Ice House Pub
Last inspected: Oct 14, 2025
74
Score
Across the available record, Ice House Pub has eight inspections on file, the first dated 2022. The most recent report on file is from Oct 14, 2025. Diners should read medium risk as a signal that some issues exist but aren't extreme.
Inspection results have stayed in a similar range over the last few visits, averaging around six violations each.
Looking across the full record, “accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine” is the recurring theme, flagged three times.
Ice House Pub's latest score of 74 falls below the Punta Gorda average of 82. The record is unremarkable in either direction.
8
Inspections
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Critical latest
1
Major latest
4
Minor latest
Inspection History
Oct 14, 2025
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 4 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed drawers blocking the bar handwash sink.
31A-09-4
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed lime scale buildup at interior of ice machine at exterior bar. **Repeat Violation**
22-20-5
Basic - Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine. Observed residue buildup on exterior top of dish machine. Operator cleaned the exterior of Dish Machine. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
16-21-4
Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed no handwashing sign at bar handwash sink. **Repeat Violation**
31B-04-4
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed flour container not labeled at cookline. Operator labeled the food item. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
02D-01-5
74
Jul 14, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 7 violations
High Priority - Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. Observed chlorine sanitizer 0ppm on test strip. Operator primed the sanitizer to correct to 50ppm. **Corrected On-Site**
22-41-4
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed residue buildup at slicer. Operator cleaned the slicer. **Corrected On-Site**
22-02-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink does not have enough water pressure to properly wash hands. Observed water pressure low at cookline handwash sink.
27-19-4
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed multiple soiled ceiling tiles at kitchen.
36-34-5
Basic - Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Observed plates not inverted at shelf in kitchen above soiled ceiling tiles.
24-05-4
Basic - Accumulation of lime scale on the inside of the dishmachine. **Repeat Violation**
16-23-4
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed residue buildup at exterior bar ice machine.
22-20-5
58
Jan 6, 2025
Routine - Food
4 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 6 violations
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. **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
Intermediate - Required employee training expired for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. **Repeat Violation**
53B-14-5
Intermediate - Water with a temperature of least 85 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. Observed no hot water due to being turned off. The operator turned the hot water side on during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
27-16-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed exterior of flour container soiled. **Repeat Violation**
23-03-4
Basic - Accumulation of lime scale on the inside of the dishmachine. Observed lime buildup inside the Dish Machine. **Repeat Violation**
16-23-4
61
Sep 11, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 3 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 6 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed mashed potatoes 120F at steam table. Operator reheated to a minimum of 165F at Stove. **Corrected On-Site**
03B-01-6
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 chocolate milk not date marked at Reach in Cooler. Operator date marked the food item. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
02C-03-5
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed no paper towels at bar handwash sink. Operator placed paper towels at handwash sink. **Corrected On-Site**
31B-02-4
Intermediate - Required employee training expired for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.
53B-14-5
Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed wet wiping cloth on table at bar. Operator placed wet wiping cloth in sanitizer solution. **Corrected On-Site**
21-12-4
Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Observed oven soiled at cookline.
22-08-4
58
Jan 16, 2024
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 6 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed multiple ice cubes at cookline handwash sink. Educated the operator.
31A-11-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed flour container soiled at pantry. **Repeat Violation**
23-03-4
Basic - Stored food not covered. Observed no lid covering the salt container at pantry.
08B-12-5
Basic - Waste line missing at soda gun holster. Observed no waste line at soda gun holster. Educated the operator.
29-17-4
Basic - Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine. Operator cleaned the exterior of Dish Machine. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
16-21-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed multiple food items on the floor at Walk in Cooler. Operator removed the food items off the floor. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
08B-38-4
Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed no handwash sign at women's restroom.
31B-04-4
67
Sep 8, 2023
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 2 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Supervisor/Person in Charge Present
FL-01
Certified Food Manager Identification
FL-02
Proper Eating, Tasting, Drinking, or Tobacco Use
FL-06
Food Obtained from Approved Sources
FL-11
Equipment Adequate to Maintain Product Temperature
FL-29
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
Potentially Hazardous Food Held at Proper Temperature
FL-16
43
Mar 18, 2023
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 3 major violations. 9 minor violations.
View 14 violations
High Priority - 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 multiple employees at cookline. Educated the operator.
12A-28-4
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed mashed potatoes 125F and beef 118F at steam table. Operator increased the settings on the steam table and placed food items on stove to reheat to a minimum of 165F. **Corrected On-Site**
03B-01-6
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 - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed can opener blade at prep table and soda gun at bar.
22-02-4
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 - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed hood filters above Flat Grill.
23-03-4
Basic - Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine. **Repeat Violation**
16-21-4
Basic - Accumulation of lime scale on the inside of the dishmachine.
16-23-4
Basic - Cove molding at floor/wall juncture broken/missing. Observed at ware washing area and kitchen.
36-03-4
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed cell phone at shelf above Make Table. Operator removed the phone. **Corrected On-Site**
40-06-5
Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Observed at kitchen and Walk in Cooler.
36-73-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed multiple food items at Walk in Cooler. **Repeat Violation**
08B-38-4
Basic - Hood filters/grease extractors not designed to be easily removable for cleaning. Observed hood filers above Flat Grill with excess grease build up.
14-49-4
Basic - 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** **Repeat Violation**
02D-01-5
35
Sep 7, 2022
Complaint Full
No violations found.
100
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Ice House Pub last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Ice House Pub on file is from Oct 14, 2025. The public record contains eight inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Ice House Pub?
Across the inspection record, “accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Ice House Pub.
How does Ice House Pub compare to other restaurants in Punta Gorda?
Ice House Pub most recently scored 74 out of 100, which is lower than the Punta Gorda average of 82.
Has Ice House Pub's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Ice House Pub have averaged around six violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a medium risk rating mean?
A medium risk rating at Ice House Pub 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 Ice House Pub inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Ice House Pub is inspected around three times per year on average.
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