HOLDOVER CAFE
1121 BAL HARBOR BLVD, Punta Gorda FL 33950 · 941.347.7037
Last inspected Mar 13, 2026 · 9 visits since November 2023
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5 inspections, swinging between A and D. Consistency is the problem here, not any single visit.
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 Vomit and Diarrhea Cleaning Written Procedure.
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Inspection history
9 visits, newest first
Mar 13, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionLicensing Inspection
Met inspection standards. 2 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority2 Intermediate0 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 2 findings
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 Vomit and Diarrhea Cleaning 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.
Jan 24, 2025□ Call Back - CompliedComplaint Investigation
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority1 Intermediate0 Basic
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No written procedures available for use of time as a public health control to hold time/temperature control for safety food. Observed no written plan for shelled eggs beside cook line. Emailed owner Time Public Health Plan.
Jan 23, 2025Call Back - Extension given, pendingComplaint Investigation
A return visit. The problems were not fixed yet and the kitchen was given more time.
1 High priority1 Intermediate2 Basic
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Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly.
No written procedures available for use of time as a public health control to hold time/temperature control for safety food. Observed no written plan for shelled eggs beside cook line. Emailed owner Time Public Health Plan.
Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed mold like substance on light fixture in walk-in cooler.
Jan 14, 2025Warning IssuedComplaint Investigation
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 17 recorded, 3 high priority.
3 High priority5 Intermediate9 Basic
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Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly.
Shell eggs not stored at an ambient air temperature of 45 degrees Fahrenheit or less. Observed shelled eggs out a room temperature beside cook line. The owner is completing Time As Public Health Form for shelled eggs out at room temperature.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed blue cheese (46F - Cold Holding) in walk-in cooler. The cook discarded blue cheese.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed cutting board across from cook line soiled.
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed handwashing sink in kitchen blocked by sanitizer bucket. The sanitizer bucket was removed from handwashing sink.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink behind front counter.
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 written procedures available for use of time as a public health control to hold time/temperature control for safety food. Observed no written plan for shelled eggs beside cook line. Emailed owner Time Public Health Plan.
Ceiling tile missing in storage area.
Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom.
Dead roaches on premises. Observed 3 dead roaches in roach traps under storage rack.
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed cell phone on prep table near steam table.
Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food.
In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment.
In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board.
Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed mold like substance on light fixture in walk-in cooler.
Aug 28, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionComplaint Investigation
Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority2 Intermediate1 Basic
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Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed chili 131F at Hot Holding Unit. Operator reheated the chili to 180F at stove.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime.
No soap provided at handwash sink. Observed no soap at wait station handwash sink. Operator placed soap at handwash sink.
Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Observed plates and bowls not inverted above Reach in Freezer.
Aug 14, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 7 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority4 Intermediate2 Basic
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Employee cracked raw shell eggs and then handled ready-to-eat food and/or clean equipment or utensils without washing hands. Observed employee at cookline cracking eggs and then taking off gloves to touch utensil without washing hands. Educated the employee to compliance by washing their hands.
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 no date marking on milk at wait station Display Cooler Unit. Operator date marked the food item.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed soda nozzle soiled at front counter next to ice bin. Operator cleaned and sanitized the nozzle.
No chlorine chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths.
No written procedures available for use of time as a public health control to hold time/temperature control for safety food. Observed butter 70F at prep table. Emailed the written procedure.
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Operator cleaned and sanitized the equipment.
Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Observed multiple spoons not inverted at kitchen above Make Table. Educated the operator.
Feb 26, 2024□ Call Back - CompliedComplaint Investigation
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Dec 28, 2023Warning IssuedComplaint Investigation
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 6 recorded, 1 high priority.
1 High priority3 Intermediate2 Basic
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Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet.
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 at Display Cooler Unit. Operator date marked the food item.
Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification.
No chlorine chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths.
Ceiling tile missing. Observed at wait station area. Educated the operator.
Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Observed raw ground beef in container of water at prep sink. Operator turned on cold water to run for thawing.
Nov 20, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionLicensing Inspection
Met inspection standards. 1 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
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Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw shell eggs over chocolate mousse at Walk in Cooler. Operator switched the food items.
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.