Working Cow Ice Cream & Eatery in Punta Gorda
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145 W McKenzie St, Punta Gorda, FL 33950Working Cow Ice Cream & Eatery in Punta Gorda has 12 inspections on record between August 2022 and November 2025, with 15 total violations and no emergency closures. The facility averaged 1.3 violations per inspection, well below the statewide average of 5.2. Employee health policy violations appeared in 3 of the 12 inspections, the most significant recurring finding. The most recent inspection on November 10, 2025 was completed with no further action required and identified one basic violation.
Summary generated from Florida DBPR public inspection records.
Working Cow Ice Cream & Eatery in Punta Gorda: Comparison to Charlotte County Averages
Working Cow Ice Cream & Eatery in Punta Gorda: Full Inspection History — DBPR (12)
— 3 inspections3 violations · 1 high priority
— Routine - Food· 1 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action
Intermediate Violations
— 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 inspections4 violations · 3 high priority
— Routine - Food· 1 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Basic Violations
— 2 inspections3 violations · 3 high priority
— Routine - Food· 1 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
— Routine - Food· 2 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— 2 inspections3 violations · 1 high priority
— Routine - Food· 2 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— Routine - Food· 1 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action
Basic Violations
— 1 inspection1 violations · 1 high priority
— Routine - Food· 1 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
— 2 inspections1 violations · 1 high priority
— Routine - Food· 1 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
— Food-Licensing Inspection· 0 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action
No violations recorded for this inspection.
Working Cow Ice Cream & Eatery in Punta Gorda: Frequently Asked Questions
- When was Working Cow Ice Cream & Eatery in Punta Gorda last inspected?
- Working Cow Ice Cream & Eatery in Punta Gorda was last inspected by Florida DBPR on November 10, 2025. The result was: Inspection Completed - No Further Action.
- What are the most common violations at Working Cow Ice Cream & Eatery in Punta Gorda?
- The most frequently cited violations at Working Cow Ice Cream & Eatery in Punta Gorda are: Outer openings protected, Employee health policy, Time as control.
- How many health inspections has Working Cow Ice Cream & Eatery in Punta Gorda had?
- Working Cow Ice Cream & Eatery in Punta Gorda has had 12 inspections on record with Florida DBPR, averaging 1.3 violations per inspection, below the statewide average of 5.2.
- What did the most recent inspection of Working Cow Ice Cream & Eatery in Punta Gorda find?
- Working Cow Ice Cream & Eatery in Punta Gorda was most recently inspected on November 10, 2025 with 1 violation(s). Disposition: Inspection Completed - No Further Action.
- Has Working Cow Ice Cream & Eatery in Punta Gorda ever been shut down?
- No, Working Cow Ice Cream & Eatery in Punta Gorda has no emergency closures on record with Florida DBPR.
- What does Florida violation V32 (Proper sanitizing) mean?
- Violation 32 (Proper sanitizing) is classified as a intermediate priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/32.
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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.
Editor: All content reviewed and verified by Christopher F. Nesbitt, Sr., Nationally Registered EMT & BU-trained Paralegal.
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