VILLAGE BREWHOUSE / SUNSET BEACH CLUB
1200 W RETTA ESPLANADE SUITE G-37, Punta Gorda FL 33950 · 941.621.8329
Last inspected Jul 16, 2026 · 8 visits since July 2023
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5 inspections, climbing. The current grade is the best on record.
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. Able to provide by the end of inspection.
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Inspection history
8 visits, newest first
Jul 16, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 7 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority1 Intermediate6 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 7 findingsThe state's own report →
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed tray racks blocking the handwash sink at ware washing area. Operator removed the tray racks.
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed ceiling tiles/vent soiled at various locations at kitchen.
Employee personal food not properly identified and segregated from food to be served to the public. Observed personal food item not segregated/properly identified at beer walk in cooler. Operator placed in a container and labeled employee food items.
Equipment in poor repair. Observed inoperable reach in freezer at cookline.
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No waste receptacle installed at handwash sink provided with disposable towels. Observed no trash can at ware washing area handwash sink. Operator placed trash can at ware washing area handwash sink.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed fan covers buildup with dust at beer walk in cooler. Operator cleaned the fan covers.
Unsealed concrete floor in food preparation, food storage, warewashing area or bathroom. Observed unsealed concrete throughout the kitchen.
Sep 15, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority1 Intermediate2 Basic
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Employee placed raw beef on flat grill and then handled ready-to-eat food and/or clean equipment or utensils without washing hands. Observed employee with gloves on placing raw beef on flat grill and then touching seasoning container to season the raw meat and clean spatulas. Educated the employee to compliance by washing hands and putting on new gloves.
Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed black beans 121F at Hot Holding Unit. Operator placed the food item on stove to a minimum of 165F.
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed garbage can blocking the cookline handwash sink. Operator removed the garbage can.
Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Observed standing water at interior bar.
Unsealed concrete floor in food preparation, food storage, warewashing area or bathroom. Observed unsealed concrete at various locations throughout the establishment.
Jul 1, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority0 Intermediate4 Basic
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Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Observed open package of raw fish over ready to eat corn dogs at Reach in Freezer. Operator placed the raw fish on the bottom shelf at Reach in Freezer.
Clean equipment/dishware/utensils stored next to handwash/food preparation sink exposed to splash. Observed multiple clean utensils exposed to splash above prep sink. Operator moved the utensils to a different location to protect from being splashed at prep sink.
Employee with no beard guard/restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed multiple employees with no beard guard at cookline. The employees placed beard guards over their beards.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed fan covers soiled at Walk in Cooler.
Unsealed concrete floor in food preparation, food storage, warewashing area or bathroom. Observed unsealed concrete at various locations throughout the kitchen.
Nov 20, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 10 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
4 High priority1 Intermediate5 Basic
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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 touching soiled apron at cookline. Educated to compliance by washing hands.
Establishment operating after an emergency without notifying the division.
Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Observed raw chicken and pork over falafel at Reach in Freezer. 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 macaroni and cheese 128F at Hot Holding Unit due to not turning it on prior to putting the Mac and cheese in the Hot Holding Unit. Operator placed on stove to increase the 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 not date marked at Walk in Cooler. Operator date marked the food item.
Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Observed tank not adequately secured across from ice machine. Operator placed chain around the tank.
Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Observed multiple containers stacked not allowing airflow at dish shelf. Educated the operator.
Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Observed old labels on clean containers at dish shelf.
Unsealed concrete floor in food preparation, food storage, warewashing area or bathroom. Observed unsealed concrete at cookline.
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed salt not labeled at table across from Deep Fryer. Operator labeled the food item.
Jul 29, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 8 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority3 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 at 0ppm on test strip due to empty sanitizer container. Operator replaced the sanitizer container with a new container of sanitizer. Observed at 50ppm.
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 interior bar not date marked. Operator date marked the food item.
No soap provided at handwash sink. Observed no soap at frontline handwash sink. Operator replaced the empty container of soap.
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.
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Operator cleaned and sanitized the equipment.
Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Observed interior of kitchen next to exterior door.
Employee with no beard guard/restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed employee at cookline. Employee placed beard guard on beard.
Unsealed concrete floor in food preparation, food storage, warewashing area or bathroom. Observed at various locations throughout the kitchen.
Sep 27, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority2 Intermediate2 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.
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.
Food not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor. Observed whole onion bag on tray on the floor at Walk in Cooler. Operator removed the food item to a minimum of 6 inches off the floor.
Unsealed concrete floor in food preparation, food storage, warewashing area or bathroom. Observed at various locations unsealed concrete throughout the kitchen.
Jul 19, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionComplaint Investigation
Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority1 Intermediate1 Basic
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Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw fish over whole limes at Walk in Cooler. Operator placed raw fish at a different location with other raw fish at Walk in Cooler.
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. Observed documents not signed by operator. Operator signed all of the documents during inspection.
Unsealed concrete floor in food preparation, food storage, warewashing area or bathroom. Observed throughout the kitchen.
Jul 10, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 7 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority4 Intermediate2 Basic
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Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale. Observed multiple cranberry sauce dented cans. Operator placed in office to return to the vendor.
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 the interior bar. Operator date marked the food item.
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. Able to provide by the end of inspection.
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed sanitizer container at interior bar handwash sink. Operator removed the sanitizer container.
Required employee training provided by a third-party employee training program and operator unable to provide original certificate for employees trained.
Food stored on floor. Observed pickle containers a Walk in Cooler. Operator removed the food items off the floor.
Unsealed concrete floor in food preparation, food storage, warewashing area or bathroom. Observed throughout the kitchen.
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.