discarded the food item. **Repeat Violation**
01B-02-5
High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Observed no vacuum breaker at exterior hose bibb at the entrance to bar. Operator placed vacuum breaker during inspection at exterior hose bibb. **Corrected On-Site**
29-34-4
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/. GM: Ryan Moore.
53A-05-6
Basic - Accumulation of lime scale on the inside of the dishmachine. Observed lime scale buildup in the interior of Dish Machine.
16-23-4
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed ceiling tiles within accumulation of grease at kitchen. **Repeat Violation**
36-34-5
Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed multiple employees at cookline with no hair restraints. Employees placed hair restraints over their hair/head. **Corrected On-Site**
13-03-4
Basic - Plumbing system in disrepair. Observed hot side leaking faucet handle at ware washing area handwashing sink.
29-08-4
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed flour container not labeled at cookline on top of Reach in Cooler. Operator labeled the food item. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
02D-01-5
45
Aug 21, 2025
Routine - Food
4 critical violations. 4 minor violations.
View 8 violations
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw calamari over cooked chicken at Display Cooler Unit. Operator switched the food items. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-05-6
High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Observed raw chicken over beef at Reach in Cooler. Operator switched the food items. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-20-5
High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Observed mozzarella cheese 83F and sauce 82F at pizza station.
01B-02-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed mozzarella cheese 83F and sauce 82F at pizza station.
03A-02-5
Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Observed tong on oven handle at cookline. Operator removed the tong. **Corrected On-Site**
10-20-4
Basic - Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Observed water leaking from faucet handle at ware washing area handwash sink. **Repeat Violation**
29-11-4
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed flour container not labeled above Reach in Freezer. Operator labeled the food item. **Corrected On-Site**
02D-01-5
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. **Repeat Violation**
36-34-5
45
Mar 20, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 7 minor violations.
View 10 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed meatballs 105F at Stove. Operator reheated to a minimum of 165F at Stove. **Corrected On-Site**
03B-01-6
Intermediate - Required employee training provided by a third-party employee training program and operator unable to provide original certificate for employees trained. Observed photocopy of foodhandler training certificate. Educated the operator.
53B-09-4
Intermediate - No written procedures available for use of time as a public health control to hold time/temperature control for safety food. Emailed the written procedure for Time as a Public Health Control.
03F-10-5
Basic - Accumulation of lime scale on the inside of the dishmachine.
16-23-4
Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Observed multiple cold holding units handles with residue buildup.
23-24-4
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed grease buildup on ceiling tiles throughout the kitchen. **Repeat Violation**
36-34-5
Basic - Dead roaches on premises. Observed 1 dead roach at dining area.
35A-03-4
Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Observed wet nesting of stacked cups at soda fountain station.
24-08-4
Basic - Ice scoop handle in contact with ice. Observed ice scoop handle touching ice at exterior ice machine bin. Operator removed the handle from touching the food item. **Corrected On-Site**
10-08-5
Basic - Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Observed hot side handle of facet leaking water at ware washing area handwash sink.
29-11-4
50
Jan 2, 2025
Routine - Food
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-01-02: Observed ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. **Time Extended**
36-34-5
95
Oct 28, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 3 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 7 violations
High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
29-42-4
Intermediate - Required employee training expired for all employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. **Warning**
53B-05-5
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 whipping cream not date marked. **Warning**
02C-03-5
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed soiled can opener blade. Operator cleaned the blade by wash, rinse, sanitize in the Dish Machine. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
22-02-4
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 handle touching mozzarella cheese at Pizza Station. Operated removed the handle from touching. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
10-01-5
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
36-34-5
Basic - Employee with no beard guard/restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed multiple employees with no hair restraints at pizza station area. Educated the employees. **Warning**
13-04-4
55
May 9, 2024
Food-Licensing Inspection
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 1 minor violation.
View 4 violations
High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet.
29-42-4
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. Provided the written procedure. **Corrected On-Site**
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. Provided the form which was completed during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
11-26-1
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed ceiling tiles/vents throughout the kitchen.
36-34-5
67
Oct 3, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 5 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. Observed pasta fagioli 122F and Italian wedding at 111F at Warmer Holding Unit. Operator placed on stove to bring the temperature up to a minimum of 165F. **Corrected On-Site**
03B-01-6
Basic - Employee with no beard guard/restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed employee at Pizza Station. Educated the operator.
13-04-4
Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Observed at dry storage area entrance to the ice machine. Operator secured the tank. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
51-11-4
Basic - Ceiling tile missing. Observed above hood at kitchen.
36-36-4
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 - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Observed underneath shelves at Walk in Freezer.
36-73-4
67
Jul 11, 2023
Routine - Food
3 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 6 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 at Display Cooler Unit. Operator date marked the food item. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
02C-03-5
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
Basic - Accumulation of residue buildup in the interior of the ice machine/bin. **Repeat Violation**
22-20-5
Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Observed multiple tongs at oven handle. Operator removed the tongs. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
10-20-4
Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Observed food debris at bottom of Display Cooler Unit. Operator cleaned the food debris. **Corrected On-Site**
22-16-4
64
Dec 15, 2022
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 5 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, residue buildup. Observed soda gun at bar.
22-02-4
Basic - Employee eating in a food preparation or other restricted area. Observed employee at cookline.
12B-02-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed at Walk in Cooler. Operator removed the food items off the floor. **Corrected On-Site**
08B-38-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed at cold units.
23-03-4
Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed at prep table. Operator placed in sanitizer solution. **Corrected On-Site**
21-12-4
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed flour container at prep area. Operator labeled the food item. **Corrected On-Site**
02D-01-5
70
Jul 6, 2022
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
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 marking. Observed pizza slices at frontline. Operator time marked the food item. **Corrected On-Site**
03F-02-5
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 Adopton of 2017 FDA Food Code gallon of open milk at Reach in Cooler. Operator date marked the food item. **Corrected On-Site**
02C-03-5
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
22-20-5
Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Operator secured the tank. **Corrected On-Site**
51-11-4
Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Observed at oven handle. Operator removed the tong to a safe location. **Corrected On-Site**
10-20-4
67
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Luigi's Pizzeria last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Luigi's Pizzeria on file is from Dec 30, 2025. The public record contains 10 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Luigi's Pizzeria?
Across the inspection record, “ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled” has been cited seven times, more than any other issue at Luigi's Pizzeria.
How does Luigi's Pizzeria compare to other restaurants in Port Charlotte?
Luigi's Pizzeria most recently scored 45 out of 100, which is lower than the Port Charlotte average of 82.
Has Luigi's Pizzeria's inspection record improved over time?
No. Recent inspections at Luigi's Pizzeria have averaged around nine violations per visit, up from roughly four earlier in the record.
What does a high risk rating mean?
A high risk rating at Luigi's Pizzeria 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 Luigi's Pizzeria inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Luigi's Pizzeria is inspected around three times per year on average.
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