Pioneers Pizza Express

2686 Tamiami Trl Unit 5A & 6A, Port Charlotte, FL 33952

Pizza

Last inspected: Jan 28, 2026

Score

Low Risk

Public records show six inspections at Pioneers Pizza Express stretching back to 2024. The newest entry in the record is dated Jan 28, 2026. When a facility lands in the low risk tier, it usually means nothing alarming showed up at the most recent visit.

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

Across the inspection history, “bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed” is the issue that surfaces most often, recorded two times.

Pioneers Pizza Express' latest score of 86 sits above the Port Charlotte average of 82. The file should reassure diners considering a visit.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Jan 28, 2026

Routine - Food

3 minor violations.

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Basic - Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Observed multiple utensils not inverted at dish shelf. Operator inverted the utensils. **Corrected On-Site**

24-05-4

Basic - Open dumpster lid. Observed open dumpster lid at back exterior of establishment. Operator closed the lid. **Corrected On-Site**

33-16-4

Basic - Accumulation of debris on drainboards or equivalent. Observed residue buildup on the drain boards at 3 compartment sink. Operator cleaned and sanitized the drain boards. **Corrected On-Site**

16-15-4

Sep 5, 2025

Routine - Food

2 critical violations. 1 minor violation.

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High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw shell eggs over chicken deli meat at Walk in Cooler. Operator switched the food items. **Corrected On-Site**

08A-05-6

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 not time marked at front counter. Operator time marked the food item. **Corrected On-Site**

03F-02-5

Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed employee cell phone at prep table next to Make Table. Operator removed the cell phone. **Corrected On-Site**

40-06-5

May 28, 2025

Routine - Food

2 minor violations.

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Basic - Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors. Observed both men's and women's restrooms doors not self closing/tight fitting.

32-04-4

Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed wet wiping cloth at Pizza Station. Operator placed wiping cloth back in sanitizer. **Corrected On-Site**

21-12-4

Jan 16, 2025

Routine - Food

1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 1 minor violation.

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

50-17-3

Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed 2 pans at ware washing area handwash sink. Operator removed the pans. **Corrected On-Site**

31A-09-4

Basic - Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors. Observed both men's and women's restrooms doors not self closing/tight fitting.

32-04-4

Aug 28, 2024

Routine - Food

1 critical violation. 3 major violations. 3 minor violations.

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High Priority - Employee touched soiled apron/clothes and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Observed employee at cook-line touching soiled apron and then touching clean utensils. Educated the employee to compliance by washing his hands. **Corrected On-Site**

12A-28-4

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 during inspection. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**

11-27-4

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed soil can opener blade at prep table next to 3 compartment sink. Operator cleaned and sanitized the blade. **Corrected On-Site**

22-02-4

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** **Repeat Violation**

11-26-1

Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed flour and tomato cans on the floor at prep area.

08B-38-4

Basic - No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted. Provided the choking poster. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**

51-13-4

Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed no label at flour container. Operator labeled the food item. **Corrected On-Site**

02D-01-5

Mar 7, 2024

Food-Licensing Inspection

1 major violation. 1 minor violation.

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Food Obtained from Approved Sources

FL-11

Plumbing Maintained; Sewage Disposal

FL-51

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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Pioneers Pizza Express last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Pioneers Pizza Express on file is from Jan 28, 2026. The public record contains six inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Pioneers Pizza Express?

Across the inspection record, “bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Pioneers Pizza Express.

How does Pioneers Pizza Express compare to other restaurants in Port Charlotte?

Pioneers Pizza Express most recently scored 86 out of 100, which is higher than the Port Charlotte average of 82.

Has Pioneers Pizza Express' inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Pioneers Pizza Express have averaged around three violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Pioneers Pizza Express means inspectors found minimal or no significant issues at the most recent visit. Most facilities at this tier have a clean recent inspection report.

How often is Pioneers Pizza Express inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Pioneers Pizza Express is inspected around three times per year on average.

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