GIGI'S ICE CREAM OF PUNTA GORDA

High Priority - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food marked with a date that exceeds 7 days after opening/preparation. Observed open gallon of milk with expiration date of 11/05/2025.

High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Observed open gallon of milk with date of 11/05/25. Operator discarded the food item.

Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed no paper towel at handwash sink at frontline of kitchen. Operator placed paper towels at handwash sink. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed ice cream machine inoperable.

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

Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed no paper towel at frontline handwash sink. Operator placed paper towels at handwash sink. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

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. Repeat Violation

Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed multiple food items stored on floor at kitchen. Operator removed the food items off the floor. Corrected On-Site

Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Observed multiple disposable lids not inverted at prep table. Operator inverted the lids. Corrected On-Site

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

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.

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

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

Basic - No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted. Provided the choking sign. Corrected On-Site