Watson's Ice Cream in Punta Gorda
Last inspected:
1540 Rio De Janeiro Ave, Punta Gorda, FL 33983Watson's Ice Cream in Punta Gorda has had 21 inspections on record from May 2023 to January 2026, with a combined 46 violations and no emergency closures. The facility averaged 2.2 violations per inspection, well below the statewide average of 5.2. All inspections resulted in "Inspection Completed - No Further Action" or "Call Back - Complied" dispositions, indicating consistent compliance with corrective measures. The most recent inspection on January 14, 2026 found 3 basic violations and was completed with no further action required.
Summary generated from Florida DBPR public inspection records.
Watson's Ice Cream in Punta Gorda: Comparison to Charlotte County Averages
Watson's Ice Cream in Punta Gorda: Full Inspection History — DBPR (21)
— 1 inspection1 violations · 1 high priority
— Routine - Food· 1 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
— 2 inspections2 violations · 1 high priority
— Routine - Food· 1 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 1 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
— 2 inspections2 violations · 1 high priority
— Routine - Food· 1 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
— Routine - Food· 1 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action
Intermediate Violations
— 4 inspections7 violations · 1 high priority
— Routine - Food· 1 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 3 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (1 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
Basic Violations
— 2 inspections4 violations · 1 high priority
— Food-Licensing Inspection· 0 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— 2 inspections7 violations · 2 high priority
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— Routine - Food· 2 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— 2 inspections3 violations · 1 high priority
— Routine - Food· 1 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
— Routine - Food· 2 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— 2 inspections7 violations · 1 high priority
— Routine - Food· 3 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— 3 inspections7 violations · 2 high priority
— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— Routine - Food· 3 violations · Warning Issued
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— 1 inspection2 violations · 1 high priority
— Routine - Food· 2 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
Watson's Ice Cream in Punta Gorda: Frequently Asked Questions
- When was Watson's Ice Cream in Punta Gorda last inspected?
- Watson's Ice Cream in Punta Gorda was last inspected by Florida DBPR on January 14, 2026. The result was: Inspection Completed - No Further Action.
- What are the most common violations at Watson's Ice Cream in Punta Gorda?
- The most frequently cited violations at Watson's Ice Cream in Punta Gorda are: Proper sewage disposal, Clean multi-use utensils, Premises clean.
- How many health inspections has Watson's Ice Cream in Punta Gorda had?
- Watson's Ice Cream in Punta Gorda has had 21 inspections on record with Florida DBPR, averaging 2.2 violations per inspection, below the statewide average of 5.2.
- What did the most recent inspection of Watson's Ice Cream in Punta Gorda find?
- Watson's Ice Cream in Punta Gorda was most recently inspected on January 14, 2026 with 1 violation(s). Disposition: Inspection Completed - No Further Action.
- Has Watson's Ice Cream in Punta Gorda ever been shut down?
- No, Watson's Ice Cream in Punta Gorda has no emergency closures on record with Florida DBPR.
- What does Florida violation V23 (Chemical properly stored) mean?
- Violation 23 (Chemical properly stored) is classified as a high priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/23.
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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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