ELENA'S RESTAURANT
West William Street
Punta Gorda, Florida, 33950
Charlotte County County
Overall Food Safety Rating
★★☆☆☆ (2.4/5)
Based on 2 health inspection reports
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Inspection on 12/16/2024
High Priority
1
Intermediate
1
Basic
3
Total
5
Disposition: Met Inspection Standards
Inspection Details:
- 16-23-4:Basic - Accumulation of lime scale on the inside of the dishmachine. **Repeat Violation**
- 24-08-4:Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Observed multiple cups stacked next to soda fountain machine with no air flow to dry the cups. Educated the operator.
- 08B-38-4:Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed a bag of whole onions on the floor at the back entrance to kitchen. Operator removed the onions 6 inches off 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 vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb at back exterior of building.
- 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 not date marked at frontline Reach in Cooler in the ice machine area. Operator date marked the food item. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
Food safety inspection conducted on 12/16/2024 revealed 5 total violations (1 high priority, 1 intermediate, 3 basic).
Inspection on 7/9/2024
High Priority
1
Intermediate
1
Basic
3
Total
5
Disposition: Met Inspection Standards
Inspection Details:
- 16-21-4:Basic - Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine. **Repeat Violation**
- 08B-38-4:Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed box of potatoes on the floor at kitchen under oven. Operator removed the potatoes off the floor. **Corrected On-Site**
- 22-08-4:Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Observed residue buildup at oven below the stove.
- 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. Corrected to 50ppm by priming the Dish Machine. **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.
Food safety inspection conducted on 7/9/2024 revealed 5 total violations (1 high priority, 1 intermediate, 3 basic).