Deans South of the Border in Punta Gorda
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130 Tamiami Trl, Punta Gorda, FL 33950Dean's South of the Border in Punta Gorda has been inspected 24 times since January 2022, recording 195 total violations and averaging 8.1 violations per inspection—significantly above the Florida statewide average of 5.2. The facility has never been emergency-closed. High-priority violations have been recurring across the inspection history, including improper cooking temperatures cited in four of the past six inspections, hand washing violations appearing in at least five inspections since 2022, employee health policy violations documented in multiple inspections, and allergen awareness violations appearing in four inspections. Additional recurring high-priority findings include food contact surface violations, consumer advisory violations, and parasite destruction violations. The most recent inspection on June 25, 2025, a complaint-based full inspection, yielded 2 violations including an improper cooking temperature violation, with the disposition Call Back - Complied. The prior inspection on April 25, 2025, resulted in a Warning Issued after 6 violations were documented, including parasite destruction, cooking temperature, and consumer advisory violations.
Summary generated from Florida DBPR public inspection records.
Deans South of the Border in Punta Gorda: Comparison to Charlotte County Averages
Deans South of the Border in Punta Gorda: Full Inspection History — DBPR (24)
— 3 inspections8 violations · 4 high priority
— Complaint Full· 2 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
— Complaint Full· 6 violations (3 high priority)· Warning Issued
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— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— 2 inspections12 violations · 5 high priority
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (2 high priority)· Warning Issued
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— Routine - Food· 8 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 2 inspections19 violations · 13 high priority
— Routine - Food· 11 violations (7 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Routine - Food· 8 violations (6 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 3 inspections22 violations · 14 high priority
— Complaint Full· 8 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Routine - Food· 6 violations (5 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Routine - Food· 8 violations (5 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 2 inspections14 violations · 7 high priority
— Routine - Food· 7 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Routine - Food· 7 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 2 inspections10 violations · 6 high priority
— Complaint Full· 4 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Routine - Food· 6 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 5 inspections20 violations · 14 high priority
— Complaint Full· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— Complaint Full· 10 violations (8 high priority)· Warning Issued
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— Complaint Full· 1 violations · Call Back - Complied
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— Complaint Full· 8 violations (6 high priority)· Warning Issued
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— Routine - Food· 1 violations · Call Back - Complied
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— 2 inspections19 violations · 8 high priority
— Routine - Food· 12 violations (5 high priority)· Warning Issued
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— Routine - Food· 7 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 2 inspections16 violations · 10 high priority
— Routine - Food· 9 violations (5 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Routine - Food· 7 violations (5 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 1 inspection5 violations · 4 high priority
— Complaint Full· 5 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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Deans South of the Border in Punta Gorda: Frequently Asked Questions
- When was Deans South of the Border in Punta Gorda last inspected?
- Deans South of the Border in Punta Gorda was last inspected by Florida DBPR on June 25, 2025. The result was: Call Back - Complied.
- What are the most common violations at Deans South of the Border in Punta Gorda?
- The most frequently cited violations at Deans South of the Border in Punta Gorda are: Consumer advisory, Proper hand/arm washing, Proper sewage disposal.
- How many health inspections has Deans South of the Border in Punta Gorda had?
- Deans South of the Border in Punta Gorda has had 24 inspections on record with Florida DBPR, averaging 8.1 violations per inspection, above the statewide average of 5.2.
- What did the most recent inspection of Deans South of the Border in Punta Gorda find?
- Deans South of the Border in Punta Gorda was most recently inspected on June 25, 2025 with 2 violation(s). Disposition: Call Back - Complied.
- Has Deans South of the Border in Punta Gorda ever been shut down?
- No, Deans South of the Border in Punta Gorda has no emergency closures on record with Florida DBPR.
- What does Florida violation V16 (Proper cooking temps) mean?
- Violation 16 (Proper cooking temps) is classified as a high priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/16.
- 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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