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WORKING COW ICE CREAM & EATERY

145 W MCKENZIE ST, Punta Gorda FL 33950 · 941-639-6200

Last inspected Nov 10, 2025 · 6 visits since August 2023

Licence typeRestaurant
Seats48
Risk levelRisk Level 2
LicenceSEA1802000
Grade history
JAN 24
SEP 24
FEB 25
JUL 25
NOV 25
— STEADY

5 inspections within 6 points of each other. Whatever this kitchen does, it does consistently.

Badges — 2 earned
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined

Awarded on the inspection record alone. What they mean →

Inspection history

6 visits, newest first

Nov 10, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 1 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

0 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 1 finding
Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors. Observed bathroom doors not tight fitting.
Basic/32-04-4/Repeat Violation
Jul 28, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 1 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

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Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors. Observed both restroom doors not tight fitting.
Basic/32-04-4
Feb 10, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 1 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

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Wiping cloth chlorine sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. Observed chlorine sanitizer under 50ppm on test strip. Operator added more chlorine to bring to a minimum of 50ppm.
Basic/21-07-4/Corrected On-Site
Sep 20, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 1 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

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Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed ice buildup at chest Freezer.
Basic/14-69-4
Jan 23, 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 milk not date marked at Make Table. Operator date marked the food item.
Intermediate/02C-03-5/Corrected On-Site/Repeat Violation
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.
Intermediate/53B-14-5
Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed wet sanitizing wiping cloth at Make Table. Operator placed in sanitizer solution.
Basic/21-12-4/Corrected On-Site
Aug 23, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 1 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

0 High priority1 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 milk at Make Table across display freezer unit. Operator date marked the food item.
Intermediate/02C-03-5/Corrected On-Site

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.