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SMOKEHOUSE RESTAURANT

Based on 7 health inspections, SMOKEHOUSE RESTAURANT in PUNTA GORDA has earned a 3.1/5 food safety rating. Food safety practices have remained consistent.

415 Cooper Street
Punta Gorda, Florida, 33950
Charlotte County County

Overall Food Safety Rating

★★★☆☆ (3.1/5)
Based on 7 health inspection reports

All Inspection Reports

Inspection Date: 11/5/2025

Inspection #: Visit ID: 13486240

  • 08B-49-4:Basic - Employee personal food not properly identified and segregated from food to be served to the public. Observed employee food not identified at front counter Reach in Cooler. Operator labeled the employee food item. Corrected On-Site
  • 25-05-4:Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. Observed coffee filter exposed to air contaminants at wait station. Operator covered the filters. Corrected On-Site
  • 21-07-4:Basic - Wiping cloth chlorine sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. Observed chlorine sanitizer solution 0ppm on test strip. Operator added chlorine to correct to 100ppm. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation
  • 08A-20-5:High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Observed raw shell eggs behind partial cooked bacon at Walk in Cooler. Operator relocated the bacon to a proper and safe area at Walk in Cooler. Corrected On-Site

Inspection Date: 8/7/2025

Inspection #: Visit ID: 10873327

  • 51-13-4:Basic - No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted. Emailed the sign. Repeat Violation
  • 21-07-4:Basic - Wiping cloth chlorine sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. Observed chlorine sanitizer 0ppm on test strip. Operator added more chlorine to correct to 100ppm. 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 at dish machine due to empty sanitizer container. Operator replaced with a full container to a minimum of 50ppm. Corrected On-Site

Inspection Date: 1/16/2025

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8886719

  • 23-24-4:Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Observed residue buildup behind walk in cooler handle. Operator cleaned the handle. Corrected On-Site
  • 21-12-4:Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed wet wiping cloth at prep table. Operator placed the wet wiping cloth in sanitizer solution. Corrected On-Site
  • 03F-02-5:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food identified in the written procedure as a food held using time as a public health control has no time marking. Observed raw shell eggs not time marked at cookline. Operator time marked the food item. Corrected On-Site

Inspection Date: 9/11/2024

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8722403

  • 51-13-4:Basic - No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted. Emailed the sign.
  • 36-02-5:Basic - Unsealed concrete floor in food preparation, food storage, warewashing area or bathroom. Observed unsealed concrete at various locations at kitchen.
  • 21-07-4:Basic - Wiping cloth chlorine sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. Observed chlorine sanitizer 0ppm on test strip. Operator corrected the chlorine sanitizer to 100ppm by adding chlorine sanitizer. Corrected On-Site
  • 08A-05-6:High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw shell eggs behind deli meat at Walk in Cooler. Operator placed the deli meat in a different location. 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. Observed sausage patties not date marked. Operator date marked the food item. Corrected On-Site

Inspection Date: 1/17/2024

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8450142

  • 24-08-4:Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Observed multiple cups at wait station. Educated the operator.
  • 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 Reach in Cooler. Operator date marked the food item. Corrected On-Site
  • 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.

Inspection Date: 9/19/2023

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8449675

  • N/A:No Violations Were Observed

Inspection Date: 7/20/2023

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8344654

  • 41-27-4:High Priority - Wiping cloth sanitizer solution exceeds the maximum concentration allowed. Observed over 200pm on test strip. Operation corrected to 100ppm by adding more water. Corrected On-Site 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. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation Warning
  • 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. Warning
  • 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. Warning
  • 53B-10-4:Intermediate - Records/documents for required employee training do not contain all of the required information. Observed no issue or expiration date. Operator completed the document. Corrected On-Site Warning