Punta Gorda, Charlotte County

CELTIC RAY PUBLIC HOUSE

145 E MARION AVE, Punta Gorda, FL 33950-3641

FoodSeating
Latest violations
5
1 High Priority
Oct 13, 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.

Oct 13, 2025

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 1Basic: 4Total: 5

22-41-4

Detail 24110747

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 on test strip at Dish Machine. Operator primed the sanitizer to correct to 100ppm. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

22-20-5

Detail 24110745

Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed residue buildup in the interior of ice machine between bar and kitchen. Operator cleaned the interior of ice machine. Corrected On-Site

16-21-4

Detail 24110748

Basic - Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine. Operator cleaned the exterior of Dish Machine. Corrected On-Site

51-11-4

Detail 24110746

Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Observed carbon dioxide tank not secured next to soda syrup boxes. Operator secured the tank with a chain.

36-17-5

Detail 24110749

Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Observed missing floor tiles in front of prep areas handwash sink.

Jul 10, 2025

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Intermediate: 2Basic: 1Total: 3

31A-11-4

Detail 23862711

Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed knife at bar handwash sink. Operator removed the knife. Corrected On-Site

53B-10-4

Detail 23862712

Intermediate - Records/documents for required employee training do not contain all of the required information. Observed incomplete food safety training certificate due to missing dates. Operator completed the documents. Corrected On-Site

12B-07-4

Detail 23862713

Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed employee bottle water at prep table. Operator removed the bottle. Corrected On-Site

Jan 6, 2025

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Intermediate: 1Basic: 1Total: 2

53A-15-4

Detail 23454440

Intermediate - Person in charge unable to answer basic questions about allergens. Educated the operator.

08B-38-4

Detail 23454439

Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed whole raw potatoes on the floor at bar Walk in Cooler.

Sep 5, 2024

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 1Basic: 4Total: 5

08A-05-6

Detail 23121898

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw salmon over bread pudding at Display Cooler Unit. Operator removed the raw salmon underneath Make Table. Corrected On-Site

14-11-5

Detail 23121896

Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed prep table shelf in disrepair.

31B-04-4

Detail 23121897

Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed no handwash sign at entry to interior bar handwash sink.

23-03-4

Detail 23121899

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed residue buildup at exterior of flour container and prep table shelf.

02D-01-5

Detail 23121900

Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed flour container not labeled at cookline. Operator labeled the food item. Corrected On-Site

Dec 22, 2023

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 2Intermediate: 2Total: 4

22-41-4

Detail 22531942

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 on test strips at kitchen and bar Dish Machine. Operator corrected to 100ppm by priming the Dish Machine. Corrected On-Site

08A-05-6

Detail 22531945

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed smoked salmon behind Pico de Gallo at Make Table. Operator switched the food items. Corrected On-Site

31B-02-4

Detail 22531943

Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed no paper towels at cookline handwash sink. Operator placed paper towels at handwash sink. Corrected On-Site

11-26-1

Detail 22531944

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. Operator completed the form during inspection. Corrected On-Site

Aug 23, 2023

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Intermediate: 1Basic: 1Total: 2

11-26-1

Detail 22228465

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. Operator completed the documents during inspection. Corrected On-Site

10-20-4

Detail 22228464

Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Observed multiple tongs at oven handle. Operator removed the tongs to a proper and safe location. Corrected On-Site

Mar 13, 2023

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 1Intermediate: 2Basic: 1Total: 4

08A-05-6

Detail 21850525

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw shell eggs over ready to eat rice. Operator switched the food items. Corrected On-Site

02C-03-5

Detail 21850523

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 liquid eggs at Display Cooler Unit. Operator date marked the food item. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

53B-14-5

Detail 21850526

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

16-21-4

Detail 21850524

Basic - Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

Aug 24, 2022

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Intermediate: 1Basic: 3Total: 4

02C-03-5

Detail 21304142

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 half and half creamer at exterior bar. Operator date marked the food item. Corrected On-Site

36-17-5

Detail 21304140

Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Observed missing floor tiles at kitchen by handwash sink.

31B-04-4

Detail 21304143

Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed at exterior bar handwash sink. Repeat Violation

21-12-4

Detail 21304141

Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed at exterior bar. Operator placed in sanitizer solution. Corrected On-Site

Jan 11, 2022

Routine - Food

Call Back - Complied

Intermediate: 1Total: 1

53B-02-5

Detail 20776439

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : 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. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2022-01-11: In the process of completing the training. Time Extended

Jan 10, 2022

Routine - Food

Warning Issued

Intermediate: 3Basic: 3Total: 6

53A-05-6

Detail 20772480

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/. Certified food manager arrived during inspection. Corrected On-Site Warning

53B-02-5

Detail 20772483

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. Warning

35A-01-4

Detail 20772482

Intermediate - Nonservice animals in the food establishment or on premises. Observed dog at back exterior bar patio. Warning

16-21-4

Detail 20772481

Basic - Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine. Warning

10-01-5

Detail 20772478

Basic - In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Observed at flour container. Operator removed the handle from touching the food item. Corrected On-Site Warning

22-16-4

Detail 20772479

Basic - Reach-in freezer interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Warning

Jul 17, 2021

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 1Intermediate: 1Basic: 4Total: 6

29-34-4

Detail 20351135

High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Observed at exterior back entrance of establishment.

53B-14-5

Detail 20351133

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.

13-04-4

Detail 20351134

Basic - Employee with no beard guard/restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed multiple employees at cookline.

10-01-5

Detail 20351137

Basic - In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Observed handle touching the food item at flour container. Operator removed the handle from touching. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

31B-04-4

Detail 20351138

Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed at ware washing area handwash sink. Repeat Violation

02D-01-5

Detail 20351136

Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed at flour container. Operator labeled the food item. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation