EL RAPIDO
28189 ALATADENA DR, Punta Gorda FL 33955 · 239-699-0389
Last inspected May 29, 2026 · 6 visits since July 2023
5 inspections within 6 points of each other. Whatever this kitchen does, it does consistently.
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Inspection history
6 visits, newest first
Nothing was found. The inspector recorded no violations at all.
Met inspection standards. 2 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
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Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed wet wiping cloth at make table. Operator placed the wet wiping cloth inside the sanitizer solution.
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed sugar container not labeled at counter. Operator labeled the food item.
Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
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Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Observed residue buildup on the cold holding unit handle. Operator cleaned the handle during inspection.
Clean utensils not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Observed multiple large utensils not inverted at shelf next to 3 compartment sink. Operator inverted the utensils.
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 the salt in container at shelf. Operator removed the handle from touching the food item.
Met inspection standards. 2 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
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Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed container blocking the handwash sink. Operator removed the container from blocking the handwash sink.
No chlorine chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Operator able to find by the end of inspection.
Met inspection standards. 2 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
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In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. Observed knife between make table and prep table. Operator removed the knife between equipment.
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed salt container not labeled. Operator labeled the food item.
Met inspection standards. 2 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
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Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw pork over sauce at Reach in Cooler. Operator switched the food items.
No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted. Emailed operator the form.
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