Punta Gorda, Charlotte County

MINT THAI CUISINE

209 W OLYMPIA AVE, Punta Gorda, FL 33950

FoodSeating
Latest violations
4
1 High Priority
Nov 5, 2025
City
Punta Gorda
County
Charlotte
Status
Ownership Changed
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.

Nov 5, 2025

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

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

08A-05-6

Detail 24174312

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw beef over sauce at Display Cooler Unit. Operator switched the food items. Corrected On-Site

31B-03-4

Detail 24174313

Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Observed empty container of soap at kitchen handwash sink. Operator replaced the empty container with a full container of soap. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

24-08-4

Detail 24174311

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

02D-01-5

Detail 24174310

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

Sep 10, 2025

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

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

22-41-4

Detail 24023182

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

02C-02-5

Detail 24023184

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

21-38-4

Detail 24023183

Basic - Wiping cloth sanitizing solution stored on the floor. Observed sanitizer solution on the floor next to prep table. Operator replaced with a new sanitizer bucket on shelf off the floor. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

Feb 4, 2025

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

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

08A-05-6

Detail 23528291

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw shrimp over milk at Reach in Cooler. Operator switched the food items. Corrected On-Site

02C-03-5

Detail 23528289

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 open gallon of milk at reach in cooler not date marked. Operator date marked the food item. Corrected On-Site

23-24-4

Detail 23528292

Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Observed residue buildup behind the handles at cold holding units. Operator cleaned the handle with sanitizer solution. Corrected On-Site

21-04-4

Detail 23528290

Basic - In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board. Observed wet wiping cloth under cutting board at Make Table. Operator removed the wet wiping cloth. Corrected On-Site

Aug 15, 2024

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Intermediate: 1Basic: 3Total: 4

31B-03-4

Detail 23068997

Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Observed no soap at kitchen handwash sink. Operator placed soap at handwash sink. Corrected On-Site

05-11-4

Detail 23068999

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

10-01-5

Detail 23068996

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

06-01-5

Detail 23068998

Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Observed fish in standing water at 3 compartment sink. Operator placed the food item under running water. Corrected On-Site

Oct 16, 2023

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 1Basic: 3Total: 4

08A-20-5

Detail 22368837

High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Observed chicken over fish at Reach in Cooler. Operator switched the food items. Corrected On-Site

13-03-4

Detail 22368838

Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed employee at cookline. Educated the employee to compliance by placing a hair restraint over their hair. Corrected On-Site

51-18-6

Detail 22368835

Basic - No copy of latest inspection report available. Operator able to provide during inspection. Corrected On-Site

33-16-4

Detail 22368836

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

Jul 25, 2023

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Intermediate: 2Basic: 2Total: 4

11-27-4

Detail 22147417

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 22147419

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. Operator completed the document during inspection. Corrected On-Site

16-21-4

Detail 22147420

Basic - Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine. Operator cleaned the exterior of the Dish Machine. Corrected On-Site

21-38-4

Detail 22147418

Basic - Wiping cloth sanitizing solution stored on the floor. Observed next to Make Table. Operator replaced the container and placed on shelf. Corrected On-Site

Dec 17, 2022

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 1Basic: 3Total: 4

12A-17-4

Detail 21645825

High Priority - Employee rubbed hands together for less than 10-15 seconds while washing hands. Observed employee at kitchen handwash sink. Educated the employee to compliance. Corrected On-Site

06-01-5

Detail 21645824

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

24-05-4

Detail 21645823

Basic - Utensils not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Observed at ware washing area dish shelf. Operator inverted the utensils. Corrected On-Site

21-38-4

Detail 21645822

Basic - Wiping cloth sanitizing solution stored on the floor. Operator replaced with a clean wiping cloth container and placed on shelf. Corrected On-Site

Aug 4, 2022

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

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

08A-17-6

Detail 21250633

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 beef. Operator switched the food items. Corrected On-Site

02C-03-5

Detail 21250632

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 not date marked at Reach in Cooler. Operator date marked the food item. Corrected On-Site

23-03-4

Detail 21250631

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed multiple flour containers at prep area.. Operator cleaned the containers. Corrected On-Site

Dec 22, 2021

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 1Basic: 1Total: 2

08A-04-5

Detail 20745868

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with unwashed produce. Observed raw shell eggs over unwashed lettuce. Operator switched the food items. Corrected On-Site

24-08-4

Detail 20745867

Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Observed multiple containers at shelf.

Jul 22, 2021

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Basic: 2Total: 2

05-09-4

Detail 20367392

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

02D-01-5

Detail 20367393

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