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127 W MARION AVE · PUNTA GORDA · Charlotte County · FL 33950
Inspection Summary
Violation Summary
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All DBPR Inspector Observations
6 full violation description(s) documented by the inspector during this visit.
High Priority 3
12A-29-4High Priority – Employee touched soiled surface and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Observed employee touching cell phone at salad station. Educated the employee to compliance by washing hands. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-08-5High Priority – Raw animal food stored in same container as ready-to-eat food. Observed raw shrimp over spinach leaves at Make Table. Operator switched the food items. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
03B-01-6High Priority – Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed sauce 132F at steam table. Operator reheated on the stove to the minimum of 165F during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
Intermediate 1
53A-03-7Intermediate – Food manager certification expired. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ David Martinek, 05/20/2019. National Registry of Food Safety Professionals. **Repeat Violation**
Basic 2
16-46-4Basic – Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Observed old label on container at dish shelf.
36-02-5Basic – Unsealed concrete floor in food preparation, food storage, warewashing area or bathroom. Observed unsealed concrete throughout the kitchen. **Repeat Violation**
Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on September 30, 2026 1:13 PM.
Violation category totals
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Inspection records and inspector observations reflect conditions documented by DBPR at the time of the inspection and may not reflect current conditions.