Chencha

211 E Marion St, Punta Gorda, FL 33950

Mexican / Latin

Last inspected: Sep 18, 2024

Score

Low Risk

Across the available record, Chencha has five inspections on file, the first dated 2022. Inspectors last stopped by on Sep 18, 2024. A low risk rating suggests inspectors haven't found much to be concerned about lately.

Violation counts have held steady across recent visits, averaging around two violations each.

Among Punta Gorda restaurants, this is a fairly standard result. Overall, the inspection record reads well.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Sep 18, 2024

Routine - Food

2 major violations.

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Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed black beans not date marked at Reach in Cooler. Operator date marked the food item. **Corrected On-Site**

02C-02-5

Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed container blocking the handwash sink. Operator removed the container from blocking the handwash sink.

31A-09-4

Feb 21, 2024

Routine - Food

1 critical violation. 2 major violations.

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High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw chicken over cooked black beans at Reach in Cooler. Operator placed raw chicken on the bottom of Reach in Cooler. **Corrected On-Site**

08A-05-6

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. Provided the written procedure. **Corrected On-Site**

11-27-4

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. Provided the form which was completed during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**

11-26-1

Sep 7, 2023

Routine - Food

1 minor violation.

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Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Designed and Constructed

FL-50

Jun 2, 2023

Routine - Food

1 major violation. 1 minor violation.

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Food Obtained from Approved Sources

FL-11

Plumbing Maintained; Sewage Disposal

FL-51

Aug 16, 2022

Food-Licensing Inspection

No violations found.

100

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Chencha last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Chencha on file is from Sep 18, 2024. The public record contains five inspections in total.

How does Chencha compare to other restaurants in Punta Gorda?

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

Has Chencha's inspection record improved over time?

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

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Chencha 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 Chencha inspected?

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

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