Punta Gorda, Charlotte County

88 KEYS FLORIDA

101 E RETTA ESPLANADE, Punta Gorda, FL 33950

FoodSeating
Latest violations
5
1 High Priority
Oct 13, 2025
City
Punta Gorda
County
Charlotte
Status
Current / 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.

Oct 13, 2025

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

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

08A-05-6

Detail 24107494

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw fish behind ready to eat carrots at Reach in Drawers. Operator placed carrots on back of the raw fish. Corrected On-Site

22-02-4

Detail 24107497

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed residue buildup on can opener blade at prep table. Operator cleaned the blade. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

02C-02-5

Detail 24107495

Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed soup not date marked at Walk in Cooler. Operator date marked the food item. Corrected On-Site

51-11-4

Detail 24107498

Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Observed carbon dioxide tank not secured next to ice machine. Repeat Violation

40-06-5

Detail 24107496

Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed employee cell phone at prep counter at kitchen. Operator removed the cell phone. Corrected On-Site

Jul 11, 2025

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

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

03F-02-5

Detail 23863808

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 raw shell eggs not time marked at prep table next to grill. Operator time marked the food items. Corrected On-Site

22-02-4

Detail 23863807

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed residue buildup on can opener blade at prep table. Operator cleaned the can opener blade. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

11-26-1

Detail 23863804

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 multiple incomplete documentats. Operator completed the forms. Corrected On-Site

03F-10-5

Detail 23863805

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 procedures.

10-20-4

Detail 23863806

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

Dec 26, 2024

Complaint Full

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 2Basic: 3Total: 5

50-17-3

Detail 23439803

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

41-10-4

Detail 23439804

High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Observed butane and sterno next to food items on shelf at dry storage area. Operator placed on the bottom of shelf next to trash bags. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

36-36-4

Detail 23439800

Basic - Ceiling tile missing. Observed missing ceiling tile at cookline. Operator placed ceiling tile. Corrected On-Site

13-04-4

Detail 23439801

Basic - Employee with no beard guard/restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed employee at cookline. Employee placed hair restraint over their beard. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

31B-04-4

Detail 23439802

Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed no handwash sign at handwash sink next to 3 compartment sink. Operator placed handwash sign. Corrected On-Site

Nov 25, 2024

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

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

41-10-4

Detail 23381779

High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Observed propane tank on prep table. Operator removed the propane bottle underneath on shelf. Corrected On-Site

01C-03-4

Detail 23381781

Intermediate - Clam/mussel/oyster tags not marked with last date served. Emailed the shellfish tag guidance form again. Repeat Violation

31A-09-4

Detail 23381775

Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed container in sink at cookline handwash sink. Operator removed the container. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

31B-02-4

Detail 23381777

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

14-01-5

Detail 23381780

Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed using bowl at flour container. Operator removed the bowl. Corrected On-Site

23-24-4

Detail 23381773

Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Observed residue buildup at Walk in Cooler and Freezer handles.

08B-49-4

Detail 23381776

Basic - Employee personal food not properly identified and segregated from food to be served to the public. Observed multiple open bottle water of employees at Walk in Cooler next to other food items not segregated. Operator removed the water bottles. Corrected On-Site

08B-38-4

Detail 23381778

Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed multiple food items on floor at Walk in Freezer. Repeat Violation

10-01-5

Detail 23381774

Basic - In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Observed handle touching the sugar at container. Operator removed the handle from touching the food item. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

Jul 8, 2024

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 1Intermediate: 6Basic: 3Total: 10

08A-13-5

Detail 22960305

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 shell eggs over sour cream at Make Table. Operator switched the food items. Corrected On-Site

01C-05-4

Detail 22960303

Intermediate - Clam/mussel/oyster tags not maintained in chronological order according to the last date they were served in the establishment. Educated the operator.

01C-03-4

Detail 22960310

Intermediate - Clam/mussel/oyster tags not marked with last date served. Emailed the Shellfish Tag Guidance.

22-02-4

Detail 22960301

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed can opener blade at prep table. Operator cleaned and sanitized the equipment. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

31A-09-4

Detail 22960306

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

53B-02-5

Detail 22960304

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.

31B-03-4

Detail 22960309

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

22-20-5

Detail 22960308

Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Operator cleaned and sanitized the equipment. Corrected On-Site

10-07-4

Detail 22960307

Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed multiple utensil in room temperature water 75F at Warmer Holding Unit. Operator removed the utensils. Corrected On-Site

21-38-4

Detail 22960302

Basic - Wiping cloth sanitizing solution stored on the floor. Observed wiping cloth bucket on the floor by cookline handwash sink. Operator removed the item off the floor. Corrected On-Site

Oct 23, 2023

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Basic: 5Total: 5

36-36-4

Detail 22386363

Basic - Ceiling tile missing. Observed entrance to the kitchen from laundry room. Educated the operator.

13-04-4

Detail 22386362

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

10-20-4

Detail 22386361

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

22-08-4

Detail 22386360

Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Observed oven at cookline. Repeat Violation

38-07-4

Detail 22386359

Basic - Lights in food preparation, food storage or warewashing area missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers. Observed above ware washing area.

Jul 19, 2023

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Intermediate: 2Basic: 5Total: 7

22-02-4

Detail 22130652

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Corrected On-Site

11-26-1

Detail 22130656

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.

16-21-4

Detail 22130655

Basic - Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine.

22-20-5

Detail 22130650

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

51-11-4

Detail 22130654

Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Observed at bar.

08B-38-4

Detail 22130653

Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed box of potatoes at Walk in Freezer. Operator removed the food item off the floor. Corrected On-Site

10-20-4

Detail 22130651

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

Jan 7, 2023

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 2Intermediate: 3Basic: 6Total: 11

08A-05-6

Detail 21680411

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw beef over lobster meat at Make Table. Operator removed the raw beef to a proper and safe location underneath the Make Table. Corrected On-Site

08A-17-6

Detail 21680418

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 coconut shrimp over potatoes at Reach in Freezer. Operator switched the food items. Corrected On-Site

02C-03-5

Detail 21680417

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 bar. Operator date marked the food item. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

31A-09-4

Detail 21680416

Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed cleaning pads at kitchen handwash sink. Operator removed the item. Corrected On-Site

31B-03-4

Detail 21680412

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

36-34-5

Detail 21680413

Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed at kitchen area. Repeat Violation

06-09-1

Detail 21680414

Basic - Commercially processed reduced oxygen packaged fish bearing a label indicating that it is to remain frozen until time of use no longer frozen and not removed from reduced oxygen package. Observed fish at Walk in Cooler. Operator removed the food item from reduced oxygen packaging. Corrective Action Taken

12B-07-4

Detail 21680420

Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed open container of coffee at prep table. Operator discarded the coffee. Corrective Action Taken

14-69-4

Detail 21680415

Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer.

10-01-5

Detail 21680419

Basic - In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Observed handle touching at sugar container. Operator removed the handle from touching the food item. Corrected On-Site

31B-04-4

Detail 21680410

Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed at kitchen and ware washing area handwash sink.

Jul 23, 2022

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

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

02C-01-5

Detail 21214475

High Priority - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food marked with a date that exceeds 7 days after opening/preparation. Observed buttermilk with expiration date of 07/16/22. Operator discarded the food item.

01B-02-5

Detail 21214479

High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Observed buttermilk over 7 days old from opening the food item. Operator discarded the food item.

02C-03-5

Detail 21214478

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 buttermilk at Walk in Cooler. Operator discarded the food item.

16-37-1

Detail 21214476

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

36-34-5

Detail 21214480

Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed at various locations at kitchen.

02D-01-5

Detail 21214477

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

Jan 28, 2022

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

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

08A-20-5

Detail 20820400

High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Observed raw ground beef over raw fish. Operator switched the food items. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

53A-05-6

Detail 20820396

Intermediate - No currently certified food service manager on duty with four or more employees engaged in food preparation/handling. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/. Executive Chef: Tim Spain.

14-01-5

Detail 20820398

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

06-09-1

Detail 20820397

Basic - Commercially processed reduced oxygen packaged fish bearing a label indicating that it is to remain frozen until time of use no longer frozen and not removed from reduced oxygen package. Observed fish at Reach in Cooler. Educated the operator.

22-08-4

Detail 20820399

Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Observed both ovens. Repeat Violation

Jul 30, 2021

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Intermediate: 2Basic: 3Total: 5

01C-05-4

Detail 20388791

Intermediate - Clam/mussel/oyster tags not maintained in chronological order according to the last date they were served in the establishment. Repeat Violation

01C-03-4

Detail 20388794

Intermediate - Clam/mussel/oyster tags not marked with last date served.

14-09-4

Detail 20388793

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

22-08-4

Detail 20388795

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

16-46-4

Detail 20388792

Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Observed multiple containers at dish shelf. Repeat Violation