SIMPLY SWEET

SIMPLY SWEET located in PUNTA GORDA has undergone 7 health department inspections, achieving a 4.0/5 overall safety rating. Food safety practices have remained consistent.

Last inspection: 3 months ago · 7 reports on file

Maud Street
Punta Gorda, Florida, 33950
Charlotte County County

Overall Food Safety Rating

★★★★☆ (4.0/5)
Based on 7 health inspection reports

All Inspection Reports

12/1/2025· 3mo ago

Visit ID: 13499064

Met Inspection Standards

1 int

  • 31A-09-4:Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed syrup pump inside the basin of frontline handwash sink. Operator removed the item. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

8/20/2025· 6mo ago

Visit ID: 10937396

Met Inspection Standards

2 basic

  • 25-06-4:Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Observed multiple spoons not inverted at front counter table. Operator inverted the spoons. Corrected On-Site
  • 21-12-4:Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed wet wiping cloth at frontline handwash sink. Operator placed wet wiping cloth in the sanitizer solution. Corrected On-Site

3/5/2025· 1y ago

Visit ID: 10722824

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 open gallon of milk not date marked. Operator date marked the food item. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation
  • 31A-09-4:Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed frontline handwash sink blocked by plastic sliding doors. Operator removed the item. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

11/18/2024· 1y 3mo ago

Visit ID: 8781616

Met Inspection Standards

2 int, 1 basic

  • 22-20-5:Basic - Accumulation of residue buildup in the interior of the ice machine/bin.
  • 31A-10-4:Intermediate - Equipment drain line draining into handwash sink. Observed snow cone machine drain line draining into frontline handwash sink. Educated the operator.
  • 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.

4/2/2024· 1y 11mo ago

Visit ID: 8604417

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

2/2/2024· 2y 1mo ago

Visit ID: 8508363

Follow-up Inspection Required

1 high, 2 int

  • 50-17-3:High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Admin Complaint
  • 53A-01-7:Intermediate - Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. Warning
  • 31B-02-4:Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed at ware washing area handwash sink. Operator placed paper towels at the handwash sink. Corrected On-Site Warning

9/25/2023· 2y 5mo ago

Visit ID: 8380711

Met Inspection Standards

3 int, 1 basic

  • 31B-04-4:Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed at ware washing area and the 2 front counter handwash sinks.
  • 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 at Display Cooler Unit on frontline. Operator date marked the food item. Corrected On-Site
  • 31A-09-4:Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed large and small brushes for shake machine at ware washing area handwash sink. Operator removed the brushes. Corrected On-Site
  • 16-37-1:Intermediate - No quaternary chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Operator able to provide by the end of inspection. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation