Punta Gorda — Food Safety Records

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)

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

Punta Gorda Restaurants: Most Common Health Violations

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

IssueCitations
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: Notable Restaurants

Punta Gorda: Restaurant Chains (DBPR)

ChainLocationsViolationsClosures
Subway 4 225 0
Dunkin 2 133 0
Culvers 2 128 0
Waffle House 2 151 0
Hungry Howies 1 84 0
Popeyes 1 87 0
Wendys 1 126 0
Holiday Inn 1 32 0
Panera Bread 1 5 0
Burger King 1 60 0

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.

In the News Punta Gorda

Punta Gorda Restaurants & Food Establishments (121)

Little Guys Pizza and Subs Punta Gorda

117 W MARION ST UNIT 112, Punta Gorda

5 inspections · 25 violations · Last: Sep 2026

Unwined Wine & Beer Bar

320 SULLIVAN ST, Punta Gorda

9 inspections · 23 violations · Last: May 2026

Baymont Inn

9035 MAC DR, Punta Gorda

8 inspections · 20 violations · Last: Nov 2025

Kings Beefs

4300 KINGS HWY STE 412, Punta Gorda

5 inspections · 19 violations · Last: Jan 2026

Enclave

43091 GREENWAY BLVD., Punta Gorda

4 inspections · 18 violations · Last: Jul 2026

Heritage Landing Club House

14601 HERITAGE LANDING BLVD, Punta Gorda

4 inspections · 18 violations · Last: Jul 2026

Junction-punta Gorda

7950 SKYLINE WAY BLDG #118, Punta Gorda

19 inspections · 17 violations · Last: Jul 2026

Gigi's Ice Cream of Punta Gorda

311 W MARION AVE, Punta Gorda

7 inspections · 16 violations · Last: Nov 2025

Jay's Smokin' BBQ

10175 TAMIAMI TRAIL UNIT 1146, Punta Gorda

4 inspections · 15 violations · Last: Dec 2025

Working Cow Ice Cream & Eatery

145 W MCKENZIE ST, Punta Gorda

12 inspections · 15 violations · Last: Nov 2025

Coastal Isles Wine Bar

1133 BAL HARBOR BLVD STE 1135, Punta Gorda

6 inspections · 15 violations · Last: Oct 2025

Five Guys Burgers and Fries

379 KINGS HWY UNIT 100, Punta Gorda

13 inspections · 15 violations · Last: Jan 2026

Harvest & Rolls Deli and Creamery

213 WOOD ST, Punta Gorda

3 inspections · 11 violations · Last: Jan 2026

Jersey Mike's Subs

42040 CYPRESS PKWY STE 1, Punta Gorda

3 inspections · 9 violations · Last: Sep 2026

Yummy Express

42050 CYPRESS PKWY UNIT 6, Punta Gorda

2 inspections · 7 violations · Last: Feb 2026

Panera Bread

42030 CYPRESS PKWY, Punta Gorda

3 inspections · 5 violations · Last: Jan 2026

Tropical Sazon & Grill

106 RIO VILLA DR, Punta Gorda

2 inspections · 5 violations · Last: May 2026

Steph's Bakery

121 E MARION AVE UNIT 111, Punta Gorda

2 inspections · 4 violations · Last: Feb 2026

Fresh Power Smoothies & Sandwiches

1205 ELIZABETH ST STE G, Punta Gorda

3 inspections · 4 violations · Last: Jan 2026

Advanced Fresh Concepts Pb 0266

2310 Tamiami Trl Unit 1129, Punta Gorda

0 inspections · 0 violations