How many health inspections has Frost N Grind in Punta Gorda had?

Frost N Grind in Punta Gorda has had 0 inspections on record with Florida DBPR, averaging 0 violations per inspection, below the statewide average of 5.2.

Has Frost N Grind in Punta Gorda ever been shut down?

No, Frost N Grind in Punta Gorda has no emergency closures on record with Florida DBPR.

How many inspections has Frost N Grind in Punta Gorda had?

Frost N Grind in Punta Gorda has 2 FDACS food safety inspection(s) on record from January 2022 to present.

What did the most recent FDACS inspection of Frost N Grind in Punta Gorda find?

Frost N Grind in Punta Gorda was most recently inspected by FDACS on March 6, 2026 (Focused Inspection).

Has Frost N Grind in Punta Gorda had any stop-sale or stop-use orders?

No, Frost N Grind in Punta Gorda has no stop-sale or stop-use orders on record with Florida FDACS.

Frost N Grind in Punta Gorda

4678 Tamiami Trail 109, Punta Gorda, FL 33980

Charlotte County · Food Service
Owner: Keith Hernandez
DBPR License: MFD1850344
FDACS Estab #: 412557

Overview

Frost N Grind in Punta Gorda received a focused inspection on March 6, 2026 with no violations documented. A prior inspection on February 1, 2023 identified 6 violations, all intermediate priority, including employee health policy gaps, missing vomit and diarrhea cleanup procedures, and a missing soap dispenser at a service area handwashing sink. The most recent focused inspection indicates the facility addressed issues that prompted the inspection request.

Summary generated from Florida DBPR public inspection records.

0Inspections

0Violations

0Closures

2FDACS Insp.

Last inspected FDACS: March 6, 2026

Frost N Grind in Punta Gorda: Comparison to Charlotte County Averages

This Facility 0 violations / inspection 0 violations per inspection

Charlotte County Avg 4.19 violations / inspection 4.19 county average

This Facility 0 emergency closures 0 closures

Charlotte County Avg 0.07 closures / facility 0.07 county average

Frost N Grind in Punta Gorda: FDACS Inspection History (2)

Inspections conducted by the Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services (FDACS), which oversees grocery stores, convenience stores, bakeries, food manufacturers, mobile vendors, and vending machines.

2026 — 1 inspection

Mar 6, 2026 — Focused Inspection· Focused Inspection

Inspector: JOHN WEAVER, ENVIRONMENTAL SPECIALIST II

Comments: The issues described in request # 5152737 were addressed with the person in charge during this inspection.

No violations or enforcement actions recorded for this inspection.

2023 — 1 inspection

Feb 1, 2023 — Met Inspection Requirements· 6 violations· Met Requirements

Inspector: SCOTT RAPRAGER, ENVIRONMENTAL SPECIALIST II

Comments: Employee Health Guidelines and reporting agreement provided. Payments can be made online at https://foodpermit.fdacs.gov or can be mailed to Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services, P.O. Box 6720, Tallahassee FL 32314-6720. Checks and money orders are to be payable to Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services. All payments must include the Food Establishment number and reason of payment type in the memo section of the check or money order. The Minimum Construction Standards checklist has been used in accordance with 500.12(2)(a) Florida Statutes by the food safety inspector to determine compliance before obtaining a food permit. Thank you for submitting your food establishment permit application. To complete the application process, you must remit payment in full. To expedite the processing of your food permit application, electronic online payment is available at https://foodpermit.fdacs.gov. Follow the instructions on the portal page for payment processing. Payment by check or money order is also accepted, but must be made payable to FDACS and remitted to Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services, PO Box 6720, Tallahassee, FL 32314-6720. Please note that payment by check or money order may delay the processing of your food permit application. Permit fees must be paid in full before your application can be processed further. Failure to pay any permit fees in full will result in the denial of your permit and you may be subject to administrative penalties if you are found operating without a valid food permit, which is a violation of Section 500.12(1)(a), Florida Statutes. If you are found to be in violation of this provision, the Department may impose up to a $5,000.00 fine against you and/or seek administrative action to close your business.

Risk-Based Violations

2-102.11(C)(2)-(3) Person in charge does not correctly respond to questions that relate to preventing transmission of foodborne disease by a food employee who has a disease or medical condition that may cause foodborne disease, can not describe symptoms associated with diseases that are transmissible through food, or can not explain how to comply with reporting responsibilities and exclusion or restriction of food employees. 2-102.11(C)(2)-(3) and (17) PfPf

Employee health policy questions not answered fully as required o

2-501.11 Establishment does not have written procedures for employees to follow when responding to an event that involves the discharge of vomitus or diarrhea onto surfaces at the food establishment, or procedures do not address specific actions employees must take to minimize the spread of contamination and the exposure of employees, consumers, food, and surfaces to vomitus or fecal matter. 2-501.11 PfPf

No written vomit/diarrhea clean up procedures o

6-301.11 Handwashing sink or group of 2 adjacent handwashing sinks not provided with hand cleaning liquid, powder, or bar soap. Handwashing sink or group of adjacent handwashing sinks not provided with: individual, disposable towels; continuous towel system that supplies the user with a clean towel; a heated-air hand drying device; or a device that employs an air-knife system that delivers high velocity, pressurized air at ambient temperatures. 6-301.11 and 6-301.12 PfPf

Soap missing at service area hand sink. Cos, soap added x

95 Establishment does not have a certified food protection manager who has passed a test through a recognized accredited program. 5K-4.021(1), F.A.C.

CFPM card expired o Print Date: 2/1/2023 Page 1 of 3

Good Retail Practice Violations

6-202.16 Perimeter walls and roofs not effective in protecting the establishment from the weather or the entry of insects, rodents, or other animals. 6-202.16

Gap around back door to outside o

2-402.11 Food employee not wearing a hair restraint such as a hat, hair covering or net, beard restraint, or clothing that covers body hair, that is designed and worn to effectively keep their hair from contacting exposed food; clean equipment, utensils, and linens; and unwrapped single-service and single-use articles. 2-402.11

Proper hair restraint missing from food handling employees o

Frost N Grind in Punta Gorda: Frequently Asked Questions

How many health inspections has Frost N Grind in Punta Gorda had?: Frost N Grind in Punta Gorda has had 0 inspections on record with Florida DBPR, averaging 0 violations per inspection, below the statewide average of 5.2.
Has Frost N Grind in Punta Gorda ever been shut down?: No, Frost N Grind in Punta Gorda has no emergency closures on record with Florida DBPR.
When was Frost N Grind in Punta Gorda last inspected?: Frost N Grind in Punta Gorda was last inspected by the Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services (FDACS) on March 6, 2026. Inspection type: Focused Inspection.
How many inspections has Frost N Grind in Punta Gorda had?: Frost N Grind in Punta Gorda has 2 FDACS food safety inspection(s) on record from January 2022 to present.
What did the most recent FDACS inspection of Frost N Grind in Punta Gorda find?: Frost N Grind in Punta Gorda was most recently inspected by FDACS on March 6, 2026 (Focused Inspection).
Has Frost N Grind in Punta Gorda had any stop-sale or stop-use orders?: No, Frost N Grind in Punta Gorda has no stop-sale or stop-use orders on record with Florida FDACS.
What are the most common violations at Frost N Grind in Punta Gorda?: The most frequently cited FDACS violations at Frost N Grind in Punta Gorda are: 2-102.11(C)(2)-(3): Person in charge does not correctly respond to questions that relate to preventing transmission of foodborne disease by a food employee who has a disease or medical condition that may cause foodborne disease, can not describe symptoms associated with diseases that are transmissible through food, or can not explain how to comply with reporting responsibilities and exclusion or restriction of food employees. 2-102.11(C)(2)-(3) and (17) Pf; 6-301.11: Handwashing sink or group of 2 adjacent handwashing sinks not provided with hand cleaning liquid, powder, or bar soap. Handwashing sink or group of adjacent handwashing sinks not provided with: individual, disposable towels; continuous towel system that supplies the user with a clean towel; a heated-air hand drying device; or a device that employs an air-knife system that delivers high velocity, pressurized air at ambient temperatures. 6-301.11 and 6-301.12 Pf; 2-501.11: Establishment does not have written procedures for employees to follow when responding to an event that involves the discharge of vomitus or diarrhea onto surfaces at the food establishment, or procedures do not address specific actions employees must take to minimize the spread of contamination and the exposure of employees, consumers, food, and surfaces to vomitus or fecal matter. 2-501.11 Pf.