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Piccolo's

5354 Duncan Rd, Punta Gorda, FL 33982
Italian
Last inspected: Jan 8, 2026
82
Score
Low Risk

Going back to 2022, Piccolo's has seven inspections in the public record. The most recent report on file is from Jan 8, 2026. Low risk means the most recent visit produced few or no significant findings.

Recent visits have produced comparable findings, with counts hovering near two violations per visit.

The pattern that stands out is “no proof provided that food employees are informed”, which has been cited two times.

The city-wide average is 82, putting Piccolo's squarely in typical territory. Overall, the inspection record reads well.

7
Inspections
0
Critical latest
1
Major latest
2
Minor latest
Inspection History
Jan 8, 2026
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Intermediate - No quaternary chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Observed no quaternary test strips at ware washing area. Operator able to provide by the end of inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
16-37-1
Basic - Wiping cloth sanitizing solution stored on the floor. Observed sanitizer solution on the floor at kitchen. Operator replaced with a clean sanitizer container and placed on shelf under prep table. **Corrected On-Site**
21-38-4
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed flour container not labeled at prep area. Operator labeled the food item. **Corrected On-Site**
02D-01-5
82
Nov 15, 2024
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Certified Food Manager Identification
FL-02
Adequate Handwashing Facilities Supplied and Accessible
FL-10
Warewashing Facilities Maintained and Used
FL-24
82
Mar 20, 2024
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Jan 18, 2024
Routine - Food
4 major violations.
View 4 violations
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed employee filling container with water at kitchen handwash sink. Educated the operator and employee. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
31A-11-4
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** **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
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 written procedure. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
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/ Manager: Roberto Cean, 10/22/2018. **Warning**
53A-03-7
67
Aug 24, 2023
Routine - Food
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
Adequate Handwashing Facilities Supplied and Accessible
FL-10
Proper Hot and Cold Holding Temperatures
FL-21
90
Mar 23, 2023
Routine - Food
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.
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.
11-26-1
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed bowl in flour container. Operator removed the bowl. **Corrected On-Site**
14-01-5
78
Dec 15, 2022
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 minor violation.
View 2 violations
High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license.
50-17-2
Basic - Utensils not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Observed at kitchen. Operator inverted the utensils. **Corrected On-Site**
24-05-4
82

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Piccolo's last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Piccolo's on file is from Jan 8, 2026. The public record contains seven inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Piccolo's?

Across the inspection record, “no proof provided that food employees are informed” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Piccolo's.

How does Piccolo's compare to other restaurants in Punta Gorda?

Piccolo's most recently scored 82 out of 100, which is about the same as the Punta Gorda average of 82.

Has Piccolo's inspection record improved over time?

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

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Piccolo'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 Piccolo's inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Piccolo's is inspected around two times per year on average.

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