Dockside (Four Points)
Last inspected: Mar 30, 2026
70
Score
Dockside (Four Points) appears in inspection records 11 times, starting in 2022. The most recent visit was on Mar 30, 2026. The medium risk tier sits in the middle: not spotless, but not alarming either.
Performance has remained roughly level over recent inspections, averaging near six violations each time.
The most common issue across all inspections has been “ceiling tile missing”, showing up five times.
Restaurants in Punta Gorda average 82, so Dockside (Four Points) trails the local norm. The full record sits in fairly typical territory for a working restaurant.
11
Inspections
0
Critical latest
1
Major latest
5
Minor latest
Inspection History
Mar 30, 2026
Complaint Full
1 major violation. 5 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed residue buildup on can opener blade. Operator cleaned and sanitized the blade. **Corrected On-Site**
22-02-4
Basic - Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine. Observed residue buildup on exterior of Dish Machine. Operator cleaned the exterior of Dish Machine. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
16-21-4
Basic - Ceiling tile missing. Observed multiple missing ceiling tiles at ware washing area. **Repeat Violation**
36-36-4
Basic - Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Observed plates not inverted at kitchen. Operator inverted the plates. **Corrected On-Site**
24-05-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed dust on fan covers at Walk in Cooler. Operator cleaned the fan covers. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
23-03-4
Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Observed wet mop on wringer of mop bucket. Operator removed the wet mop to allow airflow to dry by hanging the wet mop. **Corrected On-Site**
42-01-4
70
Jan 21, 2026
Routine - Food
3 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Observed expired chlorine test strips to with date of 02/23.
16-37-1
Intermediate - Paper towel dispenser at handwash sink not working/unable to dispense paper towels. Observed unable to dispense paper towels at ware washing area handwash sink. Operator replaced the batteries and the dispenser is operable. **Corrected On-Site**
31B-05-4
Intermediate - Soap dispenser at handwash sink not working/unable to dispense soap. Observed unable to dispense soap at ware washing area handwash sink. Operator repaired the soap dispenser by replacing the batteries. **Corrected On-Site**
31B-06-4
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed ceiling tiles and vents soiled at kitchen. **Repeat Violation**
36-34-5
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed soiled fan covers at Walk in Cooler. Operator cleaned the fan covers. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
23-03-4
67
Sep 19, 2025
Routine - Food
4 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 8 violations
Intermediate - Clam/mussel/oyster tags not marked with last date served. **Repeat Violation**
01C-03-4
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/.Anthony Szabo, 05/22/2020. **Repeat Violation**
53A-03-7
Intermediate - Water pressure lacking at fixtures that require the use of water. Observed lack of water pressure at ware washing area handwash sink. **Repeat Violation**
27-17-4
Intermediate - Water with a temperature of least 85 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. Observed no hot water at ware washing area handwash sink. **Repeat Violation**
27-16-4
Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Observed tanks not secured at ware washing area. Operator secured the tanks with chain. **Repeat Violation**
51-11-4
Basic - Ceiling tile missing. Observed 2 missing ceiling tiles at ware washing area. **Repeat Violation**
36-36-4
Basic - Employee with no beard guard/restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed employee with no beard guard at prep area. Employee placed beard guard over their beard. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
13-04-4
Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed employee with no hair restraint at prep area.
13-03-4
55
Mar 5, 2025
Complaint Full
2 major violations. 5 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Supervisor/Person in Charge Present
FL-01
Adequate Handwashing Facilities Supplied and Accessible
FL-10
Food in Good Condition, Safe, and Unadulterated
FL-13
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
Sewage and Wastewater Properly Disposed
FL-27
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
55
Dec 17, 2024
Routine - Food
2 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Intermediate - Clam/mussel/oyster tags not marked with last date served. Operator dated the tag as it was served on 12/16/24. **Corrected On-Site**
01C-03-4
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/ Person in Charge: Raymond Kozel, 09/21/2019.
53A-03-7
Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Observed multiple tanks not secured next to soda fountain boxes by ware washing area. Operator secured the tanks by chain. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
51-11-4
Basic - Ceiling tile missing. Observed multiple missing ceiling tiles above Dish Machine. **Repeat Violation**
36-36-4
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 fish in reduced oxygen packaging at Reach in Drawers. Operator removed from reduced oxygen packaging. **Corrected On-Site**
06-09-1
70
Jul 23, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Certified Food Manager Identification
FL-02
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Proper Hot and Cold Holding Temperatures
FL-21
Plumbing Maintained; Sewage Disposal
FL-51
70
Jan 31, 2024
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 4 minor violations.
View 5 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 dairy creamer at wait station Reach in Cooler. Operator date marked the food item. **Repeat Violation**
02C-03-5
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Operator cleaned and sanitized the machine. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
22-20-5
Basic - Ceiling tile missing. Observed at ware washing area. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
36-36-4
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed at various locations at kitchen. Operator has replacements on order. **Repeat Violation**
36-34-5
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed at sugar container. Operator labeled the food item. **Corrected On-Site**
02D-01-5
74
Oct 17, 2023
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Oct 10, 2023
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 2 major violations. 6 minor violations.
View 10 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 0ppm on test strip. Educated the operator and set up 3 compartment sink. **Warning**
22-41-4
High Priority - Fish packaged in the establishment using a reduced oxygen method not bearing a label indicating that it is to be kept frozen until time of use. Observed fish at Walk in Cooler. Educated the operator. **Warning**
03G-05-5
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 heavy cream at Make Table. Operator discarded the food item due to unable to determine the date. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
02C-03-5
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. Observed the documents incomplete by no signature of permit holder. Permit holder signed during inspection. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
11-26-1
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
22-20-5
Basic - Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
16-21-4
Basic - Accumulation of lime scale on the inside of the dishmachine. Operator cleaned the interior of the Dish Machine. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
16-23-4
Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Observed at ware washing area. Operator adequately secured the tanks by putting a chain around the tanks. **Warning**
51-11-4
Basic - Ceiling tile missing. Observed at ware washing area. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
36-36-4
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed open beverage at prep table. Operator discarded the beverage. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
12B-07-4
45
Jun 12, 2023
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 2 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Proper Eating, Tasting, Drinking, or Tobacco Use
FL-06
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Food Obtained from Approved Sources
FL-11
Potentially Hazardous Food Held at Proper Temperature
FL-16
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Designed and Constructed
FL-50
52
Aug 24, 2022
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
View 3 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 container of half and half creamer not date marked at bar. Operator date marked the food item. **Corrected On-Site**
02C-03-5
Basic - Standing water in bottom of Display Cooler Unit at bar. **Repeat Violation**
29-49-6
Basic - In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. Observed between Make Table and Prep Table. Operator removed the knife to have it cleaned and sanitized. **Corrected On-Site**
10-17-4
82
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Dockside (Four Points) last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Dockside (Four Points) on file is from Mar 30, 2026. The public record contains 11 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Dockside (Four Points)?
Across the inspection record, “ceiling tile missing” has been cited five times, more than any other issue at Dockside (Four Points).
How does Dockside (Four Points) compare to other restaurants in Punta Gorda?
Dockside (Four Points) most recently scored 70 out of 100, which is lower than the Punta Gorda average of 82.
Has Dockside (Four Points)'s inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Dockside (Four Points) have averaged around six violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a medium risk rating mean?
A medium risk rating at Dockside (Four Points) 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 Dockside (Four Points) inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Dockside (Four Points) is inspected around three times per year on average.
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