3 Girls

3941 Tamiami Trail, Punta Gorda, FL 33950
Other
Last inspected: Mar 17, 2026
82
Score
Low Risk

3 Girls appears in inspection records eight times, starting in 2022. 3 Girls was last inspected on Mar 17, 2026. Low risk means the most recent visit produced few or no significant findings.

Recent inspections have turned up roughly the same number of issues each time, hovering near two violations per visit.

“Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles” comes up most often, recorded two times in the inspection record.

The city-wide average is 82, putting 3 Girls squarely in typical territory. The full picture is one of consistent compliance.

8
Inspections
1
Critical latest
0
Major latest
1
Minor latest
Inspection History
Mar 17, 2026
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 minor violation.
View 2 violations
High Priority - Wiping cloth sanitizer solution exceeds the maximum concentration allowed. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
41-27-4
Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed wet wiping cloth at prep table. Operator placed in sanitizer solution. **Corrected On-Site**
21-12-4
82
Aug 27, 2025
Routine - Food
2 major violations. 1 minor violation.
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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 chili not date marked at Reach in Cooler. Operator date marked the food item. **Corrected On-Site**
02C-03-5
Intermediate - No chlorine chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Observed no chlorine sanitizer test strips. Operator able to provide by the end of inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
16-37-1
Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Observed residue buildup on handles at Reach in Cooler. Operator cleaned the handles at Reach in Cooler. **Corrected On-Site**
23-24-4
78
Jan 28, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation.
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High Priority - Wiping cloth solution exceeding the maximum concentration allowed stored in a location that could result in the cross contamination of food, equipment, utensils, linens, single-service, or single-use articles. Observed over 200ppm on test strip. Operator added more water to correct to 100ppm. **Corrected On-Site**
41-15-5
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed container inside the basin of handwash sink. Operator removed the container. **Corrected On-Site**
31A-09-4
78
Aug 7, 2024
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Operator placed soap at handwash sink. **Corrected On-Site**
31B-03-4
Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Observed cold holding units handles with residue buildup behind the handles. Operator cleaned and sanitized the handles. **Corrected On-Site**
23-24-4
Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Observed soiled floor at baseboards.
36-73-4
82
Nov 30, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation.
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High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
08A-05-6
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.
53B-02-5
78
Sep 1, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation.
View 2 violations
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
78
Jan 4, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation.
View 2 violations
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
78
Jul 18, 2022
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation.
View 2 violations
High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Observed bleach near food items on shelf. Operator removed the bleach. **Corrected On-Site**
41-10-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed food debris at handwash sink. Educated to compliance. **Corrected On-Site**
31A-11-4
78

Frequently Asked Questions

When was 3 Girls last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at 3 Girls on file is from Mar 17, 2026. The public record contains eight inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at 3 Girls?

Across the inspection record, “buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at 3 Girls.

How does 3 Girls compare to other restaurants in Punta Gorda?

3 Girls most recently scored 82 out of 100, which is about the same as the Punta Gorda average of 82.

Has 3 Girls' inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at 3 Girls have averaged around two violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at 3 Girls means inspectors found minimal or no significant issues at the most recent visit. Most facilities at this tier have a clean recent inspection report.

How often is 3 Girls inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, 3 Girls is inspected around two times per year on average.