Inspection Report

Emergency Closure InspectionDBPR disposition: Emergency order recommended
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BURNT STORE GRILLE

3941 TAMIAMI TRL · PUNTA GORDA · Charlotte County · FL 33950

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Inspection Summary

Inspection dateSeptember 27, 2017
Inspection typeRoutine – Food
Inspection classFood
DBPR dispositionEmergency order recommended
Resultfacility_temporarily_closed
Inspection number2692831
Visit number1
Inspection Visit ID6264056
DBPR license1801135

Emergency Closure Summary

ClosedSeptember 27, 2017 11:31 AM
StatusReopened after callback/compliance
ReopenedSeptember 28, 2017 9:25 AM
Record basisDBPR weekly closure extract
Closure conditionRodent activity

Violation Summary

Counts reported for this inspection visit.

Full inspector observations available
5 High Priority5 Intermediate24 Basic0 Critical0 Non-Critical34 Total
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All DBPR Inspector Observations

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

High Priority 5

#25High Priority12A-27-4

High Priority – Employee cracked raw shell eggs and then handled ready-to-eat food and/or clean equipment or utensils without washing hands. Observed cook. **Warning**

Warning
#26High Priority07-08-4

High Priority – Potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food re-served to customers. Observed butter cups in dining area. **Warning**

Warning
#27High Priority08A-10-4

High Priority – Raw animal food stored over ready-to-eat food in reach-in cooler. Observed raw eggs over deli meats tray of raw eggs laying over top of deli meat and mixed salads on make table. **Warning**

Warning
#28High Priority35A-04-4

High Priority – Rodent activity present as evidenced by rodent droppings found. Observed 5 hard dropping on floor under mixer. Observed 4 hard droppings under soup kettle. Observed 4 hard droppings on top of water heater. Observed 30 hard droppings on the floor around water heater. Observed too numerous to count on floor, under shelf next to dish machine. **Warning**

Warning
#29High Priority35A-21-4

High Priority – Rodent burrow or rodent nesting materials present. Chewed insulation Around hot water heater. **Warning**

Warning

Intermediate 5

#30Intermediate22-24-4

Intermediate – Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance on/around soda dispensing nozzles. **Warning**

Warning
#31Intermediate22-22-4

Intermediate – Encrusted material on can opener blade. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**

Repeat ViolationWarning
#32Intermediate31A-03-4

Intermediate – Handwash sink not accessible for employee use due to items stored in the sink. Observed container. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**

Corrected On-SiteWarning
#33Intermediate16-35-4

Intermediate – No chlorine chemical test kit provided when using chlorine sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine. **Warning**

Warning
#34Intermediate02C-02-4

Intermediate – Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed cooked ribs, vegetable mix with potatoes and meatloaf. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**

Repeat ViolationWarning

Basic 24

#1Basic14-01-4

Basic – Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed in feta cheese container. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**

Repeat ViolationWarning
#2Basic23-06-4

Basic – Build-up of food debris, dust or dirt on nonfood-contact surface. Upper shelving over cook line make table where plates are stored. **Warning**

Warning
#3Basic23-03-4

Basic – Build-up of grease on nonfood-contact surface. Sides of cooking equipment. **Warning**

Warning
#4Basic36-75-4

Basic – Build-up of soil/debris on the floor under shelving. **Warning**

Warning
#5Basic23-24-4

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

Warning
#6Basic08B-45-4

Basic – Case/container/bag of food stored on floor in walk-in cooler/freezer. **Warning**

Warning
#7Basic36-37-4

Basic – Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, warewashing areas or bathroom. **Warning**

Warning
#8Basic36-34-5

Basic – Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed above Walk in Freezer. **Warning**

Warning
#9Basic36-03-4

Basic – Cove molding at floor/wall juncture broken/missing. Observed at different areas throughout the kitchen. **Warning**

Warning
#10Basic40-06-4

Basic – Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area. Observed cell phone on cutting board. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Warning**

Corrected On-SiteRepeat ViolationWarning
#11Basic13-03-4

Basic – Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**

Corrected On-SiteWarning
#12Basic35B-01-4

Basic – Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Observed at back door. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**

Repeat ViolationWarning
#13Basic36-18-4

Basic – Floor tiles cracked, broken or in disrepair. **Warning**

Warning
#14Basic36-17-4

Basic – Floor tiles missing. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**

Repeat ViolationWarning
#15Basic36-12-4

Basic – Floors not constructed to be easily cleanable. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**

Repeat ViolationWarning
#16Basic36-11-4

Basic – Floors not maintained smooth and durable. **Warning**

Warning
#17Basic36-14-4

Basic – Grease accumulated on kitchen floor and/or under cooking equipment. Observed behind cook line. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**

Repeat ViolationWarning
#18Basic36-31-4

Basic – Hole in ceiling. Observed above Walk in Freezer. **Warning**

Warning
#19Basic10-20-4

Basic – In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Observed tongs on oven handle. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**

Corrected On-SiteWarning
#20Basic22-19-4

Basic – Interior of microwave soiled with encrusted food debris. **Warning**

Warning
#21Basic22-08-4

Basic – Interior of oven has heavy accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. **Warning**

Warning
#22Basic38-07-4

Basic – Lights in food preparation, food storage or warewashing area missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers. Observed above cook-line. **Warning**

Warning
#23Basic35B-12-4

Basic – Perimeter walls and roofs do not effectively protect establishment against environmental cross contamination or the entrance of pests. Hot water vent that extends to the outside has 1/2 opening around chimney. **Warning**

Warning
#24Basic23-14-4

Basic – Shelf under preparation table soiled with food debris. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**

Repeat ViolationWarning

Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on August 11, 2026 2:30 AM.

Violation category totals
Category 2 · Original container, labeling, date marking and consumer advisory
1 observation(s)
Category 7 · Food not re-served
1 observation(s)
Category 8 · Food protection and cross-contamination
2 observation(s)
Category 10 · In-use food dispensing utensils
1 observation(s)
Category 12 · Handwashing and hygienic practices
1 observation(s)
Category 13 · Clothing, hair restraints, jewelry and fingernails
1 observation(s)
Category 14 · Food-contact and nonfood-contact surface design/maintenance
1 observation(s)
Category 16 · Dishwashing facilities, test kits and gauges
1 observation(s)
Category 22 · Food-contact surfaces clean and sanitized
4 observation(s)
Category 23 · Non-food-contact surfaces clean
4 observation(s)
Category 31 · Handwash sinks, supplies and signage
1 observation(s)
Category 35 · Pest control / insects / rodents / animals / outer openings
4 observation(s)
Category 36 · Floors, walls, ceilings, attached equipment and ventilation
10 observation(s)
Category 38 · Required lighting and protected fixtures/bulbs
1 observation(s)
Category 40 · Employee personal belongings
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.