Punta Gorda Chocolate & Wine INC in Punta Gorda

Last inspected:

1107 W Marion Ave Unit 119, Punta Gorda, FL 33950
Overview

Punta Gorda Chocolate & Wine Inc, a convenience store with limited food service in Lee County, received two preoperational inspections on November 25, 2025, both citing identical violations related to employee health management. The person in charge did not fully answer required employee health policy questions, and the establishment lacked written procedures for responding to vomiting or diarrhea events. Both violations were rated as priority foundation issues (Pf), indicating systemic management gaps. Inspector notes indicate that corrected documents—including an employee health guidelines agreement and vomit/diarrhea cleanup procedure guidance—were provided to bring the facility into compliance before opening.

Summary generated from Florida FDACS public inspection records.

2FDACS Insp.
4Violations

Last inspected FDACS:

Punta Gorda Chocolate & Wine INC 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.

— 2 inspections
— Met Preoperational Inspection Requirements· 2 violations· Met Requirements

Inspector: SCOTT RAPRAGER, ENVIRONMENTAL SPECIALIST II

Comments: When citations have been corrected and initialed, an electronic copy of the completed report may be emailed to [email protected]. Please note each observation that has been corrected. Employee Health Guidelines and reporting agreement provided. Vomit/diarrhea clean up procedure guidance document provided

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
— Met Preoperational Inspection Requirements· 2 violations· Met Requirements

Inspector: SCOTT RAPRAGER, ENVIRONMENTAL SPECIALIST II

Comments: When citations have been corrected and initialed, an electronic copy of the completed report may be emailed to [email protected]. Please note each observation that has been corrected. 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.

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.diarrrhea clean up procedures

Punta Gorda Chocolate & Wine INC in Punta Gorda: Frequently Asked Questions

When was Punta Gorda Chocolate & Wine INC in Punta Gorda last inspected?
Punta Gorda Chocolate & Wine INC in Punta Gorda was last inspected by the Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services (FDACS) on November 25, 2025. Inspection type: Met Preoperational Inspection Requirements.
How many inspections has Punta Gorda Chocolate & Wine INC in Punta Gorda had?
Punta Gorda Chocolate & Wine INC 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 Punta Gorda Chocolate & Wine INC in Punta Gorda find?
Punta Gorda Chocolate & Wine INC in Punta Gorda was most recently inspected by FDACS on November 25, 2025 (Met Preoperational Inspection Requirements).
Has Punta Gorda Chocolate & Wine INC in Punta Gorda had any stop-sale or stop-use orders?
No, Punta Gorda Chocolate & Wine INC in Punta Gorda has no stop-sale or stop-use orders on record with Florida FDACS.
What are the most common violations at Punta Gorda Chocolate & Wine INC in Punta Gorda?
The most frequently cited FDACS violations at Punta Gorda Chocolate & Wine INC in Punta Gorda are: 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; 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; 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.
Does Punta Gorda Chocolate & Wine INC in Punta Gorda have any repeat violations?
Yes, Punta Gorda Chocolate & Wine INC in Punta Gorda has had the following violations cited on multiple FDACS inspections: 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.

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