Punta Gorda, Charlotte County

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5001 TAYLOR ROAD, Punta Gorda, FL 33950

FoodSeating
Latest violations
3
3 Intermediate
Jul 25, 2025
City
Punta Gorda
County
Charlotte
Status
Ownership Changed
Inspections
8

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.

Jul 25, 2025

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Intermediate: 3Total: 3

22-02-4

Detail 23903119

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed residue buildup inside the nozzles at soda fountain machine at dining area.

31A-09-4

Detail 23903121

Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed chicken inside the basin at prep area handwash sink. Employee removed the chicken package from the handwash sink. Corrected On-Site

31A-11-4

Detail 23903120

Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed a bag of chicken being thawed at prep area handwash sink. Educated the employee of the handwash sink being used strictly for handwashing.

Jan 22, 2025

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 1Intermediate: 1Total: 2

03B-01-6

Detail 23491544

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed meatballs 122F at steam table. Operator reheated in the microwave to a minimum of 165F. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

31B-02-4

Detail 23491543

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

Sep 6, 2024

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 1Intermediate: 1Total: 2

03B-01-6

Detail 23125446

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed meatballs 116F at steam table. Operator placed the food item back in microwave to bring up the temperature to a minimum of 165F. Corrected On-Site

53B-14-5

Detail 23125445

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. Observed expiration date of 08/20/24 in SafeStaff foodhandler training certificate.

Dec 12, 2023

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Intermediate: 2Basic: 2Total: 4

27-18-4

Detail 22503413

Intermediate - Hot water supply not maintained during peak periods. Observed at frontline handwash sink.

11-26-1

Detail 22503411

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. Observed incomplete documents. Operator completed the document during inspection. Corrected On-Site

36-36-4

Detail 22503414

Basic - Ceiling tile missing. Observed above Walk in Cooler/Freezer. Repeat Violation

31B-04-4

Detail 22503412

Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed at frontline handwash sink. Repeat Violation

Sep 13, 2023

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Basic: 3Total: 3

36-36-4

Detail 22281179

Basic - Ceiling tile has approximately a 4 inch hole above 3 compartment sink.

51-13-4

Detail 22281180

Basic - No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted.

31B-04-4

Detail 22281181

Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed at frontline handwash sink. Repeat Violation

Nov 3, 2022

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Intermediate: 2Basic: 3Total: 5

31B-05-4

Detail 21548736

Intermediate - Paper towel dispenser at handwash sink not working/unable to dispense paper towels. At hand washing sink in prep room

41-17-4

Detail 21548739

Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. On back prep table.

36-36-4

Detail 21548738

Basic - Ceiling tile missing. Above dry storage shelf.

08B-38-4

Detail 21548740

Basic - Food stored on floor. Case of potato chips on floor in dry storage room. Operator moved to proper storage Corrected On-Site

31B-04-4

Detail 21548737

Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. At front hand washing sink. Repeat from 03-09-2022 Repeat Violation

Mar 9, 2022

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 1Basic: 1Total: 2

03B-01-6

Detail 20916089

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed broccoli and cheese 111F at steam table. Operator reheated in the microwave to 171F. Corrected On-Site

31B-04-4

Detail 20916090

Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed at frontline handwash sink.

Sep 11, 2021

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Intermediate: 3Basic: 1Total: 4

05-05-4

Detail 20500496

Intermediate - Ambient air thermometer in holding unit not accurate within plus or minus 3 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed 51°F on digital readout at front counter Table Top.

16-37-1

Detail 20500494

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

53B-02-5

Detail 20500497

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.

05-09-4

Detail 20500495

Basic - No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. Observed at Reach in Cooler.