Babcock National

43071 Greenway Blvd, Punta Gorda, FL 33982

American

Last inspected: Oct 15, 2025

Score

Low Risk

The health department has logged six inspections at Babcock National, the earliest from 2023. Babcock National was last inspected on Oct 15, 2025. A low risk tier reflects an inspection that turned up minimal issues.

Inspection results have stayed in a similar range over the last few visits, averaging around three violations each.

When inspectors have written things up, “no measuring device available” has been the most frequent reason, cited two times.

Compared to the broader Punta Gorda restaurant scene, this is about average. The record reflects steady performance over time.

Inspections

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Minor latest

Inspection History

Oct 15, 2025

Routine - Food

1 major violation. 2 minor violations.

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Intermediate - No measuring device available for measuring utensil surface temperature when using hot water as sanitizer in a dishmachine. Observed no thermal test strips for the heat sanitization Dish Machine. **Repeat Violation**

16-62-1

Basic - Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine. Observed residue buildup at exterior of Dish Machine. Operator cleaned the exterior of Dish Machine. **Corrected On-Site**

16-21-4

Basic - Commercially processed reduced oxygen packaged fish bearing a label indicating that it is to remain frozen until time of use no longer frozen and not removed from reduced oxygen package. Observed oxygen reduced packaged fish thawed and not removed from packaging at Reach in Drawers. Operator removed the fish from reduced oxygen package. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**

06-09-1

Jul 23, 2025

Routine - Food

1 major violation. 1 minor violation.

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Intermediate - Food manager certification expired. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ Executive Chef: Heath Higginbotham, 06/26/2020.

53A-03-7

Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed salt container not labeled at shelf above prep table. Operator labeled the food item. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**

02D-01-5

Feb 27, 2025

Routine - Food

2 major violations. 3 minor violations.

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Certified Food Manager Identification

FL-02

Hands Clean and Properly Washed

FL-08

Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels

FL-14

Potentially Hazardous Food Held at Proper Temperature

FL-16

Wiping Cloths Properly Used and Stored

FL-41

Oct 23, 2024

Routine - Food

2 major violations. 4 minor violations.

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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 buttermilk with no date marked at Walk in Cooler. Operator date marked the food item. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**

02C-03-5

Intermediate - No measuring device available for measuring utensil surface temperature when using hot water as sanitizer in a dishmachine.

16-62-1

Basic - Commercially processed reduced oxygen packaged fish bearing a label indicating that it is to remain frozen until time of use no longer frozen and not removed from reduced oxygen package. Observed reduced oxygen packaging of fish at Walk in Cooler. Operator removed the fish from reduced oxygen packaging. **Corrected On-Site**

06-09-1

Basic - Duct tape used to repair nonfood-contact surface. Observed duct tape on handle at Display Cooler Unit.

14-71-4

Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed multiple food items on the floor at Walk in Freezer. Operator removed the food items off the floor. **Corrected On-Site**

08B-38-4

Basic - No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted. Operator posted the choking sign. **Corrected On-Site**

51-13-4

Feb 29, 2024

Routine - Food

1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 2 minor violations.

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High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw beef behind fully cooked chicken and beef at Reach in Drawers. Operator switched the food items. **Corrected On-Site**

08A-05-6

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 Cramer at display cooler unit. Operator date marked the food item. **Corrected On-Site**

02C-03-5

Basic - Employee with no beard guard/restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed employee at cookline. Educated the operator.

13-04-4

Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed employee at cookline. Educated the operator.

13-03-4

Nov 8, 2023

Food-Licensing Inspection

No violations found.

100

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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Babcock National last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Babcock National on file is from Oct 15, 2025. The public record contains six inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Babcock National?

Across the inspection record, “no measuring device available” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Babcock National.

How does Babcock National compare to other restaurants in Punta Gorda?

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

Has Babcock National's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Babcock National have averaged around three violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Babcock National 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 Babcock National inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Babcock National is inspected around three times per year on average.

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