ELENA'S RESTAURANT
615 CROSS ST #1101 · PUNTA GORDA · Charlotte County · FL 33950
Inspection Summary
Violation Summary
Counts reported for this inspection visit.
All DBPR Inspector Observations
6 full violation description(s) documented by the inspector during this visit.
High Priority 1
12A-27-4High Priority – Employee cracked raw shell eggs and then handled ready-to-eat food and/or clean equipment or utensils without washing hands. Observed employee cracking raw shell eggs and then touching clean utensils at cookline. Educated the employee to compliance by washing hands and putting on new gloves. **Corrected On-Site**
Intermediate 1
02C-03-5Intermediate – 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 not date marked. Operator date marked the food item. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
Basic 4
22-20-5Basic – Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed residue buildup in the interior of ice machine.
16-21-4Basic – Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine. Observed debris on top of Dish Machine. Operator cleaned the exterior of Dish Machine. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
08B-38-4Basic – Food stored on floor. Observed multiple food items on the floor at Walk in Freezer. Operator removed the food items off the floor. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
02D-01-5Basic – Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed flour container not labeled at kitchen. Operator labeled the food item. **Corrected On-Site**
Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on August 20, 2026 3:56 PM.
Violation category totals
2 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
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.