DOCKSIDE (FOUR POINTS)
33 TAMIAMI TRAIL, Punta Gorda FL 33950 · 941-637-6770
Last inspected Mar 30, 2026 · 9 visits since October 2023
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— STEADY
5 inspections within 8 points of each other. Whatever this kitchen does, it does consistently.
Water with a temperature of least 85 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. Observed no hot water at ware washing area handwashvsink.
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
Awarded on the inspection record alone. What they mean →
Disciplinary actions
1 case · $200
| Case | Violation date | Final order | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 7--2017049815 | Aug 29, 2017 | Nov 2, 2017 | $200 |
Inspection history
9 visits, newest first
Mar 30, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionComplaint Investigation
Met inspection standards. 6 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority1 Intermediate5 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 6 findingsThe state's own report →
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed residue buildup on can opener blade. Operator cleaned and sanitized the blade.
Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine. Observed residue buildup on exterior of Dish Machine. Operator cleaned the exterior of Dish Machine.
Ceiling tile missing. Observed multiple missing ceiling tiles at ware washing area.
Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Observed plates not inverted at kitchen. Operator inverted the plates.
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Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed dust on fan covers at Walk in Cooler. Operator cleaned the fan covers.
Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Observed wet mop on wringer of mop bucket. Operator removed the wet mop to allow airflow to dry by hanging the wet mop.
Jan 21, 2026Inspection 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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No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Observed expired chlorine test strips to with date of 02/23.
Paper towel dispenser at handwash sink not working/unable to dispense paper towels. Observed unable to dispense paper towels at ware washing area handwash sink. Operator replaced the batteries and the dispenser is operable.
Soap dispenser at handwash sink not working/unable to dispense soap. Observed unable to dispense soap at ware washing area handwash sink. Operator repaired the soap dispenser by replacing the batteries.
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed ceiling tiles and vents soiled at kitchen.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed soiled fan covers at Walk in Cooler. Operator cleaned the fan covers.
Sep 19, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 8 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority4 Intermediate4 Basic
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Clam/mussel/oyster tags not marked with last date served.
Food manager certification expired. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/.Anthony Szabo, 05/22/2020.
Water pressure lacking at fixtures that require the use of water. Observed lack of water pressure at ware washing area handwash sink.
Water with a temperature of least 85 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. Observed no hot water at ware washing area handwash sink.
Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Observed tanks not secured at ware washing area. Operator secured the tanks with chain.
Ceiling tile missing. Observed 2 missing ceiling tiles at ware washing area.
Employee with no beard guard/restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed employee with no beard guard at prep area. Employee placed beard guard over their beard.
Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed employee with no hair restraint at prep area.
Mar 5, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionComplaint Investigation
Met inspection standards. 9 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority3 Intermediate6 Basic
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Clam/mussel/oyster tags not marked with last date served.
Water pressure lacking at fixtures that require the use of water. Observed lacking water pressure at ware washing area handwash sink.
Water with a temperature of least 85 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. Observed no hot water at ware washing area handwashvsink.
Ceiling tile missing. Observed multiple ceiling tiles missing at ware washing area.
Employee with no beard guard/restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed employee with no beard guard at cookline. Employee placed beard guard on their beard.
Equipment in poor repair. Observed inoperable ice machine.
In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. Observed multiple knives between handwash sink and reach in cooler at bar. Operator removed the knives to clean.
In-use utensil not stored with handle above the top of time/temperature control for safety food and rim of the container. Observed spoon handle touching coleslaw at Reach in Cooler. Operator removed the handle from touching the food item.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed accumulation of grease at hood filters above Grill.
Dec 17, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority2 Intermediate3 Basic
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Clam/mussel/oyster tags not marked with last date served. Operator dated the tag as it was served on 12/16/24.
Food manager certification expired. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ Person in Charge: Raymond Kozel, 09/21/2019.
Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Observed multiple tanks not secured next to soda fountain boxes by ware washing area. Operator secured the tanks by chain.
Ceiling tile missing. Observed multiple missing ceiling tiles above Dish Machine.
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 in reduced oxygen packaging at Reach in Drawers. Operator removed from reduced oxygen packaging.
Jul 23, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority1 Intermediate2 Basic
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Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Observed raw ground beef over raw fish at Walk in Cooler. Operator switched the food items.
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 Walk in Cooler 2. Operator date marked the food item.
Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Observed multiple tanks at ware washing area. Operator secured the tanks with the chain.
In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board. Observed wet wiping cloth under Make Table. Operator removed the wet wiping cloth.
Jan 31, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority1 Intermediate4 Basic
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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 dairy creamer at wait station Reach in Cooler. Operator date marked the food item.
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Operator cleaned and sanitized the machine.
Ceiling tile missing. Observed at ware washing area.
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed at various locations at kitchen. Operator has replacements on order.
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed at sugar container. Operator labeled the food item.
Oct 17, 2023□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Oct 10, 2023Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 10 recorded, 2 high priority.
2 High priority2 Intermediate6 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 strip. Educated the operator and set up 3 compartment sink.
Fish packaged in the establishment using a reduced oxygen method not bearing a label indicating that it is to be kept frozen until time of use. Observed fish at Walk in Cooler. Educated the operator.
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 heavy cream at Make Table. Operator discarded the food item due to unable to determine the date.
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. Observed the documents incomplete by no signature of permit holder. Permit holder signed during inspection.
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.
Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine.
Accumulation of lime scale on the inside of the dishmachine. Operator cleaned the interior of the Dish Machine.
Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Observed at ware washing area. Operator adequately secured the tanks by putting a chain around the tanks.
Ceiling tile missing. Observed at ware washing area.
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed open beverage at prep table. Operator discarded the beverage.
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.