Pioneers Pizza Express in Port Charlotte
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2686 Tamiami Trail Unit 5a & 6a, Port Charlotte, FL 33952Pioneers Pizza Express in Port Charlotte has been inspected 6 times since March 2024, accumulating 21 violations with no emergency closures. The facility averaged 3.5 violations per inspection, below the Florida statewide average of 5.2. High-priority violations have appeared in 5 of 6 inspections, including recurring citations for employee health reporting (3 inspections), proper hand and arm washing (4 inspections), and proper cooking temperatures (3 consecutive inspections in early 2026). The most recent inspection on January 28, 2026 documented 9 violations—all basic-level findings related to cooking temperatures and toxic substance control—with disposition Inspection Completed - No Further Action.
Summary generated from Florida DBPR public inspection records.
Pioneers Pizza Express in Port Charlotte: Comparison to Charlotte County Averages
Pioneers Pizza Express in Port Charlotte: Full Inspection History — DBPR (6)
— 1 inspection3 violations · 2 high priority
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— 3 inspections8 violations · 3 high priority
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 2 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— Routine - Food· 3 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— 2 inspections8 violations · 6 high priority
— Routine - Food· 6 violations (5 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Basic Violations
— Food-Licensing Inspection· 2 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
Pioneers Pizza Express in Port Charlotte: Frequently Asked Questions
- When was Pioneers Pizza Express in Port Charlotte last inspected?
- Pioneers Pizza Express in Port Charlotte was last inspected by Florida DBPR on January 28, 2026. The result was: Inspection Completed - No Further Action.
- What are the most common violations at Pioneers Pizza Express in Port Charlotte?
- The most frequently cited violations at Pioneers Pizza Express in Port Charlotte are: Proper sanitizing, Proper hand/arm washing, Premises clean.
- How many health inspections has Pioneers Pizza Express in Port Charlotte had?
- Pioneers Pizza Express in Port Charlotte has had 6 inspections on record with Florida DBPR, averaging 3.5 violations per inspection, below the statewide average of 5.2.
- What did the most recent inspection of Pioneers Pizza Express in Port Charlotte find?
- Pioneers Pizza Express in Port Charlotte was most recently inspected on January 28, 2026 with 3 violation(s). Disposition: Inspection Completed - No Further Action.
- Has Pioneers Pizza Express in Port Charlotte ever been shut down?
- No, Pioneers Pizza Express in Port Charlotte has no emergency closures on record with Florida DBPR.
- What does Florida violation V16 (Proper cooking temps) mean?
- Violation 16 (Proper cooking temps) is classified as a high priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/16.
- What does Florida violation V24 (Toxic substance control) mean?
- Violation 24 (Toxic substance control) is classified as a high priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/24.
- What does Florida violation V33 (Proper cooling equipment) mean?
- Violation 33 (Proper cooling equipment) is classified as a intermediate priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/33.
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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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