FAMILY GRILL
2705 TAMIAMI TRL #216, Punta Gorda FL 33950 · 941.621.4836
Last inspected Jul 10, 2026 · 7 visits since August 2023
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— STEADY
5 inspections within 14 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
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Inspection history
7 visits, newest first
Jul 10, 2026Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 5 recorded.
0 High priority1 Intermediate4 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 5 findingsThe state's own report →
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/ Hanna Badra, 01/25/2021.
Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Observed carbon dioxide/helium tank not adequately secured at soda box rack. Operator secured the tank by placing chain around it.
Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner.
Equipment in poor repair. Observed inoperable Make Table at dry storage area.
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Wiping cloth sanitizing solution stored on the floor. Observed wiping cloth sanitizer bucket on the floor at ware washing area. Operator placed the sanitizer in a clean bucket off the floor.
Sep 17, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority0 Intermediate3 Basic
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Wiping cloth solution exceeding the maximum concentration allowed stored in a location that could result in the cross contamination of food, equipment, utensils, linens, single-service, or single-use articles. Observed chlorine sanitizer over 200ppm on sanitizer wiping cloth solution. Operator added more water to correct to 100ppm.
Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Observed residue buildup on Reach in Cooler door handle. Operator cleaned the handle.
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 touching flour at prep area. Operator removed the handle from touching the food item.
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed flour container not labeled. Operator labeled the food item.
Jul 2, 2025Administrative complaint recommendedComplaint Investigation
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 4 violations recorded, 1 high priority.
1 High priority1 Intermediate2 Basic
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Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed residue buildup at can opener blade at prep table. Operator cleaned the blade.
Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Observed residue buildup behind reach in cooler door handles. Operator cleaned the handles.
Wet wiping cloths stored in detergent and sanitizer mixed together. Observed chlorine sanitizer mixed with soap at wiping cloth bucket. Operator replaced with only chlorine sanitizer mixed.
Jan 9, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority2 Intermediate0 Basic
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Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license.
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 open gallon of milk not date marked at Display Cooler Unit.
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.
Aug 2, 2024Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 4 violations recorded, 1 high priority.
1 High priority0 Intermediate3 Basic
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Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license.
Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Observed tank not secured next to the soda fountain boxes. Operator secured the tank with chain.
Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Observed soiled oven below stove at cookline.
Wiping cloth chlorine sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. Observed chlorine sanitizer under 50ppm on test strip. Operator added more chlorine to 100ppm.
Dec 13, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority2 Intermediate1 Basic
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Employee cracked raw shell eggs and then handled ready-to-eat food and/or clean equipment or utensils without washing hands. Observed employee at cookline. Educated the employee to compliance by washing hands and placing new gloves on their hand.
Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed at kitchen handwash sink. Operator placed paper towels at handwash sink.
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.
Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed wet wiping cloth at cutting board. Operator placed wiping cloth back in sanitizer solution.
Aug 10, 2023Inspection 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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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 able to complete the documents by the end of inspection.
Required employee training provided by a third-party employee training program and operator unable to provide original certificate for employees trained.
Utensils not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Observed at ware washing area. Operator inverted the utensils.
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.