K's Pizzeria & Restaurant

2000 Rio De Janeiro #7, Punta Gorda, FL 33983

Italian

Last inspected: Jan 15, 2026

Score

Low Risk

Public records show nine inspections at K's Pizzeria & Restaurant stretching back to 2022. The most recent report on file is from Jan 15, 2026. Low risk means the most recent visit produced few or no significant findings.

Recent inspections have turned up roughly the same number of issues each time, hovering near two violations per visit.

The pattern that stands out is “establishment has no written procedures for employees”, which has been cited three times.

Restaurants in Punta Gorda average 82, so K's Pizzeria & Restaurant is doing better than most peers. There isn't much in the file that would give a customer pause.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Jan 15, 2026

Routine - Food

3 minor violations.

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Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed multiple food item stored on floor under shelf in container at Walk in Cooler. Operator removed the food items off the floor. **Corrected On-Site**

08B-38-4

Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Observed residue buildup in the interior handle at Walk in Cooler. Operator cleaned the interior of handle. **Corrected On-Site**

23-24-4

Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed accumulated grease on ceiling tiles at kitchen.

36-34-5

Sep 5, 2025

Routine - Food

1 critical violation. 3 major violations.

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High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food identified in the written procedure as a food held using time as a public health control has no time marking. Observed pizza slices not time marked at prep area. Operator time marked the food item from. **Corrected On-Site**

03F-02-5

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 the written procedure. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**

11-27-4

Intermediate - No written procedures available for use of time as a public health control to hold time/temperature control for safety food. Observed no written plan for time as a public health control for pizza slices. Emailed operator the written procedure.

03F-10-5

Intermediate - Records/documents for required employee training do not contain all of the required information. Observed the training date year as same as the expiration date. Operator correct the year date. **Corrected On-Site**

53B-10-4

Jun 5, 2025

Food-Licensing Inspection

2 major violations.

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11-27-4

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. Provided the document during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**

11-26-1

Nov 25, 2024

Routine - Food

2 minor violations.

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Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean

FL-23

Warewashing Facilities Maintained and Used

FL-24

Aug 6, 2024

Routine - Food

2 major violations.

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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 creamer at Reach in Cooler. Operator date marked the food item. **Corrected On-Site**

02C-03-5

Intermediate - No measuring device available for measuring utensil surface temperature when using hot water as sanitizer in a dishmachine. Operator able to provide by the end of inspection. **Corrected On-Site**

16-62-1

Jan 3, 2024

Routine - Food

1 critical violation. 1 minor violation.

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High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license.

50-17-3

Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed sauce container at Walk in Cooler. Operator removed the food item off the floor. **Corrected On-Site**

08B-38-4

Aug 25, 2023

Routine - Food

1 major violation. 1 minor violation.

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Warewashing Facilities Maintained and Used

FL-24

Approved Thawing Methods Used

FL-31

Mar 23, 2023

Routine - Food

2 major violations. 1 minor violation.

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11-26-1

11-27-4

Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed at Pizza Station. Operator placed it in the sanitizer container. **Corrected On-Site**

21-12-4

Aug 29, 2022

Routine - Food

1 minor violation.

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Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Observed under shelf at Walk in Cooler. Operator cleaned the floor. **Corrected On-Site**

36-73-4

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Frequently Asked Questions

When was K's Pizzeria & Restaurant last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at K's Pizzeria & Restaurant on file is from Jan 15, 2026. The public record contains nine inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at K's Pizzeria & Restaurant?

Across the inspection record, “establishment has no written procedures for employees” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at K's Pizzeria & Restaurant.

How does K's Pizzeria & Restaurant compare to other restaurants in Punta Gorda?

K's Pizzeria & Restaurant most recently scored 86 out of 100, which is higher than the Punta Gorda average of 82.

Has K's Pizzeria & Restaurant's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at K's Pizzeria & Restaurant have averaged around two violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at K's Pizzeria & Restaurant means inspectors found minimal or no significant issues at the most recent visit. Most facilities at this tier have a clean recent inspection report.

How often is K's Pizzeria & Restaurant inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, K's Pizzeria & Restaurant is inspected around three times per year on average.

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