MONTY'S RESTAURANT & PIZZERIA
2515 TAMIAMI TRAIL, Punta Gorda FL 33950 · 941.637.0008
Last inspected Dec 30, 2025 · 7 visits since September 2023
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5 inspections within 3 points of each other. Whatever this kitchen does, it does consistently.
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
Awarded on the inspection record alone. What they mean →
Disciplinary actions
1 case · $200
| Case | Violation date | Final order | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 7--2016005323 | Feb 2, 2016 | May 20, 2016 | $200 |
Inspection history
7 visits, newest first
Dec 30, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionComplaint Investigation
Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority1 Intermediate4 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 5 findingsThe state's own report →
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed sauce not date marked at Walk in Cooler. Operator date marked the food item.
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed employee cell phone on cutting board at Make Table. Operator removed the cell phone from the prep area.
In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Observed multiple tongs on oven handles at cookline. Operator removed the tong and placed on shelf.
Open dumpster lid. Observed open dumpster lid. Operator closed the lid.
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Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Observed food debris on the bottom interior of Reach in Cooler. Operator cleaned the interior of Reach in Cooler.
Sep 25, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority1 Intermediate3 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. Observed open gallon of milk not date marked at Reach in Cooler. Operator date marked the food item.
Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Observed residue buildup behind door handle at Walk in Cooler. Operator cleaned the door handle.
In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Observed handle touching the food item at flour container. Operator removed the handle from touching the food item.
Stored food not covered. Observed sauce not covered at Walk in Cooler. Operator placed lid over the sauce container.
Jul 9, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority2 Intermediate1 Basic
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Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed multiple utensils at handwash sink. Operator removed the utensils.
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed employee rinsing utensils at ware washing area handwash sink. Educated the employee to compliance by placing in dish machine to wash, rinse, and sanitize.
Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Observed chicken frozen at room temperature at 3 compartment sink. Operator placed under cold running water.
Dec 3, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority2 Intermediate3 Basic
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Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed thawing spinach at ware washing area handwash sink. Operator removed the spinach to thaw under cold running water at 3 compartment sink.
Soap dispenser at handwash sink not working/unable to dispense soap. Observed unable to dispense soap at kitchen handwash sink. Operator repaired the dispenser.
Ceiling tile missing. Observed missing multiple ceiling tiles above Walk in Freezer.
Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed employee with no hair restraint at cookline. Employee placed hair restraint over their hair/head.
Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Observed spinach thawing in standing water at ware washing area handwash sink. Operator placed under cold running water at 3 compartment sink.
Aug 14, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority2 Intermediate3 Basic
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Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed container at ware washing area handwash sink. Operator removed the container from the sink.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed no paper towels at ware washing area handwash sink. Operator placed paper towels at handwash sink.
Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Observed soiled oven below the stove at cookline.
Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Observed veal at room temperature in standing water. Operator started running the cold water over the food item.
Unsealed concrete floor in food preparation, food storage, warewashing area or bathroom. Observed unsealed concrete at Walk in Cooler.
Jan 18, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 7 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority4 Intermediate3 Basic
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Clam/mussel/oyster tags not marked with last date served.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed can opener blade at prep area table. Operator cleaned and sanitized the blade during inspection.
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed wire pads at ware washing area handwash sink. Operator removed the wire pads.
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.
Employee with no beard guard/restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed employee at cookline. Employee placed hear restraint over his beard.
Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation.
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Observed floor soiled with food debris at Walk in Freezer.
Sep 8, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 6 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority3 Intermediate3 Basic
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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/. Diane Caputo, 02/01/2016.
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.
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 dish machine.
Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed multiple employees at cookline. The employees placed hair restraint over their hair.
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name.
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.