TAMIAMI TAVERN
10361 TAMIAMI TRL, Punta Gorda FL 33950 · 941.639.6500
Last inspected Oct 30, 2025 · 7 visits since September 2023
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Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit.
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Inspection history
7 visits, newest first
Oct 30, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority0 Intermediate4 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 4 findings
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Observed grease buildup on the floor underneath equipment at cookline.
In-use ice scoop stored on soiled surface between uses. Observed ice scoop on soiled surface on side of ice machine. Operator cleaned and sanitized the ice scoop and placed in clean container.
Unsealed concrete floor in food preparation, food storage, warewashing area or bathroom. Observed unsealed concrete at various locations at kitchen.
Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed wet wiping cloth at ware washing area handwash sink. Operator placed the wet wiping cloth in sanitizer solution.
Jul 25, 2025□ 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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Unsealed concrete floor in food preparation, food storage, warewashing area or bathroom. Observed unsealed concrete at ware washing area.
Jul 17, 2025Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 5 recorded, 1 high priority.
1 High priority0 Intermediate4 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 on test strip.
Food stored on floor. Observed multiple food items on the floor at Walk in Freezer. Operator removed the food items off the floor.
In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Observed handle touching Parmesan cheese at Reach in Drawers. Operator removed the handle from touching the food item.
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed no handwash sign at ware washing area.
Unsealed concrete floor in food preparation, food storage, warewashing area or bathroom. Observed unsealed concrete at ware washing area.
Feb 10, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority0 Intermediate3 Basic
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Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit.
Vacuum breaker in the incorrect location at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. Educated the operator. Operator placed in the correct location.
Commercially processed reduced oxygen packaged fish bearing a label indicating that it is to remain frozen until time of use no longer frozen and not removed from reduced oxygen package.
In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Observed handle touching Parmesan cheese at Reach in Drawers. Operator removed the handle from touching the food item.
Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Observed multiple containers with old labels at dish shelf.
Sep 25, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority1 Intermediate2 Basic
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Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed grits 129F at steam table. Operator reheated to a minimum of 165F at Stove.
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 not date marked at Make Table. Operater date marked the food item.
Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors. Observed employee bathroom door not self closing.
Wiping cloth sanitizing solution stored on the floor. Observed sanitizer solution on the floor next to make table. Operator placed in a new container off the floor.
Feb 2, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 6 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority1 Intermediate3 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 0ppm on test strip. Corrected to 100ppm by priming the sanitizer.
Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed sausage 122F at steam table. Operator placed on Flat Grill to bring temperature to a minimum of 165F.
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 wait station Display Cooler Unit. Operator date marked the food item.
Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine. Operator cleaned the exterior of the machine.
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed on floor underneath shelf at Walk in Freezer.
Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Observed multiple containers at dish shelf.
Sep 19, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 6 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
4 High priority1 Intermediate1 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 0ppm at bar dish machine due to empty sanitizer container. Operator replaced the empty sanitizer container and corrected to 100ppm.
Raw animal food stored in top portion of make table over ready-to-eat food in bottom portion of make table - no complete physical barrier between top and bottom. Observed raw beef over cheese at Make Table. Operator removed the cheese from underneath the raw beef.
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw scallops behind ready to eat lobster meat at Reach in Drawers. Operator switched the food items.
Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed corn beef hash 108F at steam table. Operator placed on grill to reheat to a a minimum of 135F as it's commercially processed for the first time.
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.
In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Observed multiple tongs at oven handle. Operator removed the tongs to a proper and safe location.
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