Punta Gorda, Charlotte County

BURG'R BAR

317 TAMIAMI TRAIL, Punta Gorda, FL 33950

FoodSeating
Latest violations
5
2 High Priority
Aug 6, 2025
City
Punta Gorda
County
Charlotte
Status
Ownership Changed
Inspections
9

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.

Aug 6, 2025

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 2Intermediate: 2Basic: 1Total: 5

22-41-4

Detail 23933612

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 due crack on the connector of the tube that the sanitizer flows through. Operator replaced the connector to correct to a minimum of 50ppm. Corrected On-Site

08A-05-6

Detail 23933613

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw shell eggs over coleslaw at Walk in Cooler. Operator relocated the raw shell eggs at the bottom of shelf. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

22-02-4

Detail 23933615

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed old food debris on can opener blade at prep table. Operator cleaned and sanitized the blade. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

53B-02-5

Detail 23933614

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.

36-02-5

Detail 23933611

Basic - Unsealed concrete floor in food preparation, food storage, warewashing area or bathroom. Observed unsealed concrete at Walk in Cooler.

Feb 5, 2025

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 2Intermediate: 2Basic: 1Total: 5

08A-04-5

Detail 23528680

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with washed produce. Observed raw shell eggs over washed vegetables at Make Table. Operator switched the food items. Corrected On-Site

08A-05-6

Detail 23528682

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

02C-03-5

Detail 23528679

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 open gallon of milk not date marked at Reach in Cooler. Operator date marked the food item. Corrected On-Site

53B-14-5

Detail 23528681

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.

31B-04-4

Detail 23528678

Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed no handwash sign at kitchen and bar handwash sink.

Sep 24, 2024

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 2Intermediate: 1Basic: 4Total: 7

08A-05-6

Detail 23169966

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

41-10-4

Detail 23169972

High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Observed stainless steel cleaner on top of Dish Machine. Operator removed the chemical to the proper location with other chemicals on the floor. Corrected On-Site

22-02-4

Detail 23169971

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

13-03-4

Detail 23169968

Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

08B-38-4

Detail 23169970

Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed multiple food items on the floor at Walk in Freezer. Operator removed the food items off the floor. Corrected On-Site

51-18-6

Detail 23169969

Basic - No copy of latest inspection report available.

31B-04-4

Detail 23169967

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

Feb 23, 2024

Routine - Food

Administrative complaint recommended

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

50-17-3

Detail 22669407

High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Admin Complaint

03B-01-6

Detail 22669408

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed sausage link 109F at Flat Grill. Operator reheated to a minimum of 165F. Corrected On-Site Warning

22-02-4

Detail 22669405

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed multiple soda guns at bar. Educated the operator. Warning

13-03-4

Detail 22669406

Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed employee at cookline. Employee placed hair restraint OB per their head. Corrected On-Site Warning

Sep 27, 2023

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Intermediate: 4Basic: 1Total: 5

11-27-4

Detail 22318488

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. Provided the written procedure. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

16-37-1

Detail 22318487

Intermediate - No chlorine chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Operator found the test strips by the end of inspection. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

11-26-1

Detail 22318486

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. Provided the form which was completed by the operator. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

53B-14-5

Detail 22318489

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

14-01-5

Detail 22318490

Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed employee using cup to scoop ice with no handle. Educated the operator.

Mar 18, 2023

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 1Intermediate: 5Basic: 1Total: 7

03F-02-5

Detail 21866796

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 cooked potatoes at Make Table. Operator time marked the food item. Corrected On-Site

11-27-4

Detail 21866797

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.

22-02-4

Detail 21866798

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, residue buildup. Observed can opener blade at prep table. Operator cleaned and sanitized the blade. Corrected On-Site

31A-09-4

Detail 21866799

Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed container with chili in standing water being thawed on top of ware washing area handwash sink. Operator removed the container. Corrected On-Site

16-37-1

Detail 21866800

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

11-26-1

Detail 21866802

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.

06-01-5

Detail 21866801

Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Observed chili in standing water at ware washing area handwash sink. Operator placed in Walk in Cooler. Corrected On-Site

Aug 30, 2022

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 2Intermediate: 2Basic: 3Total: 7

12A-27-4

Detail 21316000

High Priority - Employee cracked raw shell eggs and then handled ready-to-eat food and/or clean equipment or utensils without washing hands. Observed employee at cookline. Educated to compliance by changing gloves and washing hands. Corrected On-Site

03A-02-5

Detail 21315997

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed cooked potatoes at cookline chest freezer. Operator discarded the food item.

02C-03-5

Detail 21315998

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-03-7

Detail 21316002

Intermediate - Food manager certification expired. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/. Dustin Ferguson, 08/08/2017.

22-20-5

Detail 21315996

Basic - Accumulation of residue buildup in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Repeat Violation

10-20-4

Detail 21315999

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

21-12-4

Detail 21316001

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

Mar 18, 2022

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 2Intermediate: 1Total: 3

22-41-4

Detail 20940399

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 at 0ppm on test strip due to empty sanitizer container. Operator set up 3 compartment sink with quaternary sanitizer. Corrected On-Site

03B-01-6

Detail 20940400

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed sausage 94°F at Flat Grill. Operator reheated to a minimum of 165°F. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

53B-14-5

Detail 20940401

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.

Nov 10, 2021

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 1Basic: 1Total: 2

29-42-4

Detail 20651025

High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet.

22-20-5

Detail 20651024

Basic - Accumulation of residue build up in the interior of the ice machine/bin.