Punta Gorda, Charlotte County

SHORTYS PLACE LLC

306 W MARION AVE, Punta Gorda, FL 33950

FoodSeating
Latest violations
3
1 High Priority
Dec 1, 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.

Dec 1, 2025

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 1Basic: 2Total: 3

50-17-3

Detail 24216687

High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Observed expiration date of 12/01/2025.

22-20-5

Detail 24216686

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. Operator cleaned the interior of ice machine. Corrected On-Site

36-02-5

Detail 24216685

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

Aug 20, 2025

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Intermediate: 1Basic: 3Total: 4

53B-14-5

Detail 23972805

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

12B-07-4

Detail 23972804

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

13-03-4

Detail 23972803

Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed employee with no hair restraint at kitchen.

36-02-5

Detail 23972806

Basic - Unsealed concrete floor in food preparation, food storage, warewashing area or bathroom. Observed unsealed concrete 1/4 of the kitchen.

Mar 6, 2025

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Intermediate: 3Total: 3

31B-03-4

Detail 23612018

Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Observed empty soap container at kitchen handwash sink. Operator replaced the empty container of soap. Corrected On-Site

02C-02-5

Detail 23612019

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

53B-14-5

Detail 23612020

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.

Aug 15, 2024

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Intermediate: 2Basic: 1Total: 3

31A-09-4

Detail 23070019

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

16-37-1

Detail 23070017

Intermediate - No quaternary chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Operator able to provide by the end of inspection. Corrected On-Site

21-38-4

Detail 23070018

Basic - Wiping cloth sanitizing solution stored on the floor. Observed wiping cloth sanitizer solution on the floor next to handwash sink. Operator replaced with a new container with sanitizer and placed it on shelf. Corrected On-Site

Feb 2, 2024

Complaint Full

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 1Basic: 2Total: 3

08A-20-5

Detail 22616173

High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Observed raw chicken over raw beef at Reach in Cooler. Operator switched the food items. Corrected On-Site

23-24-4

Detail 22616174

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

21-12-4

Detail 22616175

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

Nov 8, 2023

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Intermediate: 1Basic: 1Total: 2

02C-03-5

Detail 22434512

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. Repeat Violation

08B-49-4

Detail 22434513

Basic - Employee personal food not properly identified and segregated from food to be served to the public. Observed multiple employees foods at Display Cooler Unit. Educated the operator. Repeat Violation

Aug 15, 2023

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

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

08A-04-5

Detail 22204926

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with unwashed produce. Observed raw shell eggs over oranges at Reach in Cooler. Operator switched the food items. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

02C-03-5

Detail 22204928

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 hotdogs not date marked at Display Cooler Unit. Operator date marked the food item. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

11-26-1

Detail 22204927

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 able to complete the documents during inspection. Corrected On-Site

08B-49-4

Detail 22204929

Basic - Employee personal food not properly identified and segregated from food to be served to the public. Observed at Display Cooler Unit. Operator labeled the employee's food. Corrected On-Site

Mar 3, 2023

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Intermediate: 4Basic: 1Total: 5

11-27-4

Detail 21830679

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.

31A-11-4

Detail 21830680

Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed multiple ice cubes at bar handwash sink. Repeat Violation

53B-02-5

Detail 21830681

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. Repeat Violation

11-26-1

Detail 21830682

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.

29-49-6

Detail 21830683

Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Observed at bar.

Aug 9, 2022

Complaint Full

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 1Intermediate: 3Basic: 2Total: 6

08A-05-6

Detail 21260992

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

02C-03-5

Detail 21260989

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 display cooler unit at bar. Operator date marked the food item. Corrected On-Site

22-02-4

Detail 21260990

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed soda gun at interior bar. Operator cleaned and sanitized the soda gun immediately. Corrected On-Site

02C-02-5

Detail 21260993

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

14-11-5

Detail 21260994

Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed torn gasket at Display Cooler Unit. Repeat Violation

29-17-4

Detail 21260991

Basic - Waste line missing at soda gun holster. Observed at bar. Repeat Violation

Feb 5, 2022

Routine - Food

Administrative complaint recommended

High Priority: 2Intermediate: 2Basic: 2Total: 6

50-17-2

Detail 20839185

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

08A-04-5

Detail 20839186

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with unwashed produce. Observed raw beef over whole tomatoes at bar Reach in Cooler. Operator moved the tomatoes to a safe location. Corrected On-Site Warning

31B-02-4

Detail 20839182

Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed at handwash sink by ice machine. Warning

53B-02-5

Detail 20839187

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

22-20-5

Detail 20839184

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

14-11-4

Detail 20839183

Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed inoperable display cooler unit at kitchen. Warning

Aug 31, 2021

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

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

08A-05-6

Detail 20476273

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw beef behind shredded cheese at top of Make Table. Operator switched the food items. Corrected On-Site

31A-10-4

Detail 20476272

Intermediate - Equipment drain line draining into handwash sink. Observed drain line for ice machine water at handwash sink.

31A-11-4

Detail 20476270

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

22-20-5

Detail 20476274

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

29-17-4

Detail 20476271

Basic - Waste line missing at soda gun holster. Repeat Violation