ORTIGIA CUCINA AND BAR

Food safety records indicate ORTIGIA CUCINA AND BAR in PUNTA GORDA has 5 inspections with a 3.3/5 overall rating. Food safety practices have remained consistent.

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

Overall Food Safety Rating

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

All Inspection Reports

Inspection Date: 10/2/2025

Inspection #: Visit ID: 10887774

  • 16-21-4:Basic - Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine. Observed residue buildup on the exterior of dish machine at ware washing area. Operator cleaned the exterior of Dish Machine. Corrected On-Site
  • 10-08-5:Basic - Ice scoop handle in contact with ice. Observed ice scoop handle touching ice at ice bin. Operator removed the handle from touching the ice. Corrected On-Site 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 Reach in Cooler. Operator date marked the food item. Corrected On-Site

Inspection Date: 2/27/2025

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8894149

  • 22-02-4:Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with residue buildup at soda gun. Operator cleaned the soda gun. 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.

Inspection Date: 9/19/2024

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8722959

  • 22-20-5:Basic - Accumulation of residue buildup in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Operator cleaned and sanitized the interior of ice machine. Corrected On-Site
  • 21-12-4:Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed wet sanitizer wiping cloth at counter. Operator placed in sanitizer solution. 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 empty container of sanitizer. Operator replaced the sanitizer solution and primed the sanitizer to 50ppm on test strip. Corrected On-Site

Inspection Date: 2/1/2024

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8528890

  • 10-08-5:Basic - Utensil in contact with ice. Observed utensil in ice bin at bar. Operator removed the utensil from touching the ice. Corrected On-Site
  • 29-42-4:High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. Repeat Violation
  • 22-02-4:Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed soda gun at bar. Operator cleaned and sanitized the soda gun. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

Inspection Date: 10/17/2023

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8345280

  • 21-38-4:Basic - Wiping cloth sanitizing solution stored on the floor. Observed on floor by Reach in Cooler at bar area. Operator replaced with a clean container and placed off the floor on shelf. Corrected On-Site
  • 29-42-4:High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. Operator replaced vacuum breaker. Corrected On-Site
  • 22-02-4:Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with residue buildup. Observed soda gun at exterior of bar. Operator cleaned and sanitized the soda gun. 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.