Monty's Restaurant & Pizzeria
Last inspected: Dec 30, 2025
74
Score
Monty's Restaurant & Pizzeria appears in inspection records nine times, starting in 2022. Inspectors last stopped by on Dec 30, 2025. A medium risk rating points to a few notable findings at the last inspection, though nothing severe.
There hasn't been much movement either way: counts have stayed near five violations per visit across recent inspections.
The most common issue across all inspections has been “handwash sink not accessible for employee use”, showing up four times.
Restaurants in Punta Gorda average 82, so Monty's Restaurant & Pizzeria trails the local norm. Taken together, the history looks like that of a busy facility working through the usual inspection cycle.
9
Inspections
0
Critical latest
1
Major latest
4
Minor latest
Inspection History
Dec 30, 2025
Complaint Full
1 major violation. 4 minor violations.
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Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed sauce not date marked at Walk in Cooler. Operator date marked the food item. **Corrected On-Site**
02C-02-5
Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Observed food debris on the bottom interior of Reach in Cooler. Operator cleaned the interior of Reach in Cooler. **Corrected On-Site**
22-16-4
Basic - Open dumpster lid. Observed open dumpster lid. Operator closed the lid. **Corrected On-Site**
33-16-4
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed employee cell phone on cutting board at Make Table. Operator removed the cell phone from the prep area. **Corrected On-Site**
40-06-5
Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Observed multiple tongs on oven handles at cookline. Operator removed the tong and placed on shelf. **Corrected On-Site**
10-20-4
74
Sep 25, 2025
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 3 minor 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 open gallon of milk not date marked at Reach in Cooler. Operator date marked the food item. **Corrected On-Site**
02C-03-5
Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Observed residue buildup behind door handle at Walk in Cooler. Operator cleaned the door handle. **Corrected On-Site**
23-24-4
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 handle touching the food item at flour container. Operator removed the handle from touching the food item. **Corrected On-Site**
10-01-5
Basic - Stored food not covered. Observed sauce not covered at Walk in Cooler. Operator placed lid over the sauce container. **Corrected On-Site**
08B-12-5
78
Jul 9, 2025
Routine - Food
2 major violations. 1 minor violation.
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Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed multiple utensils at handwash sink. Operator removed the utensils. **Corrected On-Site**
31A-09-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed employee rinsing utensils at ware washing area handwash sink. Educated the employee to compliance by placing in dish machine to wash, rinse, and sanitize. **Corrected On-Site**
31A-11-4
Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Observed chicken frozen at room temperature at 3 compartment sink. Operator placed under cold running water. **Corrected On-Site**
06-01-5
78
Dec 3, 2024
Routine - Food
2 major violations. 2 minor violations.
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Proper Eating, Tasting, Drinking, or Tobacco Use
FL-06
Food in Good Condition, Safe, and Unadulterated
FL-13
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
70
Aug 14, 2024
Routine - Food
2 major violations. 3 minor violations.
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Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed container at ware washing area handwash sink. Operator removed the container from the sink. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
31A-09-4
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed no paper towels at ware washing area handwash sink. Operator placed paper towels at handwash sink. **Corrected On-Site**
31B-02-4
Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Observed soiled oven below the stove at cookline.
22-08-4
Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Observed veal at room temperature in standing water. Operator started running the cold water over the food item. **Corrected On-Site**
06-01-5
Basic - Unsealed concrete floor in food preparation, food storage, warewashing area or bathroom. Observed unsealed concrete at Walk in Cooler.
36-02-5
70
Jan 18, 2024
Routine - Food
4 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Intermediate - Clam/mussel/oyster tags not marked with last date served. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
01C-03-4
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed can opener blade at prep area table. Operator cleaned and sanitized the blade during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
22-02-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed wire pads at ware washing area handwash sink. Operator removed the wire pads. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
31A-09-4
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. **Repeat Violation**
53B-14-5
Basic - Employee with no beard guard/restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed employee at cookline. Employee placed hear restraint over his beard. **Corrected On-Site**
13-04-4
Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
13-03-4
Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Observed floor soiled with food debris at Walk in Freezer. **Corrected On-Site**
36-73-4
58
Sep 8, 2023
Routine - Food
2 major violations. 3 minor violations.
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Certified Food Manager Identification
FL-02
Food Obtained from Approved Sources
FL-11
Food in Good Condition, Safe, and Unadulterated
FL-13
Potentially Hazardous Food Held at Proper Temperature
FL-16
Toilet Rooms Maintained
FL-53
64
Mar 21, 2023
Routine - Food
5 major violations. 5 minor violations.
View 10 violations
Intermediate - Clam/mussel/oyster tags not marked with last date served.
01C-03-4
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 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/
53A-03-7
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
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 - Food stored on floor. Observed multiple food items at Walk in Cooler and Walk in Freezer. Operator removed the food items off the floor. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
08B-38-4
Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Observed tong at cookline oven handle. Operator removed the tong. **Corrected On-Site**
10-20-4
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed flour container at Pizza Station.
02D-01-5
Basic - Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine.
16-21-4
Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed multiple employees at cookline. Educated the operator.
13-03-4
47
Aug 4, 2022
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 3 major violations.
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High Priority - Wiping cloth solution exceeding the maximum concentration allowed stored in a location that could result in the cross contamination of food, equipment, utensils, linens, single-service, or single-use articles. Observed over 200ppm at shelf next to cookline handwash sink. Corrected to 100ppm by adding water. **Corrected On-Site**
41-15-5
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. Educated employee to compliance by washing hands and replacing gloves. **Corrected On-Site**
12A-28-4
Intermediate - 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/. Raymond Jay Harmon, 01/04/2017.
53A-03-7
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed container on top of handwash sink next to ice machine. Operator removed the container. **Corrected On-Site**
31A-09-4
Intermediate - No currently certified food service manager on duty with four or more employees engaged in food preparation/handling. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/. Person in Charge, Michelle Iacono. The operator arrived during inspection. Angela Caputo, 11/16/2017.
53A-05-6
55
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Monty's Restaurant & Pizzeria last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Monty's Restaurant & Pizzeria on file is from Dec 30, 2025. The public record contains nine inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Monty's Restaurant & Pizzeria?
Across the inspection record, “handwash sink not accessible for employee use” has been cited four times, more than any other issue at Monty's Restaurant & Pizzeria.
How does Monty's Restaurant & Pizzeria compare to other restaurants in Punta Gorda?
Monty's Restaurant & Pizzeria most recently scored 74 out of 100, which is lower than the Punta Gorda average of 82.
Has Monty's Restaurant & Pizzeria's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Monty's Restaurant & Pizzeria have averaged around five violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a medium risk rating mean?
A medium risk rating at Monty's Restaurant & Pizzeria 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 Monty's Restaurant & Pizzeria inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Monty's Restaurant & Pizzeria is inspected around three times per year on average.
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