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BLUE HERON PINES GOLF COURSE PRO SHOP

29201 S JONES LOOP RD, Punta Gorda FL 33950 · 941 637 6191

Last inspected Feb 5, 2026 · 6 visits since March 2025

Licence typeRestaurant
Seats67
Risk levelRisk Level 2
LicenceSEA1801838
Grade history
MAR 25
MAY 25
NOV 25
FEB 26
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4 inspections, climbing. The current grade is the best on record.

Worst finding on record
Time/temperature control for safety food identified in the written procedure as a food held using time as a public health control has no time marking. Observed cut lettuce, sour cream, and pico not time marked at kitchen prep table. Operator time marked the food item.
High priority/03F-02-5/Corrected On-Site/Warning
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Disciplinary actions

2 cases · $460

CaseViolation dateFinal orderAmount
7--2025060020Jul 28, 2025Sep 4, 2025$300
7--2025049014May 27, 2025Jul 16, 2025$160

Inspection history

6 visits, newest first

Feb 5, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 2 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

0 High priority0 Intermediate2 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 2 findings
No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted. Emailed the choking sign poster.
Basic/51-13-4
Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Observed wet mop in the mop bucket. Operator hung the wet mop to air dry.
Basic/42-01-4/Corrected On-Site
Nov 5, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 2 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

0 High priority1 Intermediate1 Basic
Show 2 findings ▾
Commercially processed ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food opened and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. Observed commercially processed chili not date marked at Reach in Cooler. Operator date marked the food item.
Intermediate/02C-03-5/Corrected On-Site
Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Observed frozen raw beef being thawed at room temperature at prep table. Operator placed in Reach in Cooler to thaw.
Basic/06-01-5/Corrected On-Site
Jul 28, 2025Call Back - Admin. complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection

Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 1 violations recorded.

0 High priority1 Intermediate0 Basic
Show 1 finding ▾
Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification.
Intermediate/53A-01-7/Repeat Violation/Warning/Return visit Jul 28, 2025 · The operator is in the process of receiving the food safety manager certificate. Admin Complaint
May 27, 2025Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection

Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 6 recorded, 1 high priority.

1 High priority3 Intermediate2 Basic
Show 6 findings ▾
Time/temperature control for safety food identified in the written procedure as a food held using time as a public health control has no time marking. Observed cut lettuce, sour cream, and pico not time marked at kitchen prep table. Operator time marked the food item.
High priority/03F-02-5/Corrected On-Site/Warning
Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification.
Intermediate/53A-01-7/Repeat Violation/Warning
No quaternary chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths.
Intermediate/16-37-1/Repeat Violation/Warning
No written procedures available for use of time as a public health control to hold time/temperature control for safety food. Observed cut lettuce, sour cream, and pico not time marked at kitchen prep table and no written procedure. Emailed the written procedure.
Intermediate/03F-10-5/Warning
Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Observed residue buildup in the interior of microwave.
Basic/22-08-4/Warning
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed no handwash sign at kitchen and bar handwash sink.
Basic/31B-04-4/Repeat Violation/Warning
May 27, 2025Call Back - Admin. complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection

Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 3 violations recorded.

0 High priority2 Intermediate1 Basic
Show 3 findings ▾
Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification.
Intermediate/53A-01-7/Warning/Return visit May 27, 2025 · Observed manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. Admin Complaint
No quaternary and chlorine chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths.
Intermediate/16-37-1/Warning/Return visit May 27, 2025 · Observed no quaternary test strips when using at 3 compartment sink. Time Extended
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed no handwash sign posted at kitchen and bar handwash sink.
Basic/31B-04-4/Warning/Return visit May 27, 2025 · Observed no handwash sign at kitchen handwash sink. Time Extended
Mar 26, 2025Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection

Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 4 recorded.

0 High priority3 Intermediate1 Basic
Show 4 findings ▾
Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification.
Intermediate/53A-01-7/Warning
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed no paper towels at kitchen handwash sink. Operator placed paper towels at kitchen handwash sink.
Intermediate/31B-02-4/Corrected On-Site/Warning
No quaternary and chlorine chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths.
Intermediate/16-37-1/Warning
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed no handwash sign posted at kitchen and bar handwash sink.
Basic/31B-04-4/Warning

This record follows the licence, not the owner. Restaurants change hands and the licence history normally does not, so an older entry may describe people who no longer run the place. Every inspection above links to the state's own report. Something wrong? Tell us.