Punta Gorda, Charlotte County

SANDRA'S RESTAURANT

111 W OLYMPIA AVE, Punta Gorda, FL 33950

FoodSeating
Latest violations
2
2 Basic
Nov 13, 2025
City
Punta Gorda
County
Charlotte
Status
Current / Active
Inspections
10

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 13, 2025

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Basic: 2Total: 2

16-46-4

Detail 24190669

Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Observed old labels on containers. Operator removed the label, cleaned and sanitized the containers. Corrected On-Site

08B-12-5

Detail 24190670

Basic - Stored food not covered. Observed multiple food items not covered at Walk in Cooler. Operator placed lids on the food items. Corrected On-Site

Sep 3, 2025

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Intermediate: 1Basic: 1Total: 2

53A-03-7

Detail 24006365

Intermediate - Food manager certification expired. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/Rainer Ruhland, 08/06/2020.

36-02-5

Detail 24006364

Basic - Unsealed concrete floor in food preparation, food storage, warewashing area or bathroom. Observed unsealed concrete at kitchen. Operator in the process of sealing the concrete. Repeat Violation

Mar 19, 2025

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Basic: 2Total: 2

24-05-4

Detail 23643420

Basic - Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Observed multiple utensils not inverted at cookline. Operator inverted the utensils. Corrected On-Site

36-02-5

Detail 23643421

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

Nov 7, 2024

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 1Basic: 2Total: 3

29-34-4

Detail 23343568

High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Observed no vacuum breaker on hose bibb at back side exterior of establishment.

24-05-4

Detail 23343566

Basic - Utensils not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Observed multiple utensils not stored inverted at dish shelf. Operator inverted the utensils. Corrected On-Site

21-12-4

Detail 23343567

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

Jan 25, 2024

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Intermediate: 1Basic: 1Total: 2

16-37-1

Detail 22593383

Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Corrected On-Site

23-24-4

Detail 22593384

Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Observed at Walk in Cooler handles. Operator cleaned the handles. Corrected On-Site

Sep 7, 2023

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Intermediate: 2Basic: 1Total: 3

31A-09-4

Detail 22268917

Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed container at bar handwash sink next to dish machine. Operator removed the container. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

53A-05-6

Detail 22268915

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: Sandra Ruhland. The food safety certified manager arrived during inspection. Corrected On-Site

36-02-5

Detail 22268916

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

Apr 6, 2023

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Intermediate: 2Basic: 1Total: 3

11-27-4

Detail 21917697

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.

11-26-1

Detail 21917698

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.

12B-07-4

Detail 21917696

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

Nov 2, 2022

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 1Basic: 1Total: 2

08B-02-4

Detail 21545933

High Priority - Displayed food not properly protected from contamination. Landjager sausage displayed on bar top without protection from contamination. Operator moved food Corrected On-Site

40-06-5

Detail 21545932

Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Cell phone on shelf above prep table. Operator removed phone. Corrected On-Site

Apr 6, 2022

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Intermediate: 2Total: 2

31A-09-4

Detail 20988436

Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed a container of ice at bar handwash sink. Operator removed the container. Corrected On-Site

31B-02-4

Detail 20988435

Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed at bar handwash sink. Operator replaced the paper towels. Corrected On-Site

Sep 15, 2021

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

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

22-41-4

Detail 20510229

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 strip. The Dish Machine was repaired by the end of inspection. Corrected to 100ppm. Corrected On-Site

53B-02-5

Detail 20510231

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.

10-18-5

Detail 20510230

Basic - In-use utensil stored in sanitizer between uses. Observed utensils in quaternary sanitizer at kitchen. Operator removed the utensils. Corrected On-Site