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GIGI'S ICE CREAM OF PUNTA GORDA

311 W MARION AVE, Punta Gorda FL 33950 · 941.844.3126

Last inspected Nov 24, 2025 · 7 visits since January 2024

Licence typeRestaurant
Seats16
Risk levelRisk Level 2
LicenceSEA1802097
Grade history
OCT 24
MAR 25
AUG 25
NOV 25
NOV 25
— STEADY

5 inspections within 15 points of each other. Whatever this kitchen does, it does consistently.

Worst finding on record
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. Provided the written procedure.
Intermediate/11-27-4/Corrected On-Site
Badges — 1 earned
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined

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Inspection history

7 visits, newest first

Nov 24, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionComplaint Investigation

Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

2 High priority1 Intermediate1 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 4 findings
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food marked with a date that exceeds 7 days after opening/preparation. Observed open gallon of milk with expiration date of 11/05/2025.
High priority/02C-01-5
Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Observed open gallon of milk with date of 11/05/25. Operator discarded the food item.
High priority/01B-02-5
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed no paper towel at handwash sink at frontline of kitchen. Operator placed paper towels at handwash sink.
Intermediate/31B-02-4/Corrected On-Site/Repeat Violation
Equipment in poor repair. Observed ice cream machine inoperable.
Basic/14-11-5
Nov 5, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 2 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

0 High priority2 Intermediate0 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 commercially processed chili not date marked at Reach in Cooler. Operator date marked the food item.
Intermediate/02C-03-5/Corrected On-Site
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed no paper towel at frontline handwash sink. Operator placed paper towels at handwash sink.
Intermediate/31B-02-4/Corrected On-Site/Repeat Violation
Aug 12, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

0 High priority1 Intermediate2 Basic
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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.
Intermediate/53B-02-5/Repeat Violation
Food stored on floor. Observed multiple food items stored on floor at kitchen. Operator removed the food items off the floor.
Basic/08B-38-4/Corrected On-Site
Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Observed multiple disposable lids not inverted at prep table. Operator inverted the lids.
Basic/25-06-4/Corrected On-Site
Mar 20, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 2 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

0 High priority2 Intermediate0 Basic
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No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed no paper towels at ware washing area handwash sink. Operator placed paper towels at handwash sink.
Intermediate/31B-02-4/Corrected On-Site
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.
Intermediate/53B-02-5
Dec 26, 2024□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection

A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.

0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Oct 24, 2024Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection

Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 2 recorded.

0 High priority1 Intermediate1 Basic
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No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.
Intermediate/53B-01-5/Warning
No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted.
Basic/51-13-4/Repeat Violation/Warning
Jan 24, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionLicensing Inspection

Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

0 High priority2 Intermediate1 Basic
Show 3 findings ▾
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. Provided the written procedure.
Intermediate/11-27-4/Corrected On-Site
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. Provided the form which was completed during inspection.
Intermediate/11-26-1/Corrected On-Site
No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted. Provided the choking sign.
Basic/51-13-4/Corrected On-Site

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.