Inspection Report

Florida DBPR Inspection Report

THE PERFECT CAPER

121 E MARION AVE · PUNTA GORDA · Charlotte County · FL 33951

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Inspection Summary

Inspection dateJanuary 15, 2026
Inspection typeRoutine – Food
Inspection classFood
DBPR dispositionInspection Completed – No Further Action
Resultmet_inspection_standards
Inspection number3657455
Visit number1
Inspection Visit ID13494419
DBPR license1801297

Violation Summary

Counts reported for this inspection visit.

Full inspector observations available
2 High Priority1 Intermediate1 Basic0 Critical0 Non-Critical4 Total

All DBPR Inspector Observations

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

High Priority 2

#2High Priority08A-20-5

High Priority – Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Observed raw ground beef patties over whole muscle intact beef at Reach in Drawers above oven. Operator switched the food items. **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site
#3High Priority41-10-4

High Priority – Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Observed stainless steel,cleaner on top of Dish Machine. Operator removed the item to the exterior of establishment. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**

Corrected On-SiteRepeat Violation

Intermediate 1

#4Intermediate01C-03-4

Intermediate – Clam/mussel/oyster tags not marked with last date served. Observed multiple tags not marked with last date served. Educated the operator.

Basic 1

#1Basic10-20-4

Basic – In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Observed tong on oven handle at cookline below the stove. Operator removed the tong to the shelf above stove. **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site

Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on August 15, 2026 7:30 AM.

Violation category totals
Category 2 · Original container, labeling, date marking and consumer advisory
1 observation(s)
Category 9 · Bare-hand contact with ready-to-eat food / AOP
1 observation(s)
Category 11 · Employee health knowledge / ill employees
1 observation(s)
Category 42 · Cleaning and maintenance equipment
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.