Blue Dog Bar & Grill
Last inspected: Mar 17, 2026
50
Score
Blue Dog Bar & Grill is a restaurant located at 4597 Pine Island Rd Nw, Matlacha, FL.
Health inspection records are available below. Check the inspection history and violations section for details on past inspections conducted by the local health department.
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Inspection History
Mar 17, 2026
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 3 major violations. 5 minor violations.
50
Oct 3, 2025
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 4 minor violations.
61
Dec 4, 2024
Routine - Food
3 major violations. 4 minor violations.
61
Feb 8, 2024
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 4 minor violations.
74
Sep 13, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 minor violations.
74
Apr 7, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 3 minor violations.
74
Jan 24, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 4 major violations. 2 minor violations.
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Violations — Mar 17, 2026 Inspection
Basic - Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors. Observed women's restroom door not tight fitting. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
32-04-4
Basic - Duct tape used to repair nonfood-contact surface. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
14-71-4
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed keys and personnel items on prep table in preparation area. **Warning**
40-06-5
Basic - In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container of flour. **Warning**
10-01-5
Basic - In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board. **Warning**
21-04-4
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. **Warning**
22-41-4
Intermediate - Establishment not maintaining clam/mussel/oyster tags for 90 days. **Warning**
01C-02-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times by trash cans and container of dishes. The trash cans and container of dishes was removed from blocking handwashing sink. **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. Emailed Employee Reporting Form to Owner. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
11-26-1
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