Carmelo's Italian Ristorante in Punta Gorda
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321 Retta Esplanade, Punta Gorda, FL 33950Carmelo's Italian Ristorante in Punta Gorda has accumulated 61 violations across 18 inspections since 2022, averaging 3.4 violations per inspection—below Florida's statewide average of 5.2. The facility has not experienced any emergency closures. High-priority violations have appeared frequently across the inspection record, including multiple citations for toxic substance control (appearing in 4 of the last 8 inspections), employee health policy violations (cited in at least 3 inspections), proper cooking temperatures, hand and arm washing, and time as a control for potentially hazardous foods. Additional recurring findings include consumer advisory violations and improper food contact surface conditions. The most recent inspection on February 9, 2026 identified 9 violations—including three high-priority toxic substance control citations—and was completed with no further action required.
Summary generated from Florida DBPR public inspection records.
Carmelo's Italian Ristorante in Punta Gorda: Comparison to Charlotte County Averages
Carmelo's Italian Ristorante in Punta Gorda: Full Inspection History — DBPR (18)
— 1 inspection3 violations · 1 high priority
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— 2 inspections8 violations · 6 high priority
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Basic Violations
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Basic Violations
— 2 inspections5 violations · 5 high priority
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— Routine - Food· 2 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— 2 inspections6 violations · 6 high priority
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
— 2 inspections5 violations · 4 high priority
— Routine - Food· 2 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Basic Violations
— 3 inspections15 violations · 13 high priority
— Routine - Food· 7 violations (5 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (5 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
— 1 inspection3 violations · 2 high priority
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— 3 inspections3 violations · 1 high priority
— Routine - Food· 2 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— Complaint Full· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— Complaint Full· 1 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Extension given, pending
High Priority Violations
— 2 inspections5 violations · 3 high priority
— Complaint Full· 5 violations (3 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— Food-Licensing Inspection· 0 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action
No violations recorded for this inspection.
Carmelo's Italian Ristorante in Punta Gorda: Frequently Asked Questions
- When was Carmelo's Italian Ristorante in Punta Gorda last inspected?
- Carmelo's Italian Ristorante in Punta Gorda was last inspected by Florida DBPR on February 9, 2026. The result was: Inspection Completed - No Further Action.
- What are the most common violations at Carmelo's Italian Ristorante in Punta Gorda?
- The most frequently cited violations at Carmelo's Italian Ristorante in Punta Gorda are: Consumer advisory, Outer openings protected, Proper hand/arm washing.
- How many health inspections has Carmelo's Italian Ristorante in Punta Gorda had?
- Carmelo's Italian Ristorante in Punta Gorda has had 18 inspections on record with Florida DBPR, averaging 3.4 violations per inspection, below the statewide average of 5.2.
- What did the most recent inspection of Carmelo's Italian Ristorante in Punta Gorda find?
- Carmelo's Italian Ristorante in Punta Gorda was most recently inspected on February 9, 2026 with 3 violation(s). Disposition: Inspection Completed - No Further Action.
- Has Carmelo's Italian Ristorante in Punta Gorda ever been shut down?
- No, Carmelo's Italian Ristorante in Punta Gorda has no emergency closures on record with Florida DBPR.
- What does Florida violation V24 (Toxic substance control) mean?
- Violation 24 (Toxic substance control) is classified as a high priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/24.
- What does Florida violation V31 (Clean multi-use utensils) mean?
- Violation 31 (Clean multi-use utensils) is classified as a intermediate priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/31.
- What does Florida violation V53 (Outer openings protected) mean?
- Violation 53 (Outer openings protected) is classified as a basic priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/53.
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Data Source: This report is based on official public inspection records from the Florida Department of Business and Professional Regulation (DBPR) and the Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services (FDACS).
Editorial Process: Content generated using AI to synthesize complex regulatory data, then reviewed and verified for accuracy by our editorial team.
Disclaimer: All data reflects official state records at time of publication. Facilities may have since corrected cited violations, resolved enforcement actions, or changed ownership.
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