SANDRA'S RESTAURANT
111 W OLYMPIA AVE, Punta Gorda FL 33950 · 941.258.2868
Last inspected Nov 13, 2025 · 6 visits since September 2023
5 inspections within 8 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.
Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Observed old labels on containers. Operator removed the label, cleaned and sanitized the containers.
Stored food not covered. Observed multiple food items not covered at Walk in Cooler. Operator placed lids on the food items.
Met inspection standards. 2 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
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Food manager certification expired. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/Rainer Ruhland, 08/06/2020.
Unsealed concrete floor in food preparation, food storage, warewashing area or bathroom. Observed unsealed concrete at kitchen. Operator in the process of sealing the concrete.
Met inspection standards. 2 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
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Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Observed multiple utensils not inverted at cookline. Operator inverted the utensils.
Unsealed concrete floor in food preparation, food storage, warewashing area or bathroom. Observed unsealed concrete at kitchen.
Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
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Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Observed no vacuum breaker on hose bibb at back side exterior of establishment.
Utensils not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Observed multiple utensils not stored inverted at dish shelf. Operator inverted the utensils.
Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed wet wiping cloth at prep table. Operator placed back in sanitizer solution.
Met inspection standards. 2 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
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No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths.
Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Observed at Walk in Cooler handles. Operator cleaned the handles.
Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
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Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed container at bar handwash sink next to dish machine. Operator removed the container.
No currently certified food service manager on duty with four or more employees engaged in food preparation/handling. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/. Manager: Sandra Ruhland. The food safety certified manager arrived during inspection.
Unsealed concrete floor in food preparation, food storage, warewashing area or bathroom. Observed at various locations at kitchen.
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.