HARBORSIDE COFFEE AND CREAMERY
1200 W RETTA ESPLANADE STE L28, Punta Gorda FL 33950 · 7723212543
Last inspected Jan 26, 2026 · 8 visits since September 2023
5 inspections within 21 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
8 visits, newest first
Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Observed residue buildup in the interior ceiling of microwave. Operator cleaned the interior of microwave oven.
No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted.
No copy of latest inspection report available.
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed no handwash sign at kitchen handwash sink.
Met inspection standards. 4 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 open gallon of milk not date marked at front counter Reach in Cooler.
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.
Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed employee with no hair restraint preparing food. Educated the employee.
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed no handwash sign at front counter and kitchen handwash sink.
Met inspection standards. 4 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 broccoli and cheddar soup not date marked at Reach in Cooler. Operator date marked the food item.
Ceiling tile missing. Observed ceiling tile missing at kitchen.
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed no handwash sign at kitchen handwash sink.
Single-service articles improperly stored. Observed a case of disposable cups on the floor next to reach in freezer at kitchen. Operator removed the item off the floor.
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 5 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 hotdogs not date marked at Reach in Cooler.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed no paper towels at kitchen handwash sink. Operator placed paper towels at handwash sink.
Required employee training expired for all employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.
Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Observed mini-spoons not inverted at container behind display freezer units at front counter.
Met inspection standards. 2 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
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Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed cell phone at prep table. Operator removed the cell phone to the proper location.
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed multiple frontline chest freezers with buildup of ice.
Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
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Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed large container on top of the kitchen handwash sink. Operator removed the container.
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.
Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed employee at prep area. Educated the employee.
Met inspection standards. 3 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 potato salad at Make Table. Operator date marked the food item.
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.
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed at multiple Display Freezer Units.
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.