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
5 inspections within 7 points of each other. Whatever this kitchen does, it does consistently.
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Inspection history
6 visits, newest first
Met inspection standards. 2 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
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.
Accumulation of lime scale on the inside of the dishmachine. Observed lime scale at interior of Dish Machine.
Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
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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.
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.
Ice scoop handle in contact with ice. Observed ice scoop handle touching ice at ice bin. Operator removed the handle from touching the ice.
Met inspection standards. 2 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
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Food-contact surface soiled with residue buildup at soda gun. Operator cleaned the soda gun.
Required employee training provided by a third-party employee training program and operator unable to provide original certificate for employees trained.
Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
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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 due to empty container of sanitizer. Operator replaced the sanitizer solution and primed the sanitizer to 50ppm on test strip.
Accumulation of residue buildup in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Operator cleaned and sanitized the interior of ice machine.
Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed wet sanitizer wiping cloth at counter. Operator placed in sanitizer solution.
Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
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Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed soda gun at bar. Operator cleaned and sanitized the soda gun.
Utensil in contact with ice. Observed utensil in ice bin at bar. Operator removed the utensil from touching the ice.
Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
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Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. Operator replaced vacuum breaker.
Food-contact surface soiled with residue buildup. Observed soda gun at exterior of bar. Operator cleaned and sanitized the soda gun.
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.
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.
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.