DEANS SOUTH OF THE BORDER
130 TAMIAMI TRL, Punta Gorda FL 33950
Last inspected Jun 25, 2025 · 7 visits since July 2023
□ Not on the state's active licence list
This licence isn't in DBPR's current active file, which usually means the business has closed, been sold, or let the licence lapse. Everything below belongs to this licence, not to whoever may be trading here now. The history stays public because it is a public record.
JUL 23
OCT 23
AUG 24
DEC 24
APR 25
▼ IMPROVING
5 inspections trending up, 13 points better than where it started.
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.
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
Awarded on the inspection record alone. What they mean →
Inspection history
7 visits, newest first
Jun 25, 2025□ Call Back - CompliedComplaint Investigation
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority1 Intermediate1 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 2 findings
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.
Accumulation of lime scale on the inside of the dishmachine.
Apr 25, 2025Warning IssuedComplaint Investigation
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 8 recorded.
0 High priority3 Intermediate5 Basic
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Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at 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.
Accumulation of lime scale on the inside of the dishmachine.
Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom. Observed waste receptacle only partially covered at women's restroom.
Employee with no beard guard/restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed employee at prep area with no beard guard. Employee placed beard guard over their hair/head.
Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed employee at prep area with no hair restraint. Employee placed hair restraint over their hair/head.
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed no handwash sign at men's restroom.
Feb 25, 2025□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Dec 26, 2024Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 4 recorded, 1 high priority.
1 High priority1 Intermediate2 Basic
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Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Observed no vacuum breaker at hose bibb next to exterior bar by the back access road.
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.
Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Observed multiple cups at bar next to soda machines. Educated the operator.
Outdoor ice machine with no overhead protection. Observed no overhead protection at back exterior ice machine.
Aug 7, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 9 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority5 Intermediate3 Basic
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Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Observed oven cleaner on top of Dish Machine. Operator removed to the chemical area.
Commercially processed ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food opened and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. Onserved milk at interior bar not date marked. Operator date marked the food item.
No chlorine chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Operator able to provide during inspection.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed no paper towels at prep area and ware washing area handwash sink. Operator placed paper towels at both handwash sinks.
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.
Required employee training provided by a third-party employee training program and operator unable to provide original certificate for employees trained.
Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Observed standing water at exterior bar. Operator mopped up the water on the floor.
Outdoor ice machine with no overhead protection. Observed no overhead protection at ice machine at back exterior of establishment.
Waste line missing at soda gun holster. Observed waste line missing at soda gun at interior bar above beverage holding ice bin.
Oct 2, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 13 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority7 Intermediate5 Basic
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Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Observed next to ware washing area handwash sink.
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 milk at interior bar Reach in Cooler. Operator date marked the food item.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed cutting board at Salad Station. Educated the operator.
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed container lid at prep area handwash sink. Operator removed the lid.
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed employee dumping ice at exterior bar handwash sink. Educated the operator and employee.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observe at wait station and ware washing area handwash sink. Operator placed paper towels at both locations.
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.
No written procedures available for use of time as a public health control to hold time/temperature control for safety food. Emailed the written procedure.
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed mini-bowl in Pico de Gallo container at Salad Station. Operator removed the mini-bowl.
No waste receptacle installed at handwash sink provided with disposable towels. Observed at wait station handwash sink. Operator placed waste receptacle at wait station handwash sink.
Outdoor ice machine with no overhead protection. Observed at back exterior of establishment.
Straws provided for customer self-service not individually wrapped or in an approved dispenser. Observed at exterior bar.
Wiping cloth sanitizing solution stored on the floor.
Jul 11, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 10 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority4 Intermediate4 Basic
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Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Observed next to handwash sink at ware washing area.
Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet.
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.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime.
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.
Required employee training provided by a third-party employee training program and operator unable to provide original certificate for employees trained.
Cold holding equipment not maintained in good repair. Do not store time/temperature control for safety food in this unit until the unit is repaired. Observed at Salad Station Make Table.
Employee eating in a food preparation or other restricted area. Observed employee at cookline. Educated the operator.
Employee with no beard guard/restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed multiple employees at prep area.
Straws provided for customer self-service not individually wrapped or in an approved dispenser. Observed at bar. Operator switched to wrap straws during inspection.
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