BLUE DOG BAR & GRILL

4597 PINE ISLAND RD NW, Matlacha, FL 33993

Lee County · Permanent Food Service · Owner: BLUE DOG BAR & GRILL LLC · License: SEA4606511

BLUE DOG BAR & GRILL in Matlacha, FL has 29 inspections on record with 205 total violations (7.1 per inspection) and 0 emergency closures.

29Inspections
205Violations
0Closures

Data current as of April 30, 2025

Inspection History (29)

Apr 30, 2025 — Routine - Food· 6 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V08 Proper hand/arm washing
V10 Approved food source
V14 Food contact surfaces
V22 Consumer advisory

Intermediate Violations

V36 Proper ventilation
Dec 4, 2024 — Routine - Food· 7 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V10 Approved food source
V11 Food in good condition
V14 Food contact surfaces
V21 Time as control

Intermediate Violations

V31 Clean multi-use utensils
V36 Proper ventilation
V41 Toilet facilities
Feb 8, 2024 — Routine - Food· 5 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V14 Food contact surfaces
V21 Time as control

Intermediate Violations

V36 Proper ventilation
V40 Wiping cloths usage

Basic Violations

V53 Outer openings protected
Sep 13, 2023 — Routine - Food· 4 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V03 Employee health reporting
V21 Time as control

Intermediate Violations

V36 Proper ventilation
Apr 7, 2023 — Routine - Food· 4 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V08 Proper hand/arm washing
V12 Shell stock requirements
V21 Time as control

Intermediate Violations

V36 Proper ventilation
Jan 24, 2023 — Routine - Food· 8 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V01 Management awareness
V11 Food in good condition
V12 Shell stock requirements
V16 Proper cooking temps
V21 Time as control

Intermediate Violations

V36 Proper ventilation
V41 Toilet facilities
Mar 9, 2022 — Routine - Food· 8 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V03 Employee health reporting
V08 Proper hand/arm washing
V10 Approved food source
V22 Consumer advisory

Intermediate Violations

V36 Proper ventilation
V41 Toilet facilities
Sep 23, 2021 — Routine - Food· 4 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V10 Approved food source
V12 Shell stock requirements
V14 Food contact surfaces

Intermediate Violations

V36 Proper ventilation
May 10, 2021 — Routine - Food· 1 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Intermediate Violations

V41 Toilet facilities
Aug 25, 2020 — Routine - Food· 8 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V02 Employee health policy
V14 Food contact surfaces
V22 Consumer advisory

Intermediate Violations

V29 Proper sewage disposal
V31 Clean multi-use utensils
V36 Proper ventilation
V40 Wiping cloths usage
Feb 10, 2020 — Routine - Food· 6 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V12 Shell stock requirements

Intermediate Violations

V36 Proper ventilation
Oct 15, 2019 — Routine - Food· 8 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V10 Approved food source
V14 Food contact surfaces
V22 Consumer advisory

Intermediate Violations

V29 Proper sewage disposal
V36 Proper ventilation
Mar 7, 2019 — Routine - Food· 4 violations · Call Back - Complied

Intermediate Violations

V36 Proper ventilation
Feb 5, 2019 — Routine - Food· 7 violations · Call Back - Extension given, pending

High Priority Violations

V08 Proper hand/arm washing

Intermediate Violations

V36 Proper ventilation

Basic Violations

V51 Premises clean
Jan 2, 2019 — Routine - Food· 7 violations · Call Back - Extension given, pending

High Priority Violations

V08 Proper hand/arm washing

Intermediate Violations

V36 Proper ventilation

Basic Violations

V51 Premises clean
Nov 28, 2018 — Routine - Food· 7 violations · Call Back - Extension given, pending

High Priority Violations

V08 Proper hand/arm washing

Intermediate Violations

V36 Proper ventilation

Basic Violations

V51 Premises clean
Oct 26, 2018 — Complaint Full· 6 violations · Call Back - Complied

High Priority Violations

V08 Proper hand/arm washing
V23 Chemical properly stored

Intermediate Violations

V36 Proper ventilation
Oct 26, 2018 — Routine - Food· 9 violations · Warning Issued

High Priority Violations

V08 Proper hand/arm washing
V23 Chemical properly stored

Intermediate Violations

V36 Proper ventilation

Basic Violations

V51 Premises clean
Oct 25, 2018 — Complaint Full· 18 violations (6 high priority)· Warning Issued

High Priority Violations

V01 Management awareness
V02 Employee health policy
V03 Employee health reporting
V08 Proper hand/arm washing
V10 Approved food source
V23 Chemical properly stored

Intermediate Violations

V31 Clean multi-use utensils
V36 Proper ventilation
Jun 18, 2018 — Routine - Food· 1 violations · Call Back - Complied

Intermediate Violations

V36 Proper ventilation
Jun 15, 2018 — Routine - Food· 14 violations (4 high priority)· Warning Issued

High Priority Violations

V01 Management awareness
V03 Employee health reporting
V08 Proper hand/arm washing
V10 Approved food source
V12 Shell stock requirements
V21 Time as control
V23 Chemical properly stored

Intermediate Violations

V31 Clean multi-use utensils
V36 Proper ventilation
Feb 19, 2018 — Routine - Food· 3 violations · Call Back - Complied

High Priority Violations

V23 Chemical properly stored

Intermediate Violations

V36 Proper ventilation
Dec 29, 2017 — Routine - Food· 5 violations · Call Back - Extension given, pending

High Priority Violations

V08 Proper hand/arm washing
V23 Chemical properly stored

Intermediate Violations

V36 Proper ventilation

Basic Violations

V53 Outer openings protected
Dec 22, 2017 — Routine - Food· 8 violations · Call Back - Extension given, pending

High Priority Violations

V08 Proper hand/arm washing
V23 Chemical properly stored

Intermediate Violations

V36 Proper ventilation

Basic Violations

V53 Outer openings protected
Dec 21, 2017 — Routine - Food· 16 violations (3 high priority)· Warning Issued

High Priority Violations

V02 Employee health policy
V03 Employee health reporting
V08 Proper hand/arm washing
V14 Food contact surfaces
V23 Chemical properly stored

Intermediate Violations

V31 Clean multi-use utensils
V36 Proper ventilation

Basic Violations

V53 Outer openings protected
Feb 28, 2017 — Routine - Food· 7 violations · Call Back - Complied

High Priority Violations

V01 Management awareness
V22 Consumer advisory
V23 Chemical properly stored

Intermediate Violations

V36 Proper ventilation
Feb 21, 2017 — Routine - Food· 15 violations (1 high priority)· Warning Issued

High Priority Violations

V01 Management awareness
V03 Employee health reporting
V08 Proper hand/arm washing
V10 Approved food source
V21 Time as control
V22 Consumer advisory
V23 Chemical properly stored

Intermediate Violations

V33 Proper cooling equipment
V36 Proper ventilation
Aug 9, 2016 — Routine - Food· 2 violations · Call Back - Complied

High Priority Violations

V14 Food contact surfaces
V22 Consumer advisory
Aug 5, 2016 — Routine - Food· 7 violations (1 high priority)· Warning Issued

High Priority Violations

V12 Shell stock requirements
V14 Food contact surfaces
V21 Time as control
V22 Consumer advisory
V23 Chemical properly stored

Intermediate Violations

V35 Single-use items
V36 Proper ventilation

How Does This Facility Compare?

BLUE DOG BAR & GRILL has had 0 emergency closures, compared to the Lee County average of 0.07 closures per facility. It has averaged 7.1 violations per inspection vs. the county average of 2.72.

Frequently Asked Questions

How many health inspections has BLUE DOG BAR & GRILL had?
BLUE DOG BAR & GRILL has had 29 inspections according to Florida DBPR records.
Has BLUE DOG BAR & GRILL ever been shut down?
No, BLUE DOG BAR & GRILL has no emergency closures on record.
What are the most common violations at BLUE DOG BAR & GRILL?
The most frequently cited violations at BLUE DOG BAR & GRILL are: Proper ventilation, Proper hand/arm washing, Chemical properly stored.

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Editorial Standards & Data Oversight

Data Source: This report is based on official public inspection records from the Florida Department of Business and Professional Regulation (DBPR) and the Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services (FDACS).

Editorial Process: Content generated using AI to synthesize complex regulatory data, then reviewed and verified for accuracy by our editorial team.

Professional Review: All content undergoes standards and compliance oversight by Christopher F. Nesbitt, Sr., Nationally Registered EMT & BU-trained Paralegal, using professional regulatory data auditing protocols.

Last verified: April 30, 2025 | Our methodology | Editorial standards | Report an error

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