DirtyFLRestaurant Inspection Data

MONTY'S RESTAURANT & PIZZERIA

With 6 inspections documented, MONTY'S RESTAURANT & PIZZERIA maintains a 3.3/5 food safety rating in PUNTA GORDA. Food safety practices have remained consistent.

Tamiami Trail
Florida, 33950
Charlotte County County

Overall Food Safety Rating

★★★☆☆ (3.3/5)
Based on 6 health inspection reports

All Inspection Reports

Inspection Date: 9/25/2025

Inspection #: Visit ID: 13457201

  • 23-24-4:Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Observed residue buildup behind door handle at Walk in Cooler. Operator cleaned the door handle. Corrected On-Site
  • 10-01-5:Basic - In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Observed handle touching the food item at flour container. Operator removed the handle from touching the food item. Corrected On-Site
  • 08B-12-5:Basic - Stored food not covered. Observed sauce not covered at Walk in Cooler. Operator placed lid over the sauce container. 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 at Reach in Cooler. Operator date marked the food item. Corrected On-Site

Inspection Date: 7/9/2025

Inspection #: Visit ID: 10885928

  • 06-01-5:Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Observed chicken frozen at room temperature at 3 compartment sink. Operator placed under cold running water. Corrected On-Site
  • 31A-09-4:Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed multiple utensils at handwash sink. Operator removed the utensils. Corrected On-Site
  • 31A-11-4:Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed employee rinsing utensils at ware washing area handwash sink. Educated the employee to compliance by placing in dish machine to wash, rinse, and sanitize. Corrected On-Site

Inspection Date: 12/3/2024

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8860028

  • 36-36-4:Basic - Ceiling tile missing. Observed missing multiple ceiling tiles above Walk in Freezer.
  • 13-03-4:Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed employee with no hair restraint at cookline. Employee placed hair restraint over their hair/head. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation
  • 06-01-5:Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Observed spinach thawing in standing water at ware washing area handwash sink. Operator placed under cold running water at 3 compartment sink. Corrected On-Site
  • 31A-11-4:Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed thawing spinach at ware washing area handwash sink. Operator removed the spinach to thaw under cold running water at 3 compartment sink. Corrected On-Site
  • 31B-06-4:Intermediate - Soap dispenser at handwash sink not working/unable to dispense soap. Observed unable to dispense soap at kitchen handwash sink. Operator repaired the dispenser. Corrected On-Site

Inspection Date: 8/14/2024

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8741161

  • 22-08-4:Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Observed soiled oven below the stove at cookline.
  • 06-01-5:Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Observed veal at room temperature in standing water. Operator started running the cold water over the food item. Corrected On-Site
  • 36-02-5:Basic - Unsealed concrete floor in food preparation, food storage, warewashing area or bathroom. Observed unsealed concrete at Walk in Cooler.
  • 31A-09-4:Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed container at ware washing area handwash sink. Operator removed the container from the sink. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation
  • 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

Inspection Date: 1/18/2024

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8495445

  • 13-04-4:Basic - Employee with no beard guard/restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed employee at cookline. Employee placed hear restraint over his beard. Corrected On-Site
  • 13-03-4:Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation
  • 36-73-4:Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Observed floor soiled with food debris at Walk in Freezer. Corrected On-Site
  • 01C-03-4:Intermediate - Clam/mussel/oyster tags not marked with last date served. 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 area table. Operator cleaned and sanitized the blade during inspection. Corrected On-Site
  • 31A-09-4:Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed wire pads at ware washing area handwash sink. Operator removed the wire pads. 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. Repeat Violation

Inspection Date: 9/8/2023

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8362794

  • 16-21-4:Basic - Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine. Operator cleaned the exterior of dish machine. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation
  • 13-03-4:Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed multiple employees at cookline. The employees placed hair restraint over their hair. Corrected On-Site
  • 02D-01-5:Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation
  • 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/. Diane Caputo, 02/01/2016. 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.
  • 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. Operator completed the documents during inspection. Corrected On-Site