Penny's
Last inspected: Mar 13, 2026
82
Score
Penny's appears in inspection records six times, starting in 2023. The newest entry in the record is dated Mar 13, 2026. Low risk means the most recent visit produced few or no significant findings.
Things have been moving the wrong way, with the rolling count rising from around three violations to closer to eight violations per visit.
When inspectors have written things up, “food-contact surface soiled with food debris” has been the most frequent reason, cited three times.
Compared to the broader Punta Gorda restaurant scene, this is about average. Taken together, the history looks like that of a busy facility working through the usual inspection cycle.
6
Inspections
0
Critical latest
2
Major latest
0
Minor latest
Inspection History
Mar 13, 2026
Food-Licensing Inspection
2 major violations.
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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
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 Vomit and Diarrhea Cleaning Written Procedure. **Corrected On-Site**
11-27-4
82
Jan 14, 2025
Complaint Full
3 critical violations. 5 major violations. 9 minor violations.
View 17 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. **Warning**
22-41-4
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed blue cheese (46F - Cold Holding) in walk-in cooler. The cook discarded blue cheese. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
03A-02-5
High Priority - Shell eggs not stored at an ambient air temperature of 45 degrees Fahrenheit or less. Observed shelled eggs out a room temperature beside cook line. The owner is completing Time As Public Health Form for shelled eggs out at room temperature. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
03A-03-5
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed cutting board across from cook line soiled. **Warning**
22-02-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed handwashing sink in kitchen blocked by sanitizer bucket. The sanitizer bucket was removed from handwashing sink. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
31A-09-4
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink behind front counter. **Warning**
31B-02-4
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 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 shelled eggs beside cook line. Emailed owner Time Public Health Plan. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
03F-10-5
Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. **Warning**
22-08-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed mold like substance on light fixture in walk-in cooler. **Warning**
23-03-4
Basic - In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board. **Warning**
21-04-4
Basic - In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. **Warning**
10-17-4
Basic - Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. **Warning**
13-07-4
Basic - Dead roaches on premises. Observed 3 dead roaches in roach traps under storage rack. **Warning**
35A-03-4
Basic - Ceiling tile missing in storage area. **Warning**
36-36-4
Basic - Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom. **Warning**
32-12-5
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed cell phone on prep table near steam table. **Warning**
40-06-5
25
Aug 28, 2024
Complaint Full
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 1 minor violation.
View 4 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed chili 131F at Hot Holding Unit. Operator reheated the chili to 180F at stove. **Corrected On-Site**
03B-01-6
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
22-02-4
Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Observed no soap at wait station handwash sink. Operator placed soap at handwash sink. **Corrected On-Site**
31B-03-4
Basic - Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Observed plates and bowls not inverted above Reach in Freezer.
24-05-4
67
Aug 14, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 4 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 7 violations
High Priority - Employee cracked raw shell eggs and then handled ready-to-eat food and/or clean equipment or utensils without washing hands. Observed employee at cookline cracking eggs and then taking off gloves to touch utensil without washing hands. Educated the employee to compliance by washing their hands. **Corrected On-Site**
12A-27-4
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 no date marking on milk at wait station Display Cooler Unit. Operator date marked the food item. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
02C-03-5
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed soda nozzle soiled at front counter next to ice bin. Operator cleaned and sanitized the nozzle. **Corrected On-Site**
22-02-4
Intermediate - No chlorine chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. **Repeat Violation**
16-37-1
Intermediate - No written procedures available for use of time as a public health control to hold time/temperature control for safety food. Observed butter 70F at prep table. Emailed the written procedure.
03F-10-5
Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Observed multiple spoons not inverted at kitchen above Make Table. Educated the operator.
25-06-4
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Operator cleaned and sanitized the equipment. **Corrected On-Site**
22-20-5
52
Feb 26, 2024
Complaint Full
No violations found.
100
Nov 20, 2023
Food-Licensing Inspection
1 critical violation.
View 1 violation
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw shell eggs over chocolate mousse at Walk in Cooler. Operator switched the food items. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-05-6
86
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Penny's last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Penny's on file is from Mar 13, 2026. The public record contains six inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Penny's?
Across the inspection record, “food-contact surface soiled with food debris” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Penny's.
How does Penny's compare to other restaurants in Punta Gorda?
Penny's most recently scored 82 out of 100, which is about the same as the Punta Gorda average of 82.
Has Penny's inspection record improved over time?
No. Recent inspections at Penny's have averaged around eight violations per visit, up from roughly three earlier in the record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Penny's 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 Penny's inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Penny's is inspected around three times per year on average.
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