SHORTYS PLACE LLC
306 W MARION AVE, Punta Gorda FL 33950 · 941-639-2337
Last inspected Dec 1, 2025 · 7 visits since August 2023
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— STEADY
5 inspections within 4 points of each other. Whatever this kitchen does, it does consistently.
Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Observed expiration date of 12/01/2025.
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
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Inspection history
7 visits, newest first
Dec 1, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority0 Intermediate2 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 3 findings
Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Observed expiration date of 12/01/2025.
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed residue buildup in the interior of ice machine. Operator cleaned the interior of ice machine.
Unsealed concrete floor in food preparation, food storage, warewashing area or bathroom. Observed unsealed concrete at partial of kitchen floor.
Aug 20, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority1 Intermediate3 Basic
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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.
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed employee beverage at prep table. Operator removed to a shelf underneath a table.
Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed employee with no hair restraint at kitchen.
Unsealed concrete floor in food preparation, food storage, warewashing area or bathroom. Observed unsealed concrete 1/4 of the kitchen.
Mar 6, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority3 Intermediate0 Basic
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No soap provided at handwash sink. Observed empty soap container at kitchen handwash sink. Operator replaced the empty container of soap.
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed chili not date marked at Display Cooler Unit. Operator date marked the food item.
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.
Aug 15, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority2 Intermediate1 Basic
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Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed container at kitchen handwash sink. Operator removed the container.
No quaternary chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Operator able to provide by the end of inspection.
Wiping cloth sanitizing solution stored on the floor. Observed wiping cloth sanitizer solution on the floor next to handwash sink. Operator replaced with a new container with sanitizer and placed it on shelf.
Feb 2, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionComplaint Investigation
Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority0 Intermediate2 Basic
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Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Observed raw chicken over raw beef at Reach in Cooler. Operator switched the food items.
Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Observed behind handles at beer in cooler and Reach in Cooler. Operator cleaned the handles.
Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed wiping cloth on cutting board at Make Table. Operator placed in sanitizer solution.
Nov 8, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 2 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority1 Intermediate1 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 milk at Reach in Cooler. Operator date marked the food item.
Employee personal food not properly identified and segregated from food to be served to the public. Observed multiple employees foods at Display Cooler Unit. Educated the operator.
Aug 15, 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
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Raw animal food stored over or with unwashed produce. Observed raw shell eggs over oranges at Reach in Cooler. Operator switched the food items.
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 hotdogs not date marked at Display Cooler Unit. Operator date marked the food item.
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 able to complete the documents during inspection.
Employee personal food not properly identified and segregated from food to be served to the public. Observed at Display Cooler Unit. Operator labeled the employee's food.
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.