DEANS SOUTH OF THE BORDER
130 Tamiami Trail
Punta Gorda, Florida, 33950
Charlotte County County
Overall Food Safety Rating
★★½☆☆ (2.9/5)
Based on 3 health inspection reports
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Inspection on 2/25/2025
High Priority
0
Intermediate
0
Basic
0
Total
1
Disposition: Met Inspection Standards
Inspection Details:
- N/A:No Violations Were Observed
Food safety inspection conducted on 2/25/2025 revealed 1 total violations (0 high priority, 0 intermediate, 0 basic).
Inspection on 12/26/2024
High Priority
1
Intermediate
1
Basic
2
Total
4
Disposition: Follow-up Inspection Required
Inspection Details:
- 24-08-4:Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Observed multiple cups at bar next to soda machines. Educated the operator. **Warning**
- 08B-61-5:Basic - Outdoor ice machine with no overhead protection. Observed no overhead protection at back exterior ice machine. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
- 29-34-4:High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Observed no vacuum breaker at hose bibb next to exterior bar by the back access road. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
- 53B-14-5: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. **Warning**
Food safety inspection conducted on 12/26/2024 revealed 4 total violations (1 high priority, 1 intermediate, 2 basic).
Inspection on 8/7/2024
High Priority
1
Intermediate
5
Basic
3
Total
9
Disposition: Met Inspection Standards
Inspection Details:
- 36-22-4:Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Observed standing water at exterior bar. Operator mopped up the water on the floor. **Corrected On-Site**
- 08B-61-5:Basic - Outdoor ice machine with no overhead protection. Observed no overhead protection at ice machine at back exterior of establishment. **Repeat Violation**
- 29-17-4:Basic - Waste line missing at soda gun holster. Observed waste line missing at soda gun at interior bar above beverage holding ice bin.
- 41-10-4:High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Observed oven cleaner on top of Dish Machine. Operator removed to the chemical area. **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. Onserved milk at interior bar not date marked. Operator date marked the food item. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
- 16-37-1:Intermediate - No chlorine chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Operator able to provide during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
- 31B-02-4:Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed no paper towels at prep area and ware washing area handwash sink. Operator placed paper towels at both handwash sinks. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
- 53B-14-5: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.
- 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. **Repeat Violation**
Food safety inspection conducted on 8/7/2024 revealed 9 total violations (1 high priority, 5 intermediate, 3 basic).