PECORARO'S
520 KING ST, Punta Gorda FL 33950 · 941-916-9705
Last inspected Aug 10, 2026 · 9 visits since July 2023
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5 inspections, climbing. The current grade is the best 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.
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
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Inspection history
9 visits, newest first
Aug 10, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionLicensing Inspection
Nothing was found. The inspector recorded no violations at all.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Oct 13, 2025Inspection 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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No chlorine chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Observed no chlorine test strips.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink.
Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Observed residue buildup at oven below the stove at cookline. Operator cleaned the oven.
Unsealed concrete floor in food preparation, food storage, warewashing area or bathroom. Observed unsealed concrete at kitchen.
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed no label at flour container near Pizza Oven. Operator labeled the food item.
Jul 11, 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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Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed residue buildup on can opener blade at blade at prep area soda gun at bar. Operator cleaned the items.
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed bar handwash sink blocked with a strainer in it. Operator removed the strainer.
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed straws dumped in the strainer at bar handwash sink. Educated the operator of handwash strictly use for handwashing only.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed no paper towels at frontline handwash sink next to Pizza Oven. Operator placed paper towels at handwash sink.
Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Observed tank not secured next to back entrance of the kitchen.
Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed no hair restraint on multiple employees at kitchen. The employees placed hair restraint over their hair/head.
Jan 17, 2025□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority1 Intermediate1 Basic
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Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed food residue buildup underneath the dough mixer next to pizza oven and slicer blade and guard on prep table next to the frontline handwash sink.
Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Observed tanks next to stove not adequately secured.
Nov 18, 2024Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 9 recorded, 1 high priority.
1 High priority4 Intermediate4 Basic
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Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw shrimp behind broccoli at Make Table. Operator switched the food items.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed food residue buildup underneath the dough mixer next to pizza oven and slicer blade and guard on prep table next to the frontline handwash sink.
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed no paper towels at handwash sink next to brick oven. Operator placed paper towels at handwash sink.
No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.
Accumulation of debris inside warewashing machine.
Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Observed tanks next to stove not adequately secured.
Equipment in poor repair. Observed Walk in Freezer inoperable.
No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted.
Jul 22, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionComplaint Investigation
Met inspection standards. 8 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority2 Intermediate5 Basic
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Observed: Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed marinara sauce 127F at warmer holding unit. Operator reheated to a minimum of 165F at Stove. Priority: High Priority
Observed: Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed soiled can opener blade at prep table. Operator cleaned and sanitized the blade. Priority: Intermediate
Observed: Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed prep table, broom, and dust pan blocking the cook line/ware washing area handwashing sink. Operator removed the table, broom, and dust pans to allow clear access. Priority: Intermediate
Observed: Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Observed multiple tanks next to prep table next to the entrance to the kitchen from exterior door. Educated the operator. Priority: Basic
Observed: Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed no hair restraints on multiple employees at cookline. Operator placed hair restraints over their hair. Priority: Basic
Observed: Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed soil gasket at exterior Walk in Cooler. Priority: Basic
Observed: Unnecessary items/unused equipment on the premises. Observed Make Table at back exterior of establishment. Priority: Basic
Observed: Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed no label at flour container. Operator labeled the food item. Priority: Basic
Dec 12, 2023□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
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No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted.
Oct 13, 2023Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 12 recorded, 1 high priority.
1 High priority4 Intermediate7 Basic
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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 Display Cooler Unit across the bar. Operator date marked the food item.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed can opener blade at kitchen prep table.
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed container blocking the bar handwash sink. Operator removed the container.
Water with a temperature of at least 100 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. Observed hot side handle inoperable at kitchen handwash sink.
Employee with no beard guard/restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed employee at cookline.
Equipment in poor repair. Observed interior Walk in Cooler and Freezer.
Ice scoop handle in contact with ice. Observed at bar ice bin.
In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Observed multiple tongs at Pizza Oven. Operator placed in a safe location above on oven handles.
No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted.
No copy of latest inspection report available.
Plumbing system in disrepair. Observed hot side handle in disrepair at kitchen handwash sink and cold side handle at frontline handwash sink.
Jul 13, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 8 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority2 Intermediate5 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 at 0ppm on test strips due to empty sanitizer container. Operator replaced the empty container.
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.
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.
Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors. Observed at both Men's and Women's restroom.
Equipment and utensils not washed, rinsed and sanitized in the correct order in three-compartment sink. Do not use dishes/equipment not properly sanitized. Observed order of wash, sanitizer, rinse at bar triple sink. Operator corrected in the proper order of wash, rinse, sanitize.
Food stored on floor. Observed multiple food items at Walk in Cooler and Freezer. Educated the operator.
In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Observed multiple tongs on oven handle at kitchen. Operator placed on top of the oven on shelf.
Wiping cloth sanitizing solution stored on the floor. Observed sanitizer solution on the floor next to brick oven pizza. Operator removed the container off the floor.
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