Monty's Restaurant & Pizzeria in Punta Gorda

Last inspected:

2515 Tamiami Trail, Punta Gorda, FL 33950
Overview

Monty's Restaurant & Pizzeria in Punta Gorda has been inspected 23 times since 2016, accumulating 139 violations—an average of 6.0 violations per inspection, above the Florida statewide average of 5.2. The facility experienced one emergency closure on February 2, 2016 for rodent activity. A disciplinary action resulting in $200 in fines has been issued.

Handwashing facility violations recur across multiple inspections, appearing in at least four separate inspections between July 2024 and September 2025. Employee health policy violations and approved food source violations also show a pattern of repeat findings across the record. Recent inspections continue to cite multiple violations: the December 30, 2025 complaint inspection found 15 violations, and the September 25, 2025 routine inspection documented 12 violations. The most recent inspection on December 30, 2025 was completed with no further action required.

Most recent closure: February 2, 2016 for rodent activity.

Summary generated from Florida DBPR public inspection records.

23Inspections
139Violations
1Closures
$200in Fines

Last inspected DBPR:

Monty's Restaurant & Pizzeria in Punta Gorda: Comparison to Charlotte County Averages

This Facility 6 violations / inspection 6 violations per inspection
Charlotte County Avg 4.19 violations / inspection 4.19 county average
This Facility 1 emergency closures 1 closures
Charlotte County Avg 0.07 closures / facility 0.07 county average

Monty's Restaurant & Pizzeria in Punta Gorda: Emergency Closure History (1)

Emergency closure history for Monty's Restaurant & Pizzeria in Punta Gorda
DateReasonReopened
Rodent activity 10:32:00

Monty's Restaurant & Pizzeria in Punta Gorda: Fines & Disciplinary Actions (1)

Total fines on record: $200.00

Disciplinary action history for Monty's Restaurant & Pizzeria in Punta Gorda
Action DateCase NumberFineViolation DateEnforcement Office
7--2016005323 $200.00 Feb 2, 2016 Miami (Doral)

Monty's Restaurant & Pizzeria in Punta Gorda: Full Inspection History — DBPR (23)

— 3 inspections11 violations · 8 high priority
— Complaint Full· 5 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— Routine - Food· 2 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

Intermediate Violations

— 3 inspections14 violations · 7 high priority
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— Routine - Food· 6 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— 2 inspections13 violations · 11 high priority
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— Routine - Food· 8 violations (7 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— 2 inspections9 violations · 5 high priority
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (1 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
— 2 inspections7 violations · 4 high priority
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— 2 inspections5 violations · 4 high priority
— Routine - Food· 2 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

Intermediate Violations

— Routine - Food· 3 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— 3 inspections14 violations · 8 high priority
— Routine - Food· 6 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— Routine - Food· 1 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Complied

High Priority Violations

— Routine - Food· 7 violations (3 high priority)· Warning Issued
— 2 inspections15 violations · 8 high priority
— Routine - Food· 7 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— Routine - Food· 8 violations (5 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— 4 inspections22 violations · 15 high priority
— Routine - Food· 7 violations (5 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— Routine - Food· 8 violations (5 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— Routine - Food· 1 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Complied

High Priority Violations

— Routine - Food· 6 violations (4 high priority)· Warning Issued

Monty's Restaurant & Pizzeria in Punta Gorda: Frequently Asked Questions

When was Monty's Restaurant & Pizzeria in Punta Gorda last inspected?
Monty's Restaurant & Pizzeria in Punta Gorda was last inspected by Florida DBPR on December 30, 2025. The result was: Inspection Completed - No Further Action.
When was Monty's Restaurant & Pizzeria in Punta Gorda last shut down?
Monty's Restaurant & Pizzeria in Punta Gorda was last shut down on February 2, 2016 for rodent activity. This data reflects state records at time of publication. The facility may have since resolved these issues.
What are the most common violations at Monty's Restaurant & Pizzeria in Punta Gorda?
The most frequently cited violations at Monty's Restaurant & Pizzeria in Punta Gorda are: Consumer advisory, Clean multi-use utensils, Proper ventilation.
How many health inspections has Monty's Restaurant & Pizzeria in Punta Gorda had?
Monty's Restaurant & Pizzeria in Punta Gorda has had 23 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 Monty's Restaurant & Pizzeria in Punta Gorda find?
Monty's Restaurant & Pizzeria in Punta Gorda was most recently inspected on December 30, 2025 with 5 violation(s). Disposition: Inspection Completed - No Further Action.
Has Monty's Restaurant & Pizzeria in Punta Gorda ever been shut down?
Yes, Monty's Restaurant & Pizzeria in Punta Gorda has been emergency-closed 1 time by Florida DBPR inspectors.
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 V10 (Approved food source) mean?
Violation 10 (Approved food source) is classified as a high priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/10.
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.
Has Monty's Restaurant & Pizzeria in Punta Gorda faced any disciplinary actions?
Yes, Monty's Restaurant & Pizzeria in Punta Gorda has 1 disciplinary action(s) on record with Florida DBPR totaling $200.00 in fines.
How much has Monty's Restaurant & Pizzeria in Punta Gorda been fined?
Monty's Restaurant & Pizzeria in Punta Gorda has been fined a total of $200.00 across 1 disciplinary action(s) on record with Florida DBPR.

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