CARMELO'S ITALIAN RISTORANTE
321 West Retta Esplanade
Punta Gorda, Florida, 33950
Charlotte County County
Overall Food Safety Rating
★★★☆☆ (3.1/5)
Based on 4 health inspection reports
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Inspection on 2/17/2025
High Priority
0
Intermediate
1
Basic
3
Total
4
Disposition: Met Inspection Standards
Inspection Details:
- 22-20-5:Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed residue buildup interior of ice machine. Operator cleaned the interior of ice machine. Corrected On-Site
- 22-16-4:Basic - Reach-in freezer interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Observed food debris on bottom of Reach in Freezer. Operator cleaned the food debris. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation
- 21-38-4:Basic - Wiping cloth sanitizing solution stored on the floor. Observed wet wiping cloth sanitizer bucket on the floor at prep area. Operator replaced with the clean sanitizer bucket at prep table underneath shelf. Corrected On-Site
- 53A-03-7: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/Carmelo Mangiafico, 02/11/2020.
Food safety inspection conducted on 2/17/2025 revealed 4 total violations (0 high priority, 1 intermediate, 3 basic).
Inspection on 10/2/2024
High Priority
1
Intermediate
1
Basic
1
Total
3
Disposition: Met Inspection Standards
Inspection Details:
- 10-08-5:Basic - Ice scoop handle in contact with ice. Observed ice scoop handle touching the ice at bar ice bin. Operator removed the handle touching the ice. Corrected On-Site
- 22-41-4: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 bar dish machine due to empty sanitizer container. Operator replaced the empty sanitizer container with a full container of sanitizer. Observed chlorine sanitizer 100ppm after priming the sanitizer. Corrected On-Site
- 16-37-1: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
Food safety inspection conducted on 10/2/2024 revealed 3 total violations (1 high priority, 1 intermediate, 1 basic).
Inspection on 1/25/2024
High Priority
1
Intermediate
1
Basic
2
Total
4
Disposition: Met Inspection Standards
Inspection Details:
- 14-01-5:Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed mini-bowl with no handle in shredded cheese container at Make Table. Operator removed the mini-bowl. Corrected On-Site
- 08B-12-5:Basic - Stored food not covered. Corrected On-Site
- 08A-20-5: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 scallops at Reach in Drawers. Operator switched the food items. Corrected On-Site
- 14-16-4:Intermediate - Multiuse food-contact surface not smooth, free of breaks/cracks/chips/pits/crevices. Observed lids at ware washing area shelf. Operator discarded the chip lids. Corrected On-Site
Food safety inspection conducted on 1/25/2024 revealed 4 total violations (1 high priority, 1 intermediate, 2 basic).
Inspection on 8/25/2023
High Priority
1
Intermediate
0
Basic
3
Total
4
Disposition: Met Inspection Standards
Inspection Details:
- 22-08-4:Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Observed at microwave. Operator cleaned the equipment. Corrected On-Site
- 22-16-4:Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Operator cleaned the interior of Reach in Cooler. Corrected On-Site
- 02D-01-5: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
- 08A-11-5:High Priority - Raw animal food stored over canned/bottled drinks. Observed raw pork over beverages at Walk in Cooler. Operator moved the beverages to a safe location. Corrected On-Site
Food safety inspection conducted on 8/25/2023 revealed 4 total violations (1 high priority, 0 intermediate, 3 basic).