Inspection Report

Florida DBPR Inspection Report
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ELENA'S RESTAURANT

615 CROSS ST #1101 · PUNTA GORDA · Charlotte County · FL 33950

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Inspection Summary

Inspection dateJuly 10, 2025
Inspection typeRoutine – Food
Inspection classFood
DBPR dispositionInspection Completed – No Further Action
Resultmet_inspection_standards
Inspection number3603579
Visit number1
Inspection Visit ID10887909
DBPR license1801372

Violation Summary

Counts reported for this inspection visit.

Full inspector observations available
1 High Priority1 Intermediate3 Basic0 Critical0 Non-Critical5 Total
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All DBPR Inspector Observations

5 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 no vacuum breaker on hose bibb at steam table. **Repeat Violation**

Repeat Violation

Intermediate 1

#5Intermediate22-02-4

Intermediate – Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed residue buildup inside slicer blade guard. Operator cleaned the guard. **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site

Basic 3

#1Basic23-24-4

Basic – Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Observed soiled handles at Walk in Cooler and Freezer.

#2Basic24-05-4

Basic – Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Observed multiple utensils not inverted on top of Reach in Freezer. Operator inverted the utensils. **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site
#3Basic21-38-4

Basic – Wiping cloth sanitizing solution stored on the floor. Observed wiping cloth chlorine sanitizer bucket on the floor at frontline prep area. Operator replaced with a clean bucket and placed it on shelf. **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site

Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on September 8, 2026 11:51 AM.

Violation category totals
Category 22 · Food-contact surfaces clean and sanitized
1 observation(s)
Category 23 · Non-food-contact surfaces clean
1 observation(s)
Category 24 · Storage/handling of clean equipment and utensils
1 observation(s)
Category 25 · Single-service and single-use items
1 observation(s)
Category 30 · No longer used
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.