ELENA'S RESTAURANT
615 CROSS ST #1101 · PUNTA GORDA · Charlotte County · FL 33950
Inspection Summary
Violation Summary
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All DBPR Inspector Observations
5 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 vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb at back exterior of building.
Intermediate 1
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 not date marked at frontline Reach in Cooler in the ice machine area. Operator date marked the food item. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
Basic 3
16-23-4Basic – Accumulation of lime scale on the inside of the dishmachine. **Repeat Violation**
24-08-4Basic – Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried – wet nesting. Observed multiple cups stacked next to soda fountain machine with no air flow to dry the cups. Educated the operator.
08B-38-4Basic – Food stored on floor. Observed a bag of whole onions on the floor at the back entrance to kitchen. Operator removed the onions 6 inches off the floor. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on September 19, 2026 11:37 AM.
Violation category totals
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1 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
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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.