Manatees Pizza
Last inspected: Dec 30, 2025
61
Score
Public records show eight inspections at Manatees Pizza stretching back to 2022. The newest entry in the record is dated Dec 30, 2025. Medium risk typically reflects a handful of issues that inspectors wrote up but didn't deem critical.
The trend has not been favorable: recent inspections average around eight violations each, up from closer to two violations before.
“Unsealed concrete floor in food preparation” comes up most often, recorded five times in the inspection record.
Compared to other Punta Gorda restaurants (averaging 82), there's room to close the gap. On the whole, the file is mixed but not concerning.
8
Inspections
1
Critical latest
2
Major latest
3
Minor latest
Inspection History
Dec 30, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 6 violations
High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from one another based upon minimum required cooking temperature when stored in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Observed raw fish over french fries at Reach in Freezer. Operator switched the food items. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-17-6
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed multiple ice cubes at kitchen handwash sink. Educated the operator of the handwash strictly use for handwashing.
31A-11-4
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
31B-02-4
Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed employee with no hair restraint at cookline. Employees placed hair restraint over their hair/head. **Corrected On-Site**
13-03-4
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed torn gasket at walk in cooler door.
14-11-5
Basic - Unsealed concrete floor in food preparation, food storage, warewashing area or bathroom. Observed unsealed concrete at various locations of kitchen. **Repeat Violation**
36-02-5
61
Aug 21, 2025
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 3 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 9 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed bisque 113F and beef stew 122F at Hot Holding Unit. Operator reheated the food items on the stove to a minimum of 165F. **Corrected On-Site**
03B-01-6
High Priority - Raw animal food stored in top portion of make table over ready-to-eat food in bottom portion of make table - no complete physical barrier between top and bottom. Observed raw chicken over raw beef at Make Table. Operator placed raw chicken on the bottom of Make Table. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-13-5
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed sanitizer container in basin of handwash sink. Operator removed the sanitizer container. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
31A-09-4
Intermediate - No chlorine chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths.
16-37-1
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed no paper towels at interior bar handwash sink. Operator placed paper towels at handwash sink. **Corrected On-Site**
31B-02-4
Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Observed multiple spoons not inverted at wait station. Operator inverted the spoons. **Corrected On-Site**
25-06-4
Basic - Commercially processed reduced oxygen packaged fish bearing a label indicating that it is to remain frozen until time of use no longer frozen and not removed from reduced oxygen package. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
06-09-1
Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Observed multiple tongs on oven handles at cookline. Operator removed the tongs to the shelf above stove. **Corrected On-Site**
10-20-4
Basic - Unsealed concrete floor in food preparation, food storage, warewashing area or bathroom. Observed unsealed concrete at various locations throughout the kitchen. **Repeat Violation**
36-02-5
45
Mar 13, 2025
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 2 major violations. 5 minor violations.
View 9 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 due to empty sanitizer container. Operator replaced the empty container with a full container to correct to a minimum of 50ppm. **Corrected On-Site**
22-41-4
High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Observed heavy whipping cream 30 oz. date marked 03/02/25.
01B-02-5
Intermediate - Handwash sink does not have enough water pressure to properly wash hands. Observed hot side of handwash sink not enough water pressure at prep area/ware washing area handwash sink.
27-19-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed container inside the basin of exterior handwash sink. Operator removed the container. **Corrected On-Site**
31A-09-4
Basic - Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors. Observed both men's and women's restroom doors not self closing/tight fitting.
32-04-4
Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Observed multiple tanks not adequately secured next to women's restroom.
51-11-4
Basic - Commercially processed reduced oxygen packaged fish bearing a label indicating that it is to remain frozen until time of use no longer frozen and not removed from reduced oxygen package. Observed fish at Walk in Cooler.
06-09-1
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer.
14-69-4
Basic - Unsealed concrete floor in food preparation, food storage, warewashing area or bathroom. Observed unsealed concrete at various locations at kitchen and Walk in Cooler.
36-02-5
47
Dec 18, 2024
Food-Licensing Inspection
2 major violations. 1 minor violation.
View 3 violations
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 form.
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 form which was completed during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
11-26-1
Basic - No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted. Emailed the form.
51-13-4
78
Nov 8, 2023
Routine - Food
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Unsealed concrete floor in food preparation, food storage, warewashing area or bathroom. Observed throughout the kitchen. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-11-08: Observed unsealed concrete floor in food preparation, food storage, warewashing area or bathroom. **Time Extended**
36-02-5
95
May 17, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 minor violation.
View 2 violations
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Designed and Constructed
FL-50
78
Oct 6, 2022
Complaint Full
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Supervisor/Person in Charge Present
FL-01
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Hot and Cold Water Available; Adequate Pressure
FL-25
64
Aug 23, 2022
Routine - Food
4 major violations. 6 minor violations.
View 10 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. Observed sour cream at Salad Station. Operator date marked the food item. **Corrected On-Site**
02C-03-5
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed at can opener blade.
22-02-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed container at kitchen handwash sink. Operator removed the container. **Corrected On-Site**
31A-09-4
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. **Repeat Violation**
31B-02-4
Basic - In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Observed at flour container. Operator removed the handle from touching the food item. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
10-01-5
Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. **Repeat Violation**
22-16-4
Basic - Unsealed concrete floor in food preparation, food storage, warewashing area or bathroom. Observed at various locations throughout the kitchen. **Repeat Violation**
36-02-5
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. **Repeat Violation**
22-20-5
Basic - Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine. **Repeat Violation**
16-21-4
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed at Reach in Freezer. **Repeat Violation**
14-69-4
50
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Manatees Pizza last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Manatees Pizza on file is from Dec 30, 2025. The public record contains eight inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Manatees Pizza?
Across the inspection record, “unsealed concrete floor in food preparation” has been cited five times, more than any other issue at Manatees Pizza.
How does Manatees Pizza compare to other restaurants in Punta Gorda?
Manatees Pizza most recently scored 61 out of 100, which is lower than the Punta Gorda average of 82.
Has Manatees Pizza's inspection record improved over time?
No. Recent inspections at Manatees Pizza have averaged around eight violations per visit, up from roughly two earlier in the record.
What does a medium risk rating mean?
A medium risk rating at Manatees Pizza 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 Manatees Pizza inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Manatees Pizza is inspected around two times per year on average.
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