DOWNTOWN GATORZ
502 KING ST, Punta Gorda, FL 33950
Charlotte County · Permanent Food Service · Owner: DJP OF PUNTA GORDA INC · License: SEA1801815
DOWNTOWN GATORZ in Punta Gorda, FL has 20 inspections on record with 104 total violations (5.2 per inspection) and 1 emergency closure.
Data current as of January 28, 2025
Emergency Closures (1)
| Date | Reason | Reopened |
|---|---|---|
| Mar 21, 2017 | Roach activity | 09:26:00 |
Inspection History (20)
Jan 28, 2025 — Routine - Food· 4 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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Aug 6, 2024 — Routine - Food· 3 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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Oct 10, 2023 — Routine - Food· 4 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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Jul 13, 2023 — Routine - Food· 5 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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Feb 18, 2023 — Routine - Food· 4 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action
Aug 26, 2022 — Routine - Food· 3 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action
Jan 27, 2022 — Routine - Food· 4 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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Sep 13, 2021 — Routine - Food· 5 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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Jan 15, 2021 — Routine - Food· 7 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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Sep 14, 2020 — Routine - Food· 6 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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May 4, 2020 — Routine - Food· 4 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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Sep 17, 2019 — Routine - Food· 3 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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Sep 13, 2018 — Routine - Food· 4 violations · Call Back - Complied
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Sep 11, 2018 — Routine - Food· 10 violations · Warning Issued
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Feb 13, 2018 — Routine - Food· 5 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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Nov 6, 2017 — Routine - Food· 7 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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May 24, 2017 — Routine - Food· 0 violations · Admin. Complaint Callback Complied
No violations recorded for this inspection.
Apr 7, 2017 — Routine - Food· 4 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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Mar 22, 2017 — Routine - Food· 4 violations (1 high priority)· Emergency Order Callback Complied
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Mar 21, 2017 — Routine - Food· 18 violations (5 high priority)· Emergency order recommended
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How Does This Facility Compare?
DOWNTOWN GATORZ has had 1 emergency closures, compared to the Charlotte County average of 0.06 closures per facility. It has averaged 5.2 violations per inspection vs. the county average of 2.97.
Frequently Asked Questions
- How many health inspections has DOWNTOWN GATORZ had?
- DOWNTOWN GATORZ has had 20 inspections according to Florida DBPR records.
- Has DOWNTOWN GATORZ ever been shut down?
- Yes, DOWNTOWN GATORZ has been shut down 1 time by state inspectors.
- What are the most common violations at DOWNTOWN GATORZ?
- The most frequently cited violations at DOWNTOWN GATORZ are: Proper hand/arm washing, Employee health policy, Consumer advisory.
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Editorial Standards & Data Oversight
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).
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