Blue Dog Bar & Grill in Matlacha
Last inspected:
4597 Pine Island Rd Nw, Matlacha, FL 33993Blue Dog Bar & Grill in Matlacha has accumulated 220 violations across 31 inspections since 2016, averaging 7.1 per visit. The facility has never been shut down and faces no fines, but consistently cites ventilation and handwashing issues. A warning was issued on the most recent inspection in March 2026 after inspectors found nine violations, including one high-priority item.
Summary generated from Florida DBPR public inspection records.
Blue Dog Bar & Grill in Matlacha: Comparison to Lee County Averages
This Facility
6.9
violations / inspection
6.9 violations per inspection
Lee County Avg
4.36
violations / inspection
4.36 county average
This Facility
0
emergency closures
0 closures
Lee County Avg
0.1
closures / facility
0.1 county average
Blue Dog Bar & Grill in Matlacha: Full Inspection History — DBPR (32)
— 2 inspections11 violations · 7 high priority
— Routine - Food· 2 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
— Routine - Food· 9 violations (6 high priority)· Warning Issued
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— 2 inspections11 violations · 8 high priority
— Routine - Food· 6 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Routine - Food· 5 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 2 inspections12 violations · 6 high priority
— Routine - Food· 7 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Routine - Food· 5 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 3 inspections14 violations · 10 high priority
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Routine - Food· 4 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Routine - Food· 7 violations (5 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 1 inspection6 violations · 4 high priority
— Routine - Food· 6 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 2 inspections5 violations · 3 high priority
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Routine - Food· 1 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 2 inspections9 violations · 4 high priority
— Routine - Food· 7 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Routine - Food· 2 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 4 inspections12 violations · 5 high priority
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Routine - Food· 1 violations · Call Back - Complied
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— Routine - Food· 3 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Extension given, pending
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— Routine - Food· 3 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Extension given, pending
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— 7 inspections30 violations · 19 high priority
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Extension given, pending
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— Complaint Full· 3 violations (2 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
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— Routine - Food· 4 violations (2 high priority)· Warning Issued
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— Complaint Full· 8 violations (6 high priority)· Warning Issued
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— Routine - Food· 1 violations · Call Back - Complied
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— Routine - Food· 9 violations (7 high priority)· Warning Issued
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— Routine - Food· 2 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
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— 5 inspections29 violations · 19 high priority
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (2 high priority)· Call Back - Extension given, pending
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— Routine - Food· 4 violations (2 high priority)· Call Back - Extension given, pending
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— Routine - Food· 8 violations (5 high priority)· Warning Issued
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— Routine - Food· 4 violations (3 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
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— Routine - Food· 9 violations (7 high priority)· Warning Issued
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— 2 inspections9 violations · 7 high priority
— Routine - Food· 2 violations (2 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
— Routine - Food· 7 violations (5 high priority)· Warning Issued
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Blue Dog Bar & Grill in Matlacha: Frequently Asked Questions
- When was Blue Dog Bar & Grill in Matlacha last inspected?
- Blue Dog Bar & Grill in Matlacha was last inspected by Florida DBPR on March 25, 2026. The result was: Call Back - Complied.
- What are the most common violations at Blue Dog Bar & Grill in Matlacha?
- The most frequently cited violations at Blue Dog Bar & Grill in Matlacha are: Proper ventilation, Proper hand/arm washing, Food contact surfaces.
- How many health inspections has Blue Dog Bar & Grill in Matlacha had?
- Blue Dog Bar & Grill in Matlacha has had 32 inspections on record with Florida DBPR, averaging 6.9 violations per inspection, above the statewide average of 5.2.
- What did the most recent inspection of Blue Dog Bar & Grill in Matlacha find?
- Blue Dog Bar & Grill in Matlacha was most recently inspected on March 25, 2026 with 2 violation(s). Disposition: Call Back - Complied.
- Has Blue Dog Bar & Grill in Matlacha ever been shut down?
- No, Blue Dog Bar & Grill in Matlacha has no emergency closures on record with Florida DBPR.
- What does Florida violation V14 (Food contact surfaces) mean?
- Violation 14 (Food contact surfaces) is classified as a high priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/14.
- What does Florida violation V32 (Proper sanitizing) mean?
- Violation 32 (Proper sanitizing) is classified as a intermediate priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/32.
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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.
Disclaimer: All data reflects official state records at time of publication. Facilities may have since corrected cited violations, resolved enforcement actions, or changed ownership.
Editor: All content reviewed and verified by Christopher F. Nesbitt, Sr., Nationally Registered EMT & BU-trained Paralegal.
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