TOULAS
119 W MARION AVE, Punta Gorda FL 33950 · 941-621-8015
Last inspected Nov 18, 2025 · 8 visits since July 2023
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5 inspections, climbing. The current grade is the best on record.
Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license.
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
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Inspection history
8 visits, newest first
Nov 18, 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
Ambient air thermometer not located in the warmest part of the cold holding unit. Observed ambient thermometer at the interior back of the Reach in Cooler. Operator placed in front interior of the unit.
Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors. Observed both Men's and Women's bathroom doors not tight fitting.
Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Observed multiple wet containers stacked at dish shelf. Operator placed the containers on the side to allow airflow.
Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Observed disposable containers not inverted on shelf at kitchen. Operator inverted the containers.
Aug 25, 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 on test strip at Dish Machine. Operator primed the sanitizer to correct to a minimum of 50ppm.
Wiping cloth sanitizing solution stored on the floor. Observed sanitizer solution on the floor next to prep table. Operator pour the sanitizer in a new container and placed it on the shelf.
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed salt container not labeled at prep area. Operator labeled the food item.
Apr 28, 2025□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Feb 26, 2025Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 4 recorded, 1 high priority.
1 High priority3 Intermediate0 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 no time marking on butter at condiment station and cooked potatoes next to Flat Grill. Operator time marked the food item.
No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.
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. Provided the form which was completed during inspection.
No written procedures available for use of time as a public health control to hold time/temperature control for safety food. Emailed the written procedure of Time as a Public Health Control.
Oct 25, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority4 Intermediate1 Basic
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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. Provided the written procedure.
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed large container inside handwash sink basin at ware washing area. Operator removed the container.
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. Provided the document which was completed during inspection.
No soap provided at handwash sink. Observed no soap at ware washing area. Operator placed in soap at ware washing area handwash sink.
No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted.
Jan 29, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority3 Intermediate0 Basic
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Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed at ware washing area handwash sink. Operator placed paper towels in the dispenser.
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. The operator completed the form during inspection.
No soap provided at handwash sink. Observed at ware washing area handwash sink. Operator placed soap at the handwash sink.
Sep 19, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionComplaint Investigation
Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority0 Intermediate3 Basic
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Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed behind the ice chute at soda fountain machine.
Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Operator cleaned the interior of Reach in Cooler.
Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed at cutting board. Operator placed back in sanitizer solution.
Jul 13, 2023Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 5 violations recorded, 1 high priority.
1 High priority3 Intermediate1 Basic
Show 5 findings ▾
Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license.
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.
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed multiple buckets blocking the handwash sink at ware washing area. Operator remove the buckets to allow acces.
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.
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed multiple cell phones at prep table. Operator removed the phones to a proper location.
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.