Punta Gorda, Charlotte County

SMOKEHOUSE RESTAURANT

415 COOPER ST, Punta Gorda, FL 33950-3900

FoodSeating
Latest violations
4
1 High Priority
Nov 5, 2025
City
Punta Gorda
County
Charlotte
Status
Current / Active
Inspections
11

Violation history

Florida violations grouped by priority level over time.

Inspection history

Florida inspections are violation-priority based, with high priority, intermediate, and basic counts shown separately.

Nov 5, 2025

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 1Basic: 3Total: 4

08A-20-5

Detail 24171415

High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Observed raw shell eggs behind partial cooked bacon at Walk in Cooler. Operator relocated the bacon to a proper and safe area at Walk in Cooler. Corrected On-Site

08B-49-4

Detail 24171414

Basic - Employee personal food not properly identified and segregated from food to be served to the public. Observed employee food not identified at front counter Reach in Cooler. Operator labeled the employee food item. Corrected On-Site

25-05-4

Detail 24171413

Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. Observed coffee filter exposed to air contaminants at wait station. Operator covered the filters. Corrected On-Site

21-07-4

Detail 24171412

Basic - Wiping cloth chlorine sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. Observed chlorine sanitizer solution 0ppm on test strip. Operator added chlorine to correct to 100ppm. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

Aug 7, 2025

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 1Basic: 2Total: 3

22-41-4

Detail 23936994

High Priority - 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 at dish machine due to empty sanitizer container. Operator replaced with a full container to a minimum of 50ppm. Corrected On-Site

51-13-4

Detail 23936992

Basic - No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted. Emailed the sign. Repeat Violation

21-07-4

Detail 23936993

Basic - Wiping cloth chlorine sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. Observed chlorine sanitizer 0ppm on test strip. Operator added more chlorine to correct to 100ppm. Corrected On-Site

Jan 16, 2025

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 1Basic: 2Total: 3

03F-02-5

Detail 23480871

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food identified in the written procedure as a food held using time as a public health control has no time marking. Observed raw shell eggs not time marked at cookline. Operator time marked the food item. Corrected On-Site

23-24-4

Detail 23480870

Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Observed residue buildup behind walk in cooler handle. Operator cleaned the handle. Corrected On-Site

21-12-4

Detail 23480872

Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed wet wiping cloth at prep table. Operator placed the wet wiping cloth in sanitizer solution. Corrected On-Site

Sep 11, 2024

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 1Intermediate: 1Basic: 3Total: 5

08A-05-6

Detail 23135471

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw shell eggs behind deli meat at Walk in Cooler. Operator placed the deli meat in a different location. Corrected On-Site

02C-02-5

Detail 23135469

Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed sausage patties not date marked. Operator date marked the food item. Corrected On-Site

51-13-4

Detail 23135468

Basic - No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted. Emailed the sign.

36-02-5

Detail 23135467

Basic - Unsealed concrete floor in food preparation, food storage, warewashing area or bathroom. Observed unsealed concrete at various locations at kitchen.

21-07-4

Detail 23135470

Basic - Wiping cloth chlorine sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. Observed chlorine sanitizer 0ppm on test strip. Operator corrected the chlorine sanitizer to 100ppm by adding chlorine sanitizer. Corrected On-Site

Jan 17, 2024

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Intermediate: 2Basic: 1Total: 3

02C-03-5

Detail 22567164

Intermediate - 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 Reach in Cooler. Operator date marked the food item. Corrected On-Site

53B-14-5

Detail 22567165

Intermediate - 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.

24-08-4

Detail 22567166

Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Observed multiple cups at wait station. Educated the operator.

Sep 19, 2023

Routine - Food

Call Back - Complied

No violations recorded for this inspection.

Jul 20, 2023

Routine - Food

Warning Issued

High Priority: 1Intermediate: 4Total: 5

41-27-4

Detail 22134704

High Priority - Wiping cloth sanitizer solution exceeds the maximum concentration allowed. Observed over 200pm on test strip. Operation corrected to 100ppm by adding more water. Corrected On-Site Warning

02C-03-5

Detail 22134707

Intermediate - Commercially processed ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food opened and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation Warning

11-27-4

Detail 22134706

Intermediate - 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. Warning

11-26-1

Detail 22134703

Intermediate - 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. Warning

53B-10-4

Detail 22134705

Intermediate - Records/documents for required employee training do not contain all of the required information. Observed no issue or expiration date. Operator completed the document. Corrected On-Site Warning

Dec 15, 2022

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 1Intermediate: 1Total: 2

22-41-4

Detail 21638416

High Priority - 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 due to empty sanitizer container. Operator replaced with a new sanitizer container. Corrected On-Site

53B-02-5

Detail 21638417

Intermediate - No proof of required state approved employee training provided for employee hired more than 60 days ago. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.

Jul 28, 2022

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 1Intermediate: 2Total: 3

08A-05-6

Detail 21227533

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed partial cooked pork over ready to eat ham at Reach in Cooler. Operator switched the food items. Corrected On-Site

02C-03-5

Detail 21227535

Intermediate - 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 Reach in Cooler. Operator date marked the food item. Corrected On-Site

53A-05-6

Detail 21227534

Intermediate - No currently certified food service manager on duty with four or more employees engaged in food preparation/handling. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/. Manager: Jessica Sorbino. Food Manager Certified arrived during inspection. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

Dec 22, 2021

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 1Intermediate: 3Basic: 1Total: 5

41-15-5

Detail 20744242

High Priority - Wiping cloth solution exceeding the maximum concentration allowed stored in a location that could result in the cross contamination of food, equipment, utensils, linens, single-service, or single-use articles. Observed chlorine sanitizer over 200ppm on test strip. Operator corrected to 100ppm. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

53A-05-6

Detail 20744241

Intermediate - No currently certified food service manager on duty with four or more employees engaged in food preparation/handling. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/. Manager, Jessica Sorbino. Repeat Violation

53B-02-5

Detail 20744244

Intermediate - No proof of required state approved employee training provided for employee hired more than 60 days ago. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.

53B-14-5

Detail 20744240

Intermediate - 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. Repeat Violation

08B-49-4

Detail 20744243

Basic - Employee personal food not properly identified and segregated from food to be served to the public. Observed at front counter Reach in Cooler. Operator segregated and labeled the food item. Corrected On-Site

Jul 22, 2021

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 1Intermediate: 3Total: 4

41-15-5

Detail 20365171

High Priority - Wiping cloth solution exceeding the maximum concentration allowed stored in a location that could result in the cross contamination of food, equipment, utensils, linens, single-service, or single-use articles. Observed chlorine sanitizer solution over 200ppm. Corrected to 100ppm. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

22-02-4

Detail 20365173

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled oil like substance. Observed at mixer head bolt.

31A-11-4

Detail 20365170

Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed employee dumping sanitizer solution. Educated the employee.

53A-05-6

Detail 20365172

Intermediate - No currently certified food service manager on duty with four or more employees engaged in food preparation/handling. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/. Jessica Ball in charge.