How many restaurants are in Punta Gorda?

Punta Gorda, Florida has 121 food establishments tracked by the Florida Department of Business and Professional Regulation (DBPR).

What is the restaurant inspection pass rate in Punta Gorda?

The current pass rate for food establishments in Punta Gorda is 96.7%. The Florida state average is 85.8%.

What are the most common health violations in Punta Gorda?

The most frequently cited violations in Punta Gorda are: Consumer advisory, Proper hand/arm washing, Clean multi-use utensils.

Which restaurant chain has the most locations in Punta Gorda?

Subway has the most locations in Punta Gorda with 4 establishments.

How does Punta Gorda compare to the Florida state average?

Punta Gorda has a pass rate of 96.7%, which is 10.9 percentage points above the state average of 85.8%. The average violations per inspection is 4.1 compared to the state average of 4.68.

How often are restaurants inspected in Punta Gorda?

Food establishments in Punta Gorda have an average of 19 inspections on record. Florida DBPR conducts routine inspections based on facility type and risk level.

How much in fines have restaurants in Punta Gorda been assessed?

Food establishments in Punta Gorda have been assessed $8,640 in fines across 25 disciplinary actions. The average fine is $346 and the largest single fine was $1,200.

How many fire safety violations have been found in Punta Gorda restaurants?

26 fire safety violations have been documented across 12 food establishments in Punta Gorda. The most common issue is missing boiler certificate/report.

Punta Gorda — Food Safety Records

Name: Punta Gorda Food Safety Inspection Records
Creator: Florida Department of Business and Professional Regulation
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

Overview

Punta Gorda, Florida has 121 food establishments with 2,297 inspections on record. The pass rate is 96.7%, above the state average of 85.8%. Inspections average 4.1 violations per visit.

Largest fine: $300 assessed to Blue Heron Pines Golf Course Pro Shop in Punta Gorda on September 4, 2025.

Data from Florida DBPR. Updated August 2026.

121Facilities

2,297Inspections

0Closures 2026

96.7%Pass Rate

4.1Avg Violations

Punta Gorda Restaurants: Comparison to Florida State Averages

Punta Gorda 96.7% Pass Rate 96.7%

Florida Average 85.8% Pass Rate 85.8%

Punta Gorda 4.1 Avg Violations / Inspection 4.1

Florida Average 4.7 Avg Violations / Inspection 4.7

Punta Gorda 0 Closures per 100 Facilities 0

Florida Average 2 Closures per 100 Facilities 2

Punta Gorda Restaurants: Recent Inspections (Last 30 Days)

Date	Business	Violations	Result
Aug 10	Dough Bar Pizza Pasta	0	Inspection Completed - No Further Action
Jul 31	Pho Saigon	3 (2 high)	Inspection Completed - No Further Action
Jul 31	Heritage Landing Golf Club	1	Inspection Completed - No Further Action
Jul 31	Heritage Landing Tiki	3	Inspection Completed - No Further Action
Jul 31	Utamaro Sushi Bar and Asian Cuisine	6 (1 high)	Inspection Completed - No Further Action
Jul 31	Heritage Landing Club House	5	Inspection Completed - No Further Action
Jul 30	Ichi Hibachi	5 (1 high)	Inspection Completed - No Further Action
Jul 30	Yummy Yummy	5 (2 high)	Inspection Completed - No Further Action
Jul 30	Los Mariachis Bar & Grill	4 (1 high)	Inspection Completed - No Further Action
Jul 29	St Andrews South Golf Club	6 (1 high)	Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Punta Gorda Restaurants: Most Common Health Violations

Code	Violation	Citations
22	Consumer advisory	19,894
08	Proper hand/arm washing	17,484
31	Clean multi-use utensils	16,496
02	Employee health policy	16,244
36	Proper ventilation	15,720

Punta Gorda Restaurants: Disciplinary Actions & Fines

25Actions on Record

$8,640Total Fines

$346Avg Fine

$1,200Largest Fine

17Facilities Fined

Largest Fines (Past 12 Months)

Date	Business	Fine	Case
Sep 4, 2025	Blue Heron Pines Golf Course Pro Shop	$300	7--2025060020

Punta Gorda Restaurants: Fire Safety Violations

26Fire Violations

12Facilities Cited

Most Common Fire Safety Issues

Issue	Citations
Missing boiler certificate/report	9
Fire extinguisher in red zone	9
Exit blocked or locked	5
Cooking without hood suppression	1
Propane tank stored inside building	1
Other fire safety violation	1

Punta Gorda: Restaurant Chains (DBPR)

Chain	Locations	Violations
Subway	4	225
Culvers	2	128
Waffle House	2	146
Dunkin	2	133
Holiday Inn	1	32
Panera Bread	1	5
Burger King	1	60
Golden Corral	1	144
McDonalds	1	78
Applebees	1	80

Punta Gorda Restaurant Inspections: FAQ

How many restaurants are in Punta Gorda?: Punta Gorda, Florida has 121 food establishments tracked by the Florida Department of Business and Professional Regulation (DBPR).
What is the restaurant inspection pass rate in Punta Gorda?: The current pass rate for food establishments in Punta Gorda is 96.7%. The Florida state average is 85.8%.
What are the most common health violations in Punta Gorda?: The most frequently cited violations in Punta Gorda are: Consumer advisory, Proper hand/arm washing, Clean multi-use utensils.
Which restaurant chain has the most locations in Punta Gorda?: Subway has the most locations in Punta Gorda with 4 establishments.
How does Punta Gorda compare to the Florida state average?: Punta Gorda has a pass rate of 96.7%, which is 10.9 percentage points above the state average of 85.8%. The average violations per inspection is 4.1 compared to the state average of 4.68.
How often are restaurants inspected in Punta Gorda?: Food establishments in Punta Gorda have an average of 19 inspections on record. Florida DBPR conducts routine inspections based on facility type and risk level.
How much in fines have restaurants in Punta Gorda been assessed?: Food establishments in Punta Gorda have been assessed $8,640 in fines across 25 disciplinary actions. The average fine is $346 and the largest single fine was $1,200.
How many fire safety violations have been found in Punta Gorda restaurants?: 26 fire safety violations have been documented across 12 food establishments in Punta Gorda. The most common issue is missing boiler certificate/report.

In the News Punta Gorda

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Punta Gorda Restaurants & Food Establishments (119)

Ice House Pub 1 closure

408 TAMIAMI TRL, Punta Gorda

26 inspections · 176 violations · Last: Jul 2026

Winesett House 1 closure

139 W MARION AVE, Punta Gorda

26 inspections · 162 violations · Last: Jul 2026

Monty's Restaurant & Pizzeria 1 closure

2515 TAMIAMI TRAIL, Punta Gorda

23 inspections · 139 violations · Last: Dec 2025

Downtown Gatorz 1 closure

502 KING ST, Punta Gorda

22 inspections · 113 violations · Last: Nov 2025

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