SANTA LUCIA PIZZERIA AND RESTAURANT LLC
5240 DUNCAN ROAD UNIT 2C, Punta Gorda FL 33982 · 941.621.8027
Last inspected Nov 17, 2025 · 6 visits since August 2023
5 inspections within 6 points of each other. Whatever this kitchen does, it does consistently.
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Inspection history
6 visits, newest first
Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed garbage can blocking the handwash sink. Operator removed the garbage can from blocking the handwash sink.
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 Reach in Cooler. Operator date marked the food item.
In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Observed scoop handle touching the flour at container in prep area. Operator removed the handle from touching the food item.
Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Observed wet mop in the mop bucket. Operator hanged the mop to allow to air dry.
Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
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Accumulation of debris in three-compartment sink. Observed residue buildup at 3 compartment sink. Operator cleaned the 3 compartment sink.
Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Observed residue buildup behind the cold holding unit handle. Operator cleaned the handle.
Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed wet wiping cloth at Pizza Station. Operator placed back in sanitizer solution.
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.
No written procedures available for use of time as a public health control to hold time/temperature control for safety food. Emailed operator the written procedure.
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.
Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
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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.
Large utensils not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Observed large spoon handles not inverted at dish shelf. Operator inverted the utensils.
Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Observed residue build up at interior of reach in cooler. Operator cleaned the interior of Reach in Cooler.
Met inspection standards. 2 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 heavy cream at Reach in Cooler. Operator date marked the food item.
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed flour container not labeled. Operator labeled the food item.
Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
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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 by the end of inspection.
Utensils not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Observed at dish shelf. Operator inverted the utensils.
Wiping cloth sanitizing solution stored on the floor. Observed at cookline. Operator removed the sanitizer to a clean container and placed on shelf.
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