PUNTA GORDA, Charlotte County

WATSON'S ICE CREAM

1540 RIO DE JANEIRO AVE, PUNTA GORDA, FL 33983

FoodSeating
Latest violations
1
1 Basic
Jan 14, 2026
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.

Jan 14, 2026

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Basic: 1Total: 1

23-24-4

Detail 24303169

Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Observed residue buildup at interior of the handle at Walk in Cooler. Operator cleaned and sanitized the handle. Corrected On-Site

Sep 17, 2025

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Basic: 1Total: 1

36-34-5

Detail 24043733

Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed ceiling vent soiled above entrance to the Walk in Cooler.

Mar 14, 2025

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Basic: 1Total: 1

25-06-4

Detail 23632461

Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Observed sample mini-spoons not inverted at front counter. Operator inverted the spoons. Corrected On-Site

Nov 7, 2024

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Basic: 1Total: 1

21-12-4

Detail 23343637

Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed wet wiping cloth at prep table. Operator placed back in sanitizer container. Corrected On-Site

Feb 9, 2024

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Intermediate: 1Total: 1

31A-09-4

Detail 22632929

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

Nov 8, 2023

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Intermediate: 1Total: 1

31A-09-4

Detail 22434658

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

Jun 28, 2023

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Intermediate: 2Basic: 1Total: 3

31A-09-4

Detail 22091928

Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed ice cream scoops in hand washing sink across from three compartment sink. Operator removed from sink during inspection. Corrected On-Site

41-17-4

Detail 22091927

Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed unlabeled spray bottle with clear liquid on shelf next to three compartment sink. Operator labeled during inspection. Corrected On-Site

32-12-5

Detail 22091926

Basic - Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom. Observed unisex bathroom with no covered receptacle. Operator had one and placed it in bathroom during inspection. Corrected On-Site

May 11, 2023

Routine - Food

Call Back - Complied

No violations recorded for this inspection.

Mar 11, 2023

Routine - Food

Warning Issued

Intermediate: 3Basic: 1Total: 4

11-27-4

Detail 21849548

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. Warning

53B-01-5

Detail 21849547

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 21849546

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. Warning

51-13-4

Detail 21849549

Basic - No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted. Warning

Dec 7, 2021

Food-Licensing Inspection

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

No violations recorded for this inspection.