Sandra's Restaurant

111 W Olympia Ave, Punta Gorda, FL 33950

American

Last inspected: Nov 13, 2025

Score

Low Risk

Across the available record, Sandra's Restaurant has eight inspections on file, the first dated 2022. The most recent report on file is from Nov 13, 2025. A low risk tier reflects an inspection that turned up minimal issues.

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

The pattern that stands out is “unsealed concrete floor in food preparation”, which has been cited two times.

That puts the facility ahead of the local pack: the average Punta Gorda restaurant scores 82. The file should reassure diners considering a visit.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Nov 13, 2025

Routine - Food

2 minor violations.

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Basic - Stored food not covered. Observed multiple food items not covered at Walk in Cooler. Operator placed lids on the food items. **Corrected On-Site**

08B-12-5

Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Observed old labels on containers. Operator removed the label, cleaned and sanitized the containers. **Corrected On-Site**

16-46-4

Sep 3, 2025

Routine - Food

1 major violation. 1 minor violation.

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Intermediate - Food manager certification expired. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/Rainer Ruhland, 08/06/2020.

53A-03-7

Basic - Unsealed concrete floor in food preparation, food storage, warewashing area or bathroom. Observed unsealed concrete at kitchen. Operator in the process of sealing the concrete. **Repeat Violation**

36-02-5

Mar 19, 2025

Routine - Food

2 minor violations.

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

24-05-4

Basic - Unsealed concrete floor in food preparation, food storage, warewashing area or bathroom. Observed unsealed concrete at kitchen. **Repeat Violation**

36-02-5

Nov 7, 2024

Routine - Food

1 critical violation. 2 minor violations.

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Proper Hot and Cold Holding Temperatures

FL-21

Warewashing Facilities Maintained and Used

FL-24

Equipment Adequate to Maintain Product Temperature

FL-29

Jan 25, 2024

Routine - Food

1 major violation. 1 minor violation.

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Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. **Corrected On-Site**

16-37-1

Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Observed at Walk in Cooler handles. Operator cleaned the handles. **Corrected On-Site**

23-24-4

Sep 7, 2023

Routine - Food

2 major violations. 1 minor violation.

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Approved Thawing Methods Used

FL-31

Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place

FL-36

Toilet Rooms Maintained

FL-53

Apr 6, 2023

Routine - Food

2 major violations. 1 minor violation.

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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.

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.

11-27-4

Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed at Salad Station. Operator removed the beverage. **Corrected On-Site**

12B-07-4

Nov 2, 2022

Routine - Food

1 critical violation. 1 minor violation.

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High Priority - Displayed food not properly protected from contamination. Landjager sausage displayed on bar top without protection from contamination. Operator moved food **Corrected On-Site**

08B-02-4

Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Cell phone on shelf above prep table. Operator removed phone. **Corrected On-Site**

40-06-5

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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Sandra's Restaurant last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Sandra's Restaurant on file is from Nov 13, 2025. The public record contains eight inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Sandra's Restaurant?

Across the inspection record, “unsealed concrete floor in food preparation” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Sandra's Restaurant.

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

Sandra's Restaurant most recently scored 90 out of 100, which is higher than the Punta Gorda average of 82.

Has Sandra's Restaurant's inspection record improved over time?

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

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Sandra's Restaurant 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 Sandra's Restaurant inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Sandra's Restaurant is inspected around three times per year on average.

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