Gorda Bowls
Last inspected: Sep 20, 2024
58
Score
Gorda Bowls has been inspected five times since 2022. Inspectors last stopped by on Sep 20, 2024. Medium risk typically reflects a handful of issues that inspectors wrote up but didn't deem critical.
Violation counts have held steady across recent visits, averaging around seven violations each.
The pattern that stands out is “handwash sink not accessible for employee use”, which has been cited three times.
Gorda Bowls' latest score of 58 falls below the Punta Gorda average of 82. The full record sits in fairly typical territory for a working restaurant.
5
Inspections
1
Critical latest
2
Major latest
4
Minor latest
Inspection History
Sep 20, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 7 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed beef 125F at steam table. Operator reheated to a minimal of 165F. **Corrected On-Site**
03B-01-6
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. Operator able to find by the end of inspection. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
11-26-1
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed multiple electronic equipment around the frontline handwash sink. **Repeat Violation**
31A-09-4
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed salt container not labeled. Operator labeled the food item. **Corrected On-Site**
02D-01-5
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Operator cleaned and sanitized the ice machine. **Corrected On-Site**
22-20-5
Basic - Ceiling tile missing. Observed ceiling tile missing at prep area above ice machine. **Repeat Violation**
36-36-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed açaí containers on floor at Walk in Freezer. Operator removed the food item off the floor. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
08B-38-4
58
Jan 25, 2024
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 3 major violations. 2 minor violations.
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High Priority - Vacuum breaker in the wrong location at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. Educated the operator. **Repeat Violation**
29-42-4
High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. **Repeat Violation**
50-17-3
Intermediate - Food manager certification expired. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ Lee M. Richardson, 12/10/2018.
53A-03-7
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed empty container and garbage can blocking the handwash sink at ware washing area. Operator removed the container and garbage can from blocking the handwash sink. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
31A-09-4
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. **Repeat Violation**
53B-02-5
Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed multiple 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 - Ceiling tile missing. Observed multiple ceiling tiles missing at ware washing area.
36-36-4
50
Sep 7, 2023
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 2 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Adequate Handwashing Facilities Supplied and Accessible
FL-10
Food Obtained from Approved Sources
FL-11
Proper Hot and Cold Holding Temperatures
FL-21
Equipment Adequate to Maintain Product Temperature
FL-29
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Toilet Rooms Maintained
FL-53
50
Mar 18, 2023
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 4 major violations. 1 minor violation.
View 7 violations
High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license.
50-17-3
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw pork over feta cheese at Walk in Cooler. Operator switched the food items. **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.
11-27-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed wiping cloths at frontline handwash sink. Operator removed the wiping cloth. **Corrected On-Site**
31A-09-4
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 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
Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed multiple food at Walk in Freezer. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
08B-38-4
47
Oct 17, 2022
Routine - Food
1 critical violation.
View 1 violation
Equipment Adequate to Maintain Product Temperature
FL-29
86
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Gorda Bowls last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Gorda Bowls on file is from Sep 20, 2024. The public record contains five inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Gorda Bowls?
Across the inspection record, “handwash sink not accessible for employee use” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Gorda Bowls.
How does Gorda Bowls compare to other restaurants in Punta Gorda?
Gorda Bowls most recently scored 58 out of 100, which is lower than the Punta Gorda average of 82.
Has Gorda Bowls' inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Gorda Bowls have averaged around seven violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a medium risk rating mean?
A medium risk rating at Gorda Bowls 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 Gorda Bowls inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Gorda Bowls is inspected around three times per year on average.
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