SMOKEHOUSE RESTAURANT
415 COOPER ST, Punta Gorda FL 33950 · (941)639-2000
Last inspected Nov 5, 2025 · 7 visits since July 2023
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— STEADY
5 inspections within 7 points of each other. Whatever this kitchen does, it does consistently.
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
7 visits, newest first
Nov 5, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority0 Intermediate3 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 4 findings
Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Observed raw shell eggs behind partial cooked bacon at Walk in Cooler. Operator relocated the bacon to a proper and safe area at Walk in Cooler.
Employee personal food not properly identified and segregated from food to be served to the public. Observed employee food not identified at front counter Reach in Cooler. Operator labeled the employee food item.
Single-service articles improperly stored. Observed coffee filter exposed to air contaminants at wait station. Operator covered the filters.
Wiping cloth chlorine sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. Observed chlorine sanitizer solution 0ppm on test strip. Operator added chlorine to correct to 100ppm.
Aug 7, 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
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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 at dish machine due to empty sanitizer container. Operator replaced with a full container to a minimum of 50ppm.
No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted. Emailed the sign.
Wiping cloth chlorine sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. Observed chlorine sanitizer 0ppm on test strip. Operator added more chlorine to correct to 100ppm.
Jan 16, 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
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Time/temperature control for safety food identified in the written procedure as a food held using time as a public health control has no time marking. Observed raw shell eggs not time marked at cookline. Operator time marked the food item.
Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Observed residue buildup behind walk in cooler handle. Operator cleaned the handle.
Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed wet wiping cloth at prep table. Operator placed the wet wiping cloth in sanitizer solution.
Sep 11, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority1 Intermediate3 Basic
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Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw shell eggs behind deli meat at Walk in Cooler. Operator placed the deli meat in a different location.
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed sausage patties not date marked. Operator date marked the food item.
No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted. Emailed the sign.
Unsealed concrete floor in food preparation, food storage, warewashing area or bathroom. Observed unsealed concrete at various locations at kitchen.
Wiping cloth chlorine sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. Observed chlorine sanitizer 0ppm on test strip. Operator corrected the chlorine sanitizer to 100ppm by adding chlorine sanitizer.
Jan 17, 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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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.
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.
Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Observed multiple cups at wait station. Educated the operator.
Sep 19, 2023□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Jul 20, 2023Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 5 recorded, 1 high priority.
1 High priority4 Intermediate0 Basic
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Wiping cloth sanitizer solution exceeds the maximum concentration allowed. Observed over 200pm on test strip. Operation corrected to 100ppm by adding more water.
Commercially processed ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food opened and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening.
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.
Records/documents for required employee training do not contain all of the required information. Observed no issue or expiration date. Operator completed the document.
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.