ICE HOUSE PUB
408 TAMIAMI TRL, Punta Gorda FL 33950 · 941 575 0866
Last inspected Jul 22, 2026 · 7 visits since September 2023
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5 inspections within 12 points of each other. Whatever this kitchen does, it does consistently.
Water with a temperature of least 85 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. Observed no hot water due to being turned off. The operator turned the hot water side on during inspection.
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
Awarded on the inspection record alone. What they mean →
Disciplinary actions
1 case · $400
| Case | Violation date | Final order | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 7--2018049453 | Sep 17, 2018 | Oct 29, 2018 | $400 |
Inspection history
7 visits, newest first
Jul 22, 2026Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 7 recorded.
0 High priority3 Intermediate4 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 7 findingsThe state's own report →
No currently certified food service manager on duty with four or more employees engaged in food preparation/handling. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ Manager: Alexis Millspaugh.
No plan review submitted and approved - renovations were made or are in progress. Must submit plans and plan review application to DBPR H and R Plan Review office located at 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-1011. Plans must be submitted AND approved within 60 days. The direct link to the Plan Review page is https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/licensing/plan-review/. Observed ice machine relocated to back exterior of establishment.
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed coleslaw not date marked at Reach in Cooler. Operator date marked the food item.
Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Observed employee with a watch on the wrist at cookline.
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In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Observed tong on oven handle at cookline. Operator removed the tong to the upper shelf.
Open dumpster lid. Observed open dumpster lid at back exterior of establishment.
Unprotected ice machine in a customer/nonsecure area. Observed ice machine in a nonsecure at the back exterior of establishment.
Oct 14, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority1 Intermediate4 Basic
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Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed drawers blocking the bar handwash sink.
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed lime scale buildup at interior of ice machine at exterior bar.
Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine. Observed residue buildup on exterior top of dish machine. Operator cleaned the exterior of Dish Machine.
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed no handwashing sign at bar handwash sink.
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed flour container not labeled at cookline. Operator labeled the food item.
Jul 14, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 7 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority2 Intermediate4 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. Observed chlorine sanitizer 0ppm on test strip. Operator primed the sanitizer to correct to 50ppm.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed residue buildup at slicer. Operator cleaned the slicer.
Handwash sink does not have enough water pressure to properly wash hands. Observed water pressure low at cookline handwash sink.
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed residue buildup at exterior bar ice machine.
Accumulation of lime scale on the inside of the dishmachine.
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed multiple soiled ceiling tiles at kitchen.
Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Observed plates not inverted at shelf in kitchen above soiled ceiling tiles.
Jan 6, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 6 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority4 Intermediate2 Basic
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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.
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.
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.
Water with a temperature of least 85 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. Observed no hot water due to being turned off. The operator turned the hot water side on during inspection.
Accumulation of lime scale on the inside of the dishmachine. Observed lime buildup inside the Dish Machine.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed exterior of flour container soiled.
Sep 11, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 6 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority3 Intermediate2 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 mashed potatoes 120F at steam table. Operator reheated to a minimum of 165F at Stove.
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 chocolate milk not date marked at Reach in Cooler. Operator date marked the food item.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed no paper towels at bar handwash sink. Operator placed paper towels at handwash sink.
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.
Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Observed oven soiled at cookline.
Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed wet wiping cloth on table at bar. Operator placed wet wiping cloth in sanitizer solution.
Jan 16, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 7 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority1 Intermediate6 Basic
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Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed multiple ice cubes at cookline handwash sink. Educated the operator.
Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine. Operator cleaned the exterior of Dish Machine.
Food stored on floor. Observed multiple food items on the floor at Walk in Cooler. Operator removed the food items off the floor.
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed no handwash sign at women's restroom.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed flour container soiled at pantry.
Stored food not covered. Observed no lid covering the salt container at pantry.
Waste line missing at soda gun holster. Observed no waste line at soda gun holster. Educated the operator.
Sep 8, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 9 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
3 High priority2 Intermediate4 Basic
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Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food marked with a date that exceeds 7 days after opening/preparation. Observed buttermilk with date of 09/07/23 at Walk in Cooler. Operator discarded the buttermilk.
Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. Observed buttermilk with expiration date of 09/07/23. Operator discarded the food item.
Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Observed at exterior back of establishment.
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 reach in cooler. Operator date mark 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.
Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine. Operator cleaned the exterior of the Dish Machine.
Commercially processed reduced oxygen packaged fish bearing a label indicating that it is to remain frozen until time of use no longer frozen and not removed from reduced oxygen package. Observed fish at Walk in Cooler.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed at large flour container and pantry shelves.
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed salt container in pantry not labeled. Operator labeled the salt container.
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.