GORDA BOWLS
201 W MARION AVE STE 113, Punta Gorda FL 33950
Last inspected Jan 29, 2026 · 7 visits since July 2023
5 inspections, climbing. The current grade is the best on record.
Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license.
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Inspection history
7 visits, newest first
Nothing was found. The inspector recorded no violations at all.
Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
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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.
Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Observed multiple wet cups stacked with no airflow at counter.
Equipment in poor repair. Observed ice machine inoperable.
Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
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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.
Commercially processed ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food opened and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening.
Accumulation of lime scale on the inside of the dishmachine. Observed lime buildup at Dish Machine.
Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
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Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license.
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed sanitizer container in basin at kitchen handwash sink. Operator removed the container.
Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Observed residue buildup behind the cold holding unit handle. Operator cleaned the handle.
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.
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 4 violations recorded, 1 high priority.
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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 milk not date marked at frontline Reach in Cooler. Operator date marked the food item.
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.
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.
Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
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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.
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.
Accumulation of residue buildup in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Operator cleaned and sanitized the ice machine.
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.
Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
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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.
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.
Accumulation of lime scale on the inside of the dishmachine.
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.