Deans South of the Border
Last inspected: Apr 25, 2025
58
Score
Inspectors have visited Deans South of the Border seven times, with records going back to 2022. The most recent report on file is from Apr 25, 2025. The medium risk tier sits in the middle: not spotless, but not alarming either.
Recent inspections have found fewer violations than earlier ones, averaging around six violations lately and about 10 violations before that.
Looking across the full record, “food-contact surface soiled with food debris” is the recurring theme, flagged four times.
Restaurants in Punta Gorda average 82, so Deans South of the Border trails the local norm. On the whole, the file is mixed but not concerning.
7
Inspections
0
Critical latest
3
Major latest
5
Minor latest
Inspection History
Apr 25, 2025
Complaint Full
3 major violations. 5 minor violations.
View 8 violations
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
31B-02-4
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
22-02-4
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** **Warning**
53B-14-5
Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed employee at prep area with no hair restraint. Employee placed hair restraint over their hair/head. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
13-03-4
Basic - Employee with no beard guard/restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed employee at prep area with no beard guard. Employee placed beard guard over their hair/head. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
13-04-4
Basic - Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom. Observed waste receptacle only partially covered at women's restroom. **Warning**
32-12-6
Basic - Accumulation of lime scale on the inside of the dishmachine. **Warning**
16-23-4
Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed no handwash sign at men's restroom. **Warning**
31B-04-4
58
Feb 25, 2025
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Aug 7, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 5 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 9 violations
High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Observed oven cleaner on top of Dish Machine. Operator removed to the chemical area. **Corrected On-Site**
41-10-4
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. Onserved milk at interior bar not date marked. Operator date marked the food item. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
02C-03-5
Intermediate - No chlorine chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Operator able to provide during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
16-37-1
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed no paper towels at prep area and ware washing area handwash sink. Operator placed paper towels at both handwash sinks. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
31B-02-4
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.
53B-14-5
Intermediate - Required employee training provided by a third-party employee training program and operator unable to provide original certificate for employees trained. **Repeat Violation**
53B-09-4
Basic - Waste line missing at soda gun holster. Observed waste line missing at soda gun at interior bar above beverage holding ice bin.
29-17-4
Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Observed standing water at exterior bar. Operator mopped up the water on the floor. **Corrected On-Site**
36-22-4
Basic - Outdoor ice machine with no overhead protection. Observed no overhead protection at ice machine at back exterior of establishment. **Repeat Violation**
08B-61-5
45
Oct 2, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 7 major violations. 5 minor violations.
View 13 violations
High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Observed next to ware washing area handwash sink. **Repeat Violation**
29-34-4
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 interior bar Reach in Cooler. Operator date marked the food item. **Corrected On-Site**
02C-03-5
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed cutting board at Salad Station. Educated the operator. **Repeat Violation**
22-02-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed container lid at prep area handwash sink. Operator removed the lid. **Corrected On-Site**
31A-09-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed employee dumping ice at exterior bar handwash sink. Educated the operator and employee.
31A-11-4
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observe at wait station and ware washing area handwash sink. Operator placed paper towels at both locations. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
31B-02-4
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
Intermediate - No written procedures available for use of time as a public health control to hold time/temperature control for safety food. Emailed the written procedure.
03F-10-5
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed mini-bowl in Pico de Gallo container at Salad Station. Operator removed the mini-bowl. **Corrected On-Site**
14-01-5
Basic - No waste receptacle installed at handwash sink provided with disposable towels. Observed at wait station handwash sink. Operator placed waste receptacle at wait station handwash sink. **Corrected On-Site**
33-38-4
Basic - Outdoor ice machine with no overhead protection. Observed at back exterior of establishment.
08B-61-5
Basic - Straws provided for customer self-service not individually wrapped or in an approved dispenser. Observed at exterior bar. **Repeat Violation**
25-27-4
Basic - Wiping cloth sanitizing solution stored on the floor. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
21-38-4
33
Jul 11, 2023
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 4 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 10 violations
High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet.
29-42-4
High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Observed next to handwash sink at ware washing area. **Repeat Violation**
29-34-4
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.
11-27-4
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. **Repeat Violation**
22-02-4
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.
11-26-1
Intermediate - Required employee training provided by a third-party employee training program and operator unable to provide original certificate for employees trained.
53B-09-4
Basic - Employee eating in a food preparation or other restricted area. Observed employee at cookline. Educated the operator.
12B-02-4
Basic - Employee with no beard guard/restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed multiple employees at prep area.
13-04-4
Basic - Straws provided for customer self-service not individually wrapped or in an approved dispenser. Observed at bar. Operator switched to wrap straws during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
25-27-4
Basic - Cold holding equipment not maintained in good repair. Do not store time/temperature control for safety food in this unit until the unit is repaired. Observed at Salad Station Make Table. **Repeat Violation**
14-74-7
41
Oct 25, 2022
Complaint Full
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 6 minor violations.
View 8 violations
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Proper Hot and Cold Holding Temperatures
FL-21
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Hot and Cold Water Available; Adequate Pressure
FL-25
Equipment Adequate to Maintain Product Temperature
FL-29
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
Personal Cleanliness
FL-40
52
Aug 2, 2022
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 6 violations
High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Observed at exterior of establishment. **Repeat Violation**
29-34-4
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. **Repeat Violation**
22-02-4
Intermediate - No chlorine chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. **Repeat Violation**
16-37-1
Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed food items at Walk in Cooler and Freezer. Operator removed the food items off the floor. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
08B-38-4
Basic - Straws provided for customer self-service not individually wrapped or in an approved dispenser. Observed at interior bar. Educated the operator.
25-27-4
Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. **Repeat Violation**
14-09-4
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Deans South of the Border last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Deans South of the Border on file is from Apr 25, 2025. The public record contains seven inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Deans South of the Border?
Across the inspection record, “food-contact surface soiled with food debris” has been cited four times, more than any other issue at Deans South of the Border.
How does Deans South of the Border compare to other restaurants in Punta Gorda?
Deans South of the Border most recently scored 58 out of 100, which is lower than the Punta Gorda average of 82.
Has Deans South of the Border's inspection record improved over time?
Yes. Recent inspections at Deans South of the Border have averaged around six violations per visit, down from roughly 10 earlier in the record.
What does a medium risk rating mean?
A medium risk rating at Deans South of the Border 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 Deans South of the Border inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Deans South of the Border is inspected around three times per year on average.
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