Gourmet Plates

4290 James St Unit 1, Punta Gorda, FL 33980-8511

American

Last inspected: Oct 24, 2023

Score

Low Risk

Gourmet Plates has been inspected four times since 2022. On Oct 24, 2023, the health department conducted the most recent visit. When a facility lands in the low risk tier, it usually means nothing alarming showed up at the most recent visit. The most recent inspection at Gourmet Plates is from Oct 24, 2023, and nothing newer appears in the public record.

Violation counts have held steady across recent visits, averaging around two violations each.

The city-wide average is 82, putting Gourmet Plates squarely in typical territory. The full picture is one of consistent compliance.

Inspections

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Major latest

Minor latest

Inspection History

Oct 24, 2023

Routine - Food

2 major violations.

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Intermediate - No chlorine chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Operator able to provide by the end of inspection. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**

16-37-1

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

Jul 25, 2023

Routine - Food

2 major violations.

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Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed garbage can blocking the kitchen handwash sink. Operator removed the garbage can from blocking the handwash sink. **Corrected On-Site**

31A-09-4

Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Observed at ware washing area handwash sink. Operator placed soap at handwash sink. **Corrected On-Site**

31B-03-4

Jan 3, 2023

Routine - Food

1 critical violation. 1 minor violation.

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Warewashing Facilities Maintained and Used

FL-24

Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Designed and Constructed

FL-50

Jul 18, 2022

Routine - Food

1 critical violation. 1 minor violation.

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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 Make Table. Operator switched the food items. **Corrected On-Site**

08A-20-5

Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed salt container at cookline. Operator labeled the food item. **Corrected On-Site**

02D-01-5

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Gourmet Plates last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Gourmet Plates on file is from Oct 24, 2023. The public record contains four inspections in total.

How does Gourmet Plates compare to other restaurants in Punta Gorda?

Gourmet Plates most recently scored 82 out of 100, which is about the same as the Punta Gorda average of 82.

Has Gourmet Plates' inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Gourmet Plates have averaged around two violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Gourmet Plates means inspectors found minimal or no significant issues at the most recent visit. Most facilities at this tier have a clean recent inspection report.

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