CELTIC RAY PUBLIC HOUSE
145 E MARION AVE, Punta Gorda FL 33950 · 941.505.5556
Last inspected Jul 22, 2026 · 7 visits since August 2023
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— STEADY
5 inspections within 8 points of each other. Whatever this kitchen does, it does consistently.
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
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Inspection history
7 visits, newest first
Jul 22, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority0 Intermediate3 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 4 findings
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed smoked salmon over cooked rice at Reach in Cooler. Operator removed the smoked salmon to a different Cold Holding Unit.
Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors. Observed both men's and women's restroom doors not tight fitting.
Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom. Observed no cover on waste receptacles at women's restrooms.
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 inside the flour at container next to cookline. Operator removed the handle from touching the food item.
Oct 13, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority0 Intermediate4 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 chlorine sanitizer 0ppm on test strip at Dish Machine. Operator primed the sanitizer to correct to 100ppm.
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed residue buildup in the interior of ice machine between bar and kitchen. Operator cleaned the interior of ice machine.
Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine. Operator cleaned the exterior of Dish Machine.
Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Observed carbon dioxide tank not secured next to soda syrup boxes. Operator secured the tank with a chain.
Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Observed missing floor tiles in front of prep areas handwash sink.
Jul 10, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority2 Intermediate1 Basic
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Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed knife at bar handwash sink. Operator removed the knife.
Records/documents for required employee training do not contain all of the required information. Observed incomplete food safety training certificate due to missing dates. Operator completed the documents.
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed employee bottle water at prep table. Operator removed the bottle.
Jan 6, 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
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Person in charge unable to answer basic questions about allergens. Educated the operator.
Food stored on floor. Observed whole raw potatoes on the floor at bar Walk in Cooler.
Sep 5, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority0 Intermediate4 Basic
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Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw salmon over bread pudding at Display Cooler Unit. Operator removed the raw salmon underneath Make Table.
Equipment in poor repair. Observed prep table shelf in disrepair.
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed no handwash sign at entry to interior bar handwash sink.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed residue buildup at exterior of flour container and prep table shelf.
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed flour container not labeled at cookline. Operator labeled the food item.
Dec 22, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority2 Intermediate0 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 0ppm on test strips at kitchen and bar Dish Machine. Operator corrected to 100ppm by priming the Dish Machine.
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed smoked salmon behind Pico de Gallo at Make Table. Operator switched the food items.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed no paper towels at cookline handwash sink. Operator placed paper towels at handwash sink.
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 form during inspection.
Aug 23, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 2 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority1 Intermediate1 Basic
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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.
In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Observed multiple tongs at oven handle. Operator removed the tongs to a proper and safe location.
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.