Elena's Restaurant in Punta Gorda
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615 Cross St #1101, Punta Gorda, FL 33950Elena's Restaurant in Punta Gorda has been cited for 156 violations across 24 inspections, averaging 6.5 violations per inspection—significantly higher than the Florida statewide average of 5.2. The facility has experienced no emergency closures. High-priority violations have appeared consistently throughout the record, with employee health policy violations cited in at least 6 inspections, proper cooking temperature violations in at least 5 inspections, and proper hand and arm washing violations in at least 4 inspections. Additional recurring high-priority findings include time as control, consumer advisories, chemical storage, and shell stock requirements. A complaint inspection on December 3, 2025, documented 4 high-priority violations and resulted in a warning issued, followed by a callback inspection on December 8, 2025, which resulted in call back - complied with 2 basic violations corrected.
Summary generated from Florida DBPR public inspection records. This facility has an active inspection record with the Florida DBPR.
Elena's Restaurant in Punta Gorda: Comparison to Charlotte County Averages
Elena's Restaurant in Punta Gorda: Full Inspection History — DBPR (26)
— 2 inspections1 violations
— Complaint Partial· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— Complaint Partial· 1 violations · Warning Issued
Intermediate Violations
— 4 inspections19 violations · 15 high priority
— Complaint Full· 1 violations · Call Back - Complied
Intermediate Violations
— Complaint Full· 8 violations (6 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (5 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— 2 inspections9 violations · 7 high priority
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Basic Violations
— 3 inspections16 violations · 12 high priority
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Basic Violations
— Routine - Food· 7 violations (5 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Basic Violations
— 2 inspections5 violations · 5 high priority
— Food-Licensing Inspection· 3 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
— Routine - Food· 2 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— 2 inspections12 violations · 9 high priority
— Routine - Food· 7 violations (6 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Basic Violations
— 3 inspections15 violations · 9 high priority
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Basic Violations
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (3 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended
High Priority Violations
Basic Violations
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (2 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— 2 inspections16 violations · 11 high priority
— Routine - Food· 8 violations (6 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 8 violations (5 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— 3 inspections18 violations · 12 high priority
— Routine - Food· 1 violations · Call Back - Complied
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 9 violations (6 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— Routine - Food· 8 violations (6 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— 2 inspections13 violations · 7 high priority
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 9 violations (5 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— 1 inspection7 violations · 5 high priority
— Routine - Food· 7 violations (5 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Elena's Restaurant in Punta Gorda: Frequently Asked Questions
- When was Elena's Restaurant in Punta Gorda last inspected?
- Elena's Restaurant in Punta Gorda was last inspected by Florida DBPR on July 15, 2026. The result was: Call Back - Complied.
- What are the most common violations at Elena's Restaurant in Punta Gorda?
- The most frequently cited violations at Elena's Restaurant in Punta Gorda are: Consumer advisory, Proper hand/arm washing, Employee health reporting.
- How many health inspections has Elena's Restaurant in Punta Gorda had?
- Elena's Restaurant in Punta Gorda has had 26 inspections on record with Florida DBPR, averaging 6 violations per inspection, above the statewide average of 5.2.
- What did the most recent inspection of Elena's Restaurant in Punta Gorda find?
- Elena's Restaurant in Punta Gorda was most recently inspected on July 15, 2026 with 0 violation(s). Disposition: Call Back - Complied.
- Has Elena's Restaurant in Punta Gorda ever been shut down?
- No, Elena's Restaurant in Punta Gorda has no emergency closures on record with Florida DBPR.
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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.
Editor: All content reviewed and verified by Christopher F. Nesbitt, Sr., Nationally Registered EMT & BU-trained Paralegal.
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