Punta Gorda, Charlotte County

ITALIA

127 W MARION AVE, Punta Gorda, FL 33950

FoodSeating
Latest violations
4
1 High Priority
Oct 22, 2025
City
Punta Gorda
County
Charlotte
Status
Current / Active
Inspections
10

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.

Oct 22, 2025

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 1Basic: 3Total: 4

22-41-4

Detail 24138269

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 chlorine sanitizer 0ppm on test strip due to air in the line. Operator corrected to 100ppm by priming the sanitizer line. Corrected On-Site

10-07-4

Detail 24138270

Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed utensil in water 77F at cookline. Operator removed the water from the container. Corrected On-Site

22-16-4

Detail 24138268

Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Observed residue on bottom of the shelf at interior of Reach in Cooler. Operator cleaned the interior of Reach in Cooler. Corrected On-Site

02D-01-5

Detail 24138267

Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed flour container not labeled at cookline. Operator labeled the food item. Corrected On-Site

Jul 15, 2025

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Intermediate: 1Basic: 2Total: 3

02C-03-5

Detail 23874342

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. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

23-24-4

Detail 23874343

Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Observed residue buildup at make table handles. Operator cleaned the handles. Corrected On-Site

36-02-5

Detail 23874344

Basic - Unsealed concrete floor in food preparation, food storage, warewashing area or bathroom. Repeat Violation

Jan 9, 2025

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Intermediate: 3Basic: 2Total: 5

02C-02-5

Detail 23465053

Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Corrected On-Site

53B-09-4

Detail 23465052

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

31B-06-4

Detail 23465050

Intermediate - Soap dispenser at handwash sink not working/unable to dispense soap. Observed unable to dispense soap at ware washing area handwash sink. Operator repaired the dispenser. Corrected On-Site

08B-12-5

Detail 23465051

Basic - Stored food not covered. Observed multiple food items not covered at Walk in Cooler. Operator covers the food items with food grade plastic. Corrected On-Site

21-12-4

Detail 23465049

Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed wet wiping cloth at Make Table. Operator placed in sanitizer solution. Corrected On-Site

Aug 14, 2024

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

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

12A-29-4

Detail 23066092

High Priority - Employee touched soiled surface and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Observed employee touching cell phone at salad station. Educated the employee to compliance by washing hands. Corrected On-Site

08A-08-5

Detail 23066093

High Priority - Raw animal food stored in same container as ready-to-eat food. Observed raw shrimp over spinach leaves at Make Table. Operator switched the food items. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

03B-01-6

Detail 23066090

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed sauce 132F at steam table. Operator reheated on the stove to the minimum of 165F during inspection. Corrected On-Site

53A-03-7

Detail 23066091

Intermediate - Food manager certification expired. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ David Martinek, 05/20/2019. National Registry of Food Safety Professionals. Repeat Violation

16-46-4

Detail 23066094

Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Observed old label on container at dish shelf.

36-02-5

Detail 23066089

Basic - Unsealed concrete floor in food preparation, food storage, warewashing area or bathroom. Observed unsealed concrete throughout the kitchen. Repeat Violation

Nov 7, 2023

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

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

08A-13-5

Detail 22430173

High Priority - Raw animal food stored in top portion of make table over ready-to-eat food in bottom portion of make table - no complete physical barrier between top and bottom. Observed raw shrimp over vegetables at Make Table. Operator switched the food items. Corrected On-Site

53A-03-7

Detail 22430172

Intermediate - Food manager certification expired. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/. Douglas Woodward, 09/10/2018.

51-13-4

Detail 22430174

Basic - No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted.

36-02-5

Detail 22430171

Basic - Unsealed concrete floor in food preparation, food storage, warewashing area or bathroom. Observed at various locations at kitchen and bar. Repeat Violation

Aug 8, 2023

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 1Intermediate: 2Basic: 2Total: 5

03A-02-5

Detail 22187063

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed pizza sauce 54F at prep table. Operator will be using Time as a Public Health Control and printed the written procedure and completed it during inspection. Corrective Action Taken

02C-03-5

Detail 22187067

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 in reach in cooler at wait station. Operator date marked the food item. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

11-27-4

Detail 22187064

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. Operator printed the written procedure during inspection. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

12B-02-4

Detail 22187066

Basic - Employee eating in a food preparation or other restricted area. Observed employee drinking beverage in the food prep area at kitchen. Educated the employee.

36-02-5

Detail 22187065

Basic - Unsealed concrete floor in food preparation, food storage, warewashing area or bathroom. Observed at kitchen and bar area. Repeat Violation

Mar 9, 2023

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 1Intermediate: 2Basic: 2Total: 5

08B-56-4

Detail 21845644

High Priority - Food stored in ice used for drinks. Observed 2 wine bottles at bar ice bin. Operator removed the items and discarded the ice. Corrective Action Taken

11-27-4

Detail 21845642

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.

11-26-1

Detail 21845645

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.

13-03-4

Detail 21845646

Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed employee at cookline. Employee placed hair restraint on his head. Corrected On-Site

36-02-5

Detail 21845643

Basic - Unsealed concrete floor in food preparation, food storage, warewashing area or bathroom. Observed throughout the kitchen and bar area. Repeat Violation

Aug 30, 2022

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 2Basic: 3Total: 5

09-01-4

Detail 21319705

High Priority - Employee touching ready-to-eat food with their bare hands - food was not being heated as a sole ingredient to 145 degrees F or immediately added to other ingredients to be cooked/heated to the minimum required temperature to allow bare hand contact. Establishment has no approved Alternative Operating Procedure. Observed employee touching bread at wait station. Operator discarded the food item and employee washed hands and place gloves on hands to handle food. Corrective Action Taken

08A-05-6

Detail 21319703

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw shell eggs behind sauce at Walk in Cooler. Operator switched the food items. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

22-20-5

Detail 21319704

Basic - Accumulation of residue buildup in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Operator cleaned and sanitized the equipment. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

10-12-5

Detail 21319706

Basic - In-use ice scoop stored on soiled surface between uses. Observed on soiled surface at ice machine. Operator cleaned and sanitized the ice scoop and placed in clean container. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

02D-01-5

Detail 21319707

Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

May 4, 2022

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Intermediate: 1Basic: 5Total: 6

02C-03-5

Detail 21064170

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 heavy cream at Make Table. Operator date marked the food item. Corrected On-Site

10-12-5

Detail 21064168

Basic - In-use ice scoop stored on soiled surface between uses. Observed on exterior surface of ice machine. Operator cleaned and sanitized the scoop and placed in container. Corrected On-Site

23-03-4

Detail 21064169

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed soda gun holster at bar.

33-16-4

Detail 21064171

Basic - Open dumpster lid. Operator closed the lid. Corrected On-Site

36-02-5

Detail 21064172

Basic - Unsealed concrete floor in food preparation, food storage, warewashing area or bathroom. Repeat Violation

02D-01-5

Detail 21064173

Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed multiple containers of flours and breading. Operator labeled the food items. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

Sep 14, 2021

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Intermediate: 2Basic: 6Total: 8

31A-11-4

Detail 20508634

Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed filling water in container at wait station handwash sink. Educated the employee.

22-02-4

Detail 20508640

Intermediate - Observed accumulation of rust at can opener blade.

16-23-4

Detail 20508637

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

22-20-5

Detail 20508633

Basic - Accumulation of residue build up in the interior of the ice machine/bin.

13-07-4

Detail 20508639

Basic - Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Observed employee wearing a wrist watch at cookline. Employee removed the watch. Corrected On-Site

36-02-5

Detail 20508638

Basic - Unsealed concrete floor in food preparation, food storage, warewashing area or bathroom. Repeat Violation

29-17-4

Detail 20508636

Basic - Waste line missing at soda gun holster.

02D-01-5

Detail 20508635

Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed at flor container. Repeat Violation