Punta Gorda — Food Safety Records: DBPR & FDACS

Punta Gorda Restaurants: Comparison to Florida State Averages

Punta Gorda Restaurants: Recent Inspections (Last 30 Days)

Punta Gorda Restaurants: Most Common Health Violations

Punta Gorda Restaurants: Disciplinary Actions & Fines

Largest Fines (Past 12 Months)

Punta Gorda Restaurants: Fire Safety Violations

Most Common Fire Safety Issues

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.

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.

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Punta Gorda FDACS: Most Cited Code Violations

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Punta Gorda Retail Food Chains (FDACS)

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Punta Gorda: Notable Restaurants

Punta Gorda: Restaurant Chains (DBPR)

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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