Pizza Gorda

315 Taylor St, Punta Gorda, FL 33950

Pizza

Last inspected: Oct 30, 2025

Score

Low Risk

Going back to 2022, Pizza Gorda has eight inspections in the public record. Pizza Gorda was last inspected on Oct 30, 2025. A low risk tier reflects an inspection that turned up minimal issues.

Violation counts have held steady across recent visits, averaging around three violations each.

“Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing” comes up most often, recorded three times in the inspection record.

The city-wide average for Punta Gorda sits at 82, putting Pizza Gorda on the better side of that line. There isn't much in the file that would give a customer pause.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Oct 30, 2025

Routine - Food

1 major violation. 1 minor violation.

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Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed employee dumping water at wait station handwash sink. Educated the operator of strictly for washing hands. **Repeat Violation**

31A-11-4

Basic - Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Observed utensils not inverted at dish shelf. Operator inverted the utensils. **Corrected On-Site**

24-05-4

Jul 18, 2025

Routine - Food

1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 1 minor violation.

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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. Operator corrected to 100ppm by priming the sanitizer. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**

22-41-4

Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed ice being dumped at wait station handwash sink. Educated the operator to strictly use for hand washing. **Repeat Violation**

31A-11-4

Basic - Accumulation of lime scale on the inside of the dishmachine.

16-23-4

Nov 25, 2024

Routine - Food

1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 1 minor violation.

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Proper Eating, Tasting, Drinking, or Tobacco Use

FL-06

Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized

FL-22

Approved Thawing Methods Used

FL-31

Aug 2, 2024

Routine - Food

1 critical violation. 1 major violation.

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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. Observed employee touching apron at prep area. Educated the employee to compliance by washing hands. **Corrected On-Site**

12A-28-4

Intermediate - Records/documents for required employee training do not contain all of the required information. Observed training records incomplete due to expiration date not written. Operator wrote the expiration date of 3 years from training. **Corrected On-Site**

53B-10-4

Nov 15, 2023

Routine - Food

1 major violation. 2 minor violations.

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Intermediate - Observed: 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 milk at wait station Reach in Cooler. Operator date marked the food item. **Corrected On-Site** Priority: Intermediate

02C-03-5

Basic - Observed: 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. **Corrected On-Site** Priority: Basic

10-01-5

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

21-12-4

Aug 15, 2023

Routine - Food

1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 2 minor violations.

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Certified Food Manager Identification

FL-02

Employee Health Policies Present

FL-03

Approved Thawing Methods Used

FL-31

Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels

FL-14

Mar 18, 2023

Routine - Food

1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 1 minor violation.

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

50-17-3

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 - Food stored on floor. Observed sugar bag on at prep area. Operator removed the food item off the floor. **Corrected On-Site**

08B-38-4

Aug 23, 2022

Routine - Food

1 major violation. 2 minor violations.

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Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed multiple ice cubes being dumped by employee at wait station handwash sink. Educated the employee. **Repeat Violation**

31A-11-4

Basic - Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors. Observed at both Men's and Women's restroom.

32-04-4

Basic - Duct tape used to repair nonfood-contact surface. Observed at chest freezer handle.

14-71-4

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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Pizza Gorda last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Pizza Gorda on file is from Oct 30, 2025. The public record contains eight inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Pizza Gorda?

Across the inspection record, “handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Pizza Gorda.

How does Pizza Gorda compare to other restaurants in Punta Gorda?

Pizza Gorda most recently scored 86 out of 100, which is higher than the Punta Gorda average of 82.

Has Pizza Gorda's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Pizza Gorda have averaged around three violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Pizza Gorda 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 Pizza Gorda inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Pizza Gorda is inspected around three times per year on average.

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