Punta Gorda, Charlotte County

PIZZA GORDA

315 TAYLOR ST, Punta Gorda, FL 33950

FoodSeating
Latest violations
2
1 Intermediate
Oct 30, 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 30, 2025

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Intermediate: 1Basic: 1Total: 2

31A-11-4

Detail 24159869

Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed employee dumping water at wait station handwash sink. Educated the operator of strictly for washing hands. Repeat Violation

24-05-4

Detail 24159868

Basic - Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Observed utensils not inverted at dish shelf. Operator inverted the utensils. Corrected On-Site

Jul 18, 2025

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

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

22-41-4

Detail 23884961

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. Operator corrected to 100ppm by priming the sanitizer. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

31A-11-4

Detail 23884960

Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed ice being dumped at wait station handwash sink. Educated the operator to strictly use for hand washing. Repeat Violation

16-23-4

Detail 23884959

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

Nov 25, 2024

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

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

22-41-4

Detail 23384107

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 strips. Corrected the sanitizer to 50ppm by priming the sanitizer line due to air in the lines. Corrected On-Site

31A-11-4

Detail 23384108

Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed multiple ice cubes at frontline handwash sink. Educated the operator.

06-01-5

Detail 23384106

Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Observed ground beef thawing at room temperature at prep area. Operator placed the food item under cold running water. Corrected On-Site

Aug 2, 2024

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 1Intermediate: 1Total: 2

12A-28-4

Detail 23030608

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 touching apron at prep area. Educated the employee to compliance by washing hands. Corrected On-Site

53B-10-4

Detail 23030609

Intermediate - Records/documents for required employee training do not contain all of the required information. Observed training records incomplete due to expiration date not written. Operator wrote the expiration date of 3 years from training. Corrected On-Site

Nov 15, 2023

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Intermediate: 1Basic: 2Total: 3

02C-03-5

Detail 22474634

Intermediate - Observed: 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 wait station Reach in Cooler. Operator date marked the food item. Corrected On-Site Priority: Intermediate

10-01-5

Detail 22474638

Basic - Observed: 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 food item at flour container. Operator removed the handle from touching. Corrected On-Site Priority: Basic

21-12-4

Detail 22474639

Basic - Observed: Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed at Pizza Station. Operator placed in sanitizer solution. Corrected On-Site Priority: Basic

Aug 15, 2023

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

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

03A-02-5

Detail 22205006

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed butter at room temperature. Operator placed in ice bath to rapid chill. Corrected On-Site

31A-09-4

Detail 22205004

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

14-01-5

Detail 22205003

Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed bowl at sugar container. Operator replaced scoop with a handle. Corrected On-Site

02D-01-5

Detail 22205005

Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed no label at sugar container. Operator labeled the food item. Corrected On-Site

Mar 18, 2023

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

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

50-17-3

Detail 21866876

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

11-27-4

Detail 21866874

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 21866875

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.

08B-38-4

Detail 21866877

Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed sugar bag on at prep area. Operator removed the food item off the floor. Corrected On-Site

Aug 23, 2022

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Intermediate: 1Basic: 2Total: 3

31A-11-4

Detail 21299506

Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed multiple ice cubes being dumped by employee at wait station handwash sink. Educated the employee. Repeat Violation

32-04-4

Detail 21299508

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

14-71-4

Detail 21299507

Basic - Duct tape used to repair nonfood-contact surface. Observed at chest freezer handle.

Mar 17, 2022

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 1Intermediate: 1Total: 2

03A-02-5

Detail 20938299

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed pizza sauce 51°F and mozzarella cheese 63°F at pizza station counter. Operator placed back in cold holding unit to bring temperature down to 41°F or below. Corrected On-Site

31A-11-4

Detail 20938300

Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed multiple ice cubes at wait station handwash sink. Educated the operator.

Oct 18, 2021

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 1Basic: 2Total: 3

08A-04-5

Detail 20595116

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with unwashed produce. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

22-20-5

Detail 20595118

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

31B-04-4

Detail 20595117

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