Celtic Ray Public House
Last inspected: Oct 13, 2025
70
Score
Public records show eight inspections at Celtic Ray Public House stretching back to 2022. The newest entry in the record is dated Oct 13, 2025. A medium risk score generally means inspectors found things to fix, though most weren't urgent.
Performance has remained roughly level over recent inspections, averaging near four violations each time.
“Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair” accounts for the largest share of issues, appearing two times across the record.
Celtic Ray Public House's latest score of 70 falls below the Punta Gorda average of 82. The full record sits in fairly typical territory for a working restaurant.
8
Inspections
1
Critical latest
0
Major latest
4
Minor latest
Inspection History
Oct 13, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 4 minor violations.
View 5 violations
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 at Dish Machine. Operator primed the sanitizer to correct to 100ppm. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
22-41-4
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed residue buildup in the interior of ice machine between bar and kitchen. Operator cleaned the interior of ice machine. **Corrected On-Site**
22-20-5
Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Observed carbon dioxide tank not secured next to soda syrup boxes. Operator secured the tank with a chain.
51-11-4
Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Observed missing floor tiles in front of prep areas handwash sink.
36-17-5
Basic - Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine. Operator cleaned the exterior of Dish Machine. **Corrected On-Site**
16-21-4
70
Jul 10, 2025
Routine - Food
2 major violations. 1 minor violation.
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Intermediate - Records/documents for required employee training do not contain all of the required information. Observed incomplete food safety training certificate due to missing dates. Operator completed the documents. **Corrected On-Site**
53B-10-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed knife at bar handwash sink. Operator removed the knife. **Corrected On-Site**
31A-11-4
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed employee bottle water at prep table. Operator removed the bottle. **Corrected On-Site**
12B-07-4
78
Jan 6, 2025
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
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Intermediate - Person in charge unable to answer basic questions about allergens. Educated the operator.
53A-15-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed whole raw potatoes on the floor at bar Walk in Cooler.
08B-38-4
86
Sep 5, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 4 minor violations.
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High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw salmon over bread pudding at Display Cooler Unit. Operator removed the raw salmon underneath Make Table. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-05-6
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed prep table shelf in disrepair.
14-11-5
Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed no handwash sign at entry to interior bar handwash sink.
31B-04-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed residue buildup at exterior of flour container and prep table shelf.
23-03-4
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed flour container not labeled at cookline. Operator labeled the food item. **Corrected On-Site**
02D-01-5
70
Dec 22, 2023
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 2 major violations.
View 4 violations
Food Obtained from Approved Sources
FL-11
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
61
Aug 23, 2023
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
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Adequate Handwashing Facilities Supplied and Accessible
FL-10
Food Obtained from Approved Sources
FL-11
86
Mar 13, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 1 minor violation.
View 4 violations
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw shell eggs over ready to eat rice. 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 liquid eggs at Display Cooler Unit. Operator date marked the food item. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
02C-03-5
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. **Repeat Violation**
53B-14-5
Basic - Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
16-21-4
67
Aug 24, 2022
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
View 4 violations
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 half and half creamer at exterior bar. Operator date marked the food item. **Corrected On-Site**
02C-03-5
Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Observed missing floor tiles at kitchen by handwash sink.
36-17-5
Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed at exterior bar handwash sink. **Repeat Violation**
31B-04-4
Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed at exterior bar. Operator placed in sanitizer solution. **Corrected On-Site**
21-12-4
78
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Celtic Ray Public House last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Celtic Ray Public House on file is from Oct 13, 2025. The public record contains eight inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Celtic Ray Public House?
Across the inspection record, “floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Celtic Ray Public House.
How does Celtic Ray Public House compare to other restaurants in Punta Gorda?
Celtic Ray Public House most recently scored 70 out of 100, which is lower than the Punta Gorda average of 82.
Has Celtic Ray Public House's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Celtic Ray Public House have averaged around four violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a medium risk rating mean?
A medium risk rating at Celtic Ray Public House means the most recent inspection turned up a handful of issues that the health department wrote up but did not classify as critical.
How often is Celtic Ray Public House inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Celtic Ray Public House is inspected around three times per year on average.
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