DirtyFLRestaurant Inspection Data

ELENA'S RESTAURANT

With 6 inspections documented, ELENA'S RESTAURANT maintains a 1.9/5 food safety rating in PUNTA GORDA. Food safety practices have remained consistent.

West William Street
Punta Gorda, Florida, 33950
Charlotte County County

Overall Food Safety Rating

★½☆☆☆ (1.9/5)
Based on 6 health inspection reports

All Inspection Reports

Inspection Date: 10/8/2025

Inspection #: Visit ID: 13458500

  • 22-20-5:Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed residue buildup in the interior of ice machine.
  • 16-21-4:Basic - Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine. Observed debris on top of Dish Machine. Operator cleaned the exterior of Dish Machine. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation
  • 08B-38-4:Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed multiple food items on the floor at Walk in Freezer. Operator removed the food items off the floor. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation
  • 02D-01-5:Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed flour container not labeled at kitchen. Operator labeled the food item. Corrected On-Site
  • 12A-27-4:High Priority - Employee cracked raw shell eggs and then handled ready-to-eat food and/or clean equipment or utensils without washing hands. Observed employee cracking raw shell eggs and then touching clean utensils at cookline. Educated the employee to compliance by washing hands and putting on new gloves. 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. Operator date marked the food item. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

Inspection Date: 7/10/2025

Inspection #: Visit ID: 10887909

  • 23-24-4:Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Observed soiled handles at Walk in Cooler and Freezer.
  • 24-05-4:Basic - Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Observed multiple utensils not inverted on top of Reach in Freezer. Operator inverted the utensils. Corrected On-Site
  • 21-38-4:Basic - Wiping cloth sanitizing solution stored on the floor. Observed wiping cloth chlorine sanitizer bucket on the floor at frontline prep area. Operator replaced with a clean bucket and placed it on shelf. Corrected On-Site
  • 29-34-4:High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Observed no vacuum breaker on hose bibb at steam table. Repeat Violation
  • 22-02-4:Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed residue buildup inside slicer blade guard. Operator cleaned the guard. Corrected On-Site

Inspection Date: 12/16/2024

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8824751

  • 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

Inspection Date: 7/9/2024

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8781455

  • 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.

Inspection Date: 11/15/2023

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8444615

  • 08B-12-5:Basic - Stored food not covered. Observed refried beans at Walk in Cooler. Operator placed lid on the container of refried beans. Corrected On-Site
  • 12A-27-4:High Priority - Employee cracked raw shell eggs and then handled ready-to-eat food and/or clean equipment or utensils without washing hands. Observed employee at cookline. Educated the employee to compliance by washing hands. Corrected On-Site
  • 08A-17-6:High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from one another based upon minimum required cooking temperature when stored in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Observe raw veal over raw potatoes at Reach in Freezer. Operator switched the food items. Corrected On-Site
  • 03F-02-5:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food identified in the written procedure as a food held using time as a public health control has no time marking. Observed raw shell eggs next to steam table not time marked. Operator time marked the eggs. 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. Repeat Violation
  • 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. Observed incomplete written procedure. Operator completed the document during inspection. Corrected On-Site

Inspection Date: 7/13/2023

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8380525

  • 16-21-4:Basic - Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine.
  • 16-23-4:Basic - Accumulation of lime scale on the inside of the dishmachine.
  • 13-03-4:Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed employee at cookline. Operator provided hair restraint for employee. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation
  • 41-10-4:High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Observed propane cylinder at Salad Station. Operator removed to a proper and safe location. 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 milk at Salad Station. Operator date marked the food item. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation
  • 22-02-4:Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed can opener blade at prep table across Dish Machine. Operator cleaned and sanitized the blade. 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.
  • 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. Repeat Violation