CARMELO'S ITALIAN RISTORANTE
321 RETTA ESPLANADE · PUNTA GORDA · Charlotte County · FL 33950
Inspection Summary
Violation Summary
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All DBPR Inspector Observations
4 full violation description(s) documented by the inspector during this visit.
High Priority 1
08A-20-5High Priority – Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Observed raw chicken over raw scallops at Reach in Drawers. Operator switched the food items. **Corrected On-Site**
Intermediate 1
14-16-4Intermediate – Multiuse food-contact surface not smooth, free of breaks/cracks/chips/pits/crevices. Observed lids at ware washing area shelf. Operator discarded the chip lids. **Corrected On-Site**
Basic 2
14-01-5Basic – Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed mini-bowl with no handle in shredded cheese container at Make Table. Operator removed the mini-bowl. **Corrected On-Site**
08B-12-5Basic – Stored food not covered. **Corrected On-Site**
Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on October 13, 2026 3:24 PM.
Violation category totals
2 observation(s)
2 observation(s)
Inspection records and inspector observations reflect conditions documented by DBPR at the time of the inspection and may not reflect current conditions.