Punta Gorda, Charlotte County

DEANS SOUTH OF THE BORDER

130 TAMIAMI TRL, Punta Gorda, FL 33950

FoodSeating
Latest violations
2
1 Intermediate
Jun 25, 2025
City
Punta Gorda
County
Charlotte
Status
Delinquent / Active
Inspections
11

Violation history

Florida violations grouped by priority level over time.

Inspection history

Florida inspections are violation-priority based, with high priority, intermediate, and basic counts shown separately.

Jun 25, 2025

Complaint Full

Call Back - Complied

Intermediate: 1Basic: 1Total: 2

53B-14-5

Detail 23839851

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : 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. Repeat Violation Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-06-25: Observed employee training expired for some employees. Time Extended

16-23-4

Detail 23839852

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Accumulation of lime scale on the inside of the dishmachine. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-06-25: Observed accumulation of lime scale at the dish machine. Time Extended

Apr 25, 2025

Complaint Full

Warning Issued

Intermediate: 3Basic: 5Total: 8

22-02-4

Detail 23733573

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Repeat Violation Warning

31B-02-4

Detail 23733572

Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation Warning

53B-14-5

Detail 23733577

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. Repeat Violation Warning

16-23-4

Detail 23733576

Basic - Accumulation of lime scale on the inside of the dishmachine. Warning

32-12-6

Detail 23733574

Basic - Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom. Observed waste receptacle only partially covered at women's restroom. Warning

13-04-4

Detail 23733571

Basic - Employee with no beard guard/restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed employee at prep area with no beard guard. Employee placed beard guard over their hair/head. Corrected On-Site Warning

13-03-4

Detail 23733575

Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed employee at prep area with no hair restraint. Employee placed hair restraint over their hair/head. Corrected On-Site Warning

31B-04-4

Detail 23733570

Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed no handwash sign at men's restroom. Warning

Feb 25, 2025

Routine - Food

Call Back - Complied

No violations recorded for this inspection.

Dec 26, 2024

Routine - Food

Warning Issued

High Priority: 1Intermediate: 1Basic: 2Total: 4

29-34-4

Detail 23440232

High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Observed no vacuum breaker at hose bibb next to exterior bar by the back access road. Repeat Violation Warning

53B-14-5

Detail 23440233

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. Warning

24-08-4

Detail 23440234

Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Observed multiple cups at bar next to soda machines. Educated the operator. Warning

08B-61-5

Detail 23440235

Basic - Outdoor ice machine with no overhead protection. Observed no overhead protection at back exterior ice machine. Repeat Violation Warning

Aug 7, 2024

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 1Intermediate: 5Basic: 3Total: 9

41-10-4

Detail 23040009

High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Observed oven cleaner on top of Dish Machine. Operator removed to the chemical area. Corrected On-Site

02C-03-5

Detail 23040006

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. Onserved milk at interior bar not date marked. Operator date marked the food item. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

16-37-1

Detail 23040007

Intermediate - No chlorine chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Operator able to provide during inspection. Corrected On-Site

31B-02-4

Detail 23040004

Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed no paper towels at prep area and ware washing area handwash sink. Operator placed paper towels at both handwash sinks. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

53B-14-5

Detail 23040002

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-09-4

Detail 23040005

Intermediate - Required employee training provided by a third-party employee training program and operator unable to provide original certificate for employees trained. Repeat Violation

36-22-4

Detail 23040008

Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Observed standing water at exterior bar. Operator mopped up the water on the floor. Corrected On-Site

08B-61-5

Detail 23040010

Basic - Outdoor ice machine with no overhead protection. Observed no overhead protection at ice machine at back exterior of establishment. Repeat Violation

29-17-4

Detail 23040003

Basic - Waste line missing at soda gun holster. Observed waste line missing at soda gun at interior bar above beverage holding ice bin.

Oct 2, 2023

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 1Intermediate: 7Basic: 5Total: 13

29-34-4

Detail 22333654

High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Observed next to ware washing area handwash sink. Repeat Violation

02C-03-5

Detail 22333664

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 milk at interior bar Reach in Cooler. Operator date marked the food item. Corrected On-Site

22-02-4

Detail 22333659

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed cutting board at Salad Station. Educated the operator. Repeat Violation

31A-09-4

Detail 22333656

Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed container lid at prep area handwash sink. Operator removed the lid. Corrected On-Site

31A-11-4

Detail 22333663

Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed employee dumping ice at exterior bar handwash sink. Educated the operator and employee.

31B-02-4

Detail 22333665

Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observe at wait station and ware washing area handwash sink. Operator placed paper towels at both locations. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

53B-02-5

Detail 22333657

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.

03F-10-5

Detail 22333658

Intermediate - No written procedures available for use of time as a public health control to hold time/temperature control for safety food. Emailed the written procedure.

14-01-5

Detail 22333655

Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed mini-bowl in Pico de Gallo container at Salad Station. Operator removed the mini-bowl. Corrected On-Site

33-38-4

Detail 22333662

Basic - No waste receptacle installed at handwash sink provided with disposable towels. Observed at wait station handwash sink. Operator placed waste receptacle at wait station handwash sink. Corrected On-Site

08B-61-5

Detail 22333666

Basic - Outdoor ice machine with no overhead protection. Observed at back exterior of establishment.

25-27-4

Detail 22333661

Basic - Straws provided for customer self-service not individually wrapped or in an approved dispenser. Observed at exterior bar. Repeat Violation

21-38-4

Detail 22333660

Basic - Wiping cloth sanitizing solution stored on the floor. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

Jul 11, 2023

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 2Intermediate: 4Basic: 4Total: 10

29-34-4

Detail 22110357

High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Observed next to handwash sink at ware washing area. Repeat Violation

29-42-4

Detail 22110362

High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet.

11-27-4

Detail 22110358

Intermediate - Establishment has no written procedures for employees to follow in response to a vomiting or diarrheal event where the vomit or diarrhea is discharged onto surfaces in the establishment.

22-02-4

Detail 22110361

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Repeat Violation

11-26-1

Detail 22110365

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.

53B-09-4

Detail 22110363

Intermediate - Required employee training provided by a third-party employee training program and operator unable to provide original certificate for employees trained.

14-74-7

Detail 22110364

Basic - Cold holding equipment not maintained in good repair. Do not store time/temperature control for safety food in this unit until the unit is repaired. Observed at Salad Station Make Table. Repeat Violation

12B-02-4

Detail 22110356

Basic - Employee eating in a food preparation or other restricted area. Observed employee at cookline. Educated the operator.

13-04-4

Detail 22110359

Basic - Employee with no beard guard/restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed multiple employees at prep area.

25-27-4

Detail 22110360

Basic - Straws provided for customer self-service not individually wrapped or in an approved dispenser. Observed at bar. Operator switched to wrap straws during inspection. Corrected On-Site

Oct 25, 2022

Complaint Full

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 1Intermediate: 1Basic: 8Total: 10

22-41-4

Detail 21524529

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 set up 3 compartment sink. Corrective Action Taken

22-02-4

Detail 21524525

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed cutting board soiled.

14-74-7

Detail 21524527

Basic - Cold holding equipment not maintained in good repair. Do not store time/temperature control for safety food in this unit until the unit is repaired.

40-06-5

Detail 21524528

Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed cell phone on prep table.

22-08-4

Detail 21524531

Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Observed interior of microwave soiled.

31B-04-4

Detail 21524532

Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees on cook line.

25-06-4

Detail 21524526

Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Observed coffee filter unprotected.

29-49-6

Detail 21524524

Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler in reach-in cooler across from cook line.

36-27-5

Detail 21524533

Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust behind dishwashing machine.

21-38-4

Detail 21524530

Basic - Wiping cloth sanitizing solution stored on the floor.

Aug 2, 2022

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 1Intermediate: 2Basic: 3Total: 6

29-34-4

Detail 21241213

High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Observed at exterior of establishment. Repeat Violation

22-02-4

Detail 21241212

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Repeat Violation

16-37-1

Detail 21241216

Intermediate - No chlorine chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Repeat Violation

14-09-4

Detail 21241215

Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Repeat Violation

08B-38-4

Detail 21241211

Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed food items at Walk in Cooler and Freezer. Operator removed the food items off the floor. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

25-27-4

Detail 21241214

Basic - Straws provided for customer self-service not individually wrapped or in an approved dispenser. Observed at interior bar. Educated the operator.

Jan 13, 2022

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 3Intermediate: 4Basic: 4Total: 11

22-41-4

Detail 20786420

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. Observed at 0ppm on test strip due to empty sanitizer container. Operator replaced the sanitizer container with a full one. Corrected On-Site

50-17-2

Detail 20786430

High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license.

29-34-4

Detail 20786427

High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Observed at back exterior of building. Repeat Violation

22-02-4

Detail 20786421

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed cutting board at Make Table.

31A-09-4

Detail 20786426

Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed container at exterior bar handwash sink. Operator removed the container. Corrected On-Site

16-37-1

Detail 20786423

Intermediate - No chlorine chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths.

31B-02-4

Detail 20786428

Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed at cookline handwash sink. Operator placed paper towels at handwash sink. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

14-01-5

Detail 20786422

Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed cup being used at soda fountain machine ice bin. Operator removed the cup. Corrected On-Site

14-09-4

Detail 20786425

Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed at Make Table.

08B-38-4

Detail 20786424

Basic - Food stored on floor. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

21-38-4

Detail 20786429

Basic - Wiping cloth sanitizing solution stored on the floor. Observed at prep area. Operator replaced with a new container off the floor. Corrected On-Site

Aug 16, 2021

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 1Intermediate: 1Basic: 5Total: 7

08A-05-6

Detail 20427811

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw fish over cooked shrimp. Operator switched the food items. Corrected On-Site

31B-02-4

Detail 20427808

Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed at wait station handwash sink. Operator placed paper towels at handwash sink. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

32-12-5

Detail 20427810

Basic - Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom.

22-08-4

Detail 20427807

Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Observed oven next to ware washing area.

29-08-4

Detail 20427813

Basic - Plumbing system in disrepair. Observed hot water side inoperable at wait station handwash sink due to being turned off underneath. Operator turned the hot water side on. Corrected On-Site

25-06-4

Detail 20427812

Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Observed multiple spoons at interior bar. Operator inverted the spoons. Corrected On-Site

36-02-5

Detail 20427809

Basic - Unsealed concrete floor in food preparation, food storage, warewashing area or bathroom. Observed at prep/storage area.