GORDA BOWLS
117 HERALD CT STE 1110, Punta Gorda FL 33950
Last inspected Sep 20, 2024 · 3 visits since September 2023
This licence isn't in DBPR's current active file, which usually means the business has closed, been sold, or let the licence lapse. Everything below belongs to this licence, not to whoever may be trading here now. The history stays public because it is a public record.
3 inspections within 9 points of each other. Whatever this kitchen does, it does consistently.
Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license.
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Inspection history
3 visits, newest first
Met inspection standards. 7 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed beef 125F at steam table. Operator reheated to a minimal of 165F.
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed multiple electronic equipment around the frontline handwash sink.
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 find by the end of inspection.
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Operator cleaned and sanitized the ice machine.
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Ceiling tile missing. Observed ceiling tile missing at prep area above ice machine.
Food stored on floor. Observed açaí containers on floor at Walk in Freezer. Operator removed the food item off the floor.
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed salt container not labeled. Operator labeled the food item.
Met inspection standards. 7 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
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Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license.
Vacuum breaker in the wrong location at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. Educated the operator.
Food manager certification expired. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ Lee M. Richardson, 12/10/2018.
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed empty container and garbage can blocking the handwash sink at ware washing area. Operator removed the container and garbage can from blocking the 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.
Ceiling tile missing. Observed multiple ceiling tiles missing at ware washing area.
Food stored on floor. Observed multiple food items at Walk in Cooler and Freezer. Operator removed the food items off the floor.
Met inspection standards. 8 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 over cooked chicken. Operator removed to a safe location.
Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet.
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. Operator able to provide by the end of inspection.
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 black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.
Employee personal food not properly identified and segregated from food to be served to the public. Observed beverage at Reach in Cooler. Operator labeled and segregated the beverage.
In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed multiple utensils in water 77F. Operator removed the water.
Wiping cloth quaternary ammonium compound sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. Observed 0ppm on test strip. Operator replaced with new sanitizer. Corrected to 200ppm.
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.