Family Grill
Last inspected: Sep 17, 2025
74
Score
The health department has logged eight inspections at Family Grill, the earliest from 2022. On Sep 17, 2025, the health department conducted the most recent visit. Diners should read medium risk as a signal that some issues exist but aren't extreme.
Violation counts have held steady across recent visits, averaging around four violations each.
“Operating with an expired division of hotels” comes up most often, recorded four times in the inspection record.
Restaurants in Punta Gorda average 82, so Family Grill trails the local norm. Taken together, the history looks like that of a busy facility working through the usual inspection cycle.
8
Inspections
1
Critical latest
0
Major latest
3
Minor latest
Inspection History
Sep 17, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 3 minor violations.
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High Priority - Wiping cloth solution exceeding the maximum concentration allowed stored in a location that could result in the cross contamination of food, equipment, utensils, linens, single-service, or single-use articles. Observed chlorine sanitizer over 200ppm on sanitizer wiping cloth solution. Operator added more water to correct to 100ppm. **Corrected On-Site**
41-15-5
Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Observed residue buildup on Reach in Cooler door handle. Operator cleaned the handle. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
23-24-4
Basic - In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Observed scoop handle touching flour at prep area. Operator removed the handle from touching the food item. **Corrected On-Site**
10-01-5
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed flour container not labeled. Operator labeled the food item. **Corrected On-Site**
02D-01-5
74
Jul 2, 2025
Complaint Full
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
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High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
50-17-3
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed residue buildup at can opener blade at prep table. Operator cleaned the blade. **Corrected On-Site**
22-02-4
Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Observed residue buildup behind reach in cooler door handles. Operator cleaned the handles. **Corrected On-Site**
23-24-4
Basic - Wet wiping cloths stored in detergent and sanitizer mixed together. Observed chlorine sanitizer mixed with soap at wiping cloth bucket. Operator replaced with only chlorine sanitizer mixed. **Corrected On-Site**
21-03-4
70
Jan 9, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 major violations.
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High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. **Repeat Violation**
50-17-3
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 open gallon of milk not date marked at Display Cooler Unit. **Repeat Violation**
02C-03-5
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. **Repeat Violation**
53B-02-5
70
Aug 2, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 3 minor violations.
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High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
50-17-3
Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Observed tank not secured next to the soda fountain boxes. Operator secured the tank with chain. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
51-11-4
Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Observed soiled oven below stove at cookline. **Warning**
22-08-4
Basic - Wiping cloth chlorine sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. Observed chlorine sanitizer under 50ppm on test strip. Operator added more chlorine to 100ppm. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
21-07-4
74
Dec 13, 2023
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 2 major violations. 1 minor violation.
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High Priority - Employee cracked raw shell eggs and then handled ready-to-eat food and/or clean equipment or utensils without washing hands. Observed employee at cookline. Educated the employee to compliance by washing hands and placing new gloves on their hand. **Corrected On-Site**
12A-27-4
High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license.
50-17-3
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed at kitchen handwash sink. Operator placed paper towels at handwash sink. **Corrected On-Site**
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
Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed wet wiping cloth at cutting board. Operator placed wiping cloth back in sanitizer solution. **Corrected On-Site**
21-12-4
58
Aug 10, 2023
Routine - Food
2 major violations. 1 minor violation.
View 3 violations
Food Obtained from Approved Sources
FL-11
Warewashing Facilities Maintained and Used
FL-24
Toilet Rooms Maintained
FL-53
78
Mar 3, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 3 major violations.
View 4 violations
High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Observed raw chicken over raw pork at Reach in Cooler. Operator switched the food items. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-20-5
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.
11-26-1
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 creamer container not date marked. Operator date marked the food item. **Corrected On-Site**
02C-03-5
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
64
Dec 6, 2022
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
View 5 violations
High Priority - Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale. One number 10 can of sliced olives with a severe dent in side and rim was on the dry storage shelf.
01B-01-4
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. At hand sink near front counter and above dish machine. Operator labeled bottle **Corrected On-Site**
41-17-4
Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Next to bag in the box soda rack Operator secured tank **Corrected On-Site**
51-11-4
Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Cook not warming hair restraint. Cook out on hat. **Corrected On-Site**
13-03-4
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. On back prep table. Operator removed drink. **Corrected On-Site**
12B-07-4
67
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Family Grill last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Family Grill on file is from Sep 17, 2025. The public record contains eight inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Family Grill?
Across the inspection record, “operating with an expired division of hotels” has been cited four times, more than any other issue at Family Grill.
How does Family Grill compare to other restaurants in Punta Gorda?
Family Grill most recently scored 74 out of 100, which is lower than the Punta Gorda average of 82.
Has Family Grill's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Family Grill have averaged around four violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a medium risk rating mean?
A medium risk rating at Family Grill 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 Family Grill inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Family Grill is inspected around three times per year on average.
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