Inspection Report

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SMUGGLER'S HARPOON HARRYS

1200 W RETTA ESPLANADE #54 · PUNTA GORDA · Charlotte County · FL 339505339

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Inspection Summary

Inspection dateFebruary 6, 2024
Inspection typeComplaint Full
Inspection classFood
DBPR dispositionInspection Completed – No Further Action
Resultmet_inspection_standards
Inspection number3418690
Visit number1
Inspection Visit ID8606270
DBPR license1801273

Violation Summary

Counts reported for this inspection visit.

Full inspector observations available
1 High Priority2 Intermediate6 Basic0 Critical0 Non-Critical9 Total
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All DBPR Inspector Observations

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

High Priority 1

#7High Priority12A-28-4

High 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. Observed employee wiping hands on pants and the engaged in food preparation and touching clean utensils used to aid in food. Educated the operator.

Intermediate 2

#8Intermediate02C-03-5

Intermediate – Commercially processed ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food opened and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**

Corrected On-SiteRepeat Violation
#9Intermediate22-02-4

Intermediate – Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed soda gun at exterior bar. Operator cleaned the soda gun. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**

Corrected On-SiteRepeat Violation

Basic 6

#1Basic36-34-5

Basic – Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. **Repeat Violation**

Repeat Violation
#2Basic36-17-5

Basic – Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. **Repeat Violation**

Repeat Violation
#3Basic36-27-5

Basic – Gas pipe soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed at the end of cookline.

#4Basic31B-04-4

Basic – No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed at cookline handwash sink.

#5Basic36-02-5

Basic – Unsealed concrete floor in food preparation, food storage, warewashing area or bathroom. Observed at various locations at the kitchen.

#6Basic29-17-4

Basic – Waste line missing at soda gun holster. Observed at exterior bar.

Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on October 12, 2026 5:08 PM.

Violation category totals
Category 2 · Original container, labeling, date marking and consumer advisory
1 observation(s)
Category 12 · Handwashing and hygienic practices
1 observation(s)
Category 22 · Food-contact surfaces clean and sanitized
1 observation(s)
Category 29 · Plumbing, mop sink, filters and backflow prevention
1 observation(s)
Category 31 · Handwash sinks, supplies and signage
1 observation(s)
Category 36 · Floors, walls, ceilings, attached equipment and ventilation
4 observation(s)

Inspection records and inspector observations reflect conditions documented by DBPR at the time of the inspection and may not reflect current conditions.