Harborside Coffee and Creamery in Punta Gorda
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1200 W Retta Esplanade Ste L28, Punta Gorda, FL 33950Harborside Coffee and Creamery in Punta Gorda has had 23 inspections on record since 2016, accumulating 63 violations — an average of 2.7 per inspection, below the Florida statewide average of 5.2. The facility has not experienced any emergency closures. Employee health policy violations were cited in at least 6 inspections spanning from 2023 through 2025, representing a recurring pattern. Parasite destruction violations appeared in at least 4 inspections between January 2024 and September 2025. A warning was issued on December 13, 2024 following an inspection that documented 5 violations including an employee health policy violation and allergen awareness issues. The most recent inspection on January 26, 2026 resulted in 9 violations — all basic violations related to consumer advisories — with no further action required.
Summary generated from Florida DBPR public inspection records.
Harborside Coffee and Creamery in Punta Gorda: Comparison to Charlotte County Averages
Harborside Coffee and Creamery in Punta Gorda: Full Inspection History — DBPR (23)
— 1 inspection3 violations · 1 high priority
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 3 inspections8 violations · 4 high priority
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Routine - Food· 4 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— 3 inspections10 violations · 5 high priority
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (2 high priority)· Warning Issued
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Basic Violations
— Routine - Food· 2 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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Intermediate Violations
— 2 inspections5 violations · 5 high priority
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Routine - Food· 2 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— 2 inspections5 violations · 3 high priority
— Routine - Food· 2 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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Basic Violations
— 2 inspections3 violations · 1 high priority
— Routine - Food· 2 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— Routine - Food· 1 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action
Basic Violations
— 3 inspections8 violations · 3 high priority
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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Basic Violations
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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Basic Violations
— Routine - Food· 1 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 2 inspections9 violations · 4 high priority
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Routine - Food· 5 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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Basic Violations
— 2 inspections3 violations · 2 high priority
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— 2 inspections2 violations · 1 high priority
— Routine - Food· 2 violations (1 high priority)· Warning Issued
— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— 1 inspection1 violations · 1 high priority
— Routine - Food· 1 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Harborside Coffee and Creamery in Punta Gorda: Frequently Asked Questions
- When was Harborside Coffee and Creamery in Punta Gorda last inspected?
- Harborside Coffee and Creamery in Punta Gorda was last inspected by Florida DBPR on January 26, 2026. The result was: Inspection Completed - No Further Action.
- What are the most common violations at Harborside Coffee and Creamery in Punta Gorda?
- The most frequently cited violations at Harborside Coffee and Creamery in Punta Gorda are: Outer openings protected, Clean multi-use utensils, Employee health policy.
- How many health inspections has Harborside Coffee and Creamery in Punta Gorda had?
- Harborside Coffee and Creamery in Punta Gorda has had 23 inspections on record with Florida DBPR, averaging 2.7 violations per inspection, below the statewide average of 5.2.
- What did the most recent inspection of Harborside Coffee and Creamery in Punta Gorda find?
- Harborside Coffee and Creamery in Punta Gorda was most recently inspected on January 26, 2026 with 4 violation(s). Disposition: Inspection Completed - No Further Action.
- Has Harborside Coffee and Creamery in Punta Gorda ever been shut down?
- No, Harborside Coffee and Creamery in Punta Gorda has no emergency closures on record with Florida DBPR.
- What does Florida violation V22 (Consumer advisory) mean?
- Violation 22 (Consumer advisory) is classified as a high priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/22.
- 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 V51 (Premises clean) mean?
- Violation 51 (Premises clean) is classified as a basic priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/51.
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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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