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GIGI'S ICE CREAM OF PUNTA GORDA

GIGI'S ICE CREAM OF PUNTA GORDA located in PUNTA GORDA has undergone 7 health department inspections, achieving a 3.8/5 overall safety rating. Recent inspections indicate some food safety concerns.

Last inspection: 3 months ago · 7 reports on file

311 West Marion Avenue
Punta Gorda, Florida, 33950
Charlotte County County

Overall Food Safety Rating

★★★½☆ (3.8/5)
Based on 7 health inspection reports

All Inspection Reports

11/24/2025· 3mo ago

Visit ID: 13582695

Met Inspection Standards

2 high, 1 int, 1 basic

  • 14-11-5:Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed ice cream machine inoperable.
  • 02C-01-5:High Priority - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food marked with a date that exceeds 7 days after opening/preparation. Observed open gallon of milk with expiration date of 11/05/2025.
  • 01B-02-5:High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Observed open gallon of milk with date of 11/05/25. Operator discarded the food item.
  • 31B-02-4:Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed no paper towel at handwash sink at frontline of kitchen. Operator placed paper towels at handwash sink. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

11/5/2025· 4mo ago

Visit ID: 13490135

Met Inspection Standards

2 int

  • 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 commercially processed chili not date marked at Reach in Cooler. Operator date marked the food item. Corrected On-Site
  • 31B-02-4:Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed no paper towel at frontline handwash sink. Operator placed paper towels at handwash sink. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

8/12/2025· 7mo ago

Visit ID: 10930718

Met Inspection Standards

1 int, 2 basic

  • 08B-38-4:Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed multiple food items stored on floor at kitchen. Operator removed the food items off the floor. Corrected On-Site
  • 25-06-4:Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Observed multiple disposable lids not inverted at prep table. Operator inverted the lids. 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

3/20/2025· 11mo ago

Visit ID: 10703597

Met Inspection Standards

2 int

  • 31B-02-4:Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed no paper towels at ware washing area handwash sink. Operator placed paper towels at handwash sink. 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.

12/26/2024· 1y 2mo ago

Visit ID: 10703401

Met Inspection Standards
  • N/A:No Violations Were Observed

10/24/2024· 1y 4mo ago

Visit ID: 8735749

Follow-up Inspection Required

1 int, 1 basic

  • 51-13-4:Basic - No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted. Repeat Violation Warning
  • 53B-01-5:Intermediate - No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Warning

1/24/2024· 2y 1mo ago

Visit ID: 8572450

Met Inspection Standards

2 int, 1 basic

  • 51-13-4:Basic - No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted. Provided the choking sign. Corrected On-Site
  • 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. Provided the written procedure. Corrected On-Site
  • 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. Provided the form which was completed during inspection. Corrected On-Site