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MARYLAND STEAMED

4370 GARDEN RD, Port Charlotte FL 33953 · 443-622-2185

Last inspected Jan 9, 2026 · 6 visits since April 2024

Licence typeCaterer
Risk levelRisk Level 2
LicenceCAT1801459
Grade history
DEC 24
MAR 25
AUG 25
SEP 25
JAN 26
— STEADY

5 inspections within 8 points of each other. Whatever this kitchen does, it does consistently.

Worst finding on record
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 written procedure.
Intermediate/11-27-4
Badges — 2 earned
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined

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Inspection history

6 visits, newest first

Jan 9, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

Recorded at 221 WOOD ST, Punta Gorda — this licence has since moved.

0 High priority1 Intermediate3 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 4 findings
No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Observed no quaternary test strips. Operator able to provide the test strips by the end of inspection.
Intermediate/16-37-1/Corrected On-Site
Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Observed food debris on the interior bottom of Reach in Cooler. Operator removed the food debris.
Basic/22-16-4/Corrected On-Site
Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Observed wet mop inside the mop bucket. Operator removed the wet mop to hang to allow the mop to dry.
Basic/42-01-4/Corrected On-Site
Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed wet wiping cloth at Make Table. Operator placed the wet wiping cloth back in the sanitizer solution.
Basic/21-12-4/Corrected On-Site
Sep 11, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

Recorded at 221 WOOD ST, Punta Gorda — this licence has since moved.

0 High priority1 Intermediate2 Basic
Show 3 findings ▾
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed beans not date marked at Reach in Cooler. Operator date marked the food item.
Intermediate/02C-02-5/Corrected On-Site
Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors. Observed restroom door not self closing.
Basic/32-04-4/Repeat Violation
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed employee scooping rice with bowl. Employee changed to a large handle spoon to scoop the rice.
Basic/14-01-5/Corrected On-Site
Aug 28, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionLicensing Inspection

Nothing was found. The inspector recorded no violations at all.

0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Mar 20, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

Recorded at 221 WOOD ST, Punta Gorda — this licence has since moved.

0 High priority2 Intermediate2 Basic
Show 4 findings ▾
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed paper towels inside kitchen handwash sink. Operator removed the paper towels.
Intermediate/31A-09-4/Corrected On-Site
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.
Intermediate/53B-14-5
Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors. Observed unisex restroom door not tight fitting.
Basic/32-04-4
Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner.
Basic/06-01-5/Corrected On-Site
Dec 4, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionLicensing Inspection

Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

Recorded at 221 WOOD ST, Punta Gorda — this licence has since moved.

0 High priority2 Intermediate1 Basic
Show 3 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 written procedure.
Intermediate/11-27-4
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.
Intermediate/11-26-1/Corrected On-Site
No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted. Emailed the choking sign.
Basic/51-13-4
Apr 15, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionLicensing Inspection

Met inspection standards. 1 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

Recorded at 221 WOOD ST, Punta Gorda — this licence has since moved.

0 High priority1 Intermediate0 Basic
Show 1 finding ▾
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.
Intermediate/11-26-1/Corrected On-Site

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.