It Is What It Is Grille

1121 Bal Harbor Blvd, Punta Gorda, FL 33950
American
Last inspected: Dec 4, 2023
58
Score
Medium Risk

With just two inspections in the record, there isn't enough history to establish a clear pattern. Inspectors last stopped by on Dec 4, 2023. When a facility lands in medium risk territory, it usually means a mixed inspection result. No fresh inspection data is available: the latest entry for It Is What It Is Grille dates to Dec 4, 2023.

Recent visits have flagged more than earlier ones: around five violations per visit lately, up from roughly zero violations before.

The city-wide average sits at 82, which It Is What It Is Grille's 58 doesn't quite reach. On the whole, the file is mixed but not concerning.

2
Inspections
1
Critical latest
4
Major latest
0
Minor latest
Inspection History
Dec 4, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 4 major violations.
View 5 violations
High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. **Warning**
50-17-3
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 during inspection. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
11-27-4
Intermediate - Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. **Warning**
53A-01-7
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
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 during inspection to be completed. **Warning**
11-26-1
58
Apr 7, 2023
Food-Licensing Inspection
No violations found.
100

Frequently Asked Questions

When was It Is What It Is Grille last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at It Is What It Is Grille on file is from Dec 4, 2023. The public record contains two inspections in total.

How does It Is What It Is Grille compare to other restaurants in Punta Gorda?

It Is What It Is Grille most recently scored 58 out of 100, which is lower than the Punta Gorda average of 82.

Has It Is What It Is Grille's inspection record improved over time?

No. Recent inspections at It Is What It Is Grille have averaged around five violations per visit, up from roughly zero earlier in the record.

What does a medium risk rating mean?

A medium risk rating at It Is What It Is Grille means the most recent inspection turned up a handful of issues that the health department wrote up but did not classify as critical.