Punta Gorda, Charlotte County

TOULAS

119 W MARION AVE, Punta Gorda, FL 33950

FoodSeating
Latest violations
4
4 Basic
Nov 18, 2025
City
Punta Gorda
County
Charlotte
Status
Current / Active
Inspections
12

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.

Nov 18, 2025

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Basic: 4Total: 4

05-11-4

Detail 24197303

Basic - Ambient air thermometer not located in the warmest part of the cold holding unit. Observed ambient thermometer at the interior back of the Reach in Cooler. Operator placed in front interior of the unit. Corrected On-Site

32-04-4

Detail 24197301

Basic - Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors. Observed both Men's and Women's bathroom doors not tight fitting.

24-08-4

Detail 24197304

Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Observed multiple wet containers stacked at dish shelf. Operator placed the containers on the side to allow airflow. Corrected On-Site

25-06-4

Detail 24197302

Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Observed disposable containers not inverted on shelf at kitchen. Operator inverted the containers. Corrected On-Site

Aug 25, 2025

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 1Basic: 2Total: 3

22-41-4

Detail 23980635

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 at Dish Machine. Operator primed the sanitizer to correct to a minimum of 50ppm. Corrected On-Site

21-38-4

Detail 23980634

Basic - Wiping cloth sanitizing solution stored on the floor. Observed sanitizer solution on the floor next to prep table. Operator pour the sanitizer in a new container and placed it on the shelf. Corrected On-Site

02D-01-5

Detail 23980633

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

Apr 28, 2025

Routine - Food

Call Back - Complied

No violations recorded for this inspection.

Feb 26, 2025

Routine - Food

Warning Issued

High Priority: 1Intermediate: 3Total: 4

03F-02-5

Detail 23588278

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food identified in the written procedure as a food held using time as a public health control has no time marking. Observed no time marking on butter at condiment station and cooked potatoes next to Flat Grill. Operator time marked the food item. Corrected On-Site Warning

53B-01-5

Detail 23588279

Intermediate - No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Warning

11-26-1

Detail 23588277

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. Provided the form which was completed during inspection. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation Warning

03F-10-5

Detail 23588280

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 of Time as a Public Health Control. Warning

Oct 25, 2024

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Intermediate: 4Basic: 1Total: 5

11-27-4

Detail 23309505

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. Provided the written procedure. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

31A-09-4

Detail 23309507

Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed large container inside handwash sink basin at ware washing area. Operator removed the container. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

11-26-1

Detail 23309508

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. Provided the document which was completed during inspection. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

31B-03-4

Detail 23309509

Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Observed no soap at ware washing area. Operator placed in soap at ware washing area handwash sink. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

51-13-4

Detail 23309506

Basic - No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted.

Jan 29, 2024

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 1Intermediate: 3Total: 4

50-17-3

Detail 22598120

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

31B-02-4

Detail 22598118

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

11-26-1

Detail 22598121

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. The operator completed the form during inspection. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

31B-03-4

Detail 22598119

Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Observed at ware washing area handwash sink. Operator placed soap at the handwash sink. Corrected On-Site

Sep 19, 2023

Complaint Full

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Basic: 3Total: 3

23-03-4

Detail 22298886

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed behind the ice chute at soda fountain machine.

22-16-4

Detail 22298885

Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Operator cleaned the interior of Reach in Cooler. Corrected On-Site

21-12-4

Detail 22298887

Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed at cutting board. Operator placed back in sanitizer solution. Corrected On-Site

Jul 13, 2023

Routine - Food

Administrative complaint recommended

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

50-17-3

Detail 22118913

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

11-27-4

Detail 22118914

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. Repeat Violation Warning

31A-09-4

Detail 22118912

Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed multiple buckets blocking the handwash sink at ware washing area. Operator remove the buckets to allow acces. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation Warning

11-26-1

Detail 22118910

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. Repeat Violation Warning

40-06-5

Detail 22118911

Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed multiple cell phones at prep table. Operator removed the phones to a proper location. Corrected On-Site Warning

Jan 21, 2023

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 2Intermediate: 5Total: 7

22-41-4

Detail 21715159

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. Corrected to 100ppm by priming the sanitizer. Corrected On-Site

12A-28-4

Detail 21715154

High Priority - Employee touched soiled apron/clothes and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Observed employee at cookline. Educated the employee to compliance by washing hands. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

11-27-4

Detail 21715158

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.

31A-09-4

Detail 21715157

Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed multiple containers blocking at ware washing area handwash sink. Operator removed the containers. Corrected On-Site

31B-02-4

Detail 21715160

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

11-26-1

Detail 21715156

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.

31B-03-4

Detail 21715155

Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Observed at handwash sink. Operator placed soap at handwash sink. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

Aug 6, 2022

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

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

08A-05-6

Detail 21254661

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw shell eggs behind creamer at Reach in Cooler. Operator placed the creamer container at a safe location. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

02C-03-5

Detail 21254663

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 half and half creamer container at Reach in Cooler. Operator date marked the food item. Corrected On-Site

10-20-4

Detail 21254662

Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Observed at oven handle. Operator removed the handle to the proper location above the oven at shelf. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

22-16-4

Detail 21254660

Basic - Reach-in freezer interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues.

Mar 4, 2022

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

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

12A-28-4

Detail 20906252

High Priority - Employee touched soiled apron/clothes and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Observed employee at cookline. Educated the employee.

16-37-1

Detail 20906254

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

53B-02-5

Detail 20906253

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.

10-20-4

Detail 20906251

Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Observed at oven handle. Operator removed the tongs to a safe and proper place. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

Oct 22, 2021

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

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

08A-17-6

Detail 20607401

High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from one another based upon minimum required cooking temperature when stored in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Observed raw chicken over raw potatoes. Operator switched the food items. Corrected On-Site

53A-03-7

Detail 20607402

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/. Person in Charge, Carlos Eduardo Gremli.

31B-03-4

Detail 20607400

Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Observed at ware washing area handwash sink. Operator placed soap at the handwash sink. Corrected On-Site

10-20-4

Detail 20607403

Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Observed at oven handle. Operator removed the tongs to a safe location. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation