How many restaurants are in Punta Gorda?

Punta Gorda, Florida has 185 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 86%.

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 10.7 percentage points above the state average of 86%. The average violations per inspection is 4.1 compared to the state average of 4.67.

How often are restaurants inspected in Punta Gorda?

Food establishments in Punta Gorda have an average of 12.1 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 $8,800 in fines across 26 disciplinary actions. The average fine is $338 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.

Are grocery stores and retail food stores in Punta Gorda inspected?

Yes. The Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services (FDACS) inspects retail food establishments — grocery stores, gas station food sections, markets, and convenience stores. Punta Gorda, Florida has 67 FDACS-regulated retail food facilities with 140 inspections on record.

How many FDACS stop-sale orders have been issued in Punta Gorda?

FDACS has issued 222 stop-sale orders at retail food establishments in Punta Gorda. A stop-sale order prohibits a facility from selling specific products found to be unsafe, mislabeled, or non-compliant with Florida food code.

Punta Gorda — Food Safety Records: DBPR & FDACS

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 185 food establishments with 2,242 inspections on record. The pass rate is 96.7%, above the state average of 86%. 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 (restaurants) and FDACS (retail food). Updated May 2026.

185Facilities

2,242Total Inspections

0Closures 2026

96.7%Pass Rate

4.1Avg Violations

Most-Inspected Facilities

Business	Inspections	Violations	Closures
Ice House Pub	25	169	1
Winesett House	25	158	1
Monty's Restaurant & Pizzeria	23	139	1
Downtown Gatorz	22	113	1
Salty Tarpon	31	248	0

Punta Gorda Restaurants: Comparison to Florida State Averages

Punta Gorda 96.7% Pass Rate 96.7%

Florida Average 86% Pass Rate 86%

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 1.37 Closures per 100 Facilities 1.37

Punta Gorda Restaurants: Recent Inspections (Last 30 Days)

Date	Business	Violations	Result
May 4	Riviera Bar and Grill	7 (1 high)	Inspection Completed - No Further Action
Apr 28	Laishley Crab House	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

26Actions on Record

$8,800Total Fines

$338Avg Fine

$1,200Largest Fine

18Facilities Fined

Largest Fines (Past 12 Months)

Date	Business	Fine	Case
Sep 4, 2025	Blue Heron Pines Golf Course Pro Shop	$300	7--2025060020
Jun 30, 2025	Leroys Southern Kitchen & Bar	$160	7--2025044522
Jul 16, 2025	Blue Heron Pines Golf Course Pro Shop	$160	7--2025049014

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 Retail Food: FDACS Inspection Records

In addition to restaurants, Florida's Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services (FDACS) inspects grocery stores, markets, gas station food sections, and other retail food establishments. Punta Gorda has 67 FDACS-regulated facilities with 140 inspections on record and 222 stop-sale orders issued.

67Retail Facilities

140FDACS Inspections

222Stop-Sale Orders

Punta Gorda FDACS: Recent Stop-Sale Orders

A stop-sale order prohibits a retail food establishment from selling specific products found to be unsafe, improperly stored, mislabeled, or non-compliant with Florida food code. Products may be embargoed, destroyed, or returned to the distributor.

Date	Facility	Product	Reason
Nov 21, 2025	Deshi-friends-499100	Brand Name: (Lot #:)	FS 500.04; FS 500.11 Misbranded.* Labeling
Nov 21, 2025	Deshi-friends-499100	Brand Name: (Lot #:)	FS 500; FAC 5K-4 Violation of Florida Food Law.* Certificate of Analysis
Nov 21, 2025	Deshi-friends-499100	Brand Name: (Lot #:)	FS 500; FAC 5K-4 Violation of Florida Food Law.* Certificate of Analysis
Sep 18, 2024	Peace-river-botanicals-281352	Brand Name: (Lot #:)	FS 500.04; FS 500.11 Misbranded.* Labeling
Sep 18, 2024	Peace-river-botanicals-281352	Brand Name: (Lot #:)	FS 500.04; FS 500.11 Misbranded.* Labeling
Sep 18, 2024	Peace-river-botanicals-281352	Brand Name: (Lot #:)	FS 500.04; FS 500.11 Misbranded.* Labeling
Sep 18, 2024	Peace-river-botanicals-281352	Brand Name: (Lot #:)	FS 500.04; FS 500.11 Misbranded.* Labeling
Sep 18, 2024	Peace-river-botanicals-281352	Brand Name: (Lot #:)	FS 500.04; FS 500.11 Misbranded.* Labeling
Sep 18, 2024	Peace-river-botanicals-281352	Brand Name: (Lot #:)	FS 500.04; FS 500.11 Misbranded.* Labeling
Sep 18, 2024	Peace-river-botanicals-281352	Brand Name: (Lot #:)	FS 500.04; FS 500.11 Misbranded.* Labeling

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Punta Gorda FDACS: Most Cited Code Violations

Code	Violation	Citations
2-501.11	Establishment does not have written procedures for employees to follow when	28
2-102.11(C)(2)-(3)	Person in charge does not correctly respond to questions that relate to preventing	14
5-501.11	Receptacles and waste handling units for refuse, recyclables, and returnables not	8
6-501.12	Physical facilities not cleaned as often as necessary to keep them clean, or cleaning	5
6-301.11	Handwashing sink or group of 2 adjacent handwashing sinks not provided with hand	5

Browse all FDACS violation codes →

Punta Gorda Retail Food Chains (FDACS)

Chain	Locations	Stop-Sale Orders	Citations
The King Of Vape	2	0	6
Starbucks	1	77	1,170
Wawa	1	14	430
7-Eleven	1	84	2,422
Circle K	1	102	1,574
Dollar General	1	57	2,871
Publix	1	30	875
Subway	1	27	304

All Florida retail food chains →

About FDACS Retail Food Inspections →

Punta Gorda: Restaurant Chains (DBPR)

Chain	Locations	Violations
Subway	4	224
Dunkin	2	133
Culvers	2	128
Waffle House	2	146
Burger King	1	60
Golden Corral	1	144
McDonalds	1	78
Applebees	1	80
Five Guys	1	15
Jersey Mikes	1	5

Punta Gorda Restaurant Inspections: FAQ

How many restaurants are in Punta Gorda?: Punta Gorda, Florida has 185 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 86%.
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 10.7 percentage points above the state average of 86%. The average violations per inspection is 4.1 compared to the state average of 4.67.
How often are restaurants inspected in Punta Gorda?: Food establishments in Punta Gorda have an average of 12.1 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 $8,800 in fines across 26 disciplinary actions. The average fine is $338 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.
Are grocery stores and retail food stores in Punta Gorda inspected?: Yes. The Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services (FDACS) inspects retail food establishments — grocery stores, gas station food sections, markets, and convenience stores. Punta Gorda, Florida has 67 FDACS-regulated retail food facilities with 140 inspections on record.
How many FDACS stop-sale orders have been issued in Punta Gorda?: FDACS has issued 222 stop-sale orders at retail food establishments in Punta Gorda. A stop-sale order prohibits a facility from selling specific products found to be unsafe, mislabeled, or non-compliant with Florida food code.

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