Islands in Punta Gorda
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1200 W Retta Esplanade #47, Punta Gorda, FL 33950Islands in Punta Gorda averaged 5.8 violations per inspection across 14 inspections between January 2022 and March 2026, slightly above the Florida statewide average of 5.2. The facility has not been emergency-closed. Employee health policy violations were cited in 8 of 14 inspections, a persistent pattern spanning the entire record — these violations involved both sick worker policies and employee health reporting requirements. Additional recurring high-priority violations included proper cooking temperatures (cited in 4 inspections), consumer advisory issues (cited in 4 inspections), and food in good condition violations (cited in 3 inspections). The facility received one disciplinary action totaling $1,080 in fines. The most recent inspection on March 24, 2026 identified 6 violations and was completed with no further action required.
Summary generated from Florida DBPR public inspection records.
Islands in Punta Gorda: Comparison to Charlotte County Averages
Islands in Punta Gorda: Fines & Disciplinary Actions (1)
Total fines on record: $1,080.00
| Action Date | Case Number | Fine | Violation Date | Enforcement Office |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7--2020044754 | $1,080.00 | Aug 12, 2020 | District 9 |
Islands in Punta Gorda: Full Inspection History — DBPR (14)
— 1 inspection3 violations · 3 high priority
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
— 1 inspection0 violations
— Food-Licensing Inspection· 0 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— 1 inspection5 violations · 4 high priority
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Basic Violations
— 3 inspections16 violations · 11 high priority
— Routine - Food· 7 violations (5 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— Routine - Food· 6 violations (4 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended
High Priority Violations
Basic Violations
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Basic Violations
— 2 inspections9 violations · 7 high priority
— Routine - Food· 2 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— Routine - Food· 7 violations (5 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— 2 inspections12 violations · 10 high priority
— Routine - Food· 6 violations (5 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Basic Violations
— Routine - Food· 6 violations (5 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Basic Violations
— 4 inspections18 violations · 12 high priority
— Routine - Food· 2 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— Complaint Full· 7 violations (4 high priority)· Call Back - Admin. complaint recommended
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— Complaint Full· 9 violations (6 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— Food-Licensing Inspection· 0 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action
No violations recorded for this inspection.
Islands in Punta Gorda: Frequently Asked Questions
- When was Islands in Punta Gorda last inspected?
- Islands in Punta Gorda was last inspected by Florida DBPR on March 24, 2026. The result was: Inspection Completed - No Further Action.
- What are the most common violations at Islands in Punta Gorda?
- The most frequently cited violations at Islands in Punta Gorda are: Consumer advisory, Proper cooking temps, Outer openings protected.
- How many health inspections has Islands in Punta Gorda had?
- Islands in Punta Gorda has had 14 inspections on record with Florida DBPR, averaging 5.8 violations per inspection, above the statewide average of 5.2.
- What did the most recent inspection of Islands in Punta Gorda find?
- Islands in Punta Gorda was most recently inspected on March 24, 2026 with 3 violation(s). Disposition: Inspection Completed - No Further Action.
- Has Islands in Punta Gorda ever been shut down?
- No, Islands in Punta Gorda has no emergency closures on record with Florida DBPR.
- What does Florida violation V02 (Employee health policy) mean?
- Violation 02 (Employee health policy) is classified as a high priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/02.
- What does Florida violation V03 (Employee health reporting) mean?
- Violation 03 (Employee health reporting) is classified as a high priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/03.
- What does Florida violation V21 (Time as control) mean?
- Violation 21 (Time as control) is classified as a high priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/21.
- Has Islands in Punta Gorda faced any disciplinary actions?
- Yes, Islands in Punta Gorda has 1 disciplinary action(s) on record with Florida DBPR totaling $1,080.00 in fines.
- How much has Islands in Punta Gorda been fined?
- Islands in Punta Gorda has been fined a total of $1,080.00 across 1 disciplinary action(s) on record with Florida DBPR.
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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).
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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