WATSON'S ICE CREAM
1540 RIO DE JANEIRO AVE, Punta Gorda FL 33983
Last inspected Jul 10, 2026 · 7 visits since November 2023
5 inspections within 1 points of each other. Whatever this kitchen does, it does consistently.
Awarded on the inspection record alone. What they mean →
Inspection history
7 visits, newest first
Nothing was found. The inspector recorded no violations at all.
Met inspection standards. 1 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
Show 1 finding ▾
Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Observed residue buildup at interior of the handle at Walk in Cooler. Operator cleaned and sanitized the handle.
Met inspection standards. 1 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
Show 1 finding ▾
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed ceiling vent soiled above entrance to the Walk in Cooler.
Met inspection standards. 1 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
Show 1 finding ▾
Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Observed sample mini-spoons not inverted at front counter. Operator inverted the spoons.
Met inspection standards. 1 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
Show 1 finding ▾
Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed wet wiping cloth at prep table. Operator placed back in sanitizer container.
Met inspection standards. 1 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
Show 1 finding ▾
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed container at ware washing area handwash sink. Operator removed the container.
Met inspection standards. 1 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
Show 1 finding ▾
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed container at ware washing area handwash sink. Operator removed the container.
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.