Pioneers Pizza
Last inspected: Dec 1, 2025
67
Score
Going back to 2022, Pioneers Pizza has 15 inspections in the public record. Inspectors last stopped by on Dec 1, 2025. A medium risk score generally means inspectors found things to fix, though most weren't urgent.
Performance has remained roughly level over recent inspections, averaging near six violations each time.
The most common issue across all inspections has been “unsealed concrete floor in food preparation”, showing up eight times.
Compared to other Port Charlotte restaurants (averaging 82), there's room to close the gap. The full record sits in fairly typical territory for a working restaurant.
15
Inspections
1
Critical latest
0
Major latest
5
Minor latest
Inspection History
Dec 1, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 5 minor violations.
View 6 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 multiple pizzas with no time marking displayed behind sneeze guard not time marked. Operator time marked the food item. **Corrected On-Site**
03F-02-5
Basic - Unsealed concrete floor in food preparation, food storage, warewashing area or bathroom. Observed unsealed concrete at cookline. **Repeat Violation**
36-02-5
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed ceiling tiles with grease buildup at various locations at kitchen. **Repeat Violation**
36-34-5
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 pizza station. Operator removed the item away from food preparation area. **Corrected On-Site**
40-06-5
Basic - Employee with no beard guard/restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed employee with no beard guard at cookline.
13-04-4
Basic - Plumbing system in disrepair. Observed cold side Handle in disrepair at cookline handwash sink.
29-08-4
67
Aug 28, 2025
Complaint Full
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 chlorine sanitizer 0ppm due to air in the sanitizer line. Operator primed the sanitizer line. **Corrected On-Site**
22-41-4
Intermediate - No proof of required state approved employee training provided for employee hired more than 60 days ago. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.
53B-02-5
Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Observed no soap at kitchen handwash sink. Operator placed soap at kitchen handwash sink. **Corrected On-Site**
31B-03-4
Basic - Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors. Observed multiple bathrooms doors not tight fitting. **Repeat Violation**
32-04-4
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed soiled ceiling tiles at various locations throughout the kitchen. **Repeat Violation**
36-34-5
Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Observed interior of microwave soiled at cookline next to oven.
22-08-4
Basic - Unsealed concrete floor in food preparation, food storage, warewashing area or bathroom. Observed unsealed concrete at various locations at kitchen. **Repeat Violation**
36-02-5
Basic - Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Observed pipe leaking at cookline handwash sink.
29-11-4
55
Jun 6, 2025
Complaint Partial
No violations found.
100
May 15, 2025
Complaint Full
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 5 minor violations.
View 8 violations
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 wiping hands on soiled apron at cookline. Educated the employee to compliance by washing hands. **Corrected On-Site**
12A-28-4
High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Observed no vacuum breaker at hose bibb next to cookline handwash sink and back exterior hose bibs next to mop sink.
29-34-4
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 open gallon of milk not dated at beer walk in cooler. Operator date marked the food item. **Corrected On-Site**
02C-03-5
Basic - Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors. Observed restroom doors not self closing/tight fitting. **Repeat Violation**
32-04-4
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed soiled ceiling tiles/vents at various locations throughout the kitchen. **Repeat Violation**
36-34-5
Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Observed multiple wet cups stacked with no airflow at wait station soda fountain machine.
24-08-4
Basic - Faucet/handle missing at plumbing fixture. Observed cold side handle missing at cookline handwash sink. **Repeat Violation**
29-09-4
Basic - Unsealed concrete floor in food preparation, food storage, warewashing area or bathroom. Observed unsealed concrete at various locations throughout the kitchen. **Repeat Violation**
36-02-5
52
May 9, 2025
Complaint Full
5 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors. Observed multiple restrooms not tight fitting. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-05-09: Observed multiple restrooms not tight fitting. **Time Extended**
32-04-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed soiled vents and ceiling tiles at various locations at kitchen. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-05-09: Observed soiled vents and ceiling tiles at various locations at kitchen. **Time Extended**
36-34-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-05-09: Observed waste receptacle not covered at women's restroom . **Time Extended**
32-12-6
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Faucet/handle missing at plumbing fixture. Observed cold side handle missing at cookline handwash sink. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-05-09: Observed cold side handle missing at cookline handwash sink. **Time Extended**
29-09-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Unsealed concrete floor in food preparation, food storage, warewashing area or bathroom. Observed unsealed concrete at cookline and prep area. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-05-09: Observed unsealed concrete at cookline and prep area. **Time Extended**
36-02-5
78
May 8, 2025
Complaint Full
1 critical violation. 5 minor violations.
View 6 violations
High Priority - Rodent activity present as evidenced by rodent droppings found. Observed 3 rodent droppings at dry storage area on the ground underneath storage rack. Operator cleaned and sanitized the area. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
35A-04-4
Basic - Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors. Observed multiple restrooms not tight fitting. **Warning**
32-04-4
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed soiled vents and ceiling tiles at various locations at kitchen. **Warning**
36-34-5
Basic - Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom. **Warning**
32-12-6
Basic - Faucet/handle missing at plumbing fixture. Observed cold side handle missing at cookline handwash sink. **Warning**
29-09-4
Basic - Unsealed concrete floor in food preparation, food storage, warewashing area or bathroom. Observed unsealed concrete at cookline and prep area. **Warning**
36-02-5
67
Feb 12, 2025
Complaint Full
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
View 3 violations
Food Received at Proper Temperature
FL-12
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
61
Dec 3, 2024
Complaint Full
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 5 minor violations.
View 8 violations
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Food Obtained from Approved Sources
FL-11
Food Received at Proper Temperature
FL-12
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Potentially Hazardous Food Held at Proper Temperature
FL-16
Toxic Substances Properly Identified, Stored, Used
FL-32
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Designed and Constructed
FL-50
32
May 7, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
View 5 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 0ppm on test strip due to empty container. Operator replaced the container and primed the sanitizer to 100ppm. **Corrected On-Site**
22-41-4
Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed sauce at Walk in Cooler. Operator date marked the food item. **Corrected On-Site**
02C-02-5
Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Observed on handles at various cold holding units. Operator cleaned the handles. **Corrected On-Site**
23-24-4
Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Observed floor tiles missing at kitchen. **Repeat Violation**
36-17-5
Basic - In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. Observed knife between 2 cold holding units at kitchen. Operator removed the knife to wash, rinse, and sanitize. **Corrected On-Site**
10-17-4
67
Mar 29, 2024
Complaint Full
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Toxic Substances Properly Identified, Stored, Used
FL-32
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
78
Mar 5, 2024
Complaint Full
2 critical violations. 2 major violations. 6 minor violations.
View 10 violations
High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Observed raw chicken over raw mussels at Reach in Drawers. Operator switched the food items. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
08A-20-5
High Priority - Rodent activity present as evidenced by rodent droppings found. Observed 5 rodent droppings above shelf at prep area, 10 above inoperable ice machine, and 11 at liquor room. **Warning**
35A-04-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed soap container at cookline handwash sink. Operator removed the soap container. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
31A-09-4
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. Observed documents not having dates next to signatures. Operator dated the documents. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
11-26-1
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed multiple ice machines at liquor room. **Warning**
22-20-5
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed ice machine inoperable at prep area next to dish machine. **Warning**
14-11-5
Basic - Garbage on the ground and/or pad around dumpster. **Warning**
33-19-4
Basic - Open dumpster lid. **Warning**
33-16-4
Basic - Unsealed concrete floor in food preparation, food storage, warewashing area or bathroom. Observed at prep area. **Warning**
36-02-5
Basic - Wiping cloth sanitizing solution stored on the floor. Observed wiping cloth sanitizer solution on floor at cookline next to handwash sink. **Warning**
21-38-4
45
Oct 6, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 4 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 8 violations
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. Observation employee at cookline. Educated the employee.
12A-28-4
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 carton heavy whip cream at Reach in Cooler. Operator date marked the food item. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
02C-03-5
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed can opener blade at prep table. Operator cleaned 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**
11-26-1
Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Observe at cookline handwash sink next to Pizza Oven. Operator placed soap at handwash sink. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
31B-03-4
Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Observed multiple containers at dish shelf. Educated the employees and operator.
24-08-4
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed ice machine at ware washing area.
14-11-5
Basic - Unsealed concrete floor in food preparation, food storage, warewashing area or bathroom. Observe at cookline by pizza oven.
36-02-5
50
Jul 12, 2023
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 2 major violations. 1 minor violation.
View 5 violations
High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Observed raw chicken over raw sausage at Walk in Cooler. Operator switched the food items. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-20-5
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
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed soda gun nozzle at interior bar. Operator cleaned and sanitized the the nozzle. **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.
11-26-1
Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. **Repeat Violation**
36-17-5
58
Jan 6, 2023
Complaint Full
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Certified Food Manager Identification
FL-02
Food Obtained from Approved Sources
FL-11
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Food Received at Proper Temperature
FL-12
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Toxic Substances Properly Identified, Stored, Used
FL-32
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
43
Jul 28, 2022
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
View 6 violations
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw ground beef over pork at Walk in Cooler. Operator switched the food items. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
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 and the time removed from temperature control cannot be determined. See stop sale. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
03F-02-5
Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Observed at cookline. Operator placed soap at handwash sink.
31B-03-4
Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed employee at prep area. Operator placed hair restraint over her/his head. **Corrected On-Site**
13-03-4
Basic - Employee with soiled clothing. **Repeat Violation**
13-01-4
Basic - Unsealed concrete floor in food preparation, food storage, warewashing area or bathroom. Observed at cookline near Pizza Oven. **Repeat Violation**
36-02-5
58
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Pioneers Pizza last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Pioneers Pizza on file is from Dec 1, 2025. The public record contains 15 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Pioneers Pizza?
Across the inspection record, “unsealed concrete floor in food preparation” has been cited eight times, more than any other issue at Pioneers Pizza.
How does Pioneers Pizza compare to other restaurants in Port Charlotte?
Pioneers Pizza most recently scored 67 out of 100, which is lower than the Port Charlotte average of 82.
Has Pioneers Pizza's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Pioneers Pizza have averaged around six violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a medium risk rating mean?
A medium risk rating at Pioneers 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 Pioneers Pizza inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Pioneers Pizza is inspected around four times per year on average.
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