WINESETT HOUSE
139 W MARION AVE, Punta Gorda FL 33950 · 941-637-9477
Last inspected Jul 23, 2026 · 7 visits since September 2023
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— STEADY
5 inspections within 2 points of each other. Whatever this kitchen does, it does consistently.
Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Observed raw poultry over raw shrimp at Reach in Cooler. Operator switched the food items.
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
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Disciplinary actions
1 case · $400
| Case | Violation date | Final order | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 7--2018050505 | Sep 25, 2018 | Oct 29, 2018 | $400 |
Inspection history
7 visits, newest first
Jul 23, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority0 Intermediate3 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 4 findings
Employee used tobacco, ate, or drank then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Observed employee drinking a beverage and then handling clean utensils to take food out of the oven. Educated the employee to compliance by washing hands.
Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine. Observed residue on the top exterior of Dish Machine. Operator cleaned the exterior of Dish Machine.
Employee with no beard guard/restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed employee with no beard guard at kitchen.
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed salt container not labeled at cookline. Operator labeled the food item.
Mar 11, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority0 Intermediate3 Basic
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Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Observed raw poultry over raw shrimp at Reach in Cooler. Operator switched the food items.
Food storage container/container lid cracked or broken. Observed chip container at dish shelf. Operator discarded the container.
In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed multiple utensils in water 95F. Operator removed the utensils from the water.
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed salt and flour containers not labeled at cookline. Operator labeled the food items.
Oct 16, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority2 Intermediate3 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. Observed buttermilk not date marked at Make Table. Operator date marked the food item.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed residue buildup on can opener blade at 2-compartment sink. Operator cleaned and sanitized the blade.
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed mini-bowl to scoop cheese at Make Table. Operator removed the mini-bowl.
Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed employee with no hair restraint at cookline. Operator placed hair restraint over their hair/head.
In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Observed multiple tongs on oven handle at cookline. Operator removed the tongs.
May 30, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority0 Intermediate3 Basic
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Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw shell eggs over ready to eat cheese at Walk in Cooler. Operator switched the food items.
Ceiling tile missing. Observed missing ceiling tile by entrance of back of the kitchen.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed residue buildup on fan covers at Walk in Cooler. Operator cleaned the fan covers.
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed multiple flour containers not labeled at cookline. Operator labeled the containers.
Sep 24, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority2 Intermediate3 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.
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times.
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 fish in reduced oxygen packaging at Reach in Drawers. Operator removed the fish from reduced oxygen packaging.
Lights in food preparation, food storage or warewashing area missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers. Observed no light shield cover on fluorescent bulbs above prep station.
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name.
Jan 26, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority2 Intermediate1 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. Observed dairy creamer at bar. Operator date marked the food item.
Paper towel dispenser at handwash sink not working/unable to dispense paper towels. Observed intermittent inoperable of paper towel dispenser at cookline handwash sink. Operator in the process of repairing the dispenser.
Wiping cloth sanitizing solution stored on the floor. Observed at cookline floor. Operator placed in a new container over the one on the floor.
Sep 8, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority5 Intermediate0 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. Observed multiple heavy cream containers at Make Table across stove. Operator date marked the food items.
Establishment not maintaining clam/mussel/oyster tags for 90 days. Educated the operator.
Food-contact surface soiled with residue buildup. Observed at soda gun. Operator cleaned and sanitized the soda gun.
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed multiple scotch pads at cookline handwash sink. Operator removed the items.
Paper towel dispenser at handwash sink not working/unable to dispense paper towels. Observed at cookline handwash sink. Operator replaced the batteries on the dispenser.
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