DirtyFLRestaurant Inspection Data

DEANS SOUTH OF THE BORDER

130 Tamiami Trail
Punta Gorda, Florida, 33950
Charlotte County County

Overall Food Safety Rating

★★☆☆☆ (2.2/5)
Based on 6 health inspection reports

All Inspection Reports

Inspection Date: 4/25/2025

Inspection #: Visit ID: 10826897

  • 16-23-4:Basic - Accumulation of lime scale on the inside of the dishmachine. Warning
  • 32-12-6:Basic - Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom. Observed waste receptacle only partially covered at women's restroom. Warning
  • 13-04-4:Basic - Employee with no beard guard/restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed employee at prep area with no beard guard. Employee placed beard guard over their hair/head. Corrected On-Site Warning
  • 13-03-4:Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed employee at prep area with no hair restraint. Employee placed hair restraint over their hair/head. Corrected On-Site Warning
  • 31B-04-4:Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed no handwash sign at men's restroom. Warning
  • 22-02-4:Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Repeat Violation Warning
  • 31B-02-4:Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Corrected On-Site 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. Repeat Violation Warning

Inspection Date: 2/25/2025

Inspection #: Visit ID: 10749601

  • N/A:No Violations Were Observed

Inspection Date: 12/26/2024

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8853304

  • 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

Inspection Date: 8/7/2024

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8734763

  • 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

Inspection Date: 10/2/2023

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8441826

  • 14-01-5:Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed mini-bowl in Pico de Gallo container at Salad Station. Operator removed the mini-bowl. Corrected On-Site
  • 33-38-4:Basic - No waste receptacle installed at handwash sink provided with disposable towels. Observed at wait station handwash sink. Operator placed waste receptacle at wait station handwash sink. Corrected On-Site
  • 08B-61-5:Basic - Outdoor ice machine with no overhead protection. Observed at back exterior of establishment.
  • 25-27-4:Basic - Straws provided for customer self-service not individually wrapped or in an approved dispenser. Observed at exterior bar. Repeat Violation
  • 21-38-4:Basic - Wiping cloth sanitizing solution stored on the floor. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation
  • 29-34-4:High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Observed next to ware washing area handwash sink. Repeat Violation
  • 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 milk at interior bar Reach in Cooler. Operator date marked the food item. Corrected On-Site
  • 22-02-4:Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed cutting board at Salad Station. Educated the operator. Repeat Violation
  • 31A-09-4:Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed container lid at prep area handwash sink. Operator removed the lid. Corrected On-Site
  • 31A-11-4:Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed employee dumping ice at exterior bar handwash sink. Educated the operator and employee.
  • 31B-02-4:Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observe at wait station and ware washing area handwash sink. Operator placed paper towels at both locations. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation
  • 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.
  • 03F-10-5:Intermediate - No written procedures available for use of time as a public health control to hold time/temperature control for safety food. Emailed the written procedure.

Inspection Date: 7/11/2023

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8356516

  • 14-74-7:Basic - Cold holding equipment not maintained in good repair. Do not store time/temperature control for safety food in this unit until the unit is repaired. Observed at Salad Station Make Table. Repeat Violation
  • 12B-02-4:Basic - Employee eating in a food preparation or other restricted area. Observed employee at cookline. Educated the operator.
  • 13-04-4:Basic - Employee with no beard guard/restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed multiple employees at prep area.
  • 25-27-4:Basic - Straws provided for customer self-service not individually wrapped or in an approved dispenser. Observed at bar. Operator switched to wrap straws during inspection. Corrected On-Site
  • 29-34-4:High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Observed next to handwash sink at ware washing area. Repeat Violation
  • 29-42-4:High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet.
  • 11-27-4: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:Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Repeat Violation
  • 11-26-1: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.
  • 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.