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SMUGGLER'S HARPOON HARRYS

1200 W RETTA ESPLANADE #54 · PUNTA GORDA · Charlotte County · FL 339505339

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Inspection Summary

Inspection dateApril 18, 2025
Inspection typeRoutine – Food
Inspection classFood
DBPR dispositionInspection Completed – No Further Action
Resultmet_inspection_standards
Inspection number3568375
Visit number1
Inspection Visit ID10715971
DBPR license1801273

Violation Summary

Counts reported for this inspection visit.

Full inspector observations available
1 High Priority2 Intermediate3 Basic0 Critical0 Non-Critical6 Total
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All DBPR Inspector Observations

6 full violation description(s) documented by the inspector during this visit.

High Priority 1

#4High Priority29-34-4

High Priority – Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Observed missing 2 additional vacuum breakers at the hose bibb at the left side to the entrance of the establishment.

Intermediate 2

#5Intermediate53B-14-5

Intermediate – Required employee training expired for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Operator able to find the most current food safety foodhandler training certificate. **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site
#6Intermediate31B-06-4

Intermediate – Soap dispenser at handwash sink not working/unable to dispense soap. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**

Corrected On-SiteRepeat Violation

Basic 3

#1Basic22-20-5

Basic – Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed residue buildup in the interior of ice machine. Operator cleaned and sanitized the interior of ice machine. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**

Corrected On-SiteRepeat Violation
#2Basic36-34-5

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

Repeat Violation
#3Basic14-11-5

Basic – Equipment in poor repair. Observed hood in disrepair. Operator in the process of repairing it. **Repeat Violation**

Repeat Violation

Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on September 11, 2026 12:01 PM.

Violation category totals
Category 14 · Food-contact and nonfood-contact surface design/maintenance
1 observation(s)
Category 22 · Food-contact surfaces clean and sanitized
1 observation(s)
Category 29 · Plumbing, mop sink, filters and backflow prevention
1 observation(s)
Category 31 · Handwash sinks, supplies and signage
1 observation(s)
Category 36 · Floors, walls, ceilings, attached equipment and ventilation
1 observation(s)
Category 53 · Food manager certification / employee training verification
1 observation(s)

Inspection records and inspector observations reflect conditions documented by DBPR at the time of the inspection and may not reflect current conditions.