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ORTIGIA CUCINA AND BAR

212 W MARION AVE, Punta Gorda FL 33950 · 941-276-0521

Last inspected Mar 11, 2026 · 6 visits since October 2023

Licence typeRestaurant
Seats190
Risk levelRisk Level 2
LicenceSEA1802022
Grade history
FEB 24
SEP 24
FEB 25
OCT 25
MAR 26
— STEADY

5 inspections within 7 points of each other. Whatever this kitchen does, it does consistently.

Badges — 1 earned
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined

Awarded on the inspection record alone. What they mean →

Inspection history

6 visits, newest first

Mar 11, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 2 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

1 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 2 findings
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 0ppm on test strip. Operator corrected to a minimum of 50ppm by priming the sanitizer.
High priority/22-41-4/Corrected On-Site/Repeat Violation
Accumulation of lime scale on the inside of the dishmachine. Observed lime scale at interior of Dish Machine.
Basic/16-23-4
Oct 2, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

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

0 High priority1 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. Observed open gallon of milk not date marked at Reach in Cooler. Operator date marked the food item.
Intermediate/02C-03-5/Corrected On-Site
Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine. Observed residue buildup on the exterior of dish machine at ware washing area. Operator cleaned the exterior of Dish Machine.
Basic/16-21-4/Corrected On-Site
Ice scoop handle in contact with ice. Observed ice scoop handle touching ice at ice bin. Operator removed the handle from touching the ice.
Basic/10-08-5/Corrected On-Site/Repeat Violation
Feb 27, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 2 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

0 High priority2 Intermediate0 Basic
Show 2 findings ▾
Food-contact surface soiled with residue buildup at soda gun. Operator cleaned the soda gun.
Intermediate/22-02-4/Corrected On-Site
Required employee training provided by a third-party employee training program and operator unable to provide original certificate for employees trained.
Intermediate/53B-09-4
Sep 19, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

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

1 High priority0 Intermediate2 Basic
Show 3 findings ▾
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 due to empty container of sanitizer. Operator replaced the sanitizer solution and primed the sanitizer to 50ppm on test strip.
High priority/22-41-4/Corrected On-Site
Accumulation of residue buildup in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Operator cleaned and sanitized the interior of ice machine.
Basic/22-20-5/Corrected On-Site
Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed wet sanitizer wiping cloth at counter. Operator placed in sanitizer solution.
Basic/21-12-4/Corrected On-Site
Feb 1, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

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

1 High priority1 Intermediate1 Basic
Show 3 findings ▾
Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet.
High priority/29-42-4/Repeat Violation
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed soda gun at bar. Operator cleaned and sanitized the soda gun.
Intermediate/22-02-4/Corrected On-Site/Repeat Violation
Utensil in contact with ice. Observed utensil in ice bin at bar. Operator removed the utensil from touching the ice.
Basic/10-08-5/Corrected On-Site
Oct 17, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

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

1 High priority2 Intermediate1 Basic
Show 4 findings ▾
Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. Operator replaced vacuum breaker.
High priority/29-42-4/Corrected On-Site
Food-contact surface soiled with residue buildup. Observed soda gun at exterior of bar. Operator cleaned and sanitized the soda gun.
Intermediate/22-02-4/Corrected On-Site
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.
Intermediate/53B-02-5
Wiping cloth sanitizing solution stored on the floor. Observed on floor by Reach in Cooler at bar area. Operator replaced with a clean container and placed off the floor on shelf.
Basic/21-38-4/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.