Gigi's Ice Cream of Punta Gorda

311 W Marion Ave, Punta Gorda, FL 33950

Frozen Desserts

Last inspected: Nov 24, 2025

Score

Medium Risk

Public records show seven inspections at Gigi's Ice Cream of Punta Gorda stretching back to 2024. The newest entry in the record is dated Nov 24, 2025. Diners should read medium risk as a signal that some issues exist but aren't extreme.

There hasn't been much movement either way: counts have stayed near two violations per visit across recent inspections.

“No paper towels” accounts for the largest share of issues, appearing three times across the record.

That's lower than the typical Punta Gorda restaurant, which scores around 82. The record is unremarkable in either direction.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Nov 24, 2025

Complaint Full

2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 1 minor violation.

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High Priority - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food marked with a date that exceeds 7 days after opening/preparation. Observed open gallon of milk with expiration date of 11/05/2025.

02C-01-5

High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Observed open gallon of milk with date of 11/05/25. Operator discarded the food item.

01B-02-5

Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed no paper towel at handwash sink at frontline of kitchen. Operator placed paper towels at handwash sink. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**

31B-02-4

Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed ice cream machine inoperable.

14-11-5

Nov 5, 2025

Routine - Food

2 major violations.

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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 commercially processed chili not date marked at Reach in Cooler. Operator date marked the food item. **Corrected On-Site**

02C-03-5

Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed no paper towel at frontline handwash sink. Operator placed paper towels at handwash sink. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**

31B-02-4

Aug 12, 2025

Routine - Food

1 major violation. 2 minor violations.

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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

Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed multiple food items stored on floor at kitchen. Operator removed the food items off the floor. **Corrected On-Site**

08B-38-4

Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Observed multiple disposable lids not inverted at prep table. Operator inverted the lids. **Corrected On-Site**

25-06-4

Mar 20, 2025

Routine - Food

2 major violations.

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Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed no paper towels at ware washing area handwash sink. Operator placed paper towels at handwash sink. **Corrected On-Site**

31B-02-4

53B-02-5

Dec 26, 2024

Routine - Food

No violations found.

100

Oct 24, 2024

Routine - Food

1 major violation. 1 minor violation.

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Intermediate - No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. **Warning**

53B-01-5

Basic - No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**

51-13-4

Jan 24, 2024

Food-Licensing Inspection

2 major violations. 1 minor violation.

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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

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

Basic - No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted. Provided the choking sign. **Corrected On-Site**

51-13-4

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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Gigi's Ice Cream of Punta Gorda last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Gigi's Ice Cream of Punta Gorda on file is from Nov 24, 2025. The public record contains seven inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Gigi's Ice Cream of Punta Gorda?

Across the inspection record, “no paper towels” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Gigi's Ice Cream of Punta Gorda.

How does Gigi's Ice Cream of Punta Gorda compare to other restaurants in Punta Gorda?

Gigi's Ice Cream of Punta Gorda most recently scored 64 out of 100, which is lower than the Punta Gorda average of 82.

Has Gigi's Ice Cream of Punta Gorda's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Gigi's Ice Cream of Punta Gorda have averaged around two violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a medium risk rating mean?

A medium risk rating at Gigi's Ice Cream of Punta Gorda 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 Gigi's Ice Cream of Punta Gorda inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Gigi's Ice Cream of Punta Gorda is inspected around four times per year on average.

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