CARMELO'S ITALIAN RISTORANTE
Based on 6 health inspections, CARMELO'S ITALIAN RISTORANTE in PUNTA GORDA has earned a 3.2/5 food safety rating. Recent inspections show improving food safety practices.
Last inspection: 1 months ago · 6 reports on file
321 West Retta Esplanade
Punta Gorda, Florida, 33950
Charlotte County County
Overall Food Safety Rating
★★★☆☆ (3.2/5)
Based on 6 health inspection reports
All Inspection Reports
2/9/2026· 1mo ago
Visit ID: 13504654
Met Inspection Standards2 int, 1 basic
- 24-05-4:Basic - Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Observed multiple plates not inverted at dish shelf. Operator inverted the plates. Corrected On-Site
- 31A-11-4:Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed multiple ice cubes at bar handwash sink. Informed operator of the handwash strictly for handwashing.
- 53B-09-4:Intermediate - Required employee training provided by a third-party employee training program and operator unable to provide original certificate for employees trained. Observed photocopy of foodhandler training certificate. Educated the operator.
8/26/2025· 6mo ago
Visit ID: 10896081
Met Inspection Standards2 int, 3 basic
- 24-08-4:Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Observed wet multiple container stacked with no airflow at dish shelf. Operator placed the containers on the side to allow airflow. Corrected On-Site
- 22-16-4:Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Observed excessive food debris inside the Reach in Cooler. Operator cleaned the interior of Reach in Cooler. Corrected On-Site
- 21-12-4:Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed wet wiping cloth at make table. Operator placed the wet wiping cloth back in sanitizer solution. Corrected On-Site
- 02C-03-5: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-02-5: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.
2/17/2025· 1y ago
Visit ID: 8993963
Met Inspection Standards1 int, 3 basic
- 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.
10/2/2024· 1y 5mo ago
Visit ID: 8728722
Met Inspection Standards1 high, 1 int, 1 basic
- 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
1/25/2024· 2y 1mo ago
Visit ID: 8483703
Met Inspection Standards1 high, 1 int, 2 basic
- 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
8/25/2023· 2y 6mo ago
Visit ID: 8350692
Met Inspection Standards1 high, 3 basic
- 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