CASS CAY RESTAURANT & BAR
3200 MATECUMBE KEY RD, Punta Gorda FL 33955 · 941.639.3650
Last inspected Jan 23, 2026 · 8 visits since August 2023
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— STEADY
5 inspections within 15 points of each other. Whatever this kitchen does, it does consistently.
Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license.
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
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Inspection history
8 visits, newest first
Jan 23, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority1 Intermediate3 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 5 findingsThe state's own report →
Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license.
No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Observed no chlorine test strips at dish machine. Operator provided the test strips by the end of inspection.
Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Observed multiple wet containers stack at dish shelf with no airflow. Operator separated the containers to allow airflow.
Unsealed concrete floor in food preparation, food storage, warewashing area or bathroom. Observed unsealed concrete at walk in cooler and ice machine area.
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Wet wiping cloths stored in detergent and sanitizer mixed together. Observed wet wiping cloth in detergent and quaternary sanitizer mixed together. Operator discarded the solution of detergent and sanitizer and placed a new container of only sanitizer.
Oct 13, 2025□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate3 Basic
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Equipment in poor repair.
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed ice buildup at Reach in Freezer.
Unsealed concrete floor in food preparation, food storage, warewashing area or bathroom.
Aug 11, 2025Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 8 recorded, 1 high priority.
1 High priority3 Intermediate4 Basic
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Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Observed exterior hose bibb at back of establishment with no vacuum breaker. Operator placed the vacuum breaker at hose bibb.
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed large empty sanitizer container inside the basin of handwash sink next to 3 compartment sink. Operator removed the container.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed no paper towels at bar handwashing sink. Operator placed paper towels at handwash sink.
No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.
Equipment in poor repair.
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed ice buildup at Reach in Freezer.
Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Observed accumulation buildup of grease at oven.
Unsealed concrete floor in food preparation, food storage, warewashing area or bathroom.
Apr 16, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionComplaint Investigation
Met inspection standards. 9 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority3 Intermediate5 Basic
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Raw animal food stored in top portion of make table over ready-to-eat food in bottom portion of make table - no complete physical barrier between top and bottom. Observed raw beef over cooked ribs at make table with partial barrier in between. Operator removed the cooked ribs from underneath the raw beef.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed residue buildup on can opener blade at prep table. Operator cleaned and sanitized the blade.
No currently certified food service manager on duty with four or more employees engaged in food preparation/handling. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ Manager: Scott Mellor.
No proof of required state approved employee training provided for employee hired more than 60 days ago. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed soiled vents and ceiling tiles at various locations at kitchen.
Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed employee with no hair restraint at cookline.
Equipment in poor repair.
In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Observed multiple tongs at oven handle. Operator removed the tongs and placed above on shelf.
Unsealed concrete floor in food preparation, food storage, warewashing area or bathroom. Observed unsealed concrete by the Walk in Cooler and Ice Machine by the back entrance to the establishment.
Nov 22, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionComplaint Investigation
Met inspection standards. 6 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority0 Intermediate5 Basic
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Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed partial cooked chicken over cooked meatloaf at Walk in Cooler. Operator switched the food items.
Commercially processed reduced oxygen packaged fish bearing a label indicating that it is to remain frozen until time of use no longer frozen and not removed from reduced oxygen package. Observed fish thawing under cold water at prep sink without being removed from reduced oxygen packaging. Operator removed the fish from packaging.
Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed multiple employees with no hair restraint at cookline.
Equipment in poor repair. Observed Dish Machine inoperable. The Dish Machine in the process of being repaired. The establishment has a 3 compartment sink set up with quaternary sanitizer.
In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Observed scoop handle touching flour at flour container. Operator removed the handle from touching the food item.
Unsealed concrete floor in food preparation, food storage, warewashing area or bathroom. Observed unsealed concrete at dry storage area.
Oct 3, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority3 Intermediate2 Basic
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Food manager certification expired. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ George Repp,06/27/2019.
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed multiple containers at prep area handwash sink. Operator removed the containers from blocking the handwash sink.
Required employee training expired for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.
Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Observed residue buildup behind the handles of Walk in Cooler/Freezer doors. Operator cleaned the handles.
Equipment in poor repair. Observed torn gasket at walk in cooler door.
Nov 9, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority0 Intermediate2 Basic
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Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. Observed at 0ppm at bar Dish Machine due to empty sanitizer container. Operator replaced the empty container with a full one. Corrected to 100ppm.
Raw animal food stored in top portion of make table over ready-to-eat food in bottom portion of make table - no complete physical barrier between top and bottom. Observed raw chicken over sauce at Make Table. Operator switched the food items.
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Operator cleaned and sanitized the equipment during inspection.
In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Observed handle touching flour at flour container. Operator removed the handle from touching the food item.
Aug 8, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority2 Intermediate2 Basic
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Raw animal foods not properly separated from one another based upon minimum required cooking temperature when stored in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Observed raw chicken over raw fish at reach in freezer. Operator removed the fish from underneath the chicken.
Establishment has no written procedures for employees to follow in response to a vomiting or diarrheal event where the vomit or diarrhea is discharged onto surfaces in the establishment. Operator printed out the vomit and diarrhea written procedure.
No proof provided that food employees are informed of their responsibility to report to the person in charge information about their health and activities related to foodborne illnesses. Operator completed the documents during inspection.
Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Operator secured the tanks.
Wiping cloth sanitizing solution stored on the floor. Observed at kitchen next to wait station. Operator removed the sanitizer off the floor by replacing it with a new container and placed on shelf.
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.