DEANS SOUTH OF THE BORDER
130 TAMIAMI TRL · PUNTA GORDA · Charlotte County · FL 33950
Inspection Summary
Violation Summary
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All DBPR Inspector Observations
13 full violation description(s) documented by the inspector during this visit.
High Priority 1
29-34-4High Priority – Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Observed next to ware washing area handwash sink. **Repeat Violation**
Intermediate 7
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 milk at interior bar Reach in Cooler. Operator date marked the food item. **Corrected On-Site**
22-02-4Intermediate – Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed cutting board at Salad Station. Educated the operator. **Repeat Violation**
31A-09-4Intermediate – Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed container lid at prep area handwash sink. Operator removed the lid. **Corrected On-Site**
31A-11-4Intermediate – Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed employee dumping ice at exterior bar handwash sink. Educated the operator and employee.
31B-02-4Intermediate – No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observe at wait station and ware washing area handwash sink. Operator placed paper towels at both locations. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
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.
03F-10-5Intermediate – No written procedures available for use of time as a public health control to hold time/temperature control for safety food. Emailed the written procedure.
Basic 5
14-01-5Basic – Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed mini-bowl in Pico de Gallo container at Salad Station. Operator removed the mini-bowl. **Corrected On-Site**
33-38-4Basic – No waste receptacle installed at handwash sink provided with disposable towels. Observed at wait station handwash sink. Operator placed waste receptacle at wait station handwash sink. **Corrected On-Site**
08B-61-5Basic – Outdoor ice machine with no overhead protection. Observed at back exterior of establishment.
25-27-4Basic – Straws provided for customer self-service not individually wrapped or in an approved dispenser. Observed at exterior bar. **Repeat Violation**
21-38-4Basic – Wiping cloth sanitizing solution stored on the floor. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on October 21, 2026 12:44 PM.
Violation category totals
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3 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.