F. M. DON'S
201 W MARION AVE, Punta Gorda FL 33950 · 941.637.8800
Last inspected Dec 1, 2025 · 8 visits since July 2023
JAN 24
AUG 24
DEC 24
JUL 25
SEP 25
— STEADY
5 inspections within 19 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
Awarded on the inspection record alone. What they mean →
Disciplinary actions
3 cases · $860
| Case | Violation date | Final order | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 7--2022002512 | Dec 22, 2021 | Feb 16, 2022 | $360 |
| 7--2020051291 | Oct 27, 2020 | Dec 3, 2020 | $300 |
| 7--2019051351 | Aug 20, 2019 | Oct 31, 2019 | $200 |
Inspection history
8 visits, newest first
Dec 1, 2025□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 1 finding
Unsealed concrete floor in food preparation, food storage, warewashing area or bathroom. Observed unsealed concrete at various locations of the kitchen.
Sep 26, 2025Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 8 recorded, 2 high priority.
2 High priority1 Intermediate5 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. Operator corrected to 100ppm by replacing with a new sanitizer and priming it.
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw fish behind buttermilk at Make Table. Operator switched the food items.
Required employee training expired for all employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.
Ceiling tile missing. Observed multiple ceiling tiles missing at ware washing area.
Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom. Observed no waste receptacle with lid at women's restroom.
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed open beverage of employee at Reach in Cooler. Operator removed the beverage.
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed no handwashing sign at both Men's and Women's restrooms.
Unsealed concrete floor in food preparation, food storage, warewashing area or bathroom. Observed unsealed concrete at various locations of the kitchen.
Jul 10, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 6 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority0 Intermediate5 Basic
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Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed Ajeu 131F at steam table. Operator placed back on stove to reheat to a minimum of 165F.
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed residue buildup in the interior of ice machine.
Ceiling tile missing. Observed multiple ceiling times missing at ware washing area.
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed open beverage can of employee at Reach in Cooler. Operator discarded the beverage.
Unsealed concrete floor in food preparation, food storage, warewashing area or bathroom. Observed unsealed concrete at various locations throughout the kitchen.
Waste line missing at soda gun holster. Observed waste line missing at bar.
Dec 3, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 6 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority1 Intermediate3 Basic
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Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license.
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw shrimp behind cake grits and ready to eat sausage at Make Table. Operator relocated raw shrimp in front of the ready to eat items.
No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Operator able to provide later during inspection.
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.
Ceiling tile missing. Observed missing ceiling tiles at various locations at kitchen.
Unsealed concrete floor in food preparation, food storage, warewashing area or bathroom. Observed exposed concrete at various locations at kitchen.
Aug 14, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 8 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority2 Intermediate4 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 beef at Make Table. Operator switched the food items.
Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. Observed on 1 side of the splitter and not the other side.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed no paper towels at wait station handwash sink. Operator placed paper towels at handwash sink.
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Operator cleaned and sanitized the equipment.
Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom.
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed no handwash sign at both Men's and Women's restrooms.
Unsealed concrete floor in food preparation, food storage, warewashing area or bathroom. Observed unsealed concrete at various locations throughout the kitchen.
Jan 22, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionComplaint Investigation
Met inspection standards. 10 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority4 Intermediate4 Basic
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Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license.
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed partial cooked beef over sauce at Walk in Cooler. Operator switched the food items.
Clam/mussel/oyster tags not marked with last date served. Observed multiple tags not date marked at kitchen. Operator date marked the tags.
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 bar not date marked. Educated the operator. The operator date marked the food item.
No quaternary chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths.
Records/documents for required employee training do not contain all of the required information. Observed training certificates expired date not documented. Operator documented the date.
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.
Ceiling tile missing. Observed multiple missing tiles at ware washing area.
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed ceiling tiles/vents soiled at various locations throughout the kitchen during inspection.
Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed employee with no hair restraint at cookline. Educated the employee.
Sep 26, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 7 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority2 Intermediate3 Basic
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Employee touching ready-to-eat food with their bare hands - food was not being heated as a sole ingredient to 145 degrees F or immediately added to other ingredients to be cooked/heated to the minimum required temperature to allow bare hand contact. Establishment has no approved Alternative Operating Procedure. Observed employee placing cheese with bar hands on salad. Operator discarded the salad. Educated the operator.
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw pork over mushroom gravy at Walk in Cooler. Operator switched the food items.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed multiple soda guns at bar.
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed multiple ice cubes at wait station. Educated the operator.
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.
Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed employee at cookline.
Lights in food preparation, food storage or warewashing area missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers. Observed at entrance to Walk in Cooler in the kitchen. Educated the operator.
Jul 10, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority4 Intermediate0 Basic
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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. Observed can opener blade at prep table. Operator cleaned and sanitized the blade.
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.
Records/documents for required employee training do not contain all of the required information. Observed SafeStaff certificates with no expiration date. Operator wrote expiration date.
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.