DirtyFLRestaurant Inspection Data

ITALIA

ITALIA has 6 health inspections on file for its PUNTA GORDA location, with an overall rating of 2.6/5. Recent inspections indicate some food safety concerns.

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

Overall Food Safety Rating

★★½☆☆ (2.6/5)
Based on 6 health inspection reports

All Inspection Reports

Inspection Date: 10/22/2025

Inspection #: Visit ID: 13462372

  • 10-07-4:Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed utensil in water 77F at cookline. Operator removed the water from the container. Corrected On-Site
  • 22-16-4:Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Observed residue on bottom of the shelf at interior of Reach in Cooler. Operator cleaned the interior of Reach in Cooler. Corrected On-Site
  • 02D-01-5:Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed flour container not labeled at cookline. Operator labeled the food item. Corrected On-Site
  • 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 due to air in the line. Operator corrected to 100ppm by priming the sanitizer line. Corrected On-Site

Inspection Date: 7/15/2025

Inspection #: Visit ID: 10891869

  • 23-24-4:Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Observed residue buildup at make table handles. Operator cleaned the handles. Corrected On-Site
  • 36-02-5:Basic - Unsealed concrete floor in food preparation, food storage, warewashing area or bathroom. 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. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

Inspection Date: 1/9/2025

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8860068

  • 08B-12-5:Basic - Stored food not covered. Observed multiple food items not covered at Walk in Cooler. Operator covers the food items with food grade plastic. Corrected On-Site
  • 21-12-4:Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed wet wiping cloth at Make Table. Operator placed in sanitizer solution. Corrected On-Site
  • 02C-02-5:Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Corrected On-Site
  • 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.
  • 31B-06-4:Intermediate - Soap dispenser at handwash sink not working/unable to dispense soap. Observed unable to dispense soap at ware washing area handwash sink. Operator repaired the dispenser. Corrected On-Site

Inspection Date: 8/14/2024

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8760090

  • 16-46-4:Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Observed old label on container at dish shelf.
  • 36-02-5:Basic - Unsealed concrete floor in food preparation, food storage, warewashing area or bathroom. Observed unsealed concrete throughout the kitchen. Repeat Violation
  • 12A-29-4:High Priority - Employee touched soiled surface and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Observed employee touching cell phone at salad station. Educated the employee to compliance by washing hands. Corrected On-Site
  • 08A-08-5:High Priority - Raw animal food stored in same container as ready-to-eat food. Observed raw shrimp over spinach leaves at Make Table. Operator switched the food items. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation
  • 03B-01-6:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed sauce 132F at steam table. Operator reheated on the stove to the minimum of 165F during inspection. Corrected On-Site
  • 53A-03-7:Intermediate - Food manager certification expired. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ David Martinek, 05/20/2019. National Registry of Food Safety Professionals. Repeat Violation

Inspection Date: 11/7/2023

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8467010

  • 51-13-4:Basic - No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted.
  • 36-02-5:Basic - Unsealed concrete floor in food preparation, food storage, warewashing area or bathroom. Observed at various locations at kitchen and bar. Repeat Violation
  • 08A-13-5:High Priority - Raw animal food stored in top portion of make table over ready-to-eat food in bottom portion of make table - no complete physical barrier between top and bottom. Observed raw shrimp over vegetables at Make Table. Operator switched the food items. Corrected On-Site
  • 53A-03-7:Intermediate - Food manager certification expired. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/. Douglas Woodward, 09/10/2018.

Inspection Date: 8/8/2023

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8368552

  • 12B-02-4:Basic - Employee eating in a food preparation or other restricted area. Observed employee drinking beverage in the food prep area at kitchen. Educated the employee.
  • 36-02-5:Basic - Unsealed concrete floor in food preparation, food storage, warewashing area or bathroom. Observed at kitchen and bar area. Repeat Violation
  • 03A-02-5:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed pizza sauce 54F at prep table. Operator will be using Time as a Public Health Control and printed the written procedure and completed it during inspection. **Corrective Action Taken**
  • 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 in reach in cooler at wait station. Operator date marked the food item. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation
  • 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. Operator printed the written procedure during inspection. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation