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TWIN ISLES COUNTRY CLUB

301 MADRID BLVD, Punta Gorda FL 33950 · 941-637-1232

Last inspected Feb 9, 2026 · 8 visits since July 2023

Licence typeRestaurant
Seats182
Risk levelRisk Level 2
LicenceSEA1800072
Grade history
NOV 24
JUL 25
JUL 25
OCT 25
FEB 26
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5 inspections, climbing. The current grade is the best on record.

Worst finding on record
Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Observed milk with expiration date of 11/15/24.
High priority/01B-02-5
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Inspection history

8 visits, newest first

Feb 9, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

0 High priority1 Intermediate3 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 4 findings
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed soup not date marked at Reach in Cooler. Operator date marked the food item.
Intermediate/02C-02-5/Corrected On-Site
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 and sanitized the equipment.
Basic/22-20-5/Corrected On-Site
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. Observed thawed fish not removed from reduced oxygen package at Walk in Cooler. Operator removed the fish from reduced oxygen package.
Basic/06-09-1/Corrected On-Site
Equipment in poor repair. Observed torn gasket at display cooler unit next to ice machine.
Basic/14-11-5
Oct 16, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 6 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

3 High priority0 Intermediate3 Basic
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Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food marked with a date that exceeds 7 days after opening/preparation. Observed open gallon of milk with the expiration date of 09/23/25 at Reach in Cooler. Operator discarded the food item.
High priority/02C-01-5
Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Observed open gallon of milk with the expiration date of 09/23/25 at Reach in Cooler. Operator discarded the food item.
High priority/01B-02-5/Repeat Violation
Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Observed stainless steel container (Shiela Shine) on the shelf of disposable containers. Operator removed to a safe location.
High priority/41-10-4/Corrected On-Site
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed lime scale at interior of ice machine.
Basic/22-20-5/Repeat Violation
Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Observed missing floor tiles at ware washing area.
Basic/36-17-5
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed no handwash sign at ware washing area handwash sink.
Basic/31B-04-4/Repeat Violation
Jul 22, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionComplaint Investigation

Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

1 High priority1 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. Primed the sanitizer to correct to 50ppm.
High priority/22-41-4/Corrected On-Site/Repeat Violation
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. Operator date marked the food item.
Intermediate/02C-03-5/Corrected On-Site/Repeat Violation
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.
Basic/22-20-5/Repeat Violation
Food stored on floor.
Basic/08B-38-4/Corrected On-Site/Repeat Violation
Jul 1, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 6 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

2 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 at kitchen Dish Machine. Operator corrected to at least 50ppm by priming the Dish Machine.
High priority/22-41-4/Corrected On-Site/Repeat Violation
Employee touched soiled apron/clothes and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Observed employee on their cell phone at prep area and then touching utensils. Educated employee to wash their hands which was accomplished.
High priority/12A-28-4/Corrected On-Site
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed residue buildup at the ice machine.
Basic/22-20-5/Repeat Violation
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed cell phone at prep table. Operator removed the cell phone.
Basic/40-06-5/Corrected On-Site
Employee with no beard guard/restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed employee with no hair restraint for beard at kitchen. Educated the employee to compliance by placing beard guard.
Basic/13-04-4/Corrected On-Site
Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Observed multiple containers stacked at dish shelf with no airflow. Operator placed the containers on the side to allow airflow.
Basic/24-08-4/Corrective Action Taken/Repeat Violation
Nov 21, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

3 High priority1 Intermediate1 Basic
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Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw salmon over cut lettuce at Reach in Cooler. Operator switched the food items by placing salmon underneath the cut lettuce.
High priority/08A-05-6/Corrected On-Site/Repeat Violation
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food marked with a date that exceeds 7 days after opening/preparation. Observed milk with expiration date of 11/15/24.
High priority/02C-01-5
Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Observed milk with expiration date of 11/15/24.
High priority/01B-02-5
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 not date marked at Display Cooler Unit.
Intermediate/02C-03-5/Repeat Violation
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed no handwash sign at men's restroom.
Basic/31B-04-4
Jul 29, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 6 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

1 High priority0 Intermediate5 Basic
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Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Observed sterno fuel on top of strawberry cans and starkist tuna at dry storage shelf. Operator removed the sterno cans to a safe and proper location on the ground.
High priority/41-10-4/Corrected On-Site
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed mini-bowl with no handle at sugar container. Operator removed the mini-bowl.
Basic/14-01-5/Corrected On-Site
Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Observed container at dish shelf. Educated the operator.
Basic/24-08-4
Food stored on floor.
Basic/08B-38-4/Repeat Violation
Open dumpster lid.
Basic/33-16-4
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed sugar container not labeled at shelf across from kitchen office.
Basic/02D-01-5
Nov 7, 2023Inspection 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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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 container with a full container of sanitizer. Primed the sanitizer and corrected to 100ppm.
High priority/22-41-4/Corrected On-Site
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 Display Cooler Unit. Operator date marked the food item.
Intermediate/02C-03-5/Corrected On-Site
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Operator cleaned and sanitized the equipment.
Basic/22-20-5/Corrected On-Site
Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Observed next to the entrance of the liquor room. Operator secured the tanks with a cord.
Basic/51-11-4/Corrected On-Site
Jul 20, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

2 High priority1 Intermediate1 Basic
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Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw shell eggs over pickles at Walk in Cooler. Operator switched the food items.
High priority/08A-05-6/Corrected On-Site
Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet.
High priority/29-42-4/Repeat Violation
Required employee training provided by a third-party employee training program and operator unable to provide original certificate for employees trained. Observed photocopy of the foodhandler training certificate. Educated the operator.
Intermediate/53B-09-4
Food stored on floor. Observed multiple food items at Walk in Freezer. Operator removed the food items off the floor.
Basic/08B-38-4/Corrected On-Site

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