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GORDA BOWLS

201 W MARION AVE STE 113, Punta Gorda FL 33950

Last inspected Jan 29, 2026 · 7 visits since July 2023

Licence typeRestaurant
Seats20
Risk levelRisk Level 2
LicenceSEA1801922
Grade history
AUG 24
JAN 25
JUL 25
SEP 25
JAN 26
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5 inspections, climbing. The current grade is the best on record.

Worst finding on record
Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license.
High priority/50-17-3/Admin Complaint
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★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined

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Inspection history

7 visits, newest first

Jan 29, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionLicensing Inspection

Nothing was found. The inspector recorded no violations at all.

0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Sep 26, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

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

0 High priority0 Intermediate3 Basic
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Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Observed residue buildup on cold holding unit handles. Operator cleaned the handles.
Basic/23-24-4/Corrected On-Site
Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Observed multiple wet cups stacked with no airflow at counter.
Basic/24-08-4
Equipment in poor repair. Observed ice machine inoperable.
Basic/14-11-5
Jul 22, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

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

1 High priority1 Intermediate1 Basic
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Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw shell eggs behind milk at Reach in Cooler. Operator removed the milk from the front of the raw shell eggs.
High priority/08A-05-6/Corrected On-Site
Commercially processed ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food opened and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening.
Intermediate/02C-03-5/Corrected On-Site/Repeat Violation
Accumulation of lime scale on the inside of the dishmachine. Observed lime buildup at Dish Machine.
Basic/16-23-4
Jan 29, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

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

1 High priority1 Intermediate2 Basic
Show 4 findings ▾
Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license.
High priority/50-17-3/Repeat Violation
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed sanitizer container in basin at kitchen handwash sink. Operator removed the container.
Intermediate/31A-09-4/Corrected On-Site
Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Observed residue buildup behind the cold holding unit handle. Operator cleaned the handle.
Basic/23-24-4/Corrected On-Site
Wiping cloth sanitizing solution stored on the floor. Observed the wiping cloth sanitizer solution bucket on the floor at kitchen next to prep table. Operator replaced the sanitizer container into a clean container and placed on shelf.
Basic/21-38-4/Corrected On-Site
Aug 22, 2024Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection

Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 4 violations recorded, 1 high priority.

1 High priority2 Intermediate1 Basic
Show 4 findings ▾
Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license.
High priority/50-17-3/Admin Complaint
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 milk not date marked at frontline Reach in Cooler. Operator date marked the food item.
Intermediate/02C-03-5/Corrected On-Site
Required employee training expired for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.
Intermediate/53B-14-5
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Operator cleaned and sanitized the interior of the ice machine.
Basic/22-20-5/Corrected On-Site
Oct 13, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

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

0 High priority2 Intermediate2 Basic
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Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed soda gun at front counter. Operator cleaned and sanitized the soda gun.
Intermediate/22-02-4/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. Operator completed the documents during inspection.
Intermediate/11-26-1/Corrected On-Site/Repeat Violation
Accumulation of residue buildup in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Operator cleaned and sanitized the ice machine.
Basic/22-20-5/Corrected On-Site/Repeat Violation
In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Observed tong on oven handle. Operator removed the tong to a safe location above the stove.
Basic/10-20-4/Corrected On-Site
Jul 13, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

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

1 High priority1 Intermediate1 Basic
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Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw sausage behind vegetables at Make Table. Operator switched the food items.
High priority/08A-05-6/Corrected On-Site/Repeat Violation
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.
Intermediate/11-26-1/Repeat Violation
Accumulation of lime scale on the inside of the dishmachine.
Basic/16-23-4

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.