THE TRADING POST
3190 MATECUMBE KEY RD · PUNTA GORDA · Lee County · FL 33955-1907
Inspection Summary
Violation Summary
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All DBPR Inspector Observations
3 full violation description(s) documented by the inspector during this visit.
High Priority 1
12A-07-5High Priority – Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food. Observed employee handling money and putting on gloves without washing hands and touching other clean utensils. Educated employee to compliance by washing hands. **Corrected On-Site**
Intermediate 1
53B-02-5Intermediate – 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.
Basic 1
08B-47-4Basic – Food not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor. Observed bottle water in containers not 6 inches off the floor at Walk in Cooler. Operator placed the food item at least 6 inches off the floor. **Corrected On-Site**
Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on August 18, 2026 7:53 AM.
Violation category totals
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.