Hurricane Charley's Raw Bar & Grill
Last inspected: Jan 4, 2024
86
Score
Across the available record, Hurricane Charley's Raw Bar & Grill has six inspections on file, the first dated 2022. On Jan 4, 2024, 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. Note that Hurricane Charley's Raw Bar & Grill's inspection history hasn't been updated since Jan 4, 2024; current conditions may have shifted from what the file shows.
The trend has been favorable: violation counts have eased from around nine violations to closer to five violations per visit over the last few inspections.
Compared to the broader Punta Gorda restaurant scene, where the average is 82, this is a stronger showing. The full picture is one of consistent compliance.
6
Inspections
1
Critical latest
0
Major latest
0
Minor latest
Inspection History
Jan 4, 2024
Complaint Full
1 critical violation.
View 1 violation
High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license.
50-17-3
86
Oct 20, 2023
Routine - Food
3 minor violations.
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Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Observed hole at ware washing area. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-10-20: Observed ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. **Time Extended**
36-32-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Observed at various locations in kitchen. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-10-20: Observed floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. **Time Extended**
36-17-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Lights in food preparation, food storage or warewashing area missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers. Observed at ware washing area. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-10-20: Observed lights in food preparation, food storage or warewashing area missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers. **Time Extended**
38-07-4
86
Oct 19, 2023
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 3 major violations. 6 minor violations.
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High Priority - Employee began working with food, handling clean equipment or utensils, or touching unwrapped single-service items without first washing hands. Observed employee placing clean trash bag in the trash can and then stirred taco meat with clean utensil. Educated the operator. **Warning**
12A-16-4
High Priority - Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. Observed 5 flies at ware washing area and 5 flies at prep area. **Warning**
35A-02-6
High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Observed milk, 09/18/23 and buttermilk, 08/25/23 not date marked and present with expiration manufacture date at Walk in Cooler. The food items were discarded. **Warning**
01B-02-5
Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Observed at prep area handwash sink. Operator placed soap at handwash sink. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
31B-03-4
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 milk, 09/18/23 and buttermilk, 08/25/23 not date marked and present with expiration manufacture date at Walk in Cooler. The food items were discarded. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
02C-03-5
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed at prep area handwash sink. Operator placed paper towels at handwash sink. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
31B-02-4
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 dead flies. Observe 10 flies dead at women's restroom. **Warning**
35A-06-4
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Observed hole at ware washing area. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
36-32-5
Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Observed at various locations in kitchen. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
36-17-5
Basic - Lights in food preparation, food storage or warewashing area missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers. Observed at ware washing area. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
38-07-4
Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed at various locations throughout the establishment. **Warning**
36-27-5
35
Aug 28, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Certified Food Manager Identification
FL-02
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Food Obtained from Approved Sources
FL-11
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
Toilet Rooms Maintained
FL-53
45
Apr 6, 2023
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 7 major violations. 6 minor violations.
View 15 violations
High Priority - Observed: Employee touched soiled apron/clothes and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Observed employee at cookline. Educated the operator and employee to compliance by taking off the gloves and washing hands. **Corrected On-Site** Priority: High Priority
12A-28-4
High Priority - Observed: Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw chicken over bucket of pickles underneath at Walk in Cooler. Operator removed the pickles to a safe location. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** Priority: High Priority
08A-05-6
Intermediate - Observed: 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. Priority: Intermediate
11-26-1
Intermediate - Observed: Clam/mussel/oyster tags not maintained in chronological order according to the last date they were served in the establishment. **Repeat Violation** Priority: Intermediate
01C-05-4
Intermediate - Observed: Clam/mussel/oyster tags not marked with last date served. **Repeat Violation** Priority: Intermediate
01C-03-4
Intermediate - Observed: 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. Priority: Intermediate
11-27-4
Intermediate - Observed: 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/. Robert McCurry. Priority: Intermediate
53A-03-7
Intermediate - Observed: 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. Priority: Intermediate
53B-02-5
Intermediate - Observed: Required employee training provided by a third-party employee training program and operator unable to provide original certificate for employees trained. Priority: Intermediate
53B-09-4
Basic - Observed: Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. **Repeat Violation** Priority: Basic
36-17-5
Basic - Observed: Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine. Operator cleaned the machine. **Corrected On-Site** Priority: Basic
16-21-4
Basic - Observed: Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Observed multiple containers at dish shelf. Priority: Basic
16-46-4
Basic - Observed: Unsealed concrete floor in food preparation, food storage, warewashing area or bathroom. **Repeat Violation** Priority: Basic
36-02-5
Basic - Observed: Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed at flour container. Operator labeled the food item. **Corrected On-Site** Priority: Basic
02D-01-5
Basic - Observed: Food stored on floor. Observed bucket of pickles at Walk in Cooler. Operator removed the food item off the floor. **Corrected On-Site** Priority: Basic
08B-38-4
27
Nov 5, 2022
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
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Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Rice cooked on site and cooled more than 24 hours prior not dated. Operator dated food. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2022-11-04: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2022-11-05: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2022-11-05: **Time Extended**
02C-02-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Above two compartment sink in kitchen. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2022-11-04: Ceiling still damaged. **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2022-11-05: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2022-11-05: **Time Extended**
36-32-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Ramekin is co tater of seasoning. Operator removed ramekin. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2022-11-04: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2022-11-05: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2022-11-05: **Time Extended**
14-01-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Broken floor tile throughout kitchen area. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2022-11-04: Floor still in disrepair. **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2022-11-05: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2022-11-05: **Time Extended**
36-17-5
78
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Hurricane Charley's Raw Bar & Grill last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Hurricane Charley's Raw Bar & Grill on file is from Jan 4, 2024. The public record contains six inspections in total.
How does Hurricane Charley's Raw Bar & Grill compare to other restaurants in Punta Gorda?
Hurricane Charley's Raw Bar & Grill most recently scored 86 out of 100, which is higher than the Punta Gorda average of 82.
Has Hurricane Charley's Raw Bar & Grill's inspection record improved over time?
Yes. Recent inspections at Hurricane Charley's Raw Bar & Grill have averaged around five violations per visit, down from roughly nine earlier in the record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Hurricane Charley's Raw Bar & Grill 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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