HARBORSIDE COFFEE AND CREAMERY

HARBORSIDE COFFEE AND CREAMERY in PUNTA GORDA has 5 health inspections on record with an overall food safety rating of 3.8/5. Recent inspections indicate some food safety concerns.

1200 W RETTA ESPLANADE STE L28

Overall Food Safety Rating

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

All Inspection Reports

Inspection Date: 9/16/2025

Inspection #: Visit ID: 10880103

  • 13-03-4:Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed employee with no hair restraint preparing food. Educated the employee.
  • 31B-04-4:Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed no handwash sign at front counter and kitchen 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 open gallon of milk not date marked at front counter Reach in Cooler. 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.

Inspection Date: 4/11/2025

Inspection #: Visit ID: 10743131

  • 36-36-4:Basic - Ceiling tile missing. Observed ceiling tile missing at kitchen.
  • 31B-04-4:Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed no handwash sign at kitchen handwash sink.
  • 25-05-4:Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. Observed a case of disposable cups on the floor next to reach in freezer at kitchen. Operator removed the item off the floor. 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 broccoli and cheddar soup not date marked at Reach in Cooler. Operator date marked the food item. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

Inspection Date: 2/12/2025

Inspection #: Visit ID: 10742575

  • N/A:No Violations Were Observed

Inspection Date: 12/13/2024

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8788925

  • 25-06-4:Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Observed mini-spoons not inverted at container behind display freezer units at front counter. Warning
  • 50-17-3:High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Warning
  • 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 hotdogs not date marked at Reach in Cooler. Warning
  • 31B-02-4:Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed no paper towels at kitchen handwash sink. Operator placed paper towels at handwash sink. Corrected On-Site Warning
  • 53B-05-5:Intermediate - Required employee training expired for all employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Warning

Inspection Date: 4/17/2024

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8632860

  • 40-06-5:Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed cell phone at prep table. Operator removed the cell phone to the proper location. Corrected On-Site
  • 14-69-4:Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed multiple frontline chest freezers with buildup of ice.