Pioneers Pizza
Last inspected: Jan 29, 2026
67
Score
Pioneers Pizza appears in inspection records 10 times, starting in 2022. The most recent report on file is from Jan 29, 2026. A medium risk rating points to a few notable findings at the last inspection, though nothing severe.
Recent visits have produced comparable findings, with counts hovering near seven violations per visit.
Looking across the full record, “employee with no hair restraint while engaging” is the recurring theme, flagged five times.
Restaurants in Punta Gorda average 82, so Pioneers Pizza trails the local norm. The inspection history reads as standard for a restaurant of this size.
10
Inspections
0
Critical latest
1
Major latest
6
Minor latest
Inspection History
Jan 29, 2026
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 6 minor violations.
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Intermediate - Required employee training expired for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.
53B-14-5
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed container with no handle to dispense Parmesan cheese at Make Table. Operator removed the container. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
14-01-5
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed ceiling tiles/vents soiled at kitchen.
36-34-5
Basic - In-use ice scoop stored on soiled surface between uses. Observed ice scoop stored on soiled surface on top of ice machine. Operator cleaned and sanitized the ice scoop and placed in clean container. **Corrected On-Site**
10-12-5
Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed no handwash sign at kitchen handwash sink.
31B-04-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed soiled shelves at Walk in Coolers.
23-03-4
Basic - Unsealed concrete floor in food preparation, food storage, warewashing area or bathroom. Observed unsealed concrete at both Walk in Coolers. **Repeat Violation**
36-02-5
67
Sep 24, 2025
Routine - Food
2 minor violations.
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Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Unsealed concrete floor in food preparation, food storage, warewashing area or bathroom. Observed unsealed concert at Walk in Cooler. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-09-24: Observed unsealed concrete at Walk in Cooler. **Time Extended**
36-02-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed rusted shelves at Walk in Cooler. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-09-24: Observed shelves rusted that has pitted the surface at Walk in Cooler. **Time Extended**
14-17-4
90
Jul 22, 2025
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 4 major violations. 4 minor violations.
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High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed sauce 82F and Sauce 82F at Hot Holding Unit at wait station. Operator placed on the stove to reheat to a minimum of 165F. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
03B-01-6
High Priority - Employee touching ready-to-eat food with their bare hands - food was not being heated as a sole ingredient to 145 degrees F or immediately added to other ingredients to be cooked/heated to the minimum required temperature to allow bare hand contact. Establishment has no approved Alternative Operating Procedure. Observed employee touching croutons with bear hands and placing the food item on the salad. Employee discarded the food items. **Warning**
09-01-4
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed soiled can opener blade at prep table. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
22-02-4
Intermediate - Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. **Warning**
53A-01-7
Intermediate - No chlorine chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
16-37-1
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 on exterior of warewashing machine. **Warning**
16-21-4
Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed no hair restraints on any employees at kitchen. Employees placed hair restraints over their heads. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
13-03-4
Basic - Unsealed concrete floor in food preparation, food storage, warewashing area or bathroom. Observed unsealed concert at Walk in Cooler. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
36-02-5
Basic - Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed rusted shelves at Walk in Cooler. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
14-17-4
41
Feb 10, 2025
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 3 major violations. 6 minor violations.
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High Priority - Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale. Observed 3-dented cans 6 Lb 10 Oz each of whole peeled tomatoes at dry storage rack. Operator removed the can from being used.
01B-01-4
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 and garlic oil at kitchen next to pizza oven. Operator time marked the food item. **Corrected On-Site**
03F-02-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed sauce 111F and garlic and oil 107F at wait station Hot Holding Unit. Operator placed on stove to bring temperature to 165F or above. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
03B-01-6
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
22-02-4
Intermediate - No chlorine chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Operator provided later during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
16-37-1
Intermediate - No written procedures available for use of time as a public health control to hold time/temperature control for safety food. Observed pizza slices and garlic oil at room temperature You will find your Licensing Information Checklist attached to this e-mail. Emailed the written procedure.
03F-10-5
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed multiple food items at Salad Station scooping with mini-bowls. Operator removed the mini-bowls. **Corrected On-Site**
14-01-5
Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed multiple food items on the floor at dry storage area and Walk in Coolers.
08B-38-4
Basic - Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed rust on multiple shelves at both Walk in Coolers.
14-17-4
Basic - Unsealed concrete floor in food preparation, food storage, warewashing area or bathroom. Observed unsealed concrete at Walk in Cooler.
36-02-5
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed torn gaskets at both Walk in Coolers.
14-11-5
Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed employees with no hair restraint at cookline. Employees placed hair restraint over their hair/head. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
13-03-4
35
Aug 28, 2024
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
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High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed on cart margarine with butter 67F at kitchen sitting at room temperature. Operator discarded the food item.
03A-02-5
High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Observed on cart margarine with butter 67F at kitchen sitting at room temperature. Operator discarded the food item.
01B-02-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed meatballs 121F at steam table. Operator reheated the food item to 188F at stove. **Corrected On-Site**
03B-01-6
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed soiled can opener blade. Operator cleaned and sanitized the blade. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
22-02-4
Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed multiple employees at kitchen engaged in food preparation. **Repeat Violation**
13-03-4
55
Jan 23, 2024
Routine - Food
3 major violations. 2 minor violations.
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Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
22-02-4
Intermediate - No chlorine chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. **Repeat Violation**
16-37-1
Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Observed no soap at bar handwash sink. Operator placed soap at handwash sink. **Corrected On-Site**
31B-03-4
Basic - Employee with no beard guard/restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed no beard guard on employee at cookline. Employee placed hair restraint over their beard. **Corrected On-Site**
13-04-4
Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed no hair restraint on employees at cookline. Employee placed hair restraint over their head. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
13-03-4
67
Sep 13, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 2 minor violations.
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Food Received at Proper Temperature
FL-12
Food in Good Condition, Safe, and Unadulterated
FL-13
Potentially Hazardous Food Held at Proper Temperature
FL-16
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Toilet Rooms Maintained
FL-53
55
Apr 18, 2023
Complaint Full
1 major violation.
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Intermediate - - From initial inspection : 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. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-04-18: Observed in the process of being completed. **Time Extended**
11-26-1
90
Jan 7, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 3 major violations. 1 minor violation.
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Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Food Obtained from Approved Sources
FL-11
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Wiping Cloths Properly Used and Stored
FL-41
61
Jul 28, 2022
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 5 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 at cookline.
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 heavy cream at bar. Operator date marked the food item. **Corrected On-Site**
02C-03-5
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
Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed employee at cookline. Employee placed hair restraint on her/his head. **Corrected On-Site**
13-03-4
Basic - Reach-in freezer interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues.
22-16-4
64
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Pioneers Pizza last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Pioneers Pizza on file is from Jan 29, 2026. The public record contains 10 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Pioneers Pizza?
Across the inspection record, “employee with no hair restraint while engaging” has been cited five times, more than any other issue at Pioneers Pizza.
How does Pioneers Pizza compare to other restaurants in Punta Gorda?
Pioneers Pizza most recently scored 67 out of 100, which is lower than the Punta Gorda average of 82.
Has Pioneers Pizza's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Pioneers Pizza have averaged around seven 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 three times per year on average.
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