How many restaurants are in Punta Gorda?

Punta Gorda, Florida has 123 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 85.7%.

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 11 percentage points above the state average of 85.7%. 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 18.8 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 fire extinguisher in red zone.

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 123 food establishments with 2,315 inspections on record. The pass rate is 96.7%, above the state average of 85.7%. Inspections average 4.1 violations per visit.

Data from Florida DBPR. Updated September 2026.

123Facilities

2,315Inspections

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 85.7% Pass Rate 85.7%

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 1.96 Closures per 100 Facilities 1.96

Punta Gorda Restaurants: Recent Inspections (Last 30 Days)

Date	Business	Violations	Result
Sep 25	# 1 Wok	7 (2 high)	Warning Issued
Sep 24	Charlotte Harbor Event and Conference Center	3 (1 high)	Inspection Completed - No Further Action
Sep 24	Sandra's Restaurant	3	Inspection Completed - No Further Action
Sep 24	King House	5 (3 high)	Warning Issued
Sep 24	Jersey Mike's Subs	4 (2 high)	Administrative complaint recommended
Sep 22	Applebee's	3	Inspection Completed - No Further Action
Sep 22	Little Guys Pizza and Subs Punta Gorda	1	Call Back - Complied
Sep 21	Ice House Pub	3	Call Back - Admin. complaint recommended
Sep 21	Gator Shack	2 (1 high)	Inspection Completed - No Further Action
Sep 21	Babcock National	4	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

Punta Gorda Restaurants: Fire Safety Violations

26Fire Violations

12Facilities Cited

Most Common Fire Safety Issues

Issue	Citations
Fire extinguisher in red zone	9
Missing boiler certificate/report	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
Dunkin	2	133
Waffle House	2	151
Culvers	2	128
Golden Corral	1	144
McDonalds	1	86
Burger King	1	60
Five Guys	1	15
Jersey Mikes	1	9
Springhill Suites	1	53

Punta Gorda Restaurant Inspections: FAQ

How many restaurants are in Punta Gorda?: Punta Gorda, Florida has 123 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 85.7%.
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 11 percentage points above the state average of 85.7%. 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 18.8 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 fire extinguisher in red zone.

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Punta Gorda Restaurants: Disciplinary Actions & Fines

Punta Gorda Restaurants: Fire Safety Violations

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