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
10 full violation description(s) documented by the inspector during this visit.
High Priority 4
12A-28-4High Priority – Employee touched soiled apron/clothes and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Educated operator in proper handwashing and not to touch cloths or aprons while preparing food. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
41-05-4High Priority – Pesticide/insecticide labeled for household use only present in establishment. Observed a can of raid under handwashing sink in prep area. The owner removed the can of raid. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
01B-02-5High Priority – Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Observed grilled onions (48F – Cold Holding); grilled peppers (48F – Cold Holding); stuffing (47F – Cold Holding) in stand up reach-in cooler across from cook line. **Warning**
03A-02-5High Priority – Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed raw hamburgers (48F – Cold Holding); raw pork chops (49F – Cold Holding) in stand up reach-in cooler across from cook line. The owner moved all raw products into walk-in cooler. Observed raw beef (45F – Cold Holding) in walk-in cooler. The owner moved raw beef into walk-in freezer. Observed grilled onions (48F – Cold Holding); grilled peppers (48F – Cold Holding); stuffing (47F – Cold Holding) in stand up reach-in cooler across from cook line. See Stop Sale. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
Basic 6
14-74-7Basic – Cold holding equipment not maintained in good repair. Do not store time/temperature control for safety food in this unit until the unit is repaired. Observed stand up reach-in cooler across from cook line ambient temperature 46F. **Warning**
36-03-4Basic – Cove molding at floor/wall juncture broken/missing throughout kitchen. **Warning**
36-17-5Basic – Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. **Warning**
10-08-5Basic – Ice scoop handle in contact with ice. **Warning**
21-04-4Basic – In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board. **Warning**
12B-13-4Basic – Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. Observed open drinks in walk-in cooler. The owner discarded open drinks. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on August 17, 2026 8:01 AM.
Violation category totals
1 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
2 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
2 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.