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
5 inspections within 15 points of each other. Whatever this kitchen does, it does consistently.
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.
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Inspection history
7 visits, newest first
Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
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.
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.
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.
Equipment in poor repair. Observed ice cream machine inoperable.
Met inspection standards. 2 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
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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.
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.
Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
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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.
Food stored on floor. Observed multiple food items stored on floor at kitchen. Operator removed the food items off the floor.
Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Observed multiple disposable lids not inverted at prep table. Operator inverted the lids.
Met inspection standards. 2 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
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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.
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.
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 2 recorded.
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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.
No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted.
Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
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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. Provided the written procedure.
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.
No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted. Provided the choking sign.
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