Smokehouse Restaurant in Punta Gorda
Last inspected:
415 Cooper St, Punta Gorda, FL 33950-3900Smokehouse Restaurant in Punta Gorda has been inspected 22 times since 2016, accumulating 99 violations and averaging 4.5 violations per inspection — slightly below the Florida statewide average of 5.2. The facility has not experienced an emergency closure. High-priority violations have appeared consistently across inspections, with employee health policy violations cited in at least 5 inspections, time-as-control violations in 6 inspections, and handwashing violations in 3 inspections. A fire safety violation was documented in March 2017 for cooking equipment producing grease-laden vapors with no hood suppression system installed. The most recent inspection on November 5, 2025 resulted in 9 violations including high-priority failures in handwashing, time-as-control, and allergen awareness, with the disposition "Inspection Completed - No Further Action."
Summary generated from Florida DBPR public inspection records.
Smokehouse Restaurant in Punta Gorda: Comparison to Charlotte County Averages
Smokehouse Restaurant in Punta Gorda: Fire Safety & Life Safety Violations (1)
— 1 fire violation
— Routine - Food · 45-04-4 · Warning Issued
Smokehouse Restaurant in Punta Gorda: Full Inspection History — DBPR (22)
— 3 inspections9 violations · 8 high priority
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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Basic Violations
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
— 2 inspections8 violations · 5 high priority
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Routine - Food· 3 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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Basic Violations
— 2 inspections4 violations · 2 high priority
— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (2 high priority)· Warning Issued
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— 2 inspections5 violations · 3 high priority
— 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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Basic Violations
— 3 inspections12 violations · 4 high priority
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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Basic Violations
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 2 inspections8 violations · 3 high priority
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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Basic Violations
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 2 inspections8 violations · 6 high priority
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Routine - Food· 5 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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Intermediate Violations
— 3 inspections12 violations · 8 high priority
— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— Routine - Food· 7 violations (4 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
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Basic Violations
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 3 inspections18 violations · 11 high priority
— Routine - Food· 7 violations (5 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Routine - Food· 2 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
— Routine - Food· 9 violations (5 high priority)· Warning Issued
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Basic Violations
Smokehouse Restaurant in Punta Gorda: Frequently Asked Questions
- When was Smokehouse Restaurant in Punta Gorda last inspected?
- Smokehouse Restaurant in Punta Gorda was last inspected by Florida DBPR on November 5, 2025. The result was: Inspection Completed - No Further Action.
- What are the most common violations at Smokehouse Restaurant in Punta Gorda?
- The most frequently cited violations at Smokehouse Restaurant in Punta Gorda are: Outer openings protected, Consumer advisory, Toilet facilities.
- How many health inspections has Smokehouse Restaurant in Punta Gorda had?
- Smokehouse Restaurant in Punta Gorda has had 22 inspections on record with Florida DBPR, averaging 4.5 violations per inspection, below the statewide average of 5.2.
- What did the most recent inspection of Smokehouse Restaurant in Punta Gorda find?
- Smokehouse Restaurant in Punta Gorda was most recently inspected on November 5, 2025 with 4 violation(s), including 1 high-priority violation(s). Disposition: Inspection Completed - No Further Action.
- Has Smokehouse Restaurant in Punta Gorda ever been shut down?
- No, Smokehouse Restaurant in Punta Gorda has no emergency closures on record with Florida DBPR.
- What does Florida violation V08 (Proper hand/arm washing) mean?
- Violation 08 (Proper hand/arm washing) is classified as a high priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/08.
- 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.
- What does Florida violation V25 (Allergen awareness) mean?
- Violation 25 (Allergen awareness) is classified as a high priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/25.
- Has Smokehouse Restaurant in Punta Gorda had any fire safety violations?
- Yes, Smokehouse Restaurant in Punta Gorda has 1 fire safety violation(s) on record from Florida state fire inspections.
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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.
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